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As September starts, founders and investors are coming back to Luxembourg and are gearing up for what is traditionally one of the most pivotal months of the year. After the quiet of August, where the investment community often slows down to a mere 20% of its usual activity, September stands as a month of opportunities. 🚀 Why is September so crucial for startups? Investor Re-engagement: Many investors return from their summer breaks ready to dive back into the market. This means a significant increase in potential meetings, pitches, and, importantly, funding opportunities. Event Calendar Kick-off: September marks the beginning of a bustling period for industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities. These events are critical for founders to expand their networks, gain visibility, and attract interest from potential investors and partners. (I personally have 2 events per week on average in September and October). Market Momentum: As businesses and consumers alike return to full activity, the market dynamics can shift. For startups, this is an opportunity to capitalize on new trends, customer behaviors, and gaps in the market that may have emerged. Strategic Planning: August was the time when startups can reflect on the year's progress and adjust their strategies accordingly, taking a look at what is it to come and making sure they went back to their decks and pitches. It is time to implement. 💡 Tip for Founders: Make sure you are contacting the investors you already contacted on Q1 or Q2 to schedule meetings since they are going to be eager to hear you out. Have your documents and pitch ready though. #StartupGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #Entrepreneurship #September #BusinessStrategy #NetworkingEvents #luxembourg #startups #EYnovation #fundraising #Backtoschool

STARTUPS GOING GLOBAL // Get-Together for StartUps and Supporters ✨ Spark Connections. 🔥Ignite Opportunities: Networking Event Join our FREE networking event: 6pm on 5 March 2024 in Kiel, Germany! Gain unique insights from experienced startups and investors, hear exciting pitches, and forge strategic partnerships with key industry players. This event is the perfect opportunity for: Supporters (Investors, Mentors, Partners) to: ◦ gain insights into the internationalisation trends shaping tomorrow's startups. ◦ discover investment opportunities from innovative startups. ◦ connect with fellow investors, founders, and key players in the ecosystem. Aspiring Founders and Startups to: ◦ learn about German Accelerator & how they can help you scale globally. ◦ share your ideas with a panel of experienced investors and founders. ◦ network with potential partners and investors. The event will be held in English. Light refreshments will be served. From Networking to Net Worth: Make Connections That Count! Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and grow your business! Register now: https://t.ly/-TOwy 📢 Spread the word! Bring a colleague. Double your learning and networking potential. .... Organizers: German Accelerator - https://t.ly/6V9qR WTSH GmbH StartUp funding: https://t.ly/wE8d8 Dr. Annelie Tallig, Friederieke Traulsen ..... #networking #startups #internationalization #internationalisation #accelerator #invest #founder #global #GermanAccelerator #Kiel #businessmodel #innovation #businessdevelopment

Only one week to go: Don't miss out Wenger Vieli 's side event at this year's START Summit in St.Gallen! The collaborative event between Wenger Vieli and YPOGwill give you deep insights into the #opportunities and #challenges of expanding into and investing in Switzerland and Germany. Together they're exploring the perspectives of both #investors and #founders. They will have Myriam Lingg from macu4, Max Brückner from Cherry Ventures and Dr. Christoph Klink from Antler as speakers on board. They will share their insights and experiences on a range of topics such as: ✔️ Insights on cross-border investment in Swiss and German companies ✔️ Advantages and challenges for Swiss startups expanding into Germany ✔️ Effective strategies for German businesses entering Switzerland ✔️ The rise of cross-border transactions in the startup ecosystem Don't miss the chance of meeting other investors and founders, apply now: https://hubs.li/Q02pv02S0 Find out more about START Summit: https://hubs.li/Q02ptThY0 #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentOpportunities #START24 START Global

**What’s the secret sauce behind successful European startups and their secondaries in 2023?** The startup ecosystem in Europe is buzzing with excitement as we navigate through 2023, marked by a remarkable increase in secondary transactions across various sectors. From tech to health, many innovative companies are seizing the opportunity to optimize capital structures and reward early investors while attracting new ones. This dynamic shift reflects not just resilience but also adaptability in an ever-evolving market landscape. Secondaries offer a refreshed perspective for startups aiming to balance growth with investor relations. They provide liquidity for investors looking to exit while enabling emerging enterprises to consolidate their positions without succumbing to pressure from traditional financing routes. Isn't it fascinating how these transactions can serve as a strategic playbook for driving overall market confidence? Consider the implications: with startups capitalizing on secondaries this year, we're witnessing a trend toward more flexible financing models that could pave the way for sustainable growth strategies well into the future. The question facing many investors and founders alike is whether these moves will become standard practice or remain exceptional highlights of an evolving investment climate. Moreover, what does this mean for corporate innovation? As numerous unicorns take significant steps toward additional funding rounds via secondary offerings, larger corporations are taking note and seeking ways to connect with these disruptive entities. With the right partnerships, there lies immense potential for mutual growth—are you ready to dive into this new wave of opportunities? If you're interested in tapping into groundbreaking ideas that drive your corporate strategy forward or exploring how your company can collaborate with leading startups engaged in secondaries, now is the perfect time! Let’s connect those passionate about fostering innovation and strategically redefining success. 🚀 Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation: Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq Join us as we explore which European companies excelled at navigating secondaries this year—and how they’re reshaping expectations across industries! #startups #venturecapital #corporateinnovation #secondaries #fundraising #investors #entrepreneurship #liquidityevents #EuropeanStartups #growthstrategies Discover more about which European startups have jumped on board: https://lnkd.in/dytq6dVh

**What’s the secret sauce behind successful European startups and their secondaries in 2023?** The startup ecosystem in Europe is buzzing with excitement as we navigate through 2023, marked by a remarkable increase in secondary transactions across various sectors. From tech to health, many innovative companies are seizing the opportunity to optimize capital structures and reward early investors while attracting new ones. This dynamic shift reflects not just resilience but also adaptability in an ever-evolving market landscape. Secondaries offer a refreshed perspective for startups aiming to balance growth with investor relations. They provide liquidity for investors looking to exit while enabling emerging enterprises to consolidate their positions without succumbing to pressure from traditional financing routes. Isn't it fascinating how these transactions can serve as a strategic playbook for driving overall market confidence? Consider the implications: with startups capitalizing on secondaries this year, we're witnessing a trend toward more flexible financing models that could pave the way for sustainable growth strategies well into the future. The question facing many investors and founders alike is whether these moves will become standard practice or remain exceptional highlights of an evolving investment climate. Moreover, what does this mean for corporate innovation? As numerous unicorns take significant steps toward additional funding rounds via secondary offerings, larger corporations are taking note and seeking ways to connect with these disruptive entities. With the right partnerships, there lies immense potential for mutual growth—are you ready to dive into this new wave of opportunities? If you're interested in tapping into groundbreaking ideas that drive your corporate strategy forward or exploring how your company can collaborate with leading startups engaged in secondaries, now is the perfect time! Let’s connect those passionate about fostering innovation and strategically redefining success. 🚀 Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation: Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq Join us as we explore which European companies excelled at navigating secondaries this year—and how they’re reshaping expectations across industries! #startups #venturecapital #corporateinnovation #secondaries #fundraising #investors #entrepreneurship #liquidityevents #EuropeanStartups #growthstrategies Discover more about which European startups have jumped on board: https://lnkd.in/dytq6dVh

**What’s the secret sauce behind successful European startups and their secondaries in 2023?** The startup ecosystem in Europe is buzzing with excitement as we navigate through 2023, marked by a remarkable increase in secondary transactions across various sectors. From tech to health, many innovative companies are seizing the opportunity to optimize capital structures and reward early investors while attracting new ones. This dynamic shift reflects not just resilience but also adaptability in an ever-evolving market landscape. Secondaries offer a refreshed perspective for startups aiming to balance growth with investor relations. They provide liquidity for investors looking to exit while enabling emerging enterprises to consolidate their positions without succumbing to pressure from traditional financing routes. Isn't it fascinating how these transactions can serve as a strategic playbook for driving overall market confidence? Consider the implications: with startups capitalizing on secondaries this year, we're witnessing a trend toward more flexible financing models that could pave the way for sustainable growth strategies well into the future. The question facing many investors and founders alike is whether these moves will become standard practice or remain exceptional highlights of an evolving investment climate. Moreover, what does this mean for corporate innovation? As numerous unicorns take significant steps toward additional funding rounds via secondary offerings, larger corporations are taking note and seeking ways to connect with these disruptive entities. With the right partnerships, there lies immense potential for mutual growth—are you ready to dive into this new wave of opportunities? If you're interested in tapping into groundbreaking ideas that drive your corporate strategy forward or exploring how your company can collaborate with leading startups engaged in secondaries, now is the perfect time! Let’s connect those passionate about fostering innovation and strategically redefining success. 🚀 Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation: Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq Join us as we explore which European companies excelled at navigating secondaries this year—and how they’re reshaping expectations across industries! #startups #venturecapital #corporateinnovation #secondaries #fundraising #investors #entrepreneurship #liquidityevents #EuropeanStartups #growthstrategies Discover more about which European startups have jumped on board: https://lnkd.in/dytq6dVh

**What’s the secret sauce behind successful European startups and their secondaries in 2023?** The startup ecosystem in Europe is buzzing with excitement as we navigate through 2023, marked by a remarkable increase in secondary transactions across various sectors. From tech to health, many innovative companies are seizing the opportunity to optimize capital structures and reward early investors while attracting new ones. This dynamic shift reflects not just resilience but also adaptability in an ever-evolving market landscape. Secondaries offer a refreshed perspective for startups aiming to balance growth with investor relations. They provide liquidity for investors looking to exit while enabling emerging enterprises to consolidate their positions without succumbing to pressure from traditional financing routes. Isn't it fascinating how these transactions can serve as a strategic playbook for driving overall market confidence? Consider the implications: with startups capitalizing on secondaries this year, we're witnessing a trend toward more flexible financing models that could pave the way for sustainable growth strategies well into the future. The question facing many investors and founders alike is whether these moves will become standard practice or remain exceptional highlights of an evolving investment climate. Moreover, what does this mean for corporate innovation? As numerous unicorns take significant steps toward additional funding rounds via secondary offerings, larger corporations are taking note and seeking ways to connect with these disruptive entities. With the right partnerships, there lies immense potential for mutual growth—are you ready to dive into this new wave of opportunities? If you're interested in tapping into groundbreaking ideas that drive your corporate strategy forward or exploring how your company can collaborate with leading startups engaged in secondaries, now is the perfect time! Let’s connect those passionate about fostering innovation and strategically redefining success. 🚀 Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation: Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq Join us as we explore which European companies excelled at navigating secondaries this year—and how they’re reshaping expectations across industries! #startups #venturecapital #corporateinnovation #secondaries #fundraising #investors #entrepreneurship #liquidityevents #EuropeanStartups #growthstrategies Discover more about which European startups have jumped on board: https://lnkd.in/dytq6dVh

A new national competition for startups hits the regions in 2024 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 If you're a founder and haven't yet heard of Britain’s Got Startups then stay tuned for further details!! Turnkey is looking forward to working with Novus Capital on their regional events across the East & West Midlands to showcase the talent we have in our regions that can go toe-to-toe with anything that London produces 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Britain’s Got Startups is a national event series spotlighting the best startups and scaleups from regional hubs that are crushing it outside of London. The events bring together investors, business leaders and local stakeholders to provide an active platform to pitch to. The best businesses from the regional finals will be invited to London for an event series finale on an international stage with investors present from all around the globe 🌍. The goal is to boost investment into startups and scaleups to improve the flow of early-stage capital across the UK as levelling up plans and support packages develop more regional talent. Sign up for the waiting list for the Midlands and East of England events here where I will be part of the judging panel (All bribes will be considered 😉). We'll be deciding who goes through to the regional finals on 20th June before we choose the winners to head to London: https://lnkd.in/giCMuBsB If you are part of my network based in the SW or SE then you can apply for those events here instead: https://lnkd.in/g-KJGJPn If you’re interested in attending as an investor, please register here: ⁃ SWxSE: https://lu.ma/9tf7ul4p ⁃ MxE: https://lu.ma/lidl2ev8 To keep up to date on all the progress you can head to https://lnkd.in/g8RqJe6v I look forward to seeing the best from our regions knock it out of the park! 🏟️ #pitching #investment #raisingfunds #turnkey #britainsgotstartups

What are some valuable insights into the European startup ecosystem? I recently had the opportunity to read an insightful discussion between two established investors in the European venture space - Saul Klein of LocalGlobe and Raluca Ragab of Eurazeo. At the TechCrunch StrictlyVC event in London, they generously shared their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing founders and investors across the continent (for source or entire article see comment). While the fundamentals of starting and scaling a high-growth business remain similar everywhere, Saul and Raluca highlighted some key differences that impact the European landscape. One aspect they discussed was the relative lack of liquidity events compared to the U.S., which makes returns riskier for investors. With fewer large exits, it can be more difficult to attract later stage capital. 🔝 At the same time, both highlighted many promising qualities of Europe's startup hubs. Talent pools are deep, and multinational collaboration comes naturally to entrepreneurs in the region. Government programs also aim to foster innovation, and COVID has accelerated the digital transformation of traditional industries 🏭. However, Klein and Ragab's perspectives underscore the work that still needs to be done in Europe to catch up with the U.S. exit environment. Their balanced view got me thinking about how to strengthen Europe's network effects in the long term. As leaders seeking to build an inclusive world of shared prosperity, what innovative strategies could help connect the continent's many vibrant startup ecosystems? I'd love to hear your thoughts. #D11ZVentures #techcrunch #FutureOfTech #VCInsights

🌟 Join us for the last 4NGELS webinar before the Final Pitching Session!  The registration process is still open for potential investors: https://lnkd.in/d53kvHgu  Mark your calendar for November 21st at 4:30 PM CET and be part of the 4NGELS Experience Sharing Session! The webinar will provide valuable insights into the Polish startup ecosystem and share details about the upcoming investment syndicate.  Join us and learn about:   ➡️ Key insights into collaboration opportunities with Polish startups.   ➡️ Practical tips from experienced investors and experts.   ➡️ An overview of the future of angel investor cooperation within the 4NGELS program.  Speakers:   🔸 Adam Radzki – Impact Angel Investor, HearMe.pl, and member of COBIN Angels.   🔸 Eliza Durnakowska – Entrepreneur, Co-founder, Partner at HB Premium and member of COBIN Angels.  Join us if you are:   ➡️ Investor interested in exploring opportunities in the Polish startup ecosystem.   ➡️ Business Angel planning to engage in the investment syndicate.   ➡️ Anyone looking to understand collaboration possibilities across the region.  About 4NGELS:   4NGELS is an international program connecting leading angel investor networks from Estonia, Finland, Slovenia, and Poland. This consortium, comprising the Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), Business Angels of Slovenia, and COBIN Angels, aims to foster cross-border collaboration and investment opportunities. Coordinated by Civitta and funded by the European Union, 4NGELS supports startups and investors in building a stronger, integrated ecosystem across CEE Region. Don’t miss this opportunity – register now and join us on November 21st! #4NGELS #BusinessAngels #StartupEcosystem #AngelInvesting #COBIN #Invest2Poland