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Only few days left to participate in the #GermanStartupMonitor2024 | For the past three years, RWTH Aachen University has led the list of top #startup #universities in the German Startup Monitor. Now is your chance to continue this streak! Today, more than 400,000 people work for German startups and scaleups – the #GermanStartupMonitor turns the spotlight on their interests. The report by Startup-Verband is dedicated to highlighting startup challenges and putting founders' needs on the agenda in media and politics. If you're a founder or C-level executive in a startup, this is your time to make your voice heard. What motivates you, what's your take on the current situation, and what opportunities and challenges do you see? Let's improve conditions for startups and put #Aachen and #RWTH on the map of Germany's top startup ecosystems! Participate until Sunday, 4 August: https://lnkd.in/eSCVBEqm #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech

🚀 Startups Hit €500M+ in 2024 Funding! 🚀 We are excited to share the 2024 Startup Funding Report showcasing the incredible fundraising achievements of startups Europe. In a year marked by significant investments, here's a snapshot of some standout companies: imec – €2500 Million  Index Ventures – €2208 million  Verdane– €1100 million Wayve – €1000 Million Abound – €960 million Avolon – €720million  AshGrove – €650 million Accel – €602.7 million Mistral AI - €600million Investcorp - €547million  Bicycle Therapeutics - €532million  HR Path - €500 million  Odoo - €500 million 🌍 The funding landscape is thriving, reflecting the growing confidence of investors in the potential of innovative solutions across diverse industries. 📊 Check out the full list of startups and their funding achievements in our latest report - https://lnkd.in/gWb9Z5VZ #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #AngelInvestors #2024Funding #Innovation #TechStartups #AI #Entrepreneurship #Growth

🏝️ Welcome to Archipel’s Official Page! 🏝️   Here, we believe that **impossible is just the starting point**. Archipelis more than just a startup accelerator. It’s a space where communities from around the world come together, where bold ideas come to life, and where innovation knows no boundaries. 🌍✨ ➡️ Our mission?   - Connecting early-stage startups with global ecosystems.   - Providing an inclusive environment for international talents.   - Accelerating high-impact projects in Deep Tech, AI, and sustainability. Join us on this adventure, where every challenge becomes an opportunity, and where every visionary finds a place to shape the future. 🔗 Follow us to stay updated on our events, acceleration programs, and inspiring stories of startups turning the impossible into reality. 🚀 #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #TechCommunity #GlobalEcosystem #DeepTech #AI #Sustainability #Impact #InclusiveGrowth #StartupAccelerator #InternationalStartups #ParisStartups #FutureOfTech #BoldIdeas #ImpossibleIsNothing #ArchipelAccelerator

Facing Innovation Challenges in 2024? #VentureClienting might be the answer! 🚀   With many companies struggling with tighter budgets and other constraints in their innovation efforts, Venture Clienting offers a promising solution. By leveraging external startup solutions, corporations may innovate effectively to gain strategic advantages.   After the success of last year's State-of-Venture-Client-Report by 27pilots, which became a go-to resource for corporations, startups, and academics, Dr. Martin Fink and his team are exicited to share two new surveys focused on the latest trends and insights in Venture Clienting for 2024.   👉 For established companies: https://lnkd.in/e3NtKbtP 👉 For startups: https://lnkd.in/e2XbFZeD   Contribute to finding out how corporations are using startup solutions to overcome challenges and drive innovation forward! 🌟 #VentureClienting #Innovation2024 #Startups #CorporateInnovation #Trends2024

🚀 Weekly Startup Funding Roundup 💡 Exciting times in the world of innovation! Here’s a quick dive into this week’s funding wins for promising startups pushing the boundaries of technology, sustainability, and beyond. 🌍💼 Stay ahead with the latest trends and insights from the startup ecosystem! 💰 #StartupFunding #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentNews #Growth #VentureCapital #TechStartups #SeedFunding #SeriesA #BusinessGrowth #StartupCommunity Soumya Mohapatra

⏰ With 31 days to TechCon SoCal! ⏰ Join us in welcoming Brian Mac Mahon, the founder and Managing Partner of Expert DOJO, to TechCon SoCal 2025. Expert Dojo is recognized globally for its significant impact on the startup ecosystem, with over 260 startup investments and a position as the 7th most active venture entity worldwide in 2022. At the conference, Brian will share his extensive expertise in nurturing startup growth and investing strategically, both in the US and internationally. Brian’s involvement in the startup community is profound—actively participating in conferences, often as a speaker or judge, and continuously seeking to expand Expert DOJO’s reach into new regions, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to learn about successful growth strategies or interested in international expansion, Brian’s session will offer invaluable insights into achieving substantial and sustainable growth. 🔗 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the top figures in global venture activity. 📅 January 17-18, 2025 📍 San Diego, California 🌐 www.techconsocal.com Watch our teaser video to see what’s in store at TechCon SoCal 2025! https://lnkd.in/diacNCYS Tariq Ahmed Serhat Pala Neal Bloom🎩Sufyan Subzwari NuFund Venture Group Interlock Capital OPEN Silicon Valley Orange County OC Startup Council Nicole Daversa Cheryl K Goodman Amer Haider OPEN Global Tariq Khan (He/Him/His) #TechConSoCal2025 #TechConSoCal #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #Innovation #Technology #Networking #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #Robotics #startups #vc #SandDiegoStartup #Founders #ConsumerTech

Our very own Ben Costantini has joined the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board! 🎉 #ProudSesamers At Sesamers, we’re always connecting startups with VCs, investors, and innovators to fuel the ecosystem and create growth opportunities. Are you still not taking advantage of it? 📧  Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter for new opportunities and insights on sesamers.com

Creating something new isn't the only way to innovate; it's also about making what already exists better. It's the curiosity to question, explore, and try new things. Innovation means breaking barriers and stretching limits. 🚀 For both startups and established businesses, having this innate innovative spirit is crucial to stay relevant and competitive. Without it, there's a risk of falling behind. So, here's to the innovators - those who aren't afraid to think differently, shake up the norm, and guide us into the future. 🌟 Innovation isn't a one-off event; it's an ongoing journey. Let's keep pushing ourselves every day because that's how progress is made! 🛠️ #startups #innovation #innovationculture #thinkingahead #creativeminds #businessinnovation #progress

🚀 Why Startups Are All-In on Innovation 🚀 Picture this: A passionate startup team, fueled by ambition and a vision to make a mark, pours 100% of their effort into pushing boundaries and solving real problems. Every day, they hustle, innovate, and adapt, driven by a relentless focus on creating something groundbreaking. 🌟 In contrast, many well-established companies, while successful, often invest only a fraction of their resources into exploring new ideas. Their energy is split among maintaining existing processes and incremental improvements, leaving limited room for disruptive innovation. 🏢➡️🕰️ This unwavering commitment in startups is what makes them hotbeds of creativity and rapid progress. They thrive on challenges, pivot quickly, and are deeply engaged in their mission. If you're looking to be part of a team where every effort counts and new possibilities are always on the horizon, startups are where the real action is. 🌐💡 #Startups #Innovation #Dedication #FutureOfWork #Growyourbusiness #EshEngagers

The sixth round of our Circular Economy Accelerator program has just come to a successful close, but the seventh is just around the corner. The application period for startups looking to be part of batch 7 will open on June 24 and close on July 28. Once again, we will be looking for the most innovative and promising circular economy startups. The key topics for Batch 7 will also be announced on June 24. The two-month program will start at the end of September and will consist of two on-site phases in Germany (September 30 - October 13 and November 4 - 22). On November 15, the startups will pitch their businesses on stage at this year's Circular Valley Forum.   More Information: https://lnkd.in/e2hvTpe9   #circularvalley #circulareconomy #gigaimpact #sustainability #homeofcirculareconomy #accelerator #startup #kreislaufwirtschaft #heimatderkreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit #rheinruhr