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Massive (and well-deserved) result for Milkywire (and Nina Siemiatkowski) for making Wired’s Hottest Startups In #Stockholm list. For a decade, Deliberate PR clients have populated this round-up of the tech great and good, and this year is no exception. For us to have played a part in ensuring the presence of Swedish #startups and #scaleups here (and across the English-language international media) is an ongoing honour and joy. Tack, #Sweden. https://lnkd.in/dbsbZdg7 (cc. Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK; British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce; Business Sweden; The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York; Invest Stockholm)

😍Finally, the human-centric side of tech! What I've learned so far in the Finnish #startup scene is that according to the common vision in the Nordics, the future doesn't have to be a rigid, sterile, gloomy place ruled by emotionless, hallucinating AIs. As the featured Finnish startups, like Onego Bio Woamy or Agileday see it, the future is a nice, cozy and open space for HUMANS and technology is 'just' a tool serving it. https://lnkd.in/dTNMrZas #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #humandesign #finnishstartups #nordicmade #environmentalsustainability #AItechnology

Hawaii is THE place for technology and innovation! Check out this article featuring Tetris, Blue Startups, and alumni companies, mappy and Vanta .

Great news from the Hamburg-Copenhagen Startup Forum! 🌱💡 Innovative green tech ideas took center stage as entrepreneurs and investors gathered to discuss the future of sustainable innovation. It was inspiring to see so many passionate individuals driving positive change through their groundbreaking solutions. At DSI, we believe in the power of innovation to create a greener, more sustainable future. Events like these showcase the incredible potential of startups to make a meaningful impact on our planet. Full article is here: https://lnkd.in/dvJHT-dE Are you believe in green tech startups? #GreenTech #Sustainability #StartupInnovation

Latvia's entrepreneurial scene is buzzing with innovation, and we're thrilled to see that Naco Technologies, SpirulinaNord, and other fast-growing startups are spotlighted in the list of promising Latvian startups to watch out for!🔍  ⬇️ Dive into the article below to discover Latvian ventures shaping the future of tech in the Baltic startup ecosystem.

Vilnius is about to get lit with Startup Fair. Adapt 2023, the largest startup event in the Baltics.🔥 Why should you care? Because power players like Julian von Eckartsberg from Burda Principal Investments—who invested in unicorn stars Nord Security and Vinted—are making the scene. Plus, we've got Magnus Hambleton of byFounders, the visionary who put his money on Watalook. These guys are not just talking, they're scouting for the next big thing. Wanna be on their radar? 🎯 Organised by the incredible teams at Startup Lithuania and Innovation Agency Lithuania, this event aims to grease the wheels between startups and investors. And let’s face it, Lithuania’s startup ecosystem is skyrocketing, valued at a whopping EUR 9.5 billion. Yeah, you heard that right. It's a goldmine of opportunity, but if you're not there, how are you going to stake your claim? So stop scrolling and read this article to find more details of what's to come: https://lnkd.in/emuTsBWz

🚀 Discover Europe's fastest-growing startups in our latest FI50 Report! We're highlighting the top 10 startups from Europe in our global portfolio, showcasing their significant growth over the past year. Let's celebrate their innovation, dedication, work, and perseverance in their incredible success. 👏 🌟 We are proud to announce that this year's Startup of the Year award for Europe belongs to BioFluff, founded by Martin Stübler. 🌟 The Rising Star of the Year award for Europe goes to Electric Sheep, founded by Richie Murray, Jake Laver, and Gary Palmer. Congratulations to all the nominees for their remarkable achievements. 👏 - Whire Tech Community, founded by Benjamin Marsili - SilkFlo, founded by Alexander Leonida - Bluana Foods, founded by Florin IRIMESCU - MeetGeek, founded by Dan Huru - NIU NIU, founded by Dylan Roman - Mentessa - Learning as a culture, founded by Dr. Tina Ruseva - GovRadar, founded by Sascha Soyk - Cyrcl, founded by Asen Yankov, Simona Yoncheva, and Enriko Marinov Special congratulations to the leaders who helped them launch, including Urs Rothmayr, Oriol Bes, Raphael Jardim, Richard Cristina, Osman Haneef, 🚀 Mercedes Bankston, Colin Howes, Paul Weeden, Bozhidar Georgiev, Janet Todorova, Alex M Dascalu, Simona Irmova, Nicoleta G., Ferdinand Mühlhäuser 🇺🇦🌍, Dirk Lehmann, Kai Malkwitz, Rikke Klitskov, Amanda Fornal, Robert Kitson, Claudia Schaller, ✯ Nathan Evans ✯, Magdalena Muttenthaler, Francisco Tavira, Dr. Jutta Merschen, Tatyana Mitkova, and Elena Nikolova. 🎉 🔗 To learn more about these inspiring startups, check out the FI50 report through the link in the comments.

Swedish micromobility startup Voi Technology cut its losses by 34% last year — and says it’s on track to turn a profit soon amid a turbulent year for the sector. CFO and deputy CEO Mathias Hermansson also said the company is “now operationally cash flow positive” counting 12 months ending in May 2024. “We have now reported over SEK 30m (€2.6m) of adjusted EBITDA, with our strong liquidity continuing to improve,” Hermansson said, adding that Voi has “laid the foundation to reach full-year EBIT profitability, possibly even in 2024”. Not all micromobility startups have been able to turn things around. Berlin-based e-scooter startup unu and US giant Bird filed for bankruptcy last year, while Voi competitors Dott and Tier merged after both struggling to reach profitability. More here: https://lnkd.in/daEd5wbd

Building Sustainable Cities with Startups: An Exclusive Interview with Plug and Play’s Kishore Ravichandran In an era where sustainability is becoming a central focus of urban development, startups are increasingly playing a crucial role in shaping the cities of the future. To understand how these innovative companies are driving change, we had the privilege of speaking with Kishore Ravichandran, a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem and a key player at Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that connects startups with industry leaders Read More :- https://lnkd.in/gDhXFQZr #SustainableCities #UrbanInnovation #PlugAndPlay #StartupsForSustainability #FutureOfCities #GreenTech #InnovativeSolutions #UrbanDevelopment #SmartCities #EcoFriendlyTech #StartupEcosystem #KishoreRavichandran #CityOfTheFuture #SustainabilityInAction #TechForGood #ClimateAction #CleanTech #InnovationPlatform #StartupSuccess #BuildingTheFuture

Is your tech startup ready to enter the German market? 💼 Then, register for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency's (RVO) trade mission to the Startup Baden-Württemberg Summit (Startup BW Summit) on 9 - 11 July in Stuttgart. Top 5 opportunities that the Startup BW Summit offers: 1. Present your product or service to a large German audience. 2. Validate or test your product or service. 3. Expand your international network. 4. Meet potential investors. 5. Gain knowledge about the German market and create partnerships. Register before 7 May!