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🌸 April brings us deeper into spring, a season bursting with life and new ideas. In Greece, the startup scene is alive with activity, showcasing the energy and potential of these entrepreneurs. This month, we shine a light on two startups that are not just keeping pace but leading the charge with innovative solutions that could reshape how we live and travel. 🎉 Congratulations to DeepCure and orbito travel! May this investment launch your businesses to success! See you next month to learn more about the Greek startup ecosystem and its fundings! 🇬🇷✨ #StartupGreece #GreekStartupEcosystem #InnovationLeaders #BusinessInnovators

We just opened a call for applications for Women led startups in deep-tech! Know anyone who would be a perfect candidate? Share this news with them. :) #Women4Tech #WiT #deeptech #startup #empowomen #empowerment

Victoria is thriving with entrepreneurs and innovators. ➡️ Growth starts here ➡️ Support starts here ➡️ Investment starts here Startups Start Here 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gg9Ex3u9 #LaunchVic #startupsstarthere #VictorianEcosystem

Fondacija 787 (Foundation 787) is beyond proud to announce that the third Business Angel Summit will be held on 30-31 October in Sarajevo. This one of a kind, invite-only annual event will gather 150+ hand-picked the region’s and Europe’s leading angel investors, early-stage venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and other key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. With an emphasis on a close, focused atmosphere and meaningful networking, the #BusinessAngelSummit has become a cornerstone event for shaping the region's innovation future, with past editions proving vital for regional pre-seed and seed startups by helping them secure essential investments and break new ground. 💡So, what’s on the 2024 agenda? - Pitch sessions from some of the region’s most promising early-stage startups - Insightful panel discussions and keynote lectures for participants - Pratical workshops for startups - Networking opportunities with various investors from the region, Europe, and beyond - A chance for impactful investments As the Western Balkans emerges as a startup hotspot, there’s no better place to discover untapped potential and be part of the future of entrepreneurship. 🌍 Stay tuned, #BAS24 is taking over! 𝙋.𝙎. 𝙄𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚. 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝!

Together with Bain & Company (Cedric) and Sofina (Giulia), Syndicate One is thrilled to present the first-ever ‘State of Belgian Tech Report’. Our goal is simple: to provide a holistic, data-backed picture of the tech landscape in Belgium, and help entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders make better-informed decisions. 🔥 We combined current data analysis with a survey of 130+ Belgian startup founders, and a series of in-depth interviews with people who’ve already made a big impact on the ecosystem. We found that: 📈 Capital invested is on the rise, with 2024 shaping up to be a record-breaking year. 💥 The ecosystem is showing signs of early maturity, and 2024 could see a record year for exits. 🐣 Most of the capital continues to flow into early-stage startups, highlighting the growth potential. 🤝 There’s a solid opportunity to further nurture the emerging ‘mafia’ of entrepreneurs and better align fragmented support structures. 🏆 However, talent scarcity and the current ESOP policy are holding back founders' ability to scale. These findings highlight both the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead for the Belgian tech ecosystem. We’re thrilled to share this much-needed map with all of you, as it is a key step toward fostering a more connected, thriving entrepreneurial community in Belgium. Let’s build this future together 🚀 #entrepreneurship #startup #scaleups #unicorns #Belgium #techecosystem

“Great founders who are building companies that make sense, still can raise the capital they need” At Antler, we back entrepreneurs from Day Zero with the capital and expertise they need to build a company. The startup movement is truly global, that’s why Antler has founder residencies in over 30 locations across the world. Last week, Antler CEO Magnus Grimeland caught up with Kate Park at TechCrunch out in Seoul where they discussed the potential of the Asian startup ecosystem and the opportunity that Antler sees in early-stage talent globally. Their conversation touched on AI, dealmaking, investment trends and more. Check out the full piece to get all the insights from Magnus’ chat with TechCrunch and why he’s hopeful about the future of the startup ecosystem. #Innovation #Growth #Asia #Entrepreneurship #AntlerGlobal #TechCrunch

Top Startups Wanted! Are you ready to scale globally? Lion Cage Consulting is offering high-potential startups the chance to connect with over 200 influential investors and business leaders across the EU, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, and South Africa. Complete our form to see where you rank—if you score above 90%, we’ll prepare you for the global stage, free of charge. Connect with us to find out more and see if you can make the cut. E. danievosloo@lioncage.co M. 0836116026 W. https://lioncage.co Final spots for 2024 are limited. Ready to take your startup to the next level? #GlobalExpansion #InvestorAccess #LionCageConsulting #StartupGrowth

👏 Great report about the emerging Belgian Tech Scene conducted by Syndicate One, Sofina and Bain & Company We fully agree with the statements made in the report, including those by our own Katrin Geyskens, regarding the upcoming opportunities and challenges. Great report for everyone interested in the Belgian Tech scene!

📣 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

Founding startups is hard, founding climate tech startups is even harder. But moments like these make it all worthwhile! When speaking up about the new thing I’m doing, I’m still sometimes worried about the reactions I might get. Last Friday, when I won the Road to START Summit Berlin pitch battle, I realized once again, that people DO like what we are doing at Carbonsate. And that is the best feeling you can get as an entrepreneur. I want to build something that is wanted, wanted for its impact on the climate and wanted because people believe in the idea behind it. I’m looking forward to more exciting opportunities to showcase our efficient solution to CDR and grow my network as an entrepreneur. Having a strong team around me with Hannes Scholz and Johanna Broell makes life a lot easier. 💚 #Entrepreneurship #cdr #innovation #sustainability #team #startberlin START Berlin 📸: David Fuchs