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Exciting News—Origen Air Purifiers is in the running for Coralus Venture Selection. Origen Air Purifiers would love to become one of the next Coralus Ventures. As of today, voting is officially open, and we need your support. For the first time ever, Coralus is inviting their global community of Activators to help select Ventures from Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. This is an incredible opportunity for women and non-binary founders to gain support for our work in sustainability and innovation. If you’re a current Activator, we would be so grateful if you’d consider voting for Origen Air and help us continue our mission to create cleaner, healthier indoor environments with our nature-based air purifiers with Super Plants!💚🌱 ✨Voting is open until November 5, so don’t wait—your vote could help shape the future of our sustainable and 100% female business. #Coralus #WomenInBusiness #NonBinaryFounders #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #OrigenAir #Innovation

📢 Exciting news from Poland's business angel scene! 🚀🇵🇱 Poland has been chosen as a participant in ESIL activities showcasing its budding business angel scene! With a growing number of about 680 angel investors in 2021, Poland has the potential to further boost its entrepreneurial ecosystem compared to other parts of Europe. Notably, Poland stands out in Europe with a 20% female investor count, surpassing many of its counterparts. This is particularly encouraging as the percentage of female investors in impact investments is even higher, indicating a potential rise in female-led investments in the future. Poland's selection for ESIL activities signifies exciting opportunities ahead. With the right support and analysis, Poland can further nurture its entrepreneurial ecosystem and contribute to the success of ESIL. 🌟💼 📢 Stay tuned for joining Polish business angel community! #Poland #ESIL #BusinessAngels #InvestmentScene #Entrepreneurship #WomenInInvesting

Congratulations to XOCEAN, led by Endeavor Entrepreneur James Ives, and SciLeads, led by Endeavor Northern Ireland ScaleUp Entrepreneur Laura Haldane, for ranking in Deloitte’s EMEA Technology Fast 500, which recognises the fastest-growing technology companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We are thrilled to see Endeavor Entrepreneur James Ives rank in the international Technology Fast 500, following his Impact Award win at last year's local Fast 50 Awards. Also recognised was Laura Haldane, co-founder of SciLeads (with a revenue growth rate of 738% over a 3-year period), following her Advocate for Women win at the local Awards. Overall, 27 Irish companies featured among the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. These include the 2023 local winner Swoop, led by Ciaran Burke and Andrea Reynolds; EdgeTier, led by Shane Lynn, Bart Lehane, and Ciarán Tobin; Mail Metrics, led by Nick Keegan; and Tines, led by Eoin Hinchy. The remarkable growth of these Irish companies has earned them international recognition, validating the exceptional talent within Ireland's technology industry and showcasing the collective impact of these companies on a global scale. At Endeavor Ireland, we’re delighted to champion and support the fastest-scaling, highest-impact founders, growing sector-leading businesses from the island of Ireland. #Endeavor #DeloitteFast500 #Technology #Ireland

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Few days ago I had the privilege of attending the Big Angels Day Africa event, an exceptional platform dedicated to bridging the gap between investors and FinTech startups across Africa. This gathering is a testament to the incredible potential within our continent, where visionary ideas meet the resources and mentorship needed to bring them to life. The event's content was truly inspiring, and while I would have welcomed a longer panel discussion to foster deeper interaction, the insights shared were invaluable. Key takeaways make your project bankable and Find Your Campus. the panel explored essential strategies for project execution and implementation, creative disruption, and the exponential evolution required for competitiveness. These discussions also highlighted the crucial need to champion female entrepreneurship and leadership—a vital stance for fostering an inclusive ecosystem where women-led startups can thrive and drive transformative change. Recognizing and empowering women entrepreneurs not only strengthens the diversity of ideas but also propels sustainable growth across sectors. Events like these reinforce a key observation: there remains a distinct discrepancy between the world of investors, often well-resourced and structured, and that of entrepreneurs, many of whom face significant challenges in accessing the resources needed even to pitch their ideas. I was particularly struck by the achievements of some projects developed within predominantly Anglophone environments, benefiting from flexible regulatory frameworks that support growth. This underscores the importance of exploring and comparing regulatory landscapes across Francophone and Anglophone regions. Leveraging insights from both could lead to a more inclusive ecosystem that makes it easier for investors and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and thrive. As a firm believer that every idea represents a powerful opportunity if properly nurtured, I am convinced that success lies in a well-prepared and well-presented approach. This includes adapting to the culture and environment in which a startup operates, as this understanding is critical to making an idea resonate locally and increasing its chances of success. Having a clear foundation ensures that the founder can communicate their passion and purpose confidently, aligning storytelling with factual information that investors need to hear. Kudos to the organizers and all panelist for creating a space where such impactful connections can be made. I am optimistic about the future of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and look forward to seeing these insights shape our journey forward. Dakar Network Angels (DNA) Marième Diop Lina Kacyem, CPCU Isabelle BébéarChristine Fages Grégoire de Padirac Mame Rose SARR MBAYE Mouhamed THIOMBANE Kamran ElahianCoura Carine SENE Chidi Okpala Munya Chiura Emeka Ajene Surayyah Ahmad Margaret Kyerematen-Debrah ACMA CGMA Élisabeth Moreno Hany Al-Sonbaty Tidjane Deme Ameni Mansouri

Yesterday, we celebrated the annual gala of the Suomen startup-yhteisö. One of the key highlights was a greeting from the President of the Republic, Alexander Stubb. As someone with a background rooted in politics and social sciences, observing firsthand the impact of startups has been a valuable learning experience, particularly from a political standpoint. The profound influence of the community members on Finland's economy is evident. They are significant employers, contributing to wealth creation and economic expansion. Notably, they also play a substantial role in the nation's international presence, with nearly 90% of their business being exported. In my daily work, I regularly observe how solutions such as new technologies can influence our operations, drive us to seek fresh solutions, and push the boundaries of scientific exploration. With a collective aim to achieve a €10 billion turnover by 2030, the community is well on track to meet this target, given its current growth trajectory. It's inspiring to witness how innovation is actively shaping our societies. I believe that by leveraging our entrepreneurial ecosystem, the support of venture capitalists, the credibility to innovation provided by government backing, and the principles of democracy, we can foster a mission-driven capitalism Lastly, cheers to my wonderful table mates Anni Anttonen, Teemu Kivimäki, Tuomas Pahlman and Kaj Hagros (in the video), with whom I had the chance to discuss sustainability and its financing, the intersection of geopolitics and business, and experience the wonders of technological advancement with GlamBot! #FinnishStartupCommunity #StartupGala #FinnishInnovation #EconomicImpact #Innovation #SuomenStartupYhteisö #InnovationPolicy #VC #VentureCapital

Review of the deGUT - Messe zum Gründen und Unternehmen 2024! This year at the deGUT we celebrated #femaleempowerment and we are very thankful that we are able to bring this very important topic further along. Read more about our presence at the deGut and the #BerlinStartupScholarshipWomen from the Startup Incubator Berlin, Grace - Accelerate Female Entrepreneurship and avant now // innovation for impact our blog: https://lnkd.in/ezhEX6fN

Great discussion at the Energy Summit hosted by United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) this week in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Kudos to Synthia R. Jaramillo, Cristian Chapa and the entire United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) team led by Ramiro Cavazos for organizing such a successful event. - #Latinos / #hispanics represent approximately 20% of the US population and contribute a significant $2.8 trillion to the economy. - With over 5 million Latino-owned businesses, they collectively generate $800 billion in revenues. - Shockingly, despite these numbers, a mere 1.5% of venture capital funds in 2022 supported Latino startups, as reported by McKinsey & Company. It's clear that there is immense potential and opportunity in supporting Latino / Hispanic entrepreneurship and innovation. Looking forward to seeing more initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion in the business world. #LatinoBusiness #DiversityInnovation #USHCC2024 HOPPECKE Batteries #powerfrominnovation

🌍 Revitalizing Europe's Competitiveness Through Innovation 🌍 📉 The latest S9+ declaration – proudly backed by #StartupPortugal – underscores the urgency of addressing Europe’s weakening economic influence. Once a global leader, recent insights from Mario Draghi’s report reveal that Europe now trails in key sectors, facing fierce competition. 💡 The message is clear: we must prioritize regulatory reforms that empower startups, spark innovation, and ensure sustainable growth. ♻️ Critical steps include unifying the Digital Single Market, striking the right balance between regulation and flexibility, and advancing the digital green transition. 🚀 We have a responsibility to drive Europe toward a more competitive, sustainable, and innovative future! Read the full Statement below. 👇 #RevitalizeEU #S9+ Danske Iværksættere - Danish Entrepreneurs, Allied For Startups, Scale-Ups.eu, Adigital, Estonian Founders Society, SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, Dutch Startup Association Simone Skovshoved, Peter Kofler, Miguel Ferrer Jiménez, Leen Anthuenis, Ellinor Bokedal, Hedi Mardisoo, Tomek Snazyk, Lucien Burm, Hendrik-Jan Overmeer, Maxime Ricard

The entrepreneurship culture Albania & Bosnia and Herzegovina is still in its early years but rapidly taking hold. With a steady rise in support programs and policies in place to encourage new businesses, more founders are setting up innovative tech ventures and accelerating their growth to compete in international markets.      At the same time, when we think international markets, we think Berlin. With 500 startups launching every year, it is the ecosystem to be if you want to access the EU market and put your business on the global stage.  🌍    So what’s the connection here? 🤔 We’re on a mission to spot the opportunities between the three ecosystems and connect the most important dots of any startup environment - its people!      We want to bring the fresh perspectives and the passion of newly born ecosystems, and combine it with the holistic experience of the metropolitan city which hosts 24 unicorns to bridge resource gaps, exchange learnings and build partnerships.      And we need YOU to make it happen! 👉 If you’re a startup founder, investor or supporter based in Berlin, Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) or Tirana (Albania), save the date for October 10th - and follow us to find out more. The Ecosystem Connectors project is funded by the Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH through the “Bund-Länder-Programm – German Government and Federal States Program (BLP)” in cooperation with the non-profit organization enpact.      The Ecosystem Connectors | Berlin Sarajevo Tirana project is being implemented in cooperation with the EU4Innovation project in Albania and the Sustainable Economic Development and Employment Promotion (SEDEP) project in Bosnia and Herzegovina. GIZ Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro GIZ Albania. #EcosystemConnectors #BerlinSarajevoTirana #EcosystemConnectorsBST #BerlinMeetups #BerlinEvents