How can European startups bridge the funding gap they face compared to their US counterparts?

A recent study by the EPO’s Observatory on Patents and Technology highlights the important role of tech-savvy investors and provides a comprehensive mapping of investors supporting European innovators.

Discover the unique value that tech-focused investors bring to startups from Adéla Dvořáková, a Tech-to-Market Advisor at the European Innovation Council, and Sara Frykstrand Ångström, Head of Intelligence at Sweden's venture capital fund Industrifonden. Hear them discuss the study’s key findings as they share insights on the importance of a dual financing and IP strategy, the role of smart and patient capital and the need for a balanced pipeline of investors at various stages of a startup’s technological maturity. They also discuss the main challenges European investors face compared to their US counterparts.

Moderator:

Pere Arque Castells, EPO Observatory on Patents and Technology

Guests:

Adéla Dvořáková, Tech –to Market Advisor, European Innovation Council

Sara Frykstrand Ångström, Head of Intelligence, Industrifonden

Further resources:

“Mapping investors” study

Financing innovation programme of the EPO’s Observatory on Patents and Technology

Deep Tech Finder - EPO’s tool helping match startups with investors