New Tools and Insights for Europe’s Investment Ecosystem
The European investment ecosystem is seeing incredible momentum as we continue to explore opportunities to foster growth and collaboration across regions. In this latest newsletter, we bring you insights from recent discussions, events, and initiatives that we have been spearheading in the CO-INVESTIN project to help shape the future of innovation in Europe.
CO-INVESTIN Launches Its Digital Tool to Foster Cross-Border Investments
We are excited to launch the CO-INVESTIN Digital Tool—a platform to enhance collaboration in Europe’s innovation ecosystems. Featuring an Interactive Map, Market Orientation Programs, and Investment Roadmaps, the tool helps investors navigate new markets and supports scale-ups with essential resources. By promoting transparency and fostering cross-border investment, it aims to expand and support emerging ecosystems across Europe. Explore the Digital Tool at www.co-investin.eu/digital-tool.
Impact on the renewable energy ecosystem
WindTAK’s success has far-reaching implications, both locally and globally. In Poland, the company has contributed to job creation and economic growth in Lodz. Globally, WindTAK’s innovations have attracted investor interest in Central and Eastern Europe’s cleantech market, drawing attention to the region’s potential for renewable energy advancements. The company’s breakthroughs in turbine efficiency are setting new industry standards, positioning WindTAK as a key player in the ClimateTech sector.
Tech Tour South East 2024 in Athens, Greece
We were thrilled to participate in the Tech Tour South East 2024 event in Athens this October, hosted by the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments. With the showcase of the best 30 seed or Series A companies across sectors like Fintech, Mobility, and Sustainability, the event provided a platform for valuable networking and one-on-one meetings, promoting collaboration and growth in the European innovation ecosystem. Read more here.
Investing and Scaling in Emerging Ecosystems
Two recent CO-INVESTIN events have highlighted the unique opportunities and challenges in emerging European ecosystems:
Portugal and Beyond with Nico Goulet (Adara), Itxaso Del Palacio (Notion) and Stephan Moraes (Indico).
The event on investing and scaling in Portugal attracted 217 attendees who explored the unique position of the Iberian Peninsula as a tech hub. With its critical mass of talent, smart money, and easy access to the Latin American and US markets, Iberia is uniquely positioned for growth. However, challenges remain, including the need for larger funds and better alignment between investors and entrepreneurs. The region shows strong potential for deep tech success, particularly if more emphasis is placed on leveraging universities and research programs. With increasing interest and efforts, there is optimism for the emergence of category leaders and significant exits within the next five years.
Watch the replay here.
Romania & Beyond with Bogdan Iordache (Underline), Karolina Mrozkova (Credo), Dan Mihăescu (GapMinder), Jakob Stein (Creandum), Marius Istrate (TechAngels Romania), and Enis Hulli (500 EE).
Romania is making waves as a promising ecosystem for enterprise-focused ventures. With a solid foundation in engineering talent and an increasingly global mindset, Romanian startups are well-positioned for international success. The recent roundtable, which attracted 242 founders and investors and featured leading VCs from the region highlighted Romania’s growing potential as a hub for scaling impactful enterprises. The discussion emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration and developing targeted support to help Romanian startups thrive on the global stage.
Watch the replay here.
Investing and Scaling in Emerging Ecosystems
WindTAK – A pioneer in wind turbine optimisation, WindTAK is reshaping the renewable energy landscape with advanced technologies like autonomous IoT and machine learning, ensuring more efficient energy production and asset longevity.
CyberSwarm – With their nature-inspired neuromorphic engineering, CyberSwarm is leading a revolution in AI by mimicking biological systems, making strides in industries from healthcare to smart devices.
Builtrix – Transforming the energy management sector, Builtrix leverages AI and big data to offer energy efficiency insights that help companies reduce carbon emissions, contributing to global sustainability efforts.
Let’s continue this transformative journey together. Stay connected with us for more updates and insights as we work towards building a stronger, more inclusive European venture landscape.
If you haven’t yet read it, we put out a report on the European Deep Tech Investment Ecosystem: Navigating the Path Towards Inclusion and Innovation
Our newly released report dives deep into the immense potential and challenges of Europe’s deep tech ecosystem. From addressing geographic divides to enhancing investment readiness and fostering gender diversity, the report outlines key areas where collective action can drive meaningful progress.
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