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🤔 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Today, Mayte Carracedo, Chief Ecosystems and Impact Officer of FundingBox and a leading international expert on European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), took part in the "𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲" forum. In her inspiring talk about “Strengthening Ukrainian SMEs: EDIH as engines of digital transformation and economic recovery”, Mayte shared how EDIHs are not just tools for digitalization—they’re catalysts for rebuilding economies, supporting SMEs, and creating sustainable growth. 💡 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙩𝙚? "EDIHs don’t just offer technology—they build connections between innovation and action, helping SMEs become engines of resilience and transformation." Joined by an exceptional lineup of speakers from Estonia, Latvia, Germany, the Netherlands, and Ukraine, the panel explored: 🔹 Real-world strategies for driving SME digitalization 🔹 Lessons from European hubs that can be applied to Ukraine 🔹 A bold vision for integrating Ukraine into Europe’s digital ecosystem EDIHs are powerful engines for empowering Ukrainian SMEs, driving digital transformation, and fostering economic recovery. To truly cultivate their potential, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗛𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲. These hubs can become structural initiatives that drive the country’s digital transformation and economic renewal. 🙌 A massive thank you to the organisers and participants for making this forum a hub of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. #FundingChampions #EDIH #DigitalInnovation #Ukraine #Collaboration #SMEs

🌍 Celebrating Global Connections at SuperReturn Africa in Cape Town! 🌍 Last week, Quona Capital's Co-founder and Managing Partner, Monica Brand Engel, joined an engaging session at #SuperReturnAfrica in Cape Town titled "Journeying with Japan." 🌍🇯🇵 The panel, featuring Susumu Tsubaki (Founder and CEO of AAIC Investment Holdings), explored how Japanese investors are increasingly recognizing the immense opportunities in Africa and the role they can play in shaping the continent’s investment landscape. Key themes included: 🔹 The rise of Japanese investment in African entities and funds. 🔹 How innovation and insights from Japan, particularly in areas like robotics and mobility, can catalyze Africa's economic advancement. 🔹 The synergies between these two dynamic regions and the transformative potential of cross-continental partnerships. Thank you to our hosts from SuperReturn as well as all the co-sponsors and participants who made this session an inspiring exchange of ideas! Together, we're building bridges and unlocking Africa’s potential through global collaboration. #Africa #Japan #Innovation #Investment #Robotics #Mobility #GlobalPartnerships

Unlock new investment opportunities in Sweden! 🇸🇪 Discover the steps to migrate as an investor and grow your global portfolio. Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. 🌟💼 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUn_HXYY #InvestInSweden #SwedenInvestorVisa #MigrateToSweden #Yaxis #YAxisimmigration

We place great importance on investments in Armenia. Moody's, Fitch, and S&P Global have stable forecasts for the country. Over the years, Nvidia, Renko, Adobe, Service Titan, Siemens, Epam, Synopsys, and several other global players have established a presence here. Setting up an organization is straightforward (simple), and opening bank accounts is equally effortless. Favorable tax rates ensure profitability, complemented by incentive programs tailored to specific sectors, fostering significant business growth. Armenia acknowledges the need for improvement and is committed to progress in that direction. Discover Armenia at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. For more details, refer to the information brochure from Enterprise Armenia. https://bitly.cx/snR8P

📖 Are you an angel investor aiming to expand your horizons into Estonia, Finland, Slovenia, or Poland? The 4NGELS program is funded by the European Union and through its comprehensive guidebooks you can now the unlock secrets of cross border investment opportunities. The current available guidebooks are tailored for the following countries: Estonia, Finland and Slovenia, each offering unique insights and recommendations for their respective economic landscapes. These guidebooks offer in-depth insights into local startup ecosystems, legal frameworks, cultural nuances, and emerging trends, empowering you to make informed cross-border investment decisions. Key Insights: 🌍 Detailed overviews of startup landscapes in Estonia, Finland, Slovenia, and Poland 📜 Essential legal information for cross-border investments 🤝 Guidance on building effective international partnerships 📈 Analysis of market strengths, challenges, and opportunities This is your chance to elevate your investment strategy! Download the guidebooks here: https://lnkd.in/ez-sjyXN @4NGELS @Cobinangels @ESTBAN @Fiban @Civitta @BusinessAngelsSlovenia #AngelInvesting #CrossBorderInvestment

Equity Group is honoured to be a Strategic Partner at the upcoming German-African Business Summit (GABS). This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses, startups, and artists to showcase their products, services, or creative works to a broad audience of influential decision-makers from Germany, Africa, and beyond, as well as gain insights into the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the growing African market. Delegates will have the opportunity to connect with top leaders from diverse sectors, including trade, investment, innovation, and culture. This event comes days after Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), announced the launch of the German Desk for the East African market. #EquityGermanDesk will aim to offer a wide range of services, including account opening, trade facilitation and finance, transaction banking, credit lines, introductions, and investment through financing. These services are designed to ease and empower business linkages and support trade engagement, partnerships, and enable local companies to acquire German equipment and technology platforms. #GABS2024 #GermanAfricanBusinessSummit #BusinessSummit #SMEs #EquityGermanDeskLaunch #EquityGoesEurope #EuroAfricaPartnership Click this link to learn more and register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eRWuyTeU To learn more about the #EquityGermanDesk contact Patricia Jannack Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa), DEG

It was a good Friday, since I spent it being around many intelligent, smart and kind people at Foreign Investors Annual Summit 2024. My key takeaways: ✅ PERCEPTION is even more important than PERSPECTIVE when an investor starts thinking about any country as a destination for investment (in simple words e.g. “I heard that in Lithuania …. regulator is reasonable, regulation is stable, talent pool is wide, etc.”); ✅ FIRST POINT OF CONTACT – investor expects to see a person who is from the same cultural background, same values and views; ✅ STABILITY in regulation and geopolitical situation is the key; ✅ In any business SPEED KILLS - can't be too slow, can’t be too fast. Thanks to my friend and colleague Ieva Totoraitienė who invited to attend this event. #AmChamLithuania #ForeignInvestors

And we’re off! Today marks the first day of this year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit, the highest profile event facilitating #businessinvestment into the United States by connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations (#EDOs), and industry experts. The Summit runs from June 23-26 and provides a unique and specialized platform for developing global #businessconnections and opportunities for #growth and #investment in the U.S. market. This year will see some of the largest delegations ever fielded by economies across the #IndoPacific, with the top five #Asian delegations being from #India, #Korea, #Taiwan, #China, and #Japan. For more information about the #SelectUSASummit, see: www.selectusasummit.us. We hope to see you there!

Speaking at Investopia Global - Tokyo, Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman of JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization , discussed Japan’s top investment priorities and its investment landscape, highlighting the key opportunities available for Japanese investors, and how UAE-Japan collaboration can drive a significant increase in investment opportunities. #Investopia #InvestopiaGlobal #Tokyo

Yesterday, I attended the INVESTMAN EXPO: Here's What Inspired Me👇 On November 21, Kyiv hosted the International Exhibition-Forum INVESTMAN EXPO, which brought together over 1,000 investors, more than 50 participating companies, and countless ideas, opening new horizons for business and investment development. What impressed me the most was that, despite the ongoing war and challenges with electricity, Ukrainian businesses refused to stop. They are growing, exploring new markets, and preparing truly exciting projects. This trend spans various industries—from creativity to construction and IT—and it’s incredibly inspiring. Here are a few highlights from the event: 💡Ukrainian record: this exhibition set a record for the number of investment projects presented, with participating companies receiving certificates from the Ukrainian Book of Records. 💡Relevant topics: panel discussions covered innovation, dual-use technologies, investments in land, real estate, franchising, and even CBD (medical and industrial cannabis) markets. 💡Charity: all participants had the opportunity to support Ukraine’s Defense Forces, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility in business. At INVESTMAN EXPO, experienced investors found new opportunities for portfolio diversification, while newcomers gained essential knowledge and connections for a confident start. I truly believe that events like these are shaping a new era of investment, and that’s wonderful. #INVESTMANEXPO #UkrainianBusiness #BusinessNetworking #Innovation #InvestmentOpportunities #CBDIndustry #InvestmentGrowth