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The funding dip is a wake-up call for startups and investors to adapt and innovate. As global market conditions shift, it‘s crucial for African tech leaders to focus on sustainable business models, strategic partnerships, and tapping into alternative funding sources. Africa’s tech potential is immense, and this period could serve as a catalyst for a more resilient, diversified, and self-sustaining tech industry. Now more than ever, it’s about leveraging the continent’s unique strengths to drive innovation that meets local needs and scales globally. #AfricanTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #TechLeadership #AfricanTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #TechLeadership

Europe's tech ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, according to the State of European Tech 2024 report. Since 2015, the continent's tech talent pool has expanded sevenfold, while total investment volume has increased tenfold, reaching approximately $45 billion in 2024. The number of companies valued at over $1 billion has grown from 72 in early 2015 to 358 in 2024, demonstrating Europe's ability to nurture startups from inception to IPO. However, challenges remain. The report identifies a $375 billion growth stage funding gap compared to the US. There's also a concerning trend of European founders considering starting their companies in the US, with 23% indicating they would do so today, although 72% would still choose to stay in Europe. https://lnkd.in/enSQHn7V Atomico Niklas Zennström Abigail Daniels Alvaro Campos Amanda Hultman Andreas Helbig Andrew Duncan Ben Blume camilla richards Caroline Chayot Chris Barnes Dan Hynes Hillary Ball Irina Elena Haivas Joen Bonnier Kasit Rochanakorn Konstantin Zedelius Kristina Raggl Laura Connell Lisa Sorg Luca Eisenstecken Marta Naidenova Miguel Rodrigo Pérez Niall Wass Pranav V. Paddy Lambros Sarah Guemouri Sasha Vidiborskiy Shamal Thakar Siraj Khaliq Terese Hougaard Thibaut Ceyrolle Tom Wehmeier #venturecapital #europe Invest Europe European Investment Fund (EIF) KfW

🌍 European Tech: A Decade of Transformation and Ambition 🚀 As someone deeply invested in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, I find the 2024 State of European Tech Report of Atomico to be an inspiring testament to how far Europe has come—and a strong call to action for where we need to go next. Over the past decade, Europe’s tech ecosystem has transformed: - 10x growth in venture capital, reaching $426B since 2015. - A 7x expansion in tech talent, now at 3.5 million professionals. - Leadership in sustainability, with 21% of funding directed at tackling climate and societal challenges. However, the report also highlights the $375 billion growth-stage funding gap that holds back our most promising companies. This is a critical challenge that demands bold action. As a strong advocate for innovation, I believe that unlocking institutional capital, fostering a unified regulatory framework, and re-assign some useless public spending in the name of innovation are essential steps to secure Europe’s position as a global leader in technology. The ambition is clear: Europe must be in the top 2 of the birthplaces of the next trillion-dollar companies. Let’s harness this momentum and build a great ecosystem where the brightest minds can solve society’s hardest problems— #Innovation #Tech #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #COREangels #Investment #EuropeTech #Leadership

The future is bright for the Israeli tech economy! 🌟 After a downturn in 2021, we're on track for a remarkable economic recovery by 2029. Excitingly, IPOs are making a comeback. 📈 This week, we hosted our inaugural 'This Week in IsraelTech Live' with Tal Slobodkin from StageOne Ventures. Tal shared some fascinating insights about the journey and the promising pipeline ahead. What do you think the future holds for Israeli tech? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 Hosted by Yoel Israel

The European tech ecosystem has seen remarkable growth, with investments rising from €13.8B in 2015 to an estimated €41.4B in 2024, according to Atomico’s State of European Tech report. Yet, a significant divide persists: Central and Eastern Europe attracts 50x less funding than the rest of Europe this year. 🤔 Read the article below to explore how CEE fits into Europe’s tech landscape. #CEE #TechStartup #GlobalTraction

Really interesting article here about how the North can start to build foundations towards becoming a Silicon Valley of the UK. 😏 The idea would see huge growth in the tech sector and ideally will fuel economic growth across the region, a new tech nexus! 👨💻🏙 "That Tech Nexus should then organise an international Northern Tech Summit to attract global leaders to our cities. And it should create a Regional Digital Investment Fund to “supercharge global capital support for start-ups and scale-ups”." Does anyone else think this would be a great idea to boost the economy of the north?! https://lnkd.in/e2fGcMVT?

The European tech ecosystem has seen remarkable growth, with investments rising from €13.8B in 2015 to an estimated €41.4B in 2024, according to Atomico‘s State of European Tech report. Yet, a significant divide persists: Central and Eastern Europe attracts 50x less funding than the rest of Europe this year. 🤔 Read the article below to explore how CEE fits into Europe’s tech landscape. #CEE #TechStartup #GlobalTraction

Europe vs. USA: Deep Tech Funding in 2024 – Bridging the Gap 🔍 The Comparison: USA: $50B+ in funding, driven by bold VC ecosystems and corporate investors. Europe: €15B, with strengths in climate tech and quantum, but slower commercialization due to fragmented markets and risk-averse investors. 🚀 How Europe Can Lead in Innovation: 1️⃣ Scale-Up Support: Create pan-European growth funds and simplify cross-border scaling. 2️⃣ Private Investment Boost: Offer tax incentives and launch EU-wide VC initiatives. 3️⃣ Regulatory Harmonization: Streamline policies for faster market entry across Europe. 4️⃣ Research to Market: Incentivize tech transfers and foster academic-industry partnerships. 5️⃣ Risk-Tolerant Culture: Normalize moonshot investments and celebrate bold ideas. 6️⃣ Talent Retention: Offer fellowships, visas, and mentorship programs to keep top talent in Europe. 🌍 Europe has the foundation to outpace the USA—sustainability leadership, strong R&D, and diverse talent. The key is turning these strengths into scalable success stories. Founders & VCs: What’s your role in making Europe the global hub for deep tech? Let’s discuss! 👇 #DeepTech #Innovation #Startups #VCFunding #EuropeVsUSA #ScalingInnovation

The European tech ecosystem has seen remarkable growth, with investments rising from €13.8B in 2015 to an estimated €41.4B in 2024, according to Atomico’s State of European Tech report. Yet, a significant divide persists: Central and Eastern Europe attracts 50x less funding than the rest of Europe this year. 🤔 Read the article below to explore how CEE fits into Europe’s tech landscape. #CEE #TechStartup #GlobalTraction

Atomico asked thousands of industry participants (i.e. founders, talent, investors) about what could stand in the way of Europe’s tech potential 👇 "We have more new founders starting companies in Europe than in the US today, yet questions are starting to be asked about Europe’s attractiveness as a place to start and scale a tech company. There are frustrations about the continued challenges faced when it comes to regulation, bureaucracy, capital, and scaling across a still fragmented European market. In fact, 47% of overall respondents see regulation and policymaking as a barrier to Europe to fulfilling its full potential; that’s almost one in two respondents. There are fears that these challenges could erode the future success the ecosystem has set itself up for." Europe has come a long way over the past decade, but there is a lot more work to be done if the continent’s tech ecosystem is to reach its full potential. Source: https://lnkd.in/e5DQWBjw (via Atomico) #Europe #Tech #Startups #Innovation #Investment #Regulation #Policy