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🙏I’d like to thank some fellow VC’s that without them, making the Forbes TrueBridge Capital Partners Europe #Midas list would not have been possible as they introduced us to wonderful startups and/or made room for us to invest/lead rounds. The list is not comprehensive (apologies if I’ve left anyone out): - Founder Collective : PillPack SeatGeek Coupang Broadlume - Designer Fund : Gusto Stripe - General Catalyst : Deliveroo Rapyd , Fundbox - Target Global : Tarabut, Kuda - Leo Capital: LambdaTest - Genesis (closed) : monday.com Riskified There are many more VC’s that have backed our companies and we are so grateful for their believing in these great founders. (The list is too long to mention). Also a huge thanks to a number of startups (above and below) that believe in us and which have contributed to the Midas ranking this year : Glovo (now DeliveryHero) Stash Bluewhite NS1, an IBM Company, Mesh Payments , GastroFix GmbH (now LightSpeed), HiBob , BreezoMeter | Now Part of Google , and a few more. We still have a deep portfolio that will hopefully contribute to the Midas lists soon! https://lnkd.in/d2azYV6v

🚀 A Thriving 2023 with five deals! 🌐 As we bid farewell to a transformative year, The Techshop celebrates a journey of innovation and support for visionary entrepreneurs. In 2023, we made five investments, propelling groundbreaking startups to new heights: 🏆Shop Circle - 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔  Teaming up with Shop Circle, a leader in e-commerce apps, we contributed to a stellar $120 million Series A investment round (equity+financing) alongside global VCs (645, 3VC, QED, NFX) and led a syndication of Italian investors. 🏆Qomodo - 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱   Qomodo, a company which offers BNPL options to brick-and-mortar retailers, came out of stealth mode in mid-November this year, announcing one of the biggest pre-seed rounds in Italy. 🏆Smartpricing.it - 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔 (𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗼𝗻)   Smartpricing, the fast-growing SaaS which boosts revenue for hotels and B&B, finalized a prestigious round aimed at fueling their international expansion and growth. Partech acted as the lead investor for Series A alongside Techshop, the lead investor in the 2022 seed round.   🏆Tot - 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱  Leading the seed round in Tot, the all-in-one platform for small businesses to simplify their banking, payment and administrative activities. The round allows the founding team to boost their growth and to complete their product suite. 🏆Axyon AI - 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱  Acting as co-lead in the latest equity round of Axyon AI, a fintech with a groundbreaking technology: deep learning-driven predictive models for the Asset Management industry. 🙏 Thank You to All Our Portfolio Startups: Tiledesk, hlpy, Smartpricing.it Qodeup, Sustainable Brand Platform Qomodo, Shop Circle, Tot, Axyon AI We are grateful to the brilliant minds and dedicated teams behind our portfolio startups. Your passion, resilience and commitment to excellence inspire us daily, and we're proud to partner with you on this remarkable journey. As we eagerly anticipate the opportunities and challenges of 2024, The Techshop team, which significantly expanded in 2023, reaffirms its dedication to supporting innovation, fostering growth, and empowering the next generation of industry leaders. Happy holidays, and here's to a successful 2024!🎄🥂 #VentureCapital #Innovation #StartupSuccess #InvestmentJourney #Entrepreneurship 🚀

"Ready to explore the innovative startups transforming London's tech scene? We've got a scoop for you! 🚀 Check out our latest article: https://lnkd.in/eyBcSaPz Featuring: - Atlantic Money crafted by the brilliant minds of Neeraj Baid and Patrick Kavanagh, reshaping the world of money transfers. - Raycast, a disruptive software initiative by innovators Petr Nikolaev and Thomas Mann. - WeLinQ by visionary Amit Kushwaha, redefining online games and personal health. - The pawaPay team setting new standards in mobile payments. - Anima founded by Shun Pang, revolutionizing patient care. - The mighty crew at Shackle transforming the hospitality industry. - Earnr, a game-changer for side-hustlers by Anil Nair, Enzo Ottens and Jamie Leverton. - Twig, a circular economy oriented fintech led by 🌱 Geri Cupi. - CLUB, a unique concept for football fantasy gaming created by Chris Cragg. - Camlist by Moustafa Mahmoud, your new marketplace for everything pet-related. - Last but not least, Amity led by Francesca Gargaglia, Korawad Chearavanont, Touchapon Kraisingkorn making social experiences more accessible than ever. Dive in, uncover the innovation and be inspired! #startups #innovation #tech #londonstartups #appdevelopment #fintech #mobileapps #disruptivetechnologies"

London 🇬🇧 has more Unicorns 🦄 than any other city in Europe. According to data from Accel the UK now has 64 Unicorns: About a quarter more than Germany and almost double the number in France, with the lion’s share based in London. Between them, four of London’s top tech firms – Revolut, Monzo Bank, Wise and Deliveroo -- have spawned over 100 startups, founded by current or former employees of the company, in signs the capital’s tech ecosystem has sparked a virtuous circle of greater and greater numbers of tech businesses. Europe as a whole created ten new unicorns 🦄 in 2023, a significant drop on last year’s 79 as venture capitalists set tighter conditions on investment rounds amid high inflation and sluggish economic growth. But the total number of European unicorns only rose by three to 358 after a number of firms surrendered their unicorn status following a fall in valuations in fresh funding rounds. Read the complete The Standard source article by Simon Hunt for more interesting info: https://lnkd.in/ezf_JHT4 Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [ 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ] Nice story, Marcel. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ] #tech #startup #unicorn #technology #startups #entrepreneur #venturecapital #angelinvestor #fintech #fintechnews #technews #london 

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Ecosystem Value is a measure of economic impact, calculated as the value of exits and startup valuations. Ecosystems around the world have shown impressive growth in this key metric of the Global Startup Ecosystem Report. Highlights include: • The Top 100 Emerging Ecosystems collectively have an Ecosystem Value of over $1.6 trillion, a slight increase from 2022. • Silicon Valley accounts for 59% of the total Ecosystem Value within the Top 5 global ecosystems, up 3% since last year. • Córdoba experienced a 287% growth in Ecosystem Value, having created $321 million. • Athens’ highest-valued unicorn, the Fintech platform Viva Wallet, was valued at $1.7 billion, helping to increase its Ecosystem Value to $4.2B, a 40% increase from 2023. • Baku’s Ecosystem Value increased over 40% between GSER 2022 and GSER 2024. To discover your city’s Ecosystem Value and learn more about the metric globally, read more: https://buff.ly/4efwzUY #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

Fintech News: Despite the industry’s funding woes, some startups, particularly those serving other businesses, are thriving. Forbes has released the Fintech 50 for 2024, highlighting the hottest fintech startups of the year. Stay tuned for more updates! #FintechNews #Forbes #TheFinRate

PitchBook - Meet the most active Investors in Canadian Startups "Canada has emerged as a major player in the global tech scene. Ecommerce giant Shopify got its start in Ottawa. Cohere, a generative AI competitor to OpenAI, is headquartered in Toronto. Kik, which offers a messaging app, and Hopper, the developer of a travel booking app, are also based in Canada". "VCs invested $8.5 billion across 850 deals in Canadian startups in 2023, a decrease from $9.9 billion invested across 1,313 deals in 2022, according to PitchBook data. But the longer-term trend is sharply up—just three years ago investors pumped only $4.5 billion into Canadian startups. Jacob Robbins #canadatech #technology #artificialintelligence

I've always been proud of how Sweden supports new businesses. Today, I want to share some exciting news about our 'unicorns' and the ones getting there, called 'soonicorns'. 🦄 What are Unicorns and Soon-to-be Unicorns? Unicorns: These are startups worth over $1 billion. Soonicorns: Startups that are close to reaching that unicorn status. Swedish Names Making Waves: Klarna: Making online shopping easy and safe. Northvolt: Working on green battery solutions for the future. Trustly: Changing how we do online banking payments. NA-KD: A fashion brand that's getting a lot of love. FirstVet: Helping pets by offering online vet visits. 🔍 Why Are Swedish Startups Doing So Well? New Ideas: We're always thinking of different ways to solve problems. Helping Hand: Startups get the support they need, from money to advice. Thinking Big: Our startups don't just look at Sweden; they aim for the world. It's great to see Swedish startups growing and getting noticed. If you want to know more, check out this article I found: https://bit.ly/3sQjjD9 #Sweden #Unicorn #startup

🚀 Just read an inspiring article on Medium about how Brex grew to a $12 billion valuation in just 6 years! Their journey is a testament to the power of innovation, relentless focus on customer needs, and strategic execution. Brex's founders, Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi, identified a gap in the market for a credit card tailored to startups and fast-growing companies. By leveraging technology, they streamlined the underwriting process and offered higher credit limits without requiring personal guarantees. Their approach revolutionized how startups manage their finances and scaled rapidly. One key takeaway from their success story is the importance of understanding your target market deeply and addressing their unique pain points with tailored solutions. Brex's focus on delivering exceptional value to their customers allowed them to build strong loyalty and drive exponential growth. #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Learning

Must read for those who want to learn about European startup ecosystem👇 European startup landscape, backed by extensive research and insights from a decade of analysis. Here are the key statistics: 🇬🇧 London: Leading the European charge as #1 in the region. Boasting the most billion-dollar companies and 83 exits over $50 million, including Wise, Deliveroo, and Revolut. 🇩🇪 Berlin: A close second at #2, Berlin minted 5 new unicorns in 2022 and witnessed exits over $50 million, with AUTO1-Group's $9.2 billion IPO as the standout. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam: Climbing to #3, Amsterdam's growth is attributed to increased exits, early-stage deals, and unicorn numbers. Welcome, Backbase, valued at 2.7 billion! 🇫🇷 Paris: At #4, Paris doubled its unicorn count from 14 to 30, with Back Market leading at $5.7 billion. 🇨🇭 Zurich: The Swiss star saw a remarkable 300% surge in exits over $50 million since 2022, with Sportradar's $8 billion IPO as the highlight. 🇪🇪 Estonia: Emerging strong at #10, Estonia witnessed a staggering 439% growth in early-stage deal amounts from 2018 to 2022, with a 100% increase in exits over $50 million. The future looks bright! Credit: Slides from Peter Sorgenfrei #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #investing #finance #crossborder #inovexus #startup #VC #earlystage