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When Laura Chicurel set up Innova360 in 2017 the Chilean #startup market was very nascent and few CVCs were tapping into external #innovation. Fast forward seven years — the ecosystem is booming and even smaller corporates want to learn to innovate. That's why Innova 360 and BlueBox Ventures of Mexico merged recently to make sure they could make the most of surging interest. Chicurel gave us an insight into the LatAm market and the plans of the combined business: https://lnkd.in/ghv-kvmU

Check out this TechCrunch article where CEO Steve Pegg dives deep into how Helixx plans to revolutionise last-mile deliveries and transform urban logistics. It was a fantastic opportunity for us as a technology-based company to spend time with Tim Stevens, and showcase how Helixx stands apart from other EV startups. Unlike others, our unique approach combines sustainable practices and an innovative franchise model inspired by fast food chains to create scalable, efficient, and affordable solutions for urban mobility. Link for the full article is in the comments. #innovation #sustainability #urbanmobility #automotive #startup #wearehelixx #techcrunch

🚀 The #StartUps in the #StartUpHub at #EuroCIS2024 are revolutionizing the world of #RetailTechnology. Our Start-up Stage is therefore all about the latest trends and solutions. Our moderator Alexandra ("Alexis") Tsingeni has three reasons why you should definitely attend the presentations and discussions at the stage! 🔊Turn on the sound, listen in and join us! You can find the whole program here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/etQrSxh6

#fundingalert 💼Company: Droppe 💰Funding: €3.9Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: OpenOcean. Miki Kuusi, Wolt’s Co-Founder, Ilkka Paananen, Supercell’s Co-Founder, Robert Gentz, Zalando’s Co-Founder and Marianne Vikkula, Wolt’s COO, Also Lifeline Ventures, Droppe’s previous investor, participated. Founded in 2020, Droppe now serves over 1,500 companies across Europe, with its largest markets in the Nordics and #DACH region. Droppe helps businesses spend less, order faster, and sleep better with control. Johannes Salmisaari, Henrik Helenius, Tom Henriksson, Tahir Genc, Henrik Helenius, Tobias Jern, Oskar Kallio, Jarno Silander, Abdullah Saud, Alex Botham, Katharina Larikka Read more - https://lnkd.in/gZbzHFkK To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Droppe #fundraising #startup #news #fundingnews #startuprise

Let me share some Speed Scaling behind the scenes. 👀  [1/5] How bpost keeps connecting with #startups / #scaleups to accelerate its #sustainable transition? They participated in the first Speed Scaling Event, amongst other things! Back in October last year, I posted here the inspiring and successful partnership between bpost and Medicheck (Jean Rifflart, Amélie Meunier). Earlier in 2023, I actually had the chance to meet Nicolas Baise, Chief Transformation Officer bpostgroup, and Nicolas Petit, to better understand how they envision their collaboration with #startups. Nicolas Baise told me: “I know our strategic priorities. I can sound the business to gather some of their business challenges. If you can find #scaleups working on these issues, we might be interested in meeting them”. I had the Speed Scaling Event concept. 🎯 Last week, BE.IMPACT, TheMerode and myself had our first and very successful Speed Scaling Event. bpost was one of the participants. Karin Enzlin, Head of Sustainability at bpost, with some of her colleagues, Eline Camerlinck and Wim De Belie, had identified a few #sustainability challenges that could benefit from the support of #scaleups. After I presented them a dozen #scaleups working their challenges, they selected a top 3 to meet during the Speed Scaling Event. Karin Enzlin has built hands-on and in-depth experience in #sustainability with the development and roll out of sustainable last mile solutions with Parcel Lockers (24/7) and with the development of greener last mile delivery (PUDO) by offering a convenient and more sustainable answer to the booming e-commerce growth. This is exactly such a pragmatic approach that makes collaboration possible between large corporations like Bpost and smaller structure like #startups / #scaleups. 💪 Big thanks 🙏 to the whole bpost Team for having believed in it. ✅ Hopefully these speed datings will lead to some business and, as such, accelerate, at scale, the transition to a more #sustainable world. Let's scale it up! 👏 #scaleups #buildingbridges #innovation

I learned about something new today: The zebra movement. It's an antidote to unicorns, which are startups growing their revenue at all costs to achieve a valuation of $1+ billion. Zebras focus on growing a business in a way that delivers a positive impact on the world, prioritising sustainability, social responsibility and community. It's black and white – both profitable and values-driven. Instead of growth at all costs, zebra startups strive for reasonable growth. Like zebras in the wild, they consider themselves as part of a herd, co-existing with others instead of aggressively aiming to outperform competitors. (Photo by Pixabay via Pexels) #innovation #startups #sustainability

🚀 Using Data Strategies to Secure Funding 🤝 A big thanks to Netlight and Anne-Sofie Svane Ryby helping LuggageHero transform with a strong data strategy. This approach (among many others) has proven to be a game-changer, allowing us to scale and operate as a profitable company, growing both our topline and bottom line every year without the need for external capital. What started as a way to attract investors turned into our long-term saving strategy, as we automated processes that were previously too reliant on manual work. The result? More efficiency, less overhead, and a clear path to sustainable growth. #datadriven #scaling #entrepreneurship #automation #growth

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that TravelPartners.ai has secured pre-seed funding from Nivesha Ventures! 🎉 While the amount remains undisclosed, this investment marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize business travel booking. With this funding, we are poised to: 🌟 Accelerate our growth opportunities 👥 Bring the right talent onboard to strengthen our team 📈 Achieve strong market traction and expand our reach. We are immensely grateful to Nivesha Ventures for their trust and support. This partnership not only validates our vision but also empowers us to push the boundaries of innovation in the travel industry. A huge thank you to our dedicated team, loyal customers, and supportive partners who have been instrumental in our journey so far. We are excited about what the future holds and are committed to delivering unparalleled value to our users. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting new chapter! Together, we will transform the way businesses book travel. 🌍✈️🏨 #FundingNews #Startup #TravelTech #BusinessTravel #Innovation #Growth #TeamExpansion #MarketTraction #TravelPartnersAI #NiveshaVentures

🚀 Long-term vision is where true #innovation thrives. In an ever-evolving landscape, companies may invest in one idea, only to see it grow into unexpected opportunities. That’s where the magic happens. 🛠 Below an excerpt of our conversations with Paige Stanton Wilson, COO of Acubed by Airbus, and a speaker at our last Scaleup Summit in San Francisco, during "The Open Innovation Stars: Corporate Startup Stars Panel". 👉 ... and then tell us—How do you approach innovation in your company? #SSUMMIT24 #OpenInnovation #Growth #Scaleup #Startups Alberto Onetti Marco Marinucci

Team 24 and Loom: Capturing Lightning in a Bottle - Discover how Team 24 and Loom innovate and set new standards. #Innovation #Startups https://oal.lu/u5xeU