|
The European Commission unveils the new EU Startup Monitor
|
|
|
The goal of the EU Startup Monitor is the collection and analysis of inputs to be able to act based on this monitoring of the startup environment, and the discovered country specific and common challenges of the startup and scaleup landscape.
Business Angels Europe is pleased that the crucial value of Business Angels is recognized in this report. As shown below (p. 34), Angel funding came in third after "savings of founders" and "family and friends" as the most important financial source for startups.
|
|
|
BAE in Graz DG GROW #SMEAssembly
|
|
This Tuesday, CEO of Business Angels Europe Marie-Elisabeth Rusling spoke at the SME Assembly in Graz, Austria. The SME-Assembly is the most important event on the further development of a policy adapted to the needs of small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as of support measures for SMEs. Under the motto “Connect. Share. Innovate.” high-level representatives, successful entrepreneurs and policymakers inform themselves about the situation of SMEs in the member states, award prizes for the best initiatives that support entrepreneurs and shape the future of SMEs in Europe.
Rusling shared the results of the WA4E report (download here) to get more women to become business angels with European Commission project manager Dana Puia and key stakeholders from all over Europe.
Furthermore, Rusling had the pleasure to be in the jury of the 2018 #SMEWeekYouth Essay Competition, which was about what steps entrepreneurs and governments must take to be more innovative. Marija Elena Borg from Malta was the happy winner in Graz.
At the end of the SME Assembly 2018, the 550 delegates contributed to make manifesto for an innovative Europe. Now let's make it happen!
|
|
|
Negotiating the Deal: A View from Both Sides of the Table
| |
| |
Wednesday, November 28, 12:00 to 1:00p Eastern (17:00 to 18:00 Brussels time)
With over $14 billion estimated to have been raised this year alone, initial coin offerings (ICOs) have clearly made their mark on venture finance. What may be less clear is the impact of ICOs on companies that have already received angel funding and the resulting impact on angel investors. Join an expert panel in a rich discussion, including market trends, legal and accounting issues, the potential impact of the rapidly expanding ICO market and options for angels to navigate the changing landscape to preserve their rights.
Speakers:
Register Here |
|
|
|
The new WA4E Newsletter is online! Click the logo to read the latest updates of the consortium and newest insights about Women Angel investing.
|
|
|
InvestEurope | Global Investment Decision Makers Survey
|
|
- Nine in ten investors say that Europe has become a more attractive investment destination over the past five years, a higher proportion than those who said the same in 2017 (58%). This has been driven by increased positivity among French and UK investors in particular.
- Those who say Europe has become a more attractive investment destination over the past five years are most likely to cite increased innovation as a reason. Eurozone stability and commitment to sustainability and environment have fallen compared to 2017 as factors in Europe’s attractiveness.
- Four in five investors say that Europe’s commitment to sustainability and the environment is important to them. The proportion of UK and German investors who say this has increased considerably compared to 2017’s survey.
|
|
SITRA | Sir Ronald Cohen’s advice to investors: advance gradually in impact investment
Sir Ronald Cohen, dubbed the father of venture capital and social investment, attracts Finnish investors in large numbers: the conference room is full to bursting with audience members. The Egyptian-born UK national begins the event by recounting the story of his career as a venture capital investor over 30 years. With his business partners, Cohen founded the first venture capital firm in the UK, Apax Capital, in 1972. The firm specialised in funding and mentoring small start-up companies. The first reactions to the operating model were surprise and amazement.
Read on here.
|
|
|
|
|
