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The EU AI Act Explained: What Banks and Startups Need to Know
Learn how the EU AI Act will impact banks and startups, how they should prepare and whether this will be a setback or an opportunity.
PAKCon Berlin 2024 Impressions
Discover key insights from the sales & marketing track at Project A's PAKCon 2024 in Berlin. Learn strategies for limited resources and GTM success.
How can the European Venture Capital Industry Catch Up with the US? IMF Report Summary
The IMF highlights the stark contrast between EU and US venture capital. Learn about the barriers hindering European startups and how to bridge the gap.
Fast-Track to Start-up Success: Exploring the Global Fast Track Program 2024 in Hong Kong
Looking to expand your FinTech startup into Asia? The Global Fast Track Program offers unparalleled access to investors, clients, and mentorship in Hong Kong.
How Can SMEs and Start-ups Find New Customers Using Content?
Discover how SMEs and start-ups can leverage content marketing to attract new customers, enhance visibility, and drive growth.
Fintech Germany Award Applications – Long List Announced
Since its inception in 2016, the FinTech Germany Award (FTGA) has honored the most pioneering start-ups and scale-ups in the finance sector. The nominations started in May and will end on June 13th, 2024. Read our blog post to learn more about applying for the FTGA and therefore leaving your mark in the German fintech market!
Venture Studios in Berlin
Venture Studios or Company Builders build, finance, and accelerate the growth of startups within their ecosystem to incubate or host lucrative business ideas. Cities like Berlin or London that attract diverse entrepreneurial talent have demonstrated many successful and less successful examples of venture studios since the early 2000s. What are the challenges and opportunities for venture studios nowadays? Let’s find out!
Payment Licenses in Europe: How To Find the Right Regulator?
Obtaining a banking/payment licence in one EU state generally entitles a financial organisation to trade in all the other states. Yet the approval process can vary greatly from one jurisdiction to another. Which one is best? How can you find the right jurisdiction?
The State of Startup Fundraising: Focus on Europe
Since 2023, the venture capital practice has had its ups and downs, and entrepreneurs are keen to understand what 2024 might bring. We looked into available data to analyze 2023’s venture capital trends and their impact on 2024.
Does Fintech Have a Revenue Fraud Problem?
In the fast-paced world of Financial Technology (fintech), a shadow has cast itself over the usual narrative of innovation and growth: the rising concern with revenue fraud. From embellished financials to obscured liabilities, several incidents within the sector have initiated conversations about the integrity of Fintech startups’ revenue reporting.
How To Navigate a New Market Entry?
Market Expansion: Then and Now
Growth comes hand in hand with market expansion. Before the global economic turmoil started, Venture Capitalists made market expansion a pre-condition for investment. International market expansion was a start-up priority before the global economic turbulance. Now, we are facing a new reality. Starting with N26, many aggressive growth examples like Gorillas, Sunday retreat from the new markets hurriedly and return to their motherships in an attempt to save the last bucks.
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