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On April 20-21 we’ll be hosting this year’s EU-Startups Summit in Barcelona! Our annual flagship event will gather over 2,000 founders, startup enthusiasts and investors for two exciting days of networking, inspiration and learning. And we can’t wait to welcome you there. In addition to a buzzing exhibition hall, great networking opportunities, and an exciting pitch competition, […]
Tech Nation, one of Europe’s most iconic ecosystem builders, has shut down after more than 10 years in operation. The nonprofit, which received the majority of its backing from the UK government, lost its grant funding to a programme run by Barclays Bank Eagle Labs, and its closure has sent shock waves through the startup […]
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In 2022, European fintech was in its heyday. 22% of European unicorns in the financial sector and European fintech companies raised a total of $22.2 billion, making fintech the most-well funded sector in 2022. However, the macro-environment has been jolted by rising interest rates and high inflation and economists are anticipating an imminent recession. Towards […]
The tech industry has long been known for its lack of diversity, particularly in terms of gender. Women are underrepresented in the field, making up only 25% of the workforce. However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement to break the glass ceiling and increase the representation of success for women in the […]
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Traveltech startup Vipper has just received a €2 million investment for its platform implying the booking of rail, bus and flight tickets. The startup is now taking off on its next stage of growth. When it comes to booking transport, especially in a country you’re not familiar with, things can get a little complicated. From […]
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On April 20-21, we will be welcoming you all to Barcelona for the 2023 edition of our annual flagship event: The EU-Startups Summit! And this year, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. We will gather over 2,000 people for two days of networking, inspiration and learning. It’s a great opportunity to learn […]
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Iceland’s startup ecosystem is exploding! A nation of ice and fire, Iceland is also rapidly becoming known for its fresh approach to innovation and exciting entrepreneurial stories. It’s a country where resilience is part of the culture, just as much as relishing the beautiful moments when they come, like the astounding Northern Lights – and […]
2023 is now well and truly underway. As January closes and we move into February, we’re taking a look back at what happened this month across Europe’s startup ecosystem. The term mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is pretty common in the business and entrepreneurial world. It refers to the consolidation of business and business assets through […]
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With the Ideas Powered for business SME Fund, the European Union is helping European SMEs with intellectual property (IP rights). The initiative is implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and comprises a €47 million grant scheme. Across Europe, startups and SMEs are the backbone of the economy. They employ hundreds of millions […]