Investing and scaling in Romania and beyond

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Investing and scaling in Romania and beyond - CO-INVESTIN webinar

A discussion with the who's who on all things related to fundraising, investing, and scaling in Romania and beyond.

Apr 04, 2024

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In our webinar, "Investing and Scaling in Romania and Beyond," we delve into the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), placing a special emphasis on Romania. We celebrate the region's remarkable technical prowess and its rich engineering history, exploring how countries across CEE navigate the complexities of fostering startups that are global in their aspirations right from inception.

The webinar happed as part of the CO-INVESTIN project, an EU funded project to connect our beautiful European investment ecosystems while strengthening transparency and inclusion across the ecosystem ✊.

The Panelists

Bogdan Iordache — Founding Partner at Underline Ventures.
Karolina Mrozkova — General Partner at Credo Ventures.
Dan Mihaescu — Founding Partner at GapMinder.
Jakob Stein — Investor at Creandum.
Enis Hulli — Founding Partner at 500 Emerging Europe.
Marius Istrate — ex-UiPath CPO & Chariman at TechAngels Romania

Watch it above or on Apple/Spotify for a discussion on:

00:26 The Venture Ecosystem in CEE
04:56 Romania's Flourishing Ecosystem: Insights and Success Stories
07:34 The Technical Talent and Entrepreneurial Mindset in Romania
09:37 Challenges and Opportunities for Romanian Startups
12:51 Investor Perspectives: The Appeal of Romanian Startups
17:27 The UiPath Effect: A Catalyst for Romanian Innovation
23:05 The Global Impact of Romanian Startups and the UiPath Legacy
29:40 Investment Strategies and Considerations in CEE
34:06 Investment Trends and Pricing in the Startup Ecosystem
37:42 Local vs. Global: Startup Challenges in the CEE Region
40:07 Unique Challenges of Building Startups in CEE
41:23 The Role of Engineering Culture in Startup Success
43:24 The Critical Need for More Capital in the Ecosystem
55:16 Addressing Diversity and Gender Gaps in Tech

👋 Upcoming in-person events we’re hosting

There’s nothing we like better than getting Europe’s best and brightest together with good food, drinks, and conversations that go truly deep.

Fund Modelling Workshop & Mixer | 5th of June | 🌍 Berlin, Germany | Join waitlist.

European VC Awards | 4th of June | 🌍 Berlin, Germany | Get tickets.

📅 Upcoming virtual events

From time to time, a podcast is just not enough. Check out our roundtables and live events below.

State of European VC Fundraising | April 10th, 2-3:30 PM | Register here.
Speakers: Ekaterina Almasque, Founding GP at OpenOcean | Joe Schorge. Founding GP at Isomer Capital | Daniel Keiper-Knorr, Founding GP at Speedinvest.

🏆 Firesides with the winners of the European VC Awards

Fireside with the Newcomer of the Year Winner | 13/6, 12-1:30 PM | Register here. Hundreds of new VC funds come to market every year. But only ONE will win Newcomer of The Year. This is your chance to meet the winner firsthand.

Fireside chat with the Winner of the Hall of Fame | 25/6, 12-1 PM | Register here.
Hear firsthand from a true giant upon whose shoulders the European tech ecosystem stands tall.