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Beyond networking: What immigrant founders in the UK want from VC office hours
Introductions for a soft landing can be crucial, but the real value lies in gleaning substantive feedback from experienced investors.
Coinbase launches subscription service with focus on European expansion
Coinbase is launching its subscription service, Coinbase One, in 35 countries, starting with U.S., U.K., Germany and Ireland
Europe could be on the cusp of a golden era in robotics. Here’s why
For Europe, it seems like the old wisdom of not putting all of your eggs in one basket could be their biggest competitive advantage.
What if Scandinavian startups don’t need Y Combinator?
If you add up the fact that rival accelerators 500 Startups and Techstars have given up on their Stockholm programs, a pattern starts to emerge.
Why invest in Ukrainian startups today?
A few reasons why the prospects of the Ukrainian tech sector aren't as bleak as they may seem from the outside.
2022 European edtech report: Smaller rounds and fewer deals, but more angel activity
For the first time since 2014, venture capital funding to European edtech startups saw a decline year-over-year.
For immigrant founders in the UK, office hours with VCs are rocket fuel
The "International Founders Open Office Hours” program aims to help immigrant founders boost their social networks by meeting VCs in the U.K.
How to effectively manage a remote team during wartime
When the Russo-Ukrainian War began on February 24, all Ukrainian businesses faced a crisis. I'll use our example to explain how we dealt with it.
As US SPACs flounder, did Europe largely dodge a bullet?
Things have turned so sour for SPACs that it leaves us with a question: Why did anyone think that this was a good idea again?
Key issues you should consider before signing an international merger deal
By understanding the key issues in cross-border tech M&A, an international acquirer can close a successful transaction and achieve its commercial objectives in the United States.
More venture funds are betting on Central and Eastern Europe
Startup founders in Central and Eastern Europe will soon have more dry powder to chase.
German startups could use more venture capital, but Germany’s government has a plan
Germany's €30 billion plan for its startups has a national goal -- making sure that profits from homegrown successes stay home.
Law Commission proposes revolutionary rules for ownership of crypto tokens and NFTs
There is a major earthquake happening in the sphere of digital assets, which is expected to create shockwaves that will impact tech not only in the real world but also in the metaverse.
Is the future of the microchip industry going to be Made in America?
With all eyes on Taiwan and worries mounting around semiconductor supply, the U.S. CHIPS Act is timely. But it is not unique: Other countries also aspire to reduce their reliance on imported chips.
5 reasons why Ukraine’s fintech sector is growing despite war
Despite the hurdles of war, the Ukrainian fintech community is working to create better infrastructure and regulation for the country.
Will a weaker euro lead to greater US investment in European startups?
A strong dollar makes deals in Europe potentially cheaper for American investors and could make selling abroad more attractive to euro-denominated startups.
Did no one tell Europe the party is over?
Did no one tell European venture capitalists and startup founders that we’re supposed to be on the cusp of a global recession?
Despite creaky markets, European edtech is showing its resilience
The European edtech ecosystem has managed to maintain most of its momentum, with the sector securing $1.4 billion so far in 2022, 40% more than a year earlier.
UK scaleups should HMRC-proof their business plans before a slow, hot summer
HMRC’s Enterprise Investment and Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS and EIS) present one of the best ways to put investors at ease, as they offer tax-relief benefits to early-stage investors.
Venture funding in Europe is declining faster than in the US — but causing much less panic
The U.S. has seen monthly funding drop 36.7% through the end of May, while Europe saw a decline of 50% in the same period. But it doesn't feel like the European market is in nearly as much of a panic.