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💡 What’s fueling the explosive growth of the startup scene in Spain and Portugal? The Iberian Peninsula is electric with innovation, showcasing an impressive rise in its startup ecosystem. As reported by Dealroom, Spanish startups surged past a staggering €100 billion in 2023, with venture investment hitting €2.2 billion over roughly 850 rounds. This signals not just growth but a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship that’s taking root across the region! Meanwhile, Portugal continues to impress investors and entrepreneurs alike by nurturing diverse startups ready to make their mark on the global stage. Faber recently launched its third VC fund with an initial close of $34 million and is on track to raise a total of €64 million. This move represents more than just funding; it symbolizes new opportunities for passionate founders aiming to scale up their ventures. As innovation drives competition, this new fund could play a pivotal role in flourishing tech ecosystems throughout Spain and Portugal. Whether you're an investor looking for fertile ground or a startup seeking support—what combination will get us from potential to explosion? Join the conversation as we explore how this exciting chapter unfolds! Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #IberianInnovation #SpanishStartups #PortugueseStartups #CorporateInnovation #TechInvestment #EntrepreneurshipSpotlight #GrowthFunding #InvestInStartups 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dGCYuG8D

💡 What’s fueling the explosive growth of the startup scene in Spain and Portugal? The Iberian Peninsula is electric with innovation, showcasing an impressive rise in its startup ecosystem. As reported by Dealroom, Spanish startups surged past a staggering €100 billion in 2023, with venture investment hitting €2.2 billion over roughly 850 rounds. This signals not just growth but a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship that’s taking root across the region! Meanwhile, Portugal continues to impress investors and entrepreneurs alike by nurturing diverse startups ready to make their mark on the global stage. Faber recently launched its third VC fund with an initial close of $34 million and is on track to raise a total of €64 million. This move represents more than just funding; it symbolizes new opportunities for passionate founders aiming to scale up their ventures. As innovation drives competition, this new fund could play a pivotal role in flourishing tech ecosystems throughout Spain and Portugal. Whether you're an investor looking for fertile ground or a startup seeking support—what combination will get us from potential to explosion? Join the conversation as we explore how this exciting chapter unfolds! Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #IberianInnovation #SpanishStartups #PortugueseStartups #CorporateInnovation #TechInvestment #EntrepreneurshipSpotlight #GrowthFunding #InvestInStartups 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dGCYuG8D

💡 What’s fueling the explosive growth of the startup scene in Spain and Portugal? The Iberian Peninsula is electric with innovation, showcasing an impressive rise in its startup ecosystem. As reported by Dealroom, Spanish startups surged past a staggering €100 billion in 2023, with venture investment hitting €2.2 billion over roughly 850 rounds. This signals not just growth but a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship that’s taking root across the region! Meanwhile, Portugal continues to impress investors and entrepreneurs alike by nurturing diverse startups ready to make their mark on the global stage. Faber recently launched its third VC fund with an initial close of $34 million and is on track to raise a total of €64 million. This move represents more than just funding; it symbolizes new opportunities for passionate founders aiming to scale up their ventures. As innovation drives competition, this new fund could play a pivotal role in flourishing tech ecosystems throughout Spain and Portugal. Whether you're an investor looking for fertile ground or a startup seeking support—what combination will get us from potential to explosion? Join the conversation as we explore how this exciting chapter unfolds! Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #IberianInnovation #SpanishStartups #PortugueseStartups #CorporateInnovation #TechInvestment #EntrepreneurshipSpotlight #GrowthFunding #InvestInStartups 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dGCYuG8D

💡 What’s fueling the explosive growth of the startup scene in Spain and Portugal? The Iberian Peninsula is electric with innovation, showcasing an impressive rise in its startup ecosystem. As reported by Dealroom, Spanish startups surged past a staggering €100 billion in 2023, with venture investment hitting €2.2 billion over roughly 850 rounds. This signals not just growth but a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship that’s taking root across the region! Meanwhile, Portugal continues to impress investors and entrepreneurs alike by nurturing diverse startups ready to make their mark on the global stage. Faber recently launched its third VC fund with an initial close of $34 million and is on track to raise a total of €64 million. This move represents more than just funding; it symbolizes new opportunities for passionate founders aiming to scale up their ventures. As innovation drives competition, this new fund could play a pivotal role in flourishing tech ecosystems throughout Spain and Portugal. Whether you're an investor looking for fertile ground or a startup seeking support—what combination will get us from potential to explosion? Join the conversation as we explore how this exciting chapter unfolds! Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dTxGsKrN #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #IberianInnovation #SpanishStartups #PortugueseStartups #CorporateInnovation #TechInvestment #EntrepreneurshipSpotlight #GrowthFunding #InvestInStartups 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3hWaT7H

🥂 10th anniversary ! The Fit 4 Start programme has become a cornerstone of Luxembourg’s startup ecosystem, celebrating a decade of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. While there are areas for improvement, it remains a beacon of hope for startups in an increasingly competitive environment. 💰 Startups selected for the programme receive €50,000 in equity-free funding—a key differentiator compared to other fundraising initiatives. 💸 Since its inception in 2015, the Luxembourg government has invested €12.5 million in the programme, which has catalysed a remarkable €87.8 million in funding across various rounds. This leverage is a critical metric to watch. 🛜 Over 3,000 startups have applied to Fit 4 Start since its launch. 148 companies have been selected to date, with 20 more set to join the 15th edition. Despite challenges faced by early-stage ventures, 133 companies have established legal entities in Luxembourg, with 106 still active today. Fit 4 Start takes pride in its impact, extending beyond mere funding. Luxembourg aims to foster a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting the growth of companies and job creation within the country. Do you believe it has achieved its goal of becoming the startup nation it aspires to be? 🔗 Read it on : https://lnkd.in/errPwaYd Lëtzebuerger Journal #startup #entrepreneurship #Luxembourg #Fit4Start #Luxinnovation

🚀 Exciting news for the Italian startup ecosystem! 🇮🇹 The Italian Founders Fund has just launched its second venture capital fund with $50 million in capital commitments, focused on early-stage startups with global ambitions. This is a significant increase from their first fund of $20 million, which supported 15 innovative startups since its inception in 2020. Having witnessed the rise of many talented Italian entrepreneurs, I truly believe in the potential of Italy's rich entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Italian Founders Fund is looking for startups with a strong team, clear vision, and scalable business models, spanning sectors like technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. This new fund aims not just at supporting early-stage innovation but also at backing later-stage companies that have already shown promising success. 🌱📈 As an entrepreneur, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial early support and investment can be. This initiative will undoubtedly help Italian startups compete on a global scale and achieve their ambitious goals. Here are a few questions for my network: ❓ Are you seeing a surge in Italian tech and startup innovations? ❓ What sectors do you think have the most potential in Italy right now? ❓ Founders, what kind of support do you value most from venture funds? Let’s support global ambitions from local roots! 🌍🇮🇹 #startup #venturecapital #innovation #Italy #entrepreneurship #globalambitions #tech #healthcare #consumergoods Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. 💬👥 Be sure to check out the Italian Founders Fund for more details.

As my team and I dive deeper into our market research for Vai we read some fascinating insights on Luxembourg’s startup ecosystem 🔍🇱🇺… Did you know Luxembourg has one of the highest startup densities globally but still struggles with scaling? According to a recent government-commissioned report Luxembourg is home to over 521 tech startups and interestingly 32% of seed rounds raised in Luxembourg are over EUR 1M which is significantly higher than in many other ecosystems. However there’s still a big gap when it comes to Series A funding which hinders many startups from scaling further. At Vai we’re passionate about changing that. Our platform is designed to bridge this gap by providing startups with the right funding connections to help them reach their full potential. We’re excited to contribute to the growth and success of this vibrant ecosystem. Lars Rejding Graham Neilson Olga Shavrina 🌱 #MarketResearch #Luxembourg #TechFunding #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #ScalingStartups #TechLaunch #FinancialInclusion #InnovationMeetsInvestment #StartupFunding #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #LBAN #LPEA #Luxinnovation #ChamberOfCommerceLuxembourg #LuxembourgStartups #LuxembourgVC #LuxembourgInnovation #Pulse #StartUpLuxembourg #MinistryOfEconomyLuxembourg #Luxembourg

In the Greek 🇬🇷 startup ecosystem, we see groundbreaking innovation and strong collaboration with international markets. However, as Panos Papadopoulos, Partner from Marathon Venture Capital, highlights in the #article on the 1st comment below 👇 featured in startuppergr, there is still a significant gap in collaboration with the Greek state. This lack of alignment limits the potential of startups to contribute more effectively to the economy and society. 🚀 Startups have the power to create #jobs, drive #economic #growth, as grandmama did last year creating #27M€ in salaries for our caregivers, and position #Greece as a global innovation hub. But to achieve this, the #government must actively support and engage with the ecosystem, creating a framework that fosters growth, reduces bureaucracy, and enables innovation to flourish. 🌸 Collaboration between the #public #sector and #startups is key to unlocking this potential. We can build bridges within our own country, not just internationally, and strengthen the Greek startup ecosystem from within. #Startups #Innovation #Greece #Collaboration #Ecosystem #Entrepreneurship

"Denmark now boasts the highest number of rising unicorns per capita in Europe, with 7.7 per million people—surpassing both the UK and Finland in unicorn density."