Alejandro Cremades’ Post

📣 Calling all startups in Central Europe! Exciting news alert: We're in the process of compiling the Sifted 100: Central Europe, spotlighting the region's top 100 fastest-growing startups in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland based on revenue growth. If you're eager to see your startup on the list, make sure to submit your application through the link shared in the comments. Hurry, submissions are open until May 8, and the final ranking will be unveiled on June 3! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your growth and success. #Sifted100 #CentralEurope #StartupSpotlight

I spoke to Sifted on why European startups like 11x keep moving stateside We need to get back to growth mode, lest the Europe-USA pipeline stay open, draining the continent of its talent Accelerate or die https://lnkd.in/eGJpKW9t

Startups in the UK - the second largest economy in Europe - received $255.47B in VC funding between 2013 and 2023. That's more than the other four largest economies in Europe - France, Germany, Spain, and Italy - combined. – https://lnkd.in/gJz57twU

This is such a great initiative! A standardised "EU Inc" entity would go a long way for European startup creation and growth. Sign the petition (link in the comments) if you believe in Europe, and spread the word. (The new EU commissioners will decide on their agenda for the coming years before year end). Keep fighting the good fight Andreas Klinger, Simon Schaefer, Philipp Herkelmann and Vojtech Horna! #EUinc #Startups #Europe #Competitiveness

Some good news for #European #Startups

SINGLE PAN-EUROPEAN STARTUP ENTITY International startup investors are shunning European companies over complex legal bureaucracy > The main problem in Europe: that, in practice, all of the different startup ecosystems are siloed.  > “No Slovenian investor will touch a Portuguese entity because of tax and legal implications, it’s an administrative headache. > Compare this to the US, where a Chicago startup can easily get investors from both the East and West coasts.  > This won't happen in Europe. So it's a completely different level of liquidity, with small countries especially locked in.” This unprecedented EU initiative calls for the creation of an ‘EU Inc’ entity under the 28th regime (EU rules offering an alternative to national laws for innovative startups). https://lnkd.in/eVkKgBhW

In my view (I am today a US citizen but I immigrated from Belgium decades ago and I have lived in silicon valley for more than 3 decades, during which I built several companies, including 2 IPOs), there should be a VERY SIMPLE way to stimulate BOTH the entrepreneurs and the investors in Europe. The EU should pass a EU-wide tax legislation that exempts capital gain taxes for shares of small businesses (less than $50M in assets) held for at least five years. Here is the explanation of the QSBS program in the USA (Qualified Small Business Stock): https://lnkd.in/g-tH4zuQ Today, there is plenty of capital and plenty of talent in the world, but capital and talent move where there is a greater efficiency not only with respect to execution of business plans but also in terms of the flow of risk capital and the reward incentives (after tax) for those taking risks. This can range from restaurant owners to high tech startups. Small businesses can create more jobs and drive higher productivity than any other mechanism. Just my 2 cents...

Uniting Europe’s Startups: The Rise of EU Inc. Momentum for a unified European corporate structure is building fast! In just one week, the EU Inc initiative gathered 10,000+ signatures from 600 VCs and thousands of founders, representing a staggering €300B in enterprise value. This push reflects Europe’s urgent need for streamlined regulation, helping startups scale seamlessly across borders. At the European Startup Network, we’re thrilled to see this groundswell of support toward making Europe a truly integrated market for innovation. https://lnkd.in/dD6_6Vta #EUInc #EuropeanStartups #UnifiedMarket #Innovation

Just signed the EU Inc petition supporting a unified EU corporate structure for startups. We have 6 weeks to make our voices heard before new EU commissioners set their agenda. This could be a game-changer for the European startup ecosystem! Join the movement! #EuropeInnovation #StartupEurope

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