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The Nordics has developed a reputation as a European impact hub in recent years — where both large battery factories and smaller, fast-growing startups can flourish. 📈 The region had a record quarter for funding in Q1, securing a whopping €13.2bn from 277 deals. 💰 The number of megarounds in Q1 (9) beat the entirety of 2023 (6) in just one quarter. 🌱 Climate tech continues to attract the most interest from investors, recording 85 funding rounds, followed by B2B SaaS (71) and healthtech (41). We've compiled a list of the 10 fastest-growing Nordic startup teams by headcount over the last 12 months. Featuring Aira, Flatpay, 1X, Lassie, Hystar, Wattif EV, Agreena, Monta, Minervax ApS and H2 Green Steel. #nordicstartups #startuplife #nordics

Germany's startup scene remains resilient despite challenges. With over 30 unicorns and 20,000 startups employing 620,000 individuals, cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, and Munich shine as hubs of innovation. 🚀 The government’s support through grants and programs fuels this growth. As the second quarter of 2024 is starting soon, let’s take a look at some notable funding rounds in Germany in the first quarter. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g532GFkv Enpal, ENVIRIA , Pliant, Mondu, Qdrant, Monite, deeploi, Yendou Mario Kohle, Viktor Wingert, Jochen Ziervogel, Melchior Schulze Brock, Fabian Terner, Malte Rau, Malte Huffmann, Philipp Povel, Gil Danziger, Andre Zayarni, Andrey Vasnetsov, Ivan Maryasin, Andrey Korchak 🔨, Julian Lübke, Philipp Hoffmann, Zina Sarif, Patrick Rogg #GermanStartups #Resilience #Innovation

🔈 🔉 Earlier this year, Monite secured an additional $6 million in seed funding, led by Valar Ventures and Third Prime, bringing our total funding to $16 million! This investment is more than just growth – it's a vote of confidence in our mission to revolutionize B2B payments. Here's what it means: 📈 B2B Platforms as Financial Hubs: We're helping B2B platforms become the financial operating system for their business customers. 🤔 Solving the B2B Payment Puzzle: We're addressing the needs of 64% of SMBs who crave integrated financial tools. Frictionless Financial Management: We streamline everything from invoicing to bill payments Want to become a Financial OS for your customers? Lets talk 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYHXXVeH..

🪖 Oulu pioneers Deeptech Innovation in Scandinavia 🪖 While the Finnish capital of Helsinki is often seen as the heart of the country’s startup scene, the city and seaside resort of Oulu is emerging as a significant player in the deeptech sector. 🌄 📄 Read the full article : https://hubs.la/Q02ncTFq0 #OuluDeeptech #ScandinavianInnovation #DeeptechInnovation #FinnishStartups #OuluTechScene #HelsinkiVsOulu #EmergingTechCities

Are you a startup working in the 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 fields with a focus on digitalization? NilePreneurs Venture Business Accelerator, in partnership with CIHEAM Bari & Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale is searching for innovative startups working in the green or blue economy to take part in the Startup10 program that promotes food security and youth employment in ten Italian cooperation partner countries including Egypt. This is your chance to get the support and resources you need to turn your vision into reality! 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 - Has a 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, or another area that promotes environmental well-being. - That is 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. For pre-launch startups, simply demonstrate your project's validation and market potential. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 - 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: Get selected and receive intensive coaching for 6 months to refine your business strategy and boost your growth potential. - 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 & 𝐖𝐢𝐧: At the program's conclusion, showcase your project to a distinguished panel of experts. The winning startup will be awarded a €5,000 prize package including support tools, training, coaching, and an exclusive Open Innovation Program with an Italian company. - 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Become part of a network of like-minded entrepreneurs working towards a sustainable future. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: Head over to https://lnkd.in/dDew7bYm to access the application form and learn more. 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: All applications must submitted in English by an authorized member within your startup by April 30th, 2024. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐏𝟏𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 The STARTUP10 program aims to empower entrepreneurial skills in the green and blue economy sectors across ten Italian cooperation partner countries. By collaborating with 22 incubators across the ten countries, they're fostering youth employment and promoting food security with the goal to support startups involved in digitalization processes and contribute to sustainable development. #NilePreneurs #nileuniversity #startups #startup10 #CIHEAMBari #italianministryofforeignaffairs https://lnkd.in/duspmr42

Stefan Köppl from the Samira team recently spoke with Josipa Majic Predin about the rise of bootstrapped startups in Europe. Some key points discussed in the Forbes article included: ➡️ The importance of resilience and resourcefulness in the tech sector ➡️ How bootstrapping fosters innovation and a sharper focus on KPIs ➡️ The value of building a strong, independent foundation before considering outside investment We’re thankful for the opportunity to contribute to such an important discussion and share our thoughts on this critical topic. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyiEwQM8

🇺🇦🇱🇺7 Ukrainian startups attended Luxembourg Venture Days 2024 as part of the Seeds of Bravery UA Tech Ticket programme! All startups were invited to Inside Startup Luxembourg pre-event on 15 October 2024 at House of Startups, where they were introduced to key Luxembourg ecosystem players. Main results from Venture Days:  🌟 biobetter were selected among over 420 applications to pitch during Fit4Start pitching session on 17 October among 15 best projects in healthtech vertical; 🌟 V-Art and ClinCaseQuest as part of the FEL — Female Entrepreneurship & Leadership Program were offered tailored made closed pitching and feedback sessions with investors; 🌟 Costless AI, Salesdep.ai and V-Art were invited to Reverse pitch side event;  🌟 Aspichi, Cardiomo and ClinCaseQuest were offered individual feedback sessions with HeathTech advisors at Luxinnovation. On 18 October, all startups were invited to a post-event breakfast at Luxinnovation premises at Belval campus. 💬 Testimony, Olena Kleiner 🇺🇦, Salesdep.ai “Salesdep.ai had more than 30 productive meetings during the conference, most of them will lead to the next partnerships or contracts. We also took part at Reverse Pitch side event where corporates brought their challenges and our startup can help to solve 2 out of 5.” We would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defense, Development, Cooperation and Foreign Trade, as well as LuxDev, the Luxembourg Cooperation Development Agency, for their support and covering the costs of the delegation of Ukrainian startups. 🖇️The participation of Ukrainian startups in Luxembourg Venture Days is organized by the Ukrainian Startup Fund, Luxinnovation GIE, the Luxembourg-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (LUCC) in partnership with the European consortium Seeds of Bravery. #SeedsOfBravery #UkrainianTech #VentureDays #Luxembourg #UAstartups #TechInnovation

💫 The tiny state of #Estonia is well known for punching well above its weight in the global #startup race. Did you know we are the home of Skype, Wise, and Bolt? 💚🗯️ Now that you do browse how we can support your startup journey: https://startupestonia.ee

Welcome to Estonia 🇪🇪, where the spirit of innovation is inspired by legends like Skype. This tiny powerhouse ranks high globally for its vibrant startup ecosystem, supported by forward-thinking entities like Invest in Estonia. Estonia has flipped its small market size into a massive advantage. Startups here are born with a passport, ready to conquer international markets 🌍. Thanks to digital-first governance and organizations like Invest in Estonia, the path to global expansion is not just supported; it's celebrated. At Cross Ocean Ventures, we're more than investors. We're partners in bridging cultures 🌉 and strategizing U.S. market entries. We blend finance with cultural insights, ensuring Estonian startups not just land in the U.S. but thrive. Why Estonia? -Innovation Legacy: Inspired by Skype, it's a hotbed for tech pioneers. -Government Support: Invest in Estonia and similar bodies propel startups onto the world stage. -Born Global: A mindset of international growth from day one. Thank you, Silva Hunt team, particularly Kaspar Karik & Kadri Kaasik, for helping us recognize the opportunity and being such great partners for us in Estonia #seedfunding #balticstartups #aisaas #estoniastartups #estonianfounders

How can large corporations successfully embrace the startup community for innovation? 💡 In a race for innovations where everyone's a winner, leading Swedish truck exporters Scania and Volvo share their advice on partnering with tech startups in this article by EKN. Large corporations are realising the need to look outside and form new partnerships to tackle the challenges posed by the energy transition and electrification. How can they effectively tap into startups' innovative potential? At the recent Techarenan event in Stockholm, Scania and Volvo highlighted the value of structured collaboration with startups in areas like digitalisation, automation, and electrification. Volvo's CampX Venture Builder has initiated 80 projects with startups in the past 2–3 years, with two-thirds proving highly successful. How can large corporations accelerate technology and innovation through strategic partnerships? Read more about EKN's insights here: https://lnkd.in/eReBVeC3 #CorporateInnovation #TechStartups #PartnershipStrategy