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CEE Startup Challenge Opens Applications For Fundraising And Scaleups from CEE
The next edition of CEE Startup Challenge is now officially accepting applications! This the biggest online competition in the region is powered by Vestbee - the leading community-powered matchmaking platform connecting startups, VC funds, accelerators, and corporate entities.
Investments in Turkish startup rise in second quarter: Report
In line with the global startup activity, the Turkish startup ecosystem witnessed growth in both deal volume and deal count in the second quarter compared to the January-March period, according to a report by KPMG.
There were a total of 77 deals in the second quarter of 2023, and the total deal volume was $150 million, including startup acquisitions.
Last call for startups to join AWS Global Fintech Accelerator
It's the last chance for fintech startups to join the AWS Global Fintech Accelerator, a non-equity, online program, launched by Amazon Web Services in collaboration with NVIDIA, a tech giant igniting the era of modern AI, and Vestbee, one of Europe's leading platforms for startups, venture capital firms, accelerators and corporations.
Turkish startups attract $79 million investment in first quarter
The total deal volume in the Turkish startup ecosystem, including acquisitions, has amounted to $78.9 million in the first quarter of 2023 with 53 deals, shows a report by KPMG Türkiye and 212.
Global startup funding carried out $76 billion, which indicates a sharp decline, compared to the record-breaking first quarter of last year, the report noted.
Fewer funds available to startups
Greek startups, including those based abroad and founded by Greek expats, have, so far this year, drawn $872 million from 83 investors. But the financial climate is more reserved than last year, and even more so than the almost free-for-all 2021.
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Brnabic: Startup Genome report recognises Serbia's potential
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic said on Friday Serbia's potential was once again recognised in the new Startup Genome report on startup ecosystems.
"We are in the world's top 20 countries when it comes to talent and we raised the value of our startup ecosystem by as much as 75 pct (average global growth at 47 pct) between 2018 and 2022," Brnabic wrote in a Twitter post.
AWS, NVIDIA and Vestbee team up to empower Fintech Startups with AWS Global Fintech Accelerator
AWS has launched its brand new program AWS Global Fintech Accelerator in collaboration with NVIDIA and Vestbee that will equip fintech startups with tools, resources and a wide network of top experts, and VC funds to fast-track their AI development and business success.
Nigeria's startup king eyes African space tech
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji might not have the personal wealth of Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg, but his level of success as an African entrepreneur bears comparison with any Silicon Valley tech titan.
While still in his twenties, the Nigerian co-founded two "unicorns," an industry term for companies that achieve a valuation of more than $1 billion.
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Czech startup wins Podim Pitching Competition
Hedepy, a Czech company providing rapid access to online psychotherapy, was chosen the best startup at an international business conference in Maribor on 17 May in a competition of 135 startups from 18 countries.
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Mature startups buy others
Mature Greek startups have taken on the role of buyer or investor in order to either enter new markets, strengthen their team (acqui-hiring) or add new technologies - a trend that has only recently expanded.
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