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European Pirate Summit roadshow arriving to Budapest on June 7

European Pirate Summit roadshow arriving to Budapest on June 7

The organisers of the European Pirate Summit visit 14 eastern and western European hubs, as part of this year's Pirates on Shore tour. The roadshow is arriving to Budapest on June 7, and will take place at Design Terminal, right in the heart of the city.

The European Pirate Summit was started in 2011, aiming to be the most exciting Startup Event in Europe. Like-minded Pirates, amazing speakers, and the gritty atmosphere of a mind blowing venue made it a startup conference like none other before. Since 2011, they are bringing together a selected group of startup founders, VCs and business angels at a scrapyard (yes, literally) in Cologne.Read more »

Startup Wise Guys accelerator now offers additional €50k funding

Startup Wise Guys accelerator now offers additional €50k funding

Startup Wise Guys announced their partnership with venture capital firm Notion Capital, to provide additional funding of at least €50k for the best teams of the program. The application period for the Startup Wise Guys program is open until June 3.

Estonia based B2B accelerator Startup Wise Guys announced their partnership with venture capital firm Notion Capital, creating a unique team working with early stage business tech oriented startups. Notion Capital is to provide additional funding of at least €50k for the best teams, but also mentorship and follow-up support for the incoming startup cohort. The application period for the Startup Wise Guys program is open until June 3, and it seems like startups have all the more reason to apply.Read more »

Join the best of the region at the Central European Startup Awards

Join the best of the region at the Central European Startup Awards

The Central European Startup Awards is a series of events to promote the startup ecosystems of Central and Eastern Europe. Awards will be handed out to the best of the region in six categories on the Grand Finale taking place on 30 May in Budapest.

The Central European Startup Awards (CESA) is a series of events that aims to bring the startup ecosystems of Central and Eastern Europe closer together, and place the region on the map as a leading center for innovation.Read more »

Secure cloud storage startup Tresorit raised $3m Series-A funding

Secure cloud storage startup Tresorit raised $3m Series-A funding

Secure cloud storage startup Tresorit successfully closed a $3 million Series-A funding round led by previous investor Euroventures, that brings the total capital raised to $4.7 million. Tresorit plans to expand its service in the U.S. and Europe.

Hungarian secure cloud storage startup Tresorit successfully closed a $3 million Series-A funding round to help further develop its “patent-pending” cryptographic encryption technology and market the service in the U.S. and Europe. The investment round was led by previous backer Euroventures. Several entrepreneurs also participated in the funding round, which brings the total capital raised by the company to $4.7m.Read more »

European Commission launches Watify to promote entrepreneurship

European Commission launches Watify to promote entrepreneurship

European Commission is launching the Watify platform to promote digital entrepreneurship by addressing these doubts, accelerating creation of jobs. The initiative offers inspiration, practical support and advice for entrepreneurs and existing businesses.

It’s estimated that 1.5 million additional jobs would be created in the EU Internet Economy, if the entire EU mirrors the entrepreneurship performance of the USA or Sweden. That’s why Europe’s ambition is to create new business opportunities through novel digital technologies to increase growth and create employment.Read more »

 
 
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