In the European tech ecosystem, a common hallmark of growth is expanding to and successfully cracking the US. Those European tech companies that achieve this holy grail often go on to raise more funding from US-based funds — and challenge incumbents in their own backyard.

Opinion
May 6, 2024
What to do when a US competitor lands in your backyard
How you handle the added competition could be the making for your business
5 min read
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