AI Frenzy, Quantum Supremacy, and Climate Crisis: Ture Opportunities and Challenges Beyond the Hype

Deeptech investment is rising: In the US, funds like Lux and A16Z lead this trend. In Europe, deeptech grew from 10% to over 30% of VC investments in 2023. Startups are breaking into supply chains, with notable firms like Northvolt. However, detractors fear over-hype.

Speakers:

Francesco Perticarari

Silicon Roundabout Ventures

Francesco Perticarari

Francesco is a computer scientist and angel investor who founded Silicon Roundabout Ventures, a fund investing in European Deeptech. Leveraging a community of 15,000, they've launched 33 startups valued over £6 billion. The fund, backed by Molten Ventures, focuses on infrastructure technologies in Computing, Climate, and Defence.

Inka Mero

Voima Ventures

Inka Mero

Inka Mero stands as the visionary Founder and Managing Partner of Voima Ventures, a trailblazing venture capital firm that, in 2023, unveiled its third fund, securing an initial closing of €90 million with a final target of €120 million, focusing on nurturing early-stage startups spanning the breadth of scientific innovation. Inka Mero's indomitable presence in entrepreneurship and deeptech venture capital is exemplified by her stewardship of investments in Nordic and Baltic deep tech startups, catalyzing innovation and global impact. With a distinguished career spanning 25 years, she brings a profound reservoir of expertise cultivated through founding companies and stewarding established corporations as a seasoned board member.

Nancy Brito

Ground Capital

Nancy Brito

Nancy has over 15 years of experience in early-stage ventures, creating and investing in over 20. She serves on various startup boards and advocates for women in tech. Currently, she is the General Partner of Ground Capital, a Lisbon-based venture fund.

Tilo Bonow

PIABO PR GmbH

Tilo Bonow

Tilo is the Founder of PIABO, Europe’s leading growth communications agency. The world’s most innovative companies and their investors rely on PIABO for impact-driven communication services that attract and engage customers, investors, and the talent required to lead the market. His passion is helping entrepreneurs get global exposure to their technologies, ideas, and impacts. As an ambassador for innovation and a value-adding investor, he drives global market leadership for challenger brands.