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🤱 Recently has been published by Sifted the list of the 50 most important companies in the South of Europe as fastest-growing startups. 🌍 Is great to see how Italy tops this list with almost half of the companies (24 out of 50) driving the change for innovation. 💶 Even more important to note, in my opinion, is that CDP Venture Capital SGR along with Azimut Group are the most active investors. 🎢 To create and manage a business in Italy is a titanic task faced by any entrepeneur willing to do business in the Bel Paese, but this never stopped anyone.

Moroccan startup ENAKL closes $1.4M Series A funding round 🇲🇦 Investors: Led by The Catalyst Fund with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, STATION F and some angel investors - ENAKL provides a mass transit platform in collaboration with local transportation companies - Funding will help the company expand locally, specifically in Casablanca - Founded in 2023 by Samir Bennani, Charles Pommarède and Ahmed Omrane

Powered by PitchBook, Enterprise Singapore launches the nine-month Singapore Venture Funding Landscape 2024 report. #Singapore maintains its lead as the top startup investment destination with the largest share of venture capital market in Southeast Asia. Ranking 5th among the world’s top 10 global startup ecosystems by deal value, Singapore continues to lead the region and accounted for 68% of deal value across ASEAN. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g6wKTD98

🚀  Croatian startup Bitreport secures €300K investment to drive European expansion 👉 https://ain.social/493SfkY Bitreport, a Croatian startup simplifying chain restaurant and retail management, has raised €300,000 from Purple Ventures. Founded in 2019, Bitreport offers digital tools for task management, analytics, scheduling, and communication, helping businesses maintain consistent service across locations. Currently operating in Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia, the company plans to use the investment to enhance its platform and expand into new European markets. Purple Ventures praised the founders’ vision and the product’s ability to address a key challenge for multi-location businesses, reinforcing its potential for global success. #startups #deals #vc #funding #investments #Croatia

🚀 Most Active VC Firms Based in Uruguay Uruguay is emerging as a vibrant hub for innovation in Latin America, with local and international venture capital firms backing the country’s growing startup ecosystem. Among the most active VC firms making an impact are: -IC Ventures | Led by Gabriel Colla, Eduardo Mangarelli, Andrés Cerisola, and Martin Naor -KASZEK | Led by Hernan Kazah and Nicolas Szekasy -MrPink VC | Led by Hernan Haro These VC firms are not only investing in early-stage startups but also offering crucial mentorship, resources, and connections, empowering entrepreneurs to thrive locally and beyond. As Uruguay’s tech landscape continues to flourish, these firms are fueling innovation and driving the growth of the next generation of groundbreaking companies. 📧 Check out our full article for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eTYgn6f3 #Uruguay #VentureCapital #VCFirms

Recently, I made a contribution to Contxto on what I consider a lesson playbook for the future in LatAm. Despite major investors like SoftBank Investment Advisers and Tiger Global Management's retreat from #LatinAmerica, the region's startup ecosystem continued to thrive in 2022. #VentureCapital investment in LatAm reached a record $15.7 billion, up 13% from 2021, and the number of deals also increased to 1,098 transactions. You can find the article in the comment section. Let me know what you think about what's headed for Latin American #startups!

Powered by PitchBook, Enterprise Singapore launches the nine-month Singapore Venture Funding Landscape 2024 report. #Singapore maintains its lead as the top startup investment destination with the largest share of venture capital market in Southeast Asia. Ranking 5th among the world’s top 10 global startup ecosystems by deal value, Singapore continues to lead the region and accounted for 68% of deal value across ASEAN. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g6wKTD98

Curious how founders conquer their toughest challenges? Come find out firsthand! GetFresh Ventures Diraj Goel KPMG Canada Special shoutout to Marc Low and KPMG Canada for their awesome support with the event. #founders #technology #startups

Corporate VC fuels Indonesian startup growth. What’s the catch? 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3YCkCBP - 🚀 Corporate venture capital (CVC) is vital in Indonesia's startup scene, involved in 45% of deals and providing startups resilience amid challenging climates. - 💼 Startups benefit from strong financial backing, faster funding, and ecosystem integration with CVCs, despite longer due diligence and potential restrictions. - 🔍 Successful CVC collaborations require startups to align their solutions with the parent companies’ needs, offering strategic synergies.

Time to celebrate the VCs of the month! October Edition 🏆 Let's recognize the VC funds and their leaders who are driving diversity and innovation across the startup ecosystem! 🌟 🌿 4impact capital – Co-founded by Pauline Wink, this Amsterdam-based fund just closed its second fund at €68M focusing on early-stage digital and sustainability ventures. 💡 DCVC Bio – Co-led by Kiersten Stead, DCVC raised its third bio fund with $400M, continuing to back life sciences and deep tech startups. Based in Palo Alto, they’re bringing a balanced approach to high-impact science and technology investments. 🌍 Impact Ventures III – with Kinga Daradics and Barbara Ming on board , this €40M fund is focused on early-stage startups in Hungary and Central Eastern Europe, supporting companies with a strong environmental and social focus. 💼 Janngo.africa Capital – Founded by Fatoumata BA, Janngo Capital raised €73M for its second fund. With offices in Abidjan, Mauritius, Tunis, and Paris, Janngo is committed to advancing healthcare, logistics, financial services, agritech, and more across Africa. 🎯 Real Ventures – Founded by Inés Ures, Real Ventures is on a mission to back early-stage consumer brands across Europe that are bringing innovative, real-life solutions to the market. Together, these funds are shaping the future of venture capital by fostering diversity, innovation, and inclusivity. Who else should we highlight next? 💫