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Facilitating access to global markets, the rise of LATAM, and France's Next 40/120.

| View in browser NOVEMBER 1, 2022       Europe is home to 480+ unicorns, spread across 65 cities in 34 countries. Tech is more distributed than ever. Many smaller tech ecosystems breed startups with an international mindset from the get-go.   Policymakers and ecosystem stakeholders alike understand the benefits of coordinating and deploying strategies to allow both their local and global ecosystems to grow.      On November 8, 5 pm CET, join the conversation on how to help local startups scale into new markets and geographies and how to build strategic partnerships across continents.  Register here       But also... 🌎 LATAM: one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in the world. What you need to know, at a glance:  The combined valuation of LATAM-based startups has grown 6.9x since 2017. Currently, $7.9B venture capital has been invested in LATAM-based startups during 2022. LATAM is still a small ecosystem with loads of potential to unlock. Access the full update       ECOSYSTEM SPOTLIGHT 🐓 FT120 2023 edition is now open for application.    La French Tech's support program is dedicated to the most successful French startups and accompanies them in their trajectory to become world-class technological leaders. Applications for the 2023 edition are now open.  The objective of the French Tech Next40/120 is to support the development of startups that respond to the major challenges of society: that propose solutions for the ecological transition, for the health of citizens, for mobility, etc.   Want to see the last 3 batches? 😉 2020 2021 2022       Do you want your ecosystem to be featured?  Let us know.        IN THE NEWS 💴  Japan’s venture capital industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by several important structural transformations.   🇳🇬 President Buhari signed the Nigeria Startup Act to deepen the country's technology ecosystem. 🌱  Sweden is often called the "home of impact startups". But how’d it got there? 🦄 Meet 100 Soonicorns, a 12-month program designed to groom the next unicorns of Malaysia.  🏝 TechIsland just launched  the Cyprus Tech Ecosystem Platform  🏥 Western Australia launches $5M health innovation challenge to ensure all residents can access the health services they need and deserve.        UPCOMING EVENTS 🇺🇸 November 14-18, Texas, Austin  Started in 2011, Austin Startup Week is a celebration and showcase of everything entrepreneurial in Austin bringing entrepreneurs and local leaders together.  🌎 November 14-20, Global entrepreneur week  200 countries. 40,000 activities. Removing barriers and welcoming all, Global Entrepreneur week will celebrate 15 years of helping people unleash their ideas. 🇳🇱 November 15, Fokker Terminal, The Hague Europe’s biggest impact festival, Impact Fest brings together startups, scale-ups, investors, policymakers, and other impact makers from around the world. 🍟  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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