How the European startup ecosystem shapes up to Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is where Unicorns are born. If you believe the hype. There’s a finely-tuned European startup ecosystem that can be just as effective.
Tag: Investments
Defying the conventions of Silicon Valley VC firms
It’s amazing that in 2020, many Silicon Valley VC firms are still overfeeding monsters, instead of putting them on a more nutritional diet. Let’s discuss it
Innovative Greek startups gear up for 10th NGB Business Seeds
Are you among the innovative Greek startups with a great product and/or idea that you feel is destined for success? Then, hurry up, you still have 13 days to submit your idea for the 10th Innovation and Technology Competition.
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The [Taxi]Beat effect and the Greek startup ecosystem
A wind of change seems to finally be blowing through the Greek startup ecosystem. And this is a change which not only affects startups, but also investors and in fact Greek society at large. What is this change, I hear you ask?
The Greek startup ecosystem and VCs: matching the big boys
“Exits are happening and Greek founders are getting noticed.” We can’t emphasize enough that there’s never been a more promising time for the Greek startup ecosystem and VC’s who want to invest in it.
VCs and startups: Why VC money is not good money for most companies
“VC money is not good money for most companies.” Wait, what? It’s certainly a provocative statement isn’t it? And on the mark if you ask us here at Starttech Ventures.
Scale up a startup – more than the struggle
Hustle. Fail. Hustle some more. Fail. Borrow money from your favorite aunt. Hustle. Fail. Repeat the process until you’re stuck with no funding and crippling debt.
Investing in space: the route to the stars
Space. The final frontier. Or is it? I like to think of it as the starting frontier; the place we must “return to”, to have any hope for the future of the human race.
World War for Entrepreneurship: The Great European Defeat
World War for Entrepreneurship. A grand title I know. Perhaps I even risk exaggerating a little. But please, hear me out first.
Beyond the unicorns: a real approach to fundraising and investing
Fundraising and investing. It’s all about the elusive chase for those unicorns isn’t it? Wrong.
Last call for Greek entries for Chivas Venture 2019 contest
If you have a great start up or business idea with social good at its core, then here’s an offer you can’t refuse: enter the 2019 Chivas Venture contest to win part of $1,000,000 worth of investment funding.
Save the date: Qrypton cryptocurrency event @Starttech on June 13
There’s nothing like starting the week off with a bang, and so here you are: Starttech Ventures’ Athens HQ, June 13. A special presentation from cryptocurrency wizards Qrypton.