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Great to see Warwick Goodall chairing a session on “Igniting Green Growth in the UK and International Markets” alongside a stellar panel in the Main Auditorium at Cenex Expo Some really interesting perspectives and advice from the panel in terms of how to grow your business…all worth thinking about regardless of your sector: 1. “Be aggressive” and ambitious in your goals and make sure these are well articulated 2. “Just do it” - there is never a perfect moment and you’ll learn as you grow 3. “Don’t forget about your funding and go to market strategy” - people get too bogged down in making the technology perfect 4. “Use the support available to you” - public funding, accelerator programmes, other start-ups, advisors (like PA!) are keen and willing to help businesses grow - so reach out to them… Interested to see what other advice / lessons people have beyond these…

Here's a super interesting event you should all be into... On the afternoon of 10th September 2024, the ScaleUp Institute in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, Manchester Digital, GM Business Growth Hub, and other key partners, will be hosting the ScaleUp Britain Summit at Manchester Technology Centre. This event is a must-attend for all scaling businesses across all sectors in the region, as well as ecosystem players. Here's what it's all about... 📈 Funding Landscape 2024 and Beyond: Get insights on raising capital, tapping into private and institutional investment, and accessing new platforms like PISCES and FLOWW. 🌍 Market and R&D Opportunities: Learn how to collaborate with Innovate UK to access markets and R&D opportunities, both domestically and internationally. 🛠 Building an Effective Board: Expert tips on developing a strong board and advisory network to support your scaleup growth. 👥 Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, leading funders, and advisors, and exchange experiences with scaling businesses from across the North West. Whether you’re a scaling business or an ecosystem leader, this summit is your chance to connect with money, experts, and new market opportunities. Get signed up at https://lnkd.in/egn9paN3

https://lnkd.in/emuHCqBd A high-quality event was organized by Scaleup Flanders and Frederik Tibau in Antwerp, showing that Belgium is moving in a positive direction. Great stories emerged from companies like Henchman, part of LexisNexis, and Pitchdrive | Early-stage VC 🚀 an early-stage VC firm 🚀, which have created new, valuable support for founders and angels in the region, despite the difficult period of last year. It seems that the economy is recovering, as evidenced by the figures from various participants. I took notes with my GoPro camera—the quality isn't perfect but is acceptable for internal publication to a small audience. Here, I share the pitches and discussions I've recorded, either in full or in part, which might be interesting. It's a pity I only brought two batteries, which ran out fairly quickly. Nonetheless, it's definitely worth watching for those interested in the Belgian investment landscape. There's plenty of information about the current situation, who is investing how much, company valuations, and so on.

Andrew Wrobel is the Founding Partner of Emerging Europe, a London-based growth hub, and the leader of the organisation's Tech Emerging Europe Advocates community, a part of the Global Tech Advocates network.   He is an entrepreneur, adviser, host and author. He focuses on digital transformation, technology and innovation, global business services and site selection, foreign direct investment, nation branding, and cross-cultural communications. Andrew runs Emerging Europe’s research and consultancy teams and co-authors the organisation’s flagship reports: the Future of Emerging Europe — Sustainability Report, the Future of IT, the Investment Promotion Report, and the Business-Friendly City Perception Index.   He is a sought-after speaker and moderator, a juror at various international business-related competitions, a location promotion and media coach and a commentator. We are looking forward to welcome Andrew Wrobel at the September event - Visionary Minds: from Expected to Explosive 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 75 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘙𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. #leadership #entrepreneurship #innovation #venturecapital #networking #mindset #burnout #resilience #vienna

Excitement is building for the 0100 Conference Mediterranean! Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Investment into Tech Companies: Key Differences Between the US, EU, MENA, and Asia Strategies. 🌟 The panel will tackle some major questions: Is Europe’s regulation-heavy approach holding it back from competing with US tech giants? Are its focuses on sustainability and profitability slowing down unicorn growth? And how do regulatory environments in MENA and Asia impact their tech markets – could the lack of regulations actually be an advantage? 💼 Panelists: Igor de la Sota, General Partner at Cardumen Capital – nearly two decades of experience in corporate finance and private equity. Roel Janssen, Former Partner at Global Founders Capital & Founding Partner at Undivided Capital – responsible for key investments in Europe and Asia. Hugo Bongers, Partner at Motive Ventures – focused on venture capital strategies in the Netherlands and beyond. Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ventures – specialized in cross-industry investments with 20 years of experience. 🧑🏫 Moderator: Michael Brehm, Founding Partner at Redstone VC – with a background as CEO of StudiVZ, bringing deep tech and investment insights. 📅 Join us October 28-30, 2024, in Milan! Don’t miss the chance to attend these dynamic panels and network with 500+ industry experts. Prices will go up TODAY – register now using the link from the comment section to save up to €600! __ #PrivateEquity #TechInvestment #Networking

Insights from Vienna I recently had the privilege of attending the Invest Austria conference in the picturesque city of Vienna. Leading investment funds from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and the Baltic and Nordic states gathered. The conference provided invaluable insights, with well-presented sessions shedding light on key developments in European investment. Two takeaways stood out: 1. The Need for New Capital in the VC Ecosystem: It was evident that the venture capital ecosystem requires fresh capital to support the next wave of innovation, particularly in tech sectors across the DACH and Nordic regions. With shifting market conditions, new VC investment must ensure that startups and scale-ups remain globally competitive. 2. Emphasis on the Need for High-Quality Dealflow and Faster Execution: Another key takeaway was the growing emphasis on securing high-quality deal flow and closing transactions more efficiently and timely. This highlights the increasing demand for a single platform such as Summit that can streamline the deal-sourcing, analytics due diligence, and execution process, helping investors meet the pressure for faster decision-making and deal closure. The Invest Austria conference reaffirmed that innovation, capital infusion, and operational efficiency are now fundamental to shaping the future of European investments. https://www.summit.deals/

🔍 Taking a look through this BBC News article it's clear there is much to do in encouraging more investment in businesses in NI's start-up ecosystem. 📈 However, the positive news is the continued growth of inward investment year on year. Shoosmiths alone has helped numerous investment funds from outside of NI invest in NI businesses and, in the last number of months, three of those invested in NI for the first time. Other potential first-time investors are keen to hear about the movers and shakers at risk of missing out. 🦄 As the number of success stories increase, the more interest there is around the ecosystem. It does feels like it's only a matter of time before a unicorn appears in NI but, as Steve Orr mentions in the article, £bn companies are not the be all and end all with exit proceeds being recycled to spur on the next wave of innovative businesses. 🚀 There are many and greater things to come. #investment #venturecapital #privateequity #norniron

We are thrilled to announce that Burunda Prince, MBA, former COO at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, has joined our Board of Directors! “The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub embodies the spirit of collaboration and innovation, bringing together public, private, and academic partners to drive positive change in the cleantech sector. My commitment to this cause stems from a deep-seated belief in the power of technology and collaboration to address pressing environmental challenges while enriching the bottom line. By strengthening Georgia's cleantech innovation ecosystem, we not only foster economic growth and job creation but also contribute to a more sustainable future for our community, our state, and the world.” As a board member, Burunda is dedicated to ensuring that Georgia has every opportunity to support cleantech efforts: - creating physical spaces for entrepreneurs to thrive  - fostering connections between innovators, potential partners, and investors - empowering the next generation of climate leaders through education and outreach initiatives - fostering diversity of background and thought within the organization and throughout the ecosystem “By creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued, we can unlock the full potential of our collective efforts and drive even greater impact. Together, we have the opportunity to amplify Georgia's innovation culture and lead the way towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. I am honored to be part of this journey and look forward to working alongside my fellow board members to make a meaningful difference." Stay tuned as we prepare to launch a suite of programs in the coming months that attract cleantech companies to the state, improve connectivity between start-ups and SMEs in the space, and improve access to cleantech innovators to projects in the state. #cleantech #tech #innovation #sustainability

🚀 Reflecting on the 7th 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 in Berlin 🚀   Last week, my LBBW collegues Anna, Maximiliane and I had the opportunity to attend the #VentureClientRoundtable in Berlin, hosted by Siemens Energy Ventures. An inspiring event dedicated to bringing together experts and practitioners in the field of Venture Clienting, creating an environment conducive to valuable exchanges and mutual learning.   Some of my key takeaways:   1️⃣ Cross-sector relevance: Witnessing an increasing number of banks and insurance companies - entities from highly regulated sectors - making their mark in the Venture Clienting landscape was a highlight. This development not only diversifies the ecosystem but also showcases the adaptability and broad application of Venture Clienting beyond the conventional industrial context across various industries.   2️⃣ Essential top management support: A recurring theme was the critical role of top management's understanding and support. Recognizing the strategic importance of Venture Clienting at the highest level is vital. Their commitment paves the way for realizing the full benefits of Venture Clienting initiatives.   3️⃣ The importance of a solid business case: Ensuring from the outset that use cases have a clear potential for business impact is crucial. This not only aligns with strategic goals but also secures essential management support.   A huge shoutout to the organizers (Eva Teresa Harasewycz and her great colleagues) as well as Christian Hüttenhein for orchestrating this seamless event. The opportunity to meet and learn from so many inspiring individuals was truly enriching... Johannes Diem, Selina Lehmann, Robert von Fischer-Treuenfeld, Norman Vogel, Alexandra Ciobotaru, Robin Christoph Knapp, Lena Göller, Tobias Maier, Daniel Riedmüller, Simon Nagelkrämer, Antonio Nicotra, Louis Scheele, Mathias Weber, Philipp Jenzig, Salina Castle, Tobias Gutmann and many more ;-)!   #VentureClienting #VentureClientingRoundtable #Innovation

Just back from Expo Invest Cuffs, the major CEE investors conference. 🌍 Many thanks to the organizers of this impactful event. I had the opportunity to talk on behalf of a new generation of deep-tech founders on the current investment climate we are facing. Many thanks to Marek Uziel and Krzysztof (Kris) Jakubczak for a passionate discussion and to Ela Wyraz from Fundacja Polska Innowacyjna for moderation. 🤝 Great opportunity to hear about fellow founders' experiences, truly great products, and perspectives. Also, thanks for providing a platform to showcase news regarding Alpha Powders innovative solutions. 🚀 Few personal takeaways after two days of discussions - including these backstage ones: 🔄 Changing Mindsets The mindset of CEE investors is already changing - it is becoming obvious to everyone that supporting innovative technology companies will be a crucial part of providing a stable and strong economy, and it is kind of getting equally important to personal wealth. 🚧 Overcoming Fear In the eyes of investors not specializing in growing technological companies - deep-tech's compete with stock investment. The math here is pretty simple: 1 startup per 10 grows (10% chance) while on the stock you flip the coin - 50% chance for gain, 50% for loss. Founders must provide a derisking strategy but at the same time can't lose what is most important in deep-tech - providing difficult-to-copy, hard-to-develop, and ever-competitive technologies - cornerstones of independent economies. 🚀 Fast-Track Era Although here in CEE we are a little bit behind our Western peers, progress appears to be highly non-linear recently. Latest years of development are effectively bridging gaps between EU economies that have been forming since previous industrial revolution. Looks like a good time to catch the train. 🌱 Spring is Coming #InvestCuffs2024 #AlphaPowders #DeepTech