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Thinking about joining? Anxious that your English skills aren't good enough? it's not too late to do something about it. Hi, I'm Louise and I help executives in the pharmaceutical Industry overcome their fear of presenting in English in front of their peers, so that they can share their inspiration and innovations... And actually enjoy taking part in trade fares. DM me to find out how I can help you. #pharma #pharmaceticalindustry #languagebarriers #sciencenews #biotechnologie

🔮🚀 We're in the spotlight! Humani listed as one of Denmark’s "Top 10" poised to make significant strides. eu-startups has just hailed Humani as one of Denmark’s "Top 10 Startups to Watch in 2024 and Beyond" – an honor that's both humbling and exhilarating! 🎉 With our Closed Beta launch set for April 2024, I'm bursting with pride over our remarkable journey, backed in 2023 by Dreamcraft Ventures and a league of great Business Angels. Thanks for your faith, patience, and value-creation 🧡 Our small team has been the powerhouse behind this recognition. Meticulously blending science and technology, we're crafting a product that launches with impact, ready to redefine workplace relationships, while shaping a new SaaS category 🧠 🙌⭐️Christian Sejersen  🙌⭐️Wouter Walmink  🙌⭐️Abigail Phillips PhD What Eu-startups says about us: "Humani: Rooted in psychological constructs, behavioral science, and technology, Humani offers accessible, timely, and personalized coaching through an interpretation engine seamlessly integrated with communication tools. Founded in 2022, they have raised €2 million in funding, aiming to empower individuals, nurture enriched relationships, and foster global unity and understanding." 🔗 Link to the article in the comments. Jump onto our waitlist at https://lnkd.in/d_vpTtEE and be the first to experience what we've been cooking! A huge thank you to our supporters – together, we're not only elevating workplace engagement in the most cost-effective way, but also enabling people to grow sustainably and making interpersonal learning & development accessible to all. 🌱 #Humani #TechInnovation #FutureOfWork #euStartups #DigitalCoaching #TeamHumani #PersonalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment 

What a week we had at EUVC (and it's not even finished yet 🤯): - Monday, we kicked things off with a fantastic workshop in collaboration with Keystones (thanks Jan Rosenbom for the warm welcome). We explored how #angels can internationalize and de-risk their portfolios, featuring insights from our friends Marc and Andreas from āltitude and First Momentum Ventures, respectively. - Tuesday, we had the pleasure of joining the Nordic LP Forum, organized by TechBBQ. We had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion on the future of VC, focusing on the exciting intersection of AI and data with Christine Tsai, Carl Svantesson and Jonathan Becker. - Wednesday, we took to LinkedIn Live with an incredible session on how to raise capital in a bear market. Thanks to Joe, David, Michael and Christian for their valuable contributions. We also managed to be too late for the European Women in VC lunch, an initiative we're proud to support. (Sorry, 🚀Kinga, for the incredibly rude tardiness!) Plus, we had a great time reconnecting with old friends at the TechBBQ venue. Michael, see you in Lisbon for WebSummit, as promised? Now, with just two days left in the week, it's time to tackle a mountain of work, meetings, emails, and more. Exciting, right?! 😉 By the way, we have something extraordinary in the pipeline! 🚀 We're hosting a two-day pre-#WebSummit side event exclusively for angels. Ahead of this year’s Web Summit, EUVC is bringing together 30 European Business Angels & VCs for an insider's experience. You'll get to explore Web Summit, meet some of the best startups in #Lisbon, and connect with VCs from across #Europe. Agenda - Day 1: Immerse yourself in the local #startup ecosystem and build valuable connections within the delegation (in partnership with Startup Lisboa - thanks João Nunes Rosado) - Day 2: Dive into the world of #LP investing as an angel, and engage with some of Europe’s leading VCs in a unique format. Expect pitches 🎙️, roundtables 💬, cooking 🧑🍳, and of course, dining and drinking 🍽️🍷. We'd love to have you and your angelic friends join us for this exceptional event! ♥ If you're interested in an invite, please leave a comment, and be sure to follow me for updates. #AngelInvesting #euvc

What's the current state of innovation in Italy, and what are the prospects for its future? 💡 Day two of the #MugelloTechSummit was a bold exploration of these questions, featuring discussions that went beyond rhetoric to deliver practical insights and perspectives. Influential figures from across Italy’s innovation ecosystem, including venture capital leaders and startup ecosystem players, shared their insights. The discussions were rich with viewpoints on Italy's current position in the global innovation landscape, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the vital role of the younger generation in driving economic growth. The summit also highlighted the critical role of venture capital in shaping the future, emphasizing the need for strategic investments that align with and keep pace with international trends. In such a context, we had the pleasure of sharing our insights on stage, presenting our role as a catalyst in accelerating climate tech startups from across Europe and integrating them into the Italian ecosystem, thereby fostering a dynamic hub of sustainable innovation. A huge thank you to the organizers for including us in this inspirational two-day event! We are proud to have been a partner for this significant gathering. 💥 #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem #TechStartups Paolo Meola, Giulia Marsaglia, Cosimo F. Biliotti, Claudio Boni, Arcangelo D'Onofrio, Temera, Kon Group, IAG, KPMG, Assiboni - Agenti di Assicurazione Indipendenti, Banco Fiorentino, K-ARRAY | Unique Audio Solutions, Develer

🌐 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Plug and Play Tech Center Italy Summit 2024. It was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and network with key players contributing to building a robust and increasingly intriguing startup ecosystem in Italy. 🔍 During the panel "The Italian Early-stage Ecosystem" our Head of Vento, Diyala D'Aveni, shared insights alongside Marco Ogliengo, Founder & CEO of Jet HR, Gianluca Cocco, Founder & CEO of Qomodo, Lorenzo Franzi, Founding Partner of Italian Founders Fund, and Andrea Gennarini, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of 2100 Ventures. Here are some interesting takeaways from the event: 📈 Despite being one of the smaller innovation ecosystems in Europe in terms of venture capital invested, Italy is one of the fastest-growing country in the region. This growth is evidenced by some significant achievements within our portfolio; for instance, Jet HR and Qomodo securing impressive pre-seed rounds, Futura closing a Series A round led by an international fund, and PandasAI (YC W24) entering Y Combinator. 🇮🇹 #Institutional support for innovation is already making a positive impact, yet there is potential for even greater benefits with increased backing. Taking inspiration from France, where state #incentives and #investments are integral to their strategy, it's evident that enhanced government support can significantly transform the innovation #ecosystem. In fact in France, this robust support has facilitated the creation of over 1 million new jobs, with more than 80% being permanent positions. 💬 The discussion was rich with insights and reflections, and we are eager to continue this dialogue with these and many other guests at the upcoming Italian Tech Week in September. 👀 Don’t forget to follow the new page of the event to discover all the happenings and guests of ITW!

📣 ScaleupFest is back in town 📣 📣   The event about scaling, building something great AND fundraising from CEE region returns on 20th September!   ✔ So many great speakers come and share real business, investment & scaling experience. ✔ This year we’ll also have 6 workshops, 6 x 45 minutes in specific topics about exits, deal terms, scaling the team, use cases on AI etc - absolutely first-hand experience, possibility to ask, discuss and disagree! ✔ Already 9 countries represented among the guests, speakers and startups / scaleups /investors registered.   ❗ Watch out: you have just 5 days left to get ’summer promo’ discounts, limited number of tickets, then prices increase. ❗   Topics include: 🔹 What can you expect from the VCs in the next 1-2 years, what is the mood, is there money to invest? Pekka Mäki let you know. 🎯 Pawel Maj will add recent data to the discussion. 🔹 How to hire US/UK business seniors as a CEE startup? Moqsood Ali and Sarah-Emily Oades will tell you. 🔹 Will my life change after the exit? Ken Barragan and Tamas Foldi will give you their verdict. 🔹 Adopting to the changing landscape: what comes after growth at all cost? Pawel Sieczkiewicz and Bori FARKAS-FOZY to tell you Telemedi - Digital Health Platform & Telehealth Provider’s journey. … and many more GREAT scaleup stories, secrets.   PS: startups wanting to meet 1on1 with 30+ selected investors, submitting your pitch deck is available until 1st September. PS 2: don’t forget, the same morning, same venue it is Hungarian Business Angel Network’s AngelFest. Next day? HVCA’s yearly conference. 3 events in 2 days. Budapest is the place to be on 20/21 September.

🏆 ❝𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬❞🏆 Le Village by CA & the House of Startups Luxembourg are excited to announce the launch of the 5th edition of Le Village Awards, and we want YOU to be a part of it!   Le Village Awards celebrate the spirit of collaboration between #startups and #corporations, recognizing the most impactful #partnerships that drive #innovation and create lasting value. Whether you're a startup with a groundbreaking solution or a corporate pioneer seeking fresh perspectives, this is your chance to shine.   ⁉ Why should you participate?⁉ 1️⃣ Visibility: Gain exposure and recognition within our vibrant community and beyond. 2️⃣ Networking: Connect with like-minded innovators, potential partners, and industry leaders. 3️⃣ Opportunities: Unlock new avenues for growth, investment, and business expansion. 4️⃣ Impact: Showcase your collaborative efforts and contribute to positive change in society. 📅 The future dates: - April 30th to June 30th, 2024: Call for applications - July 2nd: Pre-selection of applications - July 4th: Pitch by the 9 pre-selected duos in front of the jury - September 2nd to 6th: Filming of professional videos narrating the collaborations of the 9 finalist duos - September 26th: Announcement of the winners and awards ceremony at the House of Startups 🔍 Selection criteria : - Value creation for both parties involved in the collaboration Strength of the project (business/technological solution, team, ability to scale up and last over time). - Positive impact on the environment and society (inclusion, sustainable agriculture and finance, carbon neutrality, energy transition…) 📝 The registration process is simple and straightforward. Just click on the link to complete your application and share your collaboration story with us. 🌟 Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your achievements and amplify your impact. 🤝 Join us as we celebrate innovation, collaboration, and success at the 5th edition of Le Village Awards!

🌈It’s been a while but couldn’t miss the latest VivaTech Top 100 Next Unicorns of 2024! 🌟 This year's list unveils a dynamic landscape of Europe's tech innovation, spotlighting startups poised for growth across Fintech 💰, Enterprise SaaS 🖥️, Digital Media 📲, and Marketplace/Digital Commerce 🛒 sectors. A hearty congratulations to the trailblazers from the UK 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷, and Germany 🇩🇪, leading the charge with groundbreaking solutions and technologies. The strong showing from the Nordic/Baltic 🌍 region also highlights the expansive talent and entrepreneurial spirit across Europe. ☘ Also great to see that what sets this year apart is the increasing focus on sustainability and impact-driven business models, with over 40% of companies committed to making a positive societal impact 🌍♻️. This trend underlines a significant shift towards integrating sustainability into the core of business strategies, showing that the future of tech is not just innovative but also responsible. 📈In total, the 100 companies selected raised €16 billion. A special mention to the collaborative efforts of Viva Technology, GP Bullhound, and other partners such as Accel, Eurazeo, Northzone and Partech for curating such an insightful list, demonstrating the dynamics of the European tech ecosystem 🚀. 👉Links in comments for a more detailed overview of the sectors, startups, and criteria defining this year's Top 100 Next Unicorns. #VivaTech2024 #TechInnovation #SustainabilityInTech #EuropeanStartups #NextUnicorns 🔵Tilo Bonow 博蒂洛 Marc-Pierre Hoeft Caroline Roullet 🚀 Léa Roos Alexis Mulard 🚀 Gaia Maddalena Cibrario Guillaume Bonneton Joy Sioufi Hugh Campbell

Insights from an Investor! 🌐📣Have you ever wondered what investors think of the Nordic Startups? What better way to answer this question than to hear directly from an investor who has insights into the Nordic startup landscape 🙌 Nordic Fintech Week is renowned for uniting the entire financial technology ecosystem for two days of impactful discussions and networking. As a crucial element in fostering innovation, the participation of venture capitalists, business angels, and investors plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry. At last year's Nordic Fintech Week, we had the privilege of engaging in a video interview with Akash Bajwa, Investor at Earlybird Venture Capital, to shed light on his perspective of Nordic startups. Here's a recap of what he shared: "What's really impressive about the Nordics is the degree of digitization in the economies. And you can see how consumers are very open-minded about trade technologies. You can see that obviously in some of the great examples out of Sweden but you also out of Denmark Pleo, but in Sweden we know iZettle, Klarna, Spotify among many others. So you have a latent population which is open to trying new technology products, which just makes customer acquisition much easier. And what we also see is that Nordic founders know that if they want to build a business at the level of ambition, they have, they will scale globally." We couldn't be more excited to contribute to this incredible event once again! 🌟 As a Nordic Fintech Week partner, your brand enjoys prominent exposure before, during, and after the event, reaching over 188,000 readers worldwide through Nordic Fintech Magazine and Nordic Fintech Week’s channels. 🌐📣 Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your brand and connect with the Nordic fintech community. Get involved with Nordic Fintech Week today! For more information on partnership opportunities, contact Stian Faber.    🗓️ 25-26 September 2024 📍 TAP1 Copenhagen 👉 Save 30% on tickets while they are still on Early Bird: https://nfweek.com/ Let's shape the future of fintech together at Nordic Fintech Week! 🌟 #nfw24 #nordicfintechweek #fintechmatters #flavoroffintech #startups Copenhagen Fintech Thomas Krogh Jensen David Grundy Simon Schou Corinna Covini Wassa Camara Andrei Anghel Carsten Christensen Ditte Gerner Dyhr Damián Džamba Marie-Louise Roth

Meet us next week! 👋 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Sveriges Innovationsriksdagen, where we will be hosting a breakout session on May 14th from 13.00 to 14.15. Innovationsriksdagen is the main gathering for incubators and science parks across Sweden, organized by SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks. Described as "Sweden's foremost meeting place for actors working to promote, strengthen, and develop innovation and business," it's where the magic of collaboration happens! ✨ Session Spotlight: "From Sweden to the World: Attracting Capital to Climate Tech & Sustain Tech Startups!" 🌍 Sweden stands tall as a global pioneer in sustainable and climate technologies, and early-stage investments play a vital role in propelling startups to monumental success. Join the moderator, our Head of Partnerships Maria Lindholm, as she directs the discussion around strategies to effectively showcase Swedish startups, making them more attractive to investors worldwide. Moreover, she'll explore our collective role in guiding these companies through the intricate web of international investment processes. 🎤 Panelists: Klementina Österberg, CEO, GU Ventures Tobias Mård, Co-founder, Omocom Christopher Engman, Co-founder, Megadeals Alfredo Jollon, Investor and dCEO, LEVELS Martina Hegestig, Business Operations Manager, LEAD (Business Incubator), Leadership Committee, Swedish Climate Startup Map Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable innovation! Mark your calendars and see you there! #foreverforward #esg #sustainability #innovation #investment #swedentech #climatetech #susteintech