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Europe Startup News

On Aug 17, 2020
@tech_eu shared
RT @uppstart: What's the best way for #startups to raise capital in #COVID19 times? 💰 Join the fireside session with @wjshel @Accel and @robinwauters @tech_eu @TechCrunch at @UPPSTART on the key things founders should do. Agenda here: https://t.co/TucxfbnXjS
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Getting VC Investment in the Covid-19 Era. What You Need to Know

Getting VC Investment in the Covid-19 Era. What You Need to Know

A fireside session with tech juggernaughts Will Sheldon (Accel) and Robin Wauters (Tech.eu) on securing venture capital investments in tough economic times.

On Aug 12, 2020
@tech_eu shared
RT @eaDigitalEU: Airbnb backs OECD approach to digital services tax https://t.co/JgbkPkC4bM
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Airbnb backs OECD approach to digital services tax

Airbnb backs OECD approach to digital services tax

Home rental startup Airbnb said on Wednesday (12 August) it supported the development of a digital services tax regime being discussed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and ...

On Aug 11, 2020
@brenthoberman shared
RT @peteflint: Fundraising changed almost overnight - getting connected to VCs & pitching are now 100% online. Today we're sharing the tactics we're seeing of successful pitches in this new era alongside Sequoia, Benchmark, Floodgate, Upfront, Precursor, & Homebrew: https://t.co/YjaHE3n5oz
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How VCs Judge Your Startup (on Zoom): 15+ Tactics Behind Successful Fundraises

How VCs Judge Your Startup (on Zoom): 15+ Tactics Behind Successful Fundraises

To help Founders fundraise in this post-COVID-19 world, we asked 7 top VCs to reveal what's working, what's not & why remote pitching can be powerful.

On Aug 13, 2020
@EU_Startups shared
The Hague’s #startup ecosystem: A hub for positive #socialimpact? 🌿🌍 Well known as the city of peace & justice 🕊️, The Hague also has a growing startup scene. It's not surprising that #cybersecurity, justice & climate action are some of the focus areas. https://t.co/UxqSwQMSU0 https://t.co/IzvRFsXvLL
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The Hague’s startup ecosystem: A hub for positive social impact?

The Hague’s startup ecosystem: A hub for positive social impact?

Being the third-largest city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, The Hague hosts the central government and is well known as the international city of peace and justice - with ...

On Aug 13, 2020
@EU_Startups shared
“The main thing for #founders to consider is keeping it simple” 👍 Check out this interview with @oholle, CEO & founder of VC firm @Speedinvest, where we talked about Europe's funding landscape 💸, future trends & tips for working with cautious investors. https://t.co/LbWRM3J2ee
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“The main thing for founders to consider is keeping it simple”: Interview with Oliver Holle, CEO and co-founder of VC Speedinvest

“The main thing for founders to consider is keeping it simple”: Interview with Oliver Holle, CEO and co-founder of VC Speedinvest

Having started out as a founder himself, Oliver Holle, knows firsthand that working with an investor can dramatically reduce pain points and help navigate challenges. With this in mind, he ...

On Aug 12, 2020
@tech_eu shared
RT @EU_Startups: London-based startup @BibliUSocial raises €550K Series A extension to bring digital libraries to more Universities 👍 The funds from @angel__network will be used to provide students with digital access to their textbooks. https://t.co/cirCYe786o
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London-based startup BibliU raises €550K Series A extension to bring digital libraries to more Universities

London-based startup BibliU raises €550K Series A extension to bring digital libraries to more Universities

Edtech startup BibliU has raised over €550K as part of a Series A extension funding round, supported by Angel Investment Network (AIN), the world’s largest online angel investment ...

On Aug 13, 2020
@tech_eu shared
RT @Siftedeu: Backed by @nokia, VC firm @ngpcapital has created a machine learning system to find promising startups that anyone can use for free ✨ #AI #machinelearning #techeurope @Ilsoe https://t.co/hUfJBEwzXq
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NGP turns to AI to find hot startups — and shares part of the tech

NGP turns to AI to find hot startups — and shares part of the tech

Nokia's venture capital arm, NGP Capital, created an AI system to find promising startups faster, and is open sourcing part of the system.

On Aug 13, 2020
@Wayra shared
RT @WayraGermany: Ready to unleash your execution power with us? Be sure to join our upcoming 3rd Superpower ReLoaded: https://t.co/WfqfW3ZWVo Read more: https://t.co/4shgz1FQGr. #DesignThinking #Effectuation #Entrepreneur #GrowYourBusiness #WeScaleStartups https://t.co/0WKNqKCDjJ
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Heart on Fire: How to Execute with Passion

Heart on Fire: How to Execute with Passion

Effectuation and Design Thinking to Turbo-boost your Business