Good news week from the EU:
- EU's decision on 50 billion euros for Ukraine has been approved
- EU leaders have approved Ukraine accession talks
Waiting for news from our US allies now.
The EU for Ukraine Fund approves a €25 mil investment aimed at strengthening SMEs in Ukraine, and support their expansion efforts, particularly in sectors such as IT services and products, e-commerce, innovative retail and consumer goods, and fintech.
https://t.co/SvojYLvYYD
Point to concern for all the entrepreneurs 👆
#TikTok is the #1 search engine for more than half of Gen Z. Overall, 74% of Gen Z uses TikTok search. And 51% of survey respondents chose TikTok over Google as their search engine.
https://t.co/EUGfwW8mTM
Check out some fascinating insights from @PitchBook& @WebSummit survey:
- 29% of investors say geopolitical events would affect their investment strategies (79% in 2022)
- 30% regularly use AI to assess investment opps
- 62% said AI/ML has potential of emerging tech (29% in 2022)
A detailed report on the development of #Ukrainiantech during the period of a full-scale invasion. It showcases foreign investors that Ukrainian tech has survived despite the Russian invasion and continues not only to work, but also to develop.
https://t.co/dgsg5k0N35
KPMG released a new Venture Pulse report — a global overview of key trends in the venture capital market in the world for the third quarter of 2023. Venture capital investments decreased to $77.05 billion (indicators of the II quarter of 2023 – $77.4 billion, respectively).
Poland is preparing to launch an investment fund to support the development of Polish and Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Ukraine, with the option of investment insurance.
Investment insurance will be provided by the Polish State Export Credit Insurance Corporation (KUKE).
No matter what happens, US is miles ahead of Europe when it comes to investment:
- More venture capital
- Deeper capital markets
- World-class expertise
#VentureCapital#investments#capitalmarkets
EU Parliament improved and endorsed a proposal for a €50 billion facility to support Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024.
https://t.co/gSg1WYVNHg
Belgium has created a 1.7 billion euro ($1.8 billion) fund for Ukraine financed by the tax revenue from interest on frozen Russian assets
https://t.co/9q2DoIHIjz
Here you are "Rising UA Startups: Resilience Edition"!
The overview was prepared by Techosystem together with Ukrainian Startup Fund. Its purpose is to present innovative Ukrainian projects to the world.
The evaluation was conducted by 30 experts from the Ukrainian tech ecosystem, specialized in media, venture funds and accelerators. Our Digital Future is among the experts.
Who is in the top list?
Rising Stars — this category includes the most promising startups.
Hall of Fame - this list includes 50 companies that have already scaled or attracted investment and are an example to follow.
Believe in Ukraine. Invest In Ukraine. Stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦
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Ukraine stands at a crossroads, and the path forward is clear. Investments, collaboration, and active participation in this promising journey are not merely opportunities but a call to action. The time is ripe for exploring, engaging, and becoming part of a story filled with boundless potential.
Invest in Ukraine. Invest in innovation. Invest in a future that’s waiting to be written.
https://t.co/YKLmKbP8V6
US companies are interested in #investing in the reconstruction of #Ukraine under certain conditions - it centers on reforms in accountability and transparency.
Penny Pritzker emphasized, that Ukraine's potential is enormous, particularly in agriculture, energy, metallurgy and mining, and mineral extraction, among others.
https://t.co/Dr97bOr6SQ
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦