Opinion | Micromobility | 8 Jan Cities need to deliver more effective e-scooter regulation Why Copenhagen's e-scooter tender model is not one to follow — and why other European cities need to enforce bolder regulation of the sector.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 2 Jan US VCs are coming, and it’s no friendly football match It’s now a tangible reality that US funds are coming to Europe. This wave of investments is a unique opportunity for the European VC community to up its game.
Opinion | Investment | 30 Dec The three things that changed the face of European tech The beginning of a new decade is a good time to reflect. And it’s clear that European tech is entering the 2020s in much better shape than it had started the 2010s.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 13 Dec We don’t need another WeWork It's time for more alternatives to venture capital cash, argues Omidyar Network's Sarah Drinkwater — and for more startups focused on making positive contributions to the world.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 12 Dec The rise of platform: Europe’s venture capitalists are stepping up support for their portfolio companies With venture capital entering Europe at a record pace, the question is how can venture capitalists differentiate themselves to make sure they’re not missing out on the best investment opportunities.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 11 Dec US venture capitalists: here are 10 tips if you want to make it in Europe US venture capitalists are flooding into Europe to invest in startups. Here is a 10-point guide for them to winning in the old continent.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 5 Dec Polish startups ensnared by toxic government money State money is pouring into Polish startups, but entrepreneurs have ended up with toxic investors in their cap tables and financing tied to onerous conditions.
Opinion | Venture Capital | 4 Dec Technology is stagnating and the venture capital industry is to blame There is more and more money in tech, but when was the last time you experienced the launch of a product that felt truly revolutionary? We think the venture capital industry is to blame.
Opinion | Logistics | 4 Dec My 500-unit pizza business started as a “delivery only” shop and I don’t believe in dark kitchens Cheap rent won't make food cheaper, building brands online is hard and quality is tough to maintain, argues Fyodor Ovchinnikov of Dodo Pizza
Opinion | Policy | 27 Nov US tech giants are vulnerable. Can EU startups benefit? US tech giants are stumbling and it's a golden opportunity for European tech startups.
Opinion | Policy | 21 Nov The UK should learn from France’s tech visa French President Emmanuel Macron has made Paris super-attractive for entrepreneurial talent. The UK needs to follow their lead to remain competitive.
Opinion | Government | 13 Nov Government is just another sector waiting to be eaten by software Any organisation, even governments, can harness the power of entrepreneurs and technology to deliver higher quality at scale.
Opinion | Corporate Innovation | 12 Nov Why your big-spending corporate venture strategy is all wrong Corporate venture capital fund sizes are creeping up — the median is now above $75m — but $150,000 might go just as far as $500,000 in this industry.
Opinion | Investment | 8 Nov Female entrepreneurs are being let down by other women The lack of women at the venture capital level is a drop in the ocean compared to the bigger problem: women are not supporting other women in business.
Opinion | Policy | 28 Oct A “high-tech guy” as EU commissioner is no use for startups Everything about Thierry Breton - the EU's likely next commissioner - suggests he'll be more supportive of sci-fi-inspired moonshots than policies that really help entrepreneurs.
Opinion | Investment | 25 Oct Time to change how we talk about female founders We need to change the narrative that entrepreneurship is simply harder for female founders and look at some of the numbers beyond the headlines.
