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Like cycling, startups and a good cause? TechBikers organises three-day ride from Prague to Berlin for charity
Are you an avid cycler that loves startups and a good cause? On 26 – 28 July, TechBikers is organising a 380 km bike ride – from Prague to Berlin – for those involved
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Not just saunas and Angry Birds – how the Finnish tech scene is bubbling into a startup hothouse
When thinking of Finnish tech startups, two global gaming phenomenons usually come to mind: Rovio and Supercell. But the land of sweeping forests and countless saunas is home to more than just multi-million dollar
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Spätschicht summer special – the BBQ, the business, the buzzworthy photos
More than 300 movers and shakers from Europe’s startup scene turned out to Spätschicht’s exclusive summer special last Thursday for an eventful night of barbecuing, networking and intense games of table tennis. Entrepreneurs, investors, PR
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Axel Springer Plug and Play kicks off in Berlin – meet the accelerator’s first eight startups
The eight startups in the first three-month Axel Springer Plug and Play accelerator programme have officially been announced. They include a mix of businesses – from a payment solutions for teenagers to an app that
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Meet the who’s who of Europe’s tech scene – BizSpark European Summit heads to Berlin
The BizSpark European Summit 2013, which brings together a mix of startups, investors, media and political representatives from across the region, is taking place on 4 July in Berlin. Now in its ninth year,
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Startup visas and new data laws: Startup Europe Leaders Club reveals manifesto
The growth of the internet-driven economy in developed markets of G20 countries is far outpacing traditional economic sectors, according to research from the Boston Consulting Group – and Europe is determined to boost it further.
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A scorecard for VCs – the eight KPIs your investor will be thinking about
After attending a metrics seminar in Stockholm organised by Nordic VC Creandum, Christoph Janz – partner at Berlin-based VC Point Nine Capital – was left mulling one question: “As a VC, what are the most
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Jobs of the week – work for VentureVillage, Uber, kaufDA, Trademob, Epic Companies
Want to be super-rich? Like Jay-Z rich? Great – the first step is getting a job. Lucky for you, we’re giving you a rundown of the hottest startups jobs in Europe. Whether your forte
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“I want to win a Nobel Prize” How Researchgate is changing the face of science – with the help of Bill Gates
It’s safe to say scientists’ network ResearchGate represents a success story that cuts through the hype of the Berlin startup scene, and not just because it recently attracted a big-name investor. Though ResearchGate has enjoyed
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6 things entrepreneurs should do before selling their company
Congratulations! A big-name serial acquirer is preparing a term sheet to purchase your company. While your attention may naturally focus on negotiating the purchase price and closing the deal immediately, here are six things
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