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“The philosophy of 'invest early, invest small, and invest in tech' calls for investors with related industry background and deep understanding of the sector. Such investors are able to identify the value of early-stage companies and appreciate their growth potential," said Mike Xu, CEO of Fosun Capital during an interview with us during the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024. According to Zero2IPO Research, China's venture capital market raised RMB 1.82 trillion in 2023, down 15.5% year-on-year. Among them, LPs consisting of state-owned enterprises, government-guided funds and other state-backed managers collectively disclosed a capital contribution ratio as high as 77.8%. Xu believes that in the current venture capital ecosystem, although capital has become more cautious, it also indicates that homogeneous competition in venture capital is decreasing. Artificial intelligence stands out as a prominent focus the in China's venture capital sector, and it is essential for China to identify its breakthrough in AI development within a cultural environment that actively welcomes innovative technological advancements.

Despite a decade and a half of unprecedented access to low-cost capital and a surge of investment in technology startups, we still find ourselves confronting the sobering reality that many of the world's most pressing challenges remain unresolved. Despite the promise of technological innovation and flow of capital in adjacent fields, significant barriers persist in addressing these complex issues. Today I have listed some of the world's hardest problems that need our immediate attention and funding. As an investor, these are few areas I want to invest in - today at my current fund, and tomorrow, hopefully, at my own shop. Please see- https://lnkd.in/dGQQTfKF

European VC Investment Trends: A Glimpse into 2025 💰 In 2024, even though the total number of VC deals in Europe dipped, sectors like AI and biotech showed remarkable resilience, drawing significant investments. The UK led the charge, securing the largest VC deals, including a whopping €1.198 billion for GreenScale. Despite a broader economic slowdown, there's an air of optimism with a notable return on exits and an increasing shift towards venture debt. As we look ahead, what strategies should startups adopt to navigate this evolving investment landscape? Share your thoughts! #VentureCapital #Europe #AI #Biotech #StartupGrowth #FutureOfInvesting https://lnkd.in/eqUjBAbk

The UK continues to outperform its European peers in venture capital (VC) investment according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Nordic Angels, holding an 18% share of the region’s total VC funding. This edge is underpinned by London’s position as Europe's most prominent startup hub, particularly in FinTech, which captures nearly half of Europe’s total FinTech investment. But the UK should not rest on its laurels. Despite its leading position, London has experienced a sharp decline in VC investment, with its share of funding dropping from 71% in 2022 to 65% in 2023. Encouragingly, there’s positive momentum in Oxford and Cambridge, where burgeoning innovation clusters hold promise. But to truly leverage these opportunities, targeted interventions and stronger connectivity between these hubs and London are essential. For the UK to remain competitive in this space it needs to focus on building a long-term strategy within the startup ecosystem. Strengthening regional hubs, addressing funding gaps, and prioritising tech and AI at scale will be key. Read further insights on how Europe can attempt to close the VC funding gap behind the U.S.

Global Venture Capital Performance in Q2 2024 The total value of global venture capital investments rose in the second quarter of 2024, reaching $65.7 billion, with a quarterly growth rate of 8%. However, the total number of deals continued to decline for the ninth consecutive quarter, dropping to 6,230 deals. The total number of global deals is now less than half of its peak in Q1 2022. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector dominated in terms of total investment value globally, accounting for 28% of the total venture capital investments in Q2 2024. AI startups received a total of $18.3 billion in investments during the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a quarterly growth rate of 32%. Fintech startups also saw significant growth, with funding increasing by 19% quarter-on-quarter to reach $8.9 billion, marking its highest level in five quarters. #VentureCapital #Investment #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Fintech #StartupFunding #Q22024 #Growth #Innovation

The European Union has formed a partnership with leading European venture capital firms to boost investment in tech innovation, aiming to bridge the gap with the US and China. This initiative, the "Trusted Investors Network," involves 71 investors with over 90 billion euros in assets, who will invest in European deep-tech companies. This move aligns with recommendations from a recent report by Mario Draghi, emphasizing the need for increased investment in European tech to maintain economic competitiveness. #EU #TechInnovation #VentureCapital #DeepTech #Europe #Investment #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #Technology #Startup #Business #Future #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 redalpine 𝐚𝐧𝐝 6 Degrees Capital 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐔𝐑 20 𝐌𝐢𝐨. 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 Apaleo 𝐆𝐦𝐛𝐇 Munich-based software development company apaleo is an API-first property management platform helping hotels and flat groups create the ultimate experience for guests and staff. With features such as native multi-property management, process automation and unrestricted data access, clients can scale their hospitality operations. Unlike traditional all-in-one solutions, apaleo's API-first model enables seamless integration with over 250 specialized applications. This allows hotels and flat groups to build flexible technology packages that are optimized for their individual requirements. apaleo has expanded its fast-growing portfolio to over 30 countries worldwide. The platform is now used in more than 85,000 units at over 1,700 locations in various markets. With the new funding of 20 million euros, apaleo plans to drive its international expansion, bring outstanding specialists on board and further develop its platform technology. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 Redalpine is a leading European venture capital investor based in Switzerland with more than 85 portfolio companies. The firm provides support not only with financial investments, but also with internal operational and technical expertise and a broad international network. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 6 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 6 Degrees Capital is an early-stage VC fund. The fund invests in startups from Seed to Series B across Fintech and SaaS.  𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 René Spitz LL.M. (USC) (Partner/Corporate) (Lead) Dr. Leonie Singer, LLM (Sydney) (Associate/Corporate) Constantin Forstner (Associate/Corporate) Carl von Sydow (Associate/Corporate)

🚀 Venture Pulse Q2 2024 is Here! 🌐 Hi to all you #Founder #Entrepreneurs out there who are looking to #raise for your #startup or #scaleup. Check this report out! KPMG Private Enterprise has just dropped the latest edition of their Venture Pulse report, and it's packed with juicy insights on the global VC scene. 📊 📈 Key Insights for UK #Founders: - Global Surge in VC Investment: We’re talking a whopping $94.3 billion in Q2’24! Big players like CoreWeave ($8.6 billion), xAI ($6 billion), Lazada ($1.96 billion), and Juul Labs ($1.2 billion) are leading the charge. - #AI is on Fire: AI is where it's at, folks! With UK-based Wayve raising $1 billion, the AI innovation train isn’t slowing down anytime soon. - UK IPO Market is Heating Up: Raspberry Pi Foundation 's IPO success is just the start. More UK startups could be hitting the public markets soon! - Emerging Trends in the UK: #Cleantech and #alternativeenergy are booming. Highview Power’s $381 million raise is a testament to that. Plus, the UK’s AI Act is setting the stage for big moves in AI and #defencetech. 💡 Why This Matters for UK Entrepreneurs: - Funding Galore: With VC investments rebounding, there are more opportunities than ever for UK startups to secure that big funding round. - Smart Investments: Focusing on AI and cleantech? You’re in the right place at the right time. - Market Buzz: Successful IPOs and mega-deals mean there’s a positive vibe in the air. It’s a great time to be in the UK startup scene. For a deep dive into these insights and more, check out the full KPMG Private Enterprise report: https://lnkd.in/gJSqsdrt Thanks to you all for sharing such valuable insights and data Conor Moore, Francois Chadwick, and Lindsay Hull #VentureCapital #AI #Cleantech #UKStartups #IPOMarket #KPMGPrivateEnterprise #InvestmentTrends #VCFunding

VCLink's weekly Investor Fundraise Report: 1. Presto Ventures and Michal Strnad’s Czechoslovak Group launch €150 million Presto Tech Horizons fund. The fund, which saw participation from multiple investors, will invest in security and defense technology companies focusing on dual-use solutions for civilian and security purposes, including AI, cybersecurity, and robotics. https://lnkd.in/d5ZJwZdM 2. MiddleGame Ventures secures €52 million in the initial closing of its third fund, aiming for a final close of €150 million. The fund, which received investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF), Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and S&P Global, will focus on early-stage innovation in FinTech, targeting sectors like deep-tech and cybersecurity. https://lnkd.in/e3vXF3ze 3. The South Korean Government, NH Bank, and OurCrowd co-manage an $80 million Israel-Korea fund, with $48 million already raised. The NH-OC Global Open Innovation Fund will invest in 25-30 startups in sectors like semiconductors, robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity, aiming to strengthen bilateral tech collaboration. https://lnkd.in/g5z-AEMa 4. Tenacious Ventures raises $18 million in the first close of its second fund. The fund, backed by investors including Tesla chair Robyn Denholm, will invest in early-stage Australian agri-food startups with a positive climate impact. https://lnkd.in/dQ5V3ATT 5. eHealthVentures launches a fast-track pre-Seed investment program for health tech companies, offering investments of $800,000-$930,000 within three months. The program aims to shorten the typical fundraising process by 50% in response to declining investments in digital health. https://lnkd.in/dZwZenuT

European Venture Capital firm Lakestar recently closed two funds to invest in technology advancing Europe's digital sovereignty. 💸 $600M Funds: Lakestar Early IV and Lakestar Growth II backed by a mix of limited partners (LPs), including sovereign wealth funds, family offices, fund of fund investors and other institutional and founders. 💡 Both new funds will focus their investments across #artificalintelligence #digitalisation #deeptech #healthcare and #fintech 🌍#Europe 📈 Lakestar manages €2 billion across offices in London, Berlin and Zurich. The two funds have already led investments in exciting start-ups such as Fuse Energy, Swan, Nelly Solutions, Neko Health and Colossyan. 💭 “With world class universities and leading research facilities, Europe is home to some of the world's best centres of innovation." - Klaus Hommels, Founder and Chairman of Lakestar 💭"Lakestar is not just an investor, we are also a partner and champion for European technology, committed to ensuring the region continues to play a leading role in shaping the technological future." - Ninja Struye de Swielande, CCO and Head of IR at Lakestar 🗞️Cate Lawrence Tech.eu https://lnkd.in/gZ_UCFyv 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Andreas Klukas I Akis Bratsos I Steven Jacobs I Stephen Nundy I Oliver Heimes I Christoph Schuh I Team Lakestar … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #ai #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #germany #uk #switzerland