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This week: the truth about startup job creation, early-stage investment in the downturn, and the top Berlin startups to watch right now.

| View in browser OCTOBER 18, 2022       8 myths about startup jobs, the Nordics case.  Startups are too small to contribute significantly to job creation. Startup jobs are going to vanish as the downturn bites. Unicorns create the bulk of startup jobs.  And once startups grow and expand globally, they take jobs with them. And other myths...    The truth is that the vast majority of jobs (87%) created by Nordic companies are spread across a long tail of startups and scaleups. These companies are creating jobs across the region and beyond!    If you've ever wondered what startup jobs bring to your local economy, why VC funding is so significant, and what impact international unicorns have on job creation in your region, this report is for you.  Access the full report       But also... 💰📈 Early-stage investment is holding up Early-stage investment into European startups is holding up better than late-stage. Read our comprehensive deep-dive into European early-stage investment, presented at the European Business Angels Summit in Brussels hosted by European Business Angels Network (EBAN). Access the keynote deck       ECOSYSTEM SPOTLIGHT 👀  Who are the top startups to watch in Berlin now?  Skytale, Overtone, Krankenhaus.de, wajve  and Circula are in the top 5. Dealroom Signal delivers more predictive intelligence on the Berlin innovation ecosystem, including top-ranked Berlin startups, rising stars and fastest employee growth. Explore the full list on the Berlin platform       Do you want your ecosystem to be featured?  Let us know.        IN THE NEWS 💪🏻 America's smaller cities are embracing the knowledge economy and leading innovation, increasing their appeal.  🏫  The University of Michigan is growing an entrepreneurship ecosystem that shows no signs of slowing down. Here's how they are doing it.   🛂 Here's how Portugal's new digital nomad visa stacks up to similar programs in Europe. 🇷🇴 Romania is to launch a €500M fund to support startups. The Minister of innovation shares the details.  🦄 Last week, we explained what's magical about unicorns. But let's not forget: to thrive, ecosystems require more than mythical creatures. 🎧 Tune in to 5 podcast episodes on impact entrepreneurship recorded during Stockholm Innovation Week.        UPCOMING EVENTS 🇵🇹 October 20, Lisbon, Portugal Made Tour of Lisbon - Circular Economy will feature a guided tour of the Impact Hub and a panel about the future of the Circular Economy in Lisbon. 🇩🇪 October 27, Cologne, Germany  Female StartAperitivo offers women-led start-ups from Cologne a stage where they can present their business models.  🇵🇹 November 1-4, Lisbon, Portugal Web Summit 2022  will bring together 70,000+ people, and the companies redefining the tech industry. 🌐 November 8, Dealroom Talks, Webinar How can governments help local startups scale into new markets? How do you build strategic partnerships across continents? Join the conversation.  🍟  May 24, Brussels, Belgium  Tech.eu Summit 2023, where European Tech comes together. Super early bird tickets are here!       Know an insightful tech event in your region you would like to highlight? Let us know!       Like this newsletter? Subscribe Dealroom.co, Cornelis Dirkszstraat 27-2, 1056 TP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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