European deeptech is seeing record amounts of investment and is on track to raise more in 2022 than in 2021, despite the turbulent economic conditions. But this masks a brewing challenge. Many deeptech companies are ready to grow out of the early stages but can't find investors to back them.
Analysis
October 6, 2022
Scaling deeptech in Europe: Where’s the smart money?
A lack of lead investors — the so-called “White Knight Syndrome” — is the main obstacle to scaling up really difficult tech. What can be done about it?
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