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🚀 Unleash your startup's international potential by pitching at Leuven Slush'D! 🌟 The nextGEM pitching competition: what and how? 💎 🔥 Apply on our website for a chance to be one of 10 finalists pitching before 200+ investors. The winner gets to shine on the main stage, grabbing the attention of globally influential people and investors. 👉 Link to apply in the comments! #LeuvenSlushD #nextGEM2023 #StartupSuccess

As we wrap up another successful year with our #engagedinvestment conference, we reflect on our journey across the Central and Eastern Europe (#CEE) region, connecting ecosystems, networks, and investors. Despite the region's immense potential, fragmentation remains a challenge, with a multitude of countries, hubs, and local investors. Our aim is to foster a cohesive community of investors who see the region as a whole, not just individual countries.   We understand that our vision may not appeal to all, as local investments come with their own advantages. However, we're looking for those select few who are excited about opportunities beyond their local boundaries. If you're an investor who values diverse deals, our Engaged conference is the annual gathering for you.   At Engaged, we prioritize the needs of our investors. A key feature of our conference is deal-sharing, and this year, we've added an extra day for a Start-up Fair. This is a unique opportunity for investors to showcase start-ups they've invested in or are considering for investment. It's a platform to discover incredible co-investors and follow-on investors. The best deals often come from those you know and trust, making networking and trust-building a central aspect of our event.   But our conference offers more than just networking. Join us for engaging discussions on crucial investment topics, led by distinguished speakers and panelists. From the perspective of angel investors, VCs, and LPs, we'll delve into technical aspects, effective utilization of the region's potential, and investment strategies in specific verticals like Space Tech, Impact, Deep Tech, and Defence. Plus, with our interactive workshops, everyone gets to participate.   ❗ With just two weeks left and limited spots available, now is the perfect time to register if you haven’t already. Be part of our Engaged community, and let's unlock the vast potential of the CEE region together! Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) Latvian Business Angels Network Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN Hungarian Business Angel Network COBIN Angels Growceanu TechAngels Romania CEO Angels Club Business Angels of Slovenia Ivo Remmelg Lev Dolgatsjov Mikk Orglaan Donatas Dailide 🎯 PawelZylm Michal M. Bas Robert Ditrych Rita Sakus Kimmo Irpola Susan Kim-Chomicka Szabolcs Szakacsits Nikolay Nedelchev Lenard Horgos 💫 Ciprian Man Antal Karolyi Peter Csillag Alex Burciu Sandu Babasan Peter Balogh Cosmin Curticapean Malin-Iulian Stefanescu Milen Ivanov Bartek Pucek Janusz Diemko Justinas Pasys Gytenis Galkis Viktorija Trimbel Rok Habinc Nina Dremelj Matjaž Bavdek https://lnkd.in/gPqvDC_v

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Thanks to all who've shared their questions! Don't miss this session tomorrow. We will talk about the importance and benefits of strategically leveragng market intelligence for Atlantic tech startups.

Are you in fund raising mode? Have you considered looking outside of the UK? For both high growth businesses and Investors #internationalinvestment into #UK #companies and #UK #venture continues to be strong. 80% of companies i speak to only think of raising funds locally - with a really tough market, maybe its time to take another approach I had a great conversation with one of our headline #partners for #climb24 by Investor Ladder - Department for Business and Trade yesterday They have relationships with over 1300 international investors who invest both in UK #venturecapital and direct into #companies in #cleantech #healthcare / #healthtech #ai #cyber #creativeindustries and most #science and #technoligy sectors The data was astounding- over £1.2bn from their relationships alone and a much bigger number in total And they are not location dependent - many want to connect with businesses outside London, Oxford and Cambridge but struggle to find the great businesses that are based in the #North For both #investors and #companies looking to raise funds #climb24 is a great place to learn more and to meet some of these #international investors This is a unique opportunity to learn more all under one roof Register now at www.climb24.co.uk #climb24 covers such a breadth of subjects including #internationalisation, #talent #investment #growth #scaleup With over 200 #speakers from across the globe, works class #masterclasses and #industry leading #round tables Not to mention the #investor speed #networking, #industry mixers and #innovation #showcases If you didn’t get to #climb23 you dont know what you missed and #climb24 is much bigger !!! UBS British Business Bank Innovate UK Department for Business and Trade VeUP Propel Teams Bionow EHE Ventures West Yorkshire Combined Authority South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Lloyds Banking Group Barclays Eagle Labs Squire Patton Boggs Sure Valley Ventures British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) YFM Equity Partners AlbionVC Partners&. Redrice Ventures Lancaster University Nexus Leeds Creative UK Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships NatWest Group Manchester Angels Par Equity Deepbridge Capital XR Games Leeds City Council Leeds Digital Fourth Day PR & Content Mishcon de Reya LLP Start Codon Innovation SuperNetwork GreenTech Gathering Department Digital Sport North Prolific North

Let's celebrate the achievements of the MENA tech industry! Today's the final call for Tech Innovation Awards by Entrepreneur Middle East, so what are you waiting for? 🚀 Who's making the biggest impact on the tech industry? 🚀 Who's pushing the boundaries of what's possible? 🚀 Who's coming up with the most creative and innovative solutions? Tag these incredible companies and individuals in the comments below so they don't miss their chance to be recognized for their achievements. #TechInnovationAwards23 #ENTME #MENATech #Innovation

🇩🇰 Take a look at the rockstar line-up of experts who comprised our panel of judges at the Tech Nordic Advocates International Accelerator Bootcamp! We couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible line-up of judges joining us, sharing expert insights, and helping to shape our International Accelerator Bootcamp into seasoned entrepreneurs 🚀 A huge thanks for joining us! #NordicMade #TNA #AcceleratorProgram #TechBootcamp

Why Work with Value Creation? 3 clear reasons: 1. We have the network and access of our VC (Vertex Ventures Israel) 2. Our goals probably align 3. It's literally our job to be approachable These reasons apply to all stakeholders we work with - from our portfolio companies to strategic partners. That was my message yesterday as we concluded the value creation panel at the #InnovationHunters community event for VCs and corporate innovation centers. The panel was a great opportunity to explain what I do and how, and to send a call to the innovation scouters in the audience to take advantage of us: Reach out with clear requests, let us know what your company's innovation focus is for the year. We share a desire to bring innovative solutions to enterprises. Our goals align. Meytal Shavit Ruti Arazi Miriam Bashan Inbal Perlman Hilly Rejwan Sorek Tamar Shlimak

✨ Exclusive insights from our interview with Florence Richardson, co-founder of WinEquity, on the importance of diversity in teams! 💼🌍 In our next issue of the ESIL newsletter, Florence share her perspective on the value of #diversity in angel investing. According to her, the new generation of business angels needs to be ready to actively support the challenges of young entrepreneurship but also recognizes the significance of diversity in teams. Sharing wisdom and experiences from different backgrounds is crucial for sustainable growth. What are your thoughts and visions on this topic? Share them with us in the comments! 👇 Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest issues! ESIL is a two-year program of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), led by META Group, Business Angels Europe, and EuroQuity - Bpifrance. #ESIL #BusinessAngels #Investment #Innovation #Europe

🌟 Meet Malin: Backing founders in the unforgiving climate hard tech space Investing heavily in hardware and navigating the complexities of hard tech is no easy task. At Climentum Capital, Malin Carlstrom understands the importance of having a deep-rooted interest and understanding of the markets in which portfolio companies operate. Without proactive interference by European investors, the continent’s innovative climate tech industry risks decline, leading to lost economic opportunities and crucial climate solutions. Malin's extensive education and nearly two decades of industry experience of investing in a diverse range of startups across various fund formats have equipped her to assess the changing landscape adeptly and back the right founders; realizing five exits, including one at a 15x multiple! Her expertise doesn't stop at investment; Malin possesses a profound understanding of board dynamics and the intricacies of company growth. This enables her to provide valuable support to our portfolio companies, standing by them through their journey. Head to our recent blog to learn more about Malin’s entry into the Climate world, her rise to winning GCV Rising Stars Award 2021 and more. If you are tackling hard-to-abate emissions and are seeking a knowledgeable investor with board expertise, reach out to Malin. #BoardExpertise #FemaleGP #Diversity_in_VC #Exits Doerte Hirschberg, Morten Halborg, Stefan Maard, Fredrik Rosenqvist, Ulf Stenerhag, Klas Moreau, Erik Odén, John Ahlberg #BoardExpertise #FemaleGP #Diversity_in_VC #Exits