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Pinpoint Shines at Intesa Sanpaolo's #Up2Stars: Among Italy's Top 10 AI Startups 🌟 Exciting news from our last event! We're thrilled to announce that Pinpoint has not only participated in the third edition of #Up2Stars but also clinched the prestigious title of "Top 10 Best Start-Up in Italy"! For those who might not be familiar, #Up2Stars is an esteemed initiative elite program by Intesa Sanpaolo, tailored to spotlight and support innovative cutting-edge startups specializing in artificial intelligence. The program is a beacon for innovators looking to revolutionize urban living with smart technologies, enhancing resource management, land utilization, and sustainable mobility through the Internet of Things. At Pinpoint, we're driven by the conviction that innovation is the engine of growth and evolution for businesses worldwide. Let's raise a toast to this remarkable achievement as we continue to forge ahead, breaking new ground in AI and technology for a brighter, greener tomorrow. Keep an eye out for more updates; March is set to be a whirlwind of events and conferences for us, with journeys stretching across the globe! 🌍 #AI #Innovation #Startups #Development #TechExcellence 🚀🌿💡

AI Innovation Insights from Hannover Fair 2024! I joined a dynamic panel discussion on "#AIInnovation and Investment in Germany and Canada" at the "Industrial Startup Stage", uncovering key takeaways: 🔍 Identified a common challenge: Carsten Kraus highlighted the financing gap for startups during the crucial scale-up phase in both Germany and Canada. 🌱 Contrasting perceptions: While the AI ecosystems in both countries thrive, Canada's society shows a more positive embrace of AI compared to Germany. Let's fuel the dialogue on bridging investment gaps and supporting startup innovations! #Innovation #AIInnovation #Investment #startups

From AgriTech to AI, Israeli startups are not just entering the European market; they're redefining it. The European Union's substantial investment in innovation, such as the €95 billion Horizon Europe program, has opened doors for groundbreaking Israeli technologies to flourish abroad. Take for example, Waze's community-based navigation, ironSource's app monetization tools, and Aidoc's AI-powered medical analyses — each has carved a niche in Europe through innovation, strategic expansions, and partnerships. 💡 These success stories underscore the entrepreneurial spirit and technological prowess of Israeli startups. They also highlight the welcoming and supportive business environment in Europe, poised for digital #transformation and #innovation. Want to delve deeper into how these #startups succeeded and what lessons they offer for tech #entrepreneurs and #investors? Find out more in the full article -> https://lnkd.in/dj8m27SF

🌍**Number of AI Startups by Country from 2013 to 2023** France might not be leading the pack, but it's crushing it in terms of investment compared to other European countries. And Japan? Huge number of AI startups, but they’re oddly flying under the radar. 🤔💼 #TechTrends #AIStartups

➡ Unlocking Potential: Europe's AI Sector Thrives with Expertise and Emerging Leaders The momentum of European AI start-ups remains strong, as the impressive example of Mistral illustrates. Within just one year, the startup managed to secure funding totalling half a billion euros with a competent team and earn a place among the top 50 AI startups worldwide according to Forbes. Although globally only eight of the top 50 start-ups currently come from Europe, the 30% higher density of AI experts compared to the USA shows that the potential for future growth and innovation is enormous. Mistral's success proves that the race in the AI sector is by no means over and that now is the ideal time to invest in this promising market. This emphasises not only the strategic importance of European innovation, but also the exceptional opportunities available to investors in this dynamic environment. (According to a study by sequoia) #AIInvestment #EuropeanVC #StartupGrowth #InnovationLeaders #TechTrends

🔥 Join us for our AI Hangout with a hot special! On May 15th it's time again: We invite you to our AI Hangout Q2 and this time you can expect a really hot special! Current batch, alumni, network partners and AI lovers from Hamburg and the surrounding area - everyone is welcome. 💪 First, as always, it will be relaxed and we will overcome the hurdles of our crowd together over food and cool drinks. Anyone facing an AI problem will have the opportunity to ask the audience for suggestions. Swarm intelligence is the key and has already cracked many tough nuts! 🎤 After that, the stage is calling us: our brand new summer batch 24 gets the chance to get to know each other even better and from a completely different angle. As a special, we're going to the Thai Oase together! All other Hangout attendees are of course also invited to join us. The more the merrier! 👉 Register now for free and look forward to an exciting evening: https://lnkd.in/eewuZXj2 🫶 We can hardly wait, see you soon! #AIStartupHub #StartupHamburg #IdeationProgram #AcceleratorProgram #Accelerator #Hamburg #Speicherstadt #StartupSuccess #StartupSupport #StartupFunding #AIExcellence #Startups #AI #Gründer #Gründerinnen #Gründen #Founder #Founding #Gründerszene #StartupSzene #AIHangout #ThaiOase

Today I was invited at Aleph News to talk about the development of AI startups in Bucharest and the key factors which contribute to this important movement. It’s very important for all the Romanian startups, businesses, investors and policy makers to capitalize on this trend by continously developing the ecosystem through great products, sustainable investments and laws & regulations that support innovation and digitalization🚀. At MyidEA we are going to launch a few programs tailored to AI & Tech businesses and we are eager to meet promising startups in our #10th cohort at Venture Accel 🤝 #ai #startups #innovation

🚀 The VisionAward 2024 is just around the corner! Tomorrow, four outstanding startups with visionary and innovative ideas will be honored. What is it about? Since 2006, the VisionAward has been celebrating disruptive business ideas. It's one of the most prestigious awards for startups in the German-speaking world. Past winners include betterplace.org, Lilium and myTaxi. 🏆 This year’s winners are: - CereGate Pioneering therapeutic solutions by creating new ways to interact with the human brain. - Devanthro - the Robody Company Revolutionizing healthcare with robodies. Human robot avatars enhancing nursing staff capabilities. - Skyseed Using drones and pallets to reforest and protect forests impacted by climate change. - SPRK.global Combatting food waste with an AI-driven B2B technology platform. 👏 As a proud jury member (thank you, Ulrich Clef) I congratulate these incredible ventures! Sadly, I can’t attend the ceremony at #HouseOfCommunication. However, there are still some tickets left (link in the comments) and I highly recommend attending! Including keynotes from Maks Giordano and Carsten Kraus, plus many inspiring minds. Excited to see the impact these startups will make! #VisionAward #startups #innovation #TheDigitale

Zefi.ai closes a €1.6 million pre-seed round!🚀 The Italian startup specializes in using artificial intelligence to analyze companies' interactions with their users. The round was led by 360 Capital and 14Peaks Capital. Investors also include Italy's B Heroes, BIT - Believe in Tech , Vento (Exor Ventures' incubator programme) and Growth Engine, and Spain's Secways, Aticco Ventures and Halo, Lakestar's angel programme.✍️ Founded in Lecce in 2023 by Aurora Maggio, Alexandros Fokianos, Daniele Borlizzi, Leonardo Vezzati and Nicola Sebastianelli, Zefi has developed a platform that allows companies to centralise and automatically analyse all conversations with their end customers. Using #AI, Zefi helps identify growth areas and cost reduction opportunities, enabling companies to understand their customers better, reduce churn and increase loyalty.💡 The funds raised in this financing round will be used to bring to market one of the most sophisticated technologies in the industry, as well as to attract the best technology talent in Europe and deliver value to their customers with a quality product.📈 Follow Arcadia to learn more about #Italianstartups!

🚀Final Call: Just 1 Day Left!🚀 Want to dive deep into Munich's startup ecosystem and see how leading investors and innovators are shaping the future of tech? This is your last chance to join an exclusive visit to HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, WERK1 – the most startup-friendly place in Munich, and Datagon AI—three of the most influential players in Munich’s tech scene! 📅Event Date: October 31, 14:00 📍Location: Am Kartoffelgarten 14, Munich Here’s why you can’t miss this event: 🔹HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds: Europe’s top seed-stage venture capital firm, known for driving breakthrough innovations. 🔹WERK1: Munich's startup powerhouse, where early-stage companies thrive in a dynamic coworking and mentoring space. 🔹Datagon AI: Transforming industrial quality management through advanced AI technology, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Get a front-row seat to connect with industry leaders, learn about startup growth strategies, and see how AI is reshaping industries worldwide. 📅Registration Closes Tomorrow: October 25 🔗Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eEqRUm4M Don’t miss out—only 1 day left to register and experience what’s next for the world of startups and AI! #Startups #Innovation #VentureCapital #AI #IndustrialAI #HTGF #WERK1 #DatagonAI #Munich