Understanding the Cultural Differences While Operating In China

anand — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:15:57 +0000

As the second biggest economy in the world, China poses significant opportunities as well as challenges for startups from the west, including the United Kingdom. The opportunities that await startups in China needs no introduction - Sam Michel wrote about this recently in his column for Chinwag.

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London Tech Week 2017 For Free - 180+ Events That Won't Cost You a Penny

Chinwag Staff — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:22:21 +0000

Last week, frustrated by the difficulty in navigating what's happening during London Tech Week 2017 (12-16 June ie. next week), I put together a spreadsheet listing all the events (I could find) for speedy scanning and booking.

For the ~~cheapskates~~ cost conscious amongst us, here's a listing of all the free events taking place next week. A few have started to fill up, so probably worth booking now or forever lose your spot.

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China for Startups: 5 Things You Should Know

Sam Michel — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:09:26 +0000

Startling economic growth, a colossal population with staggering spending power and a large, active and growing investment community are just a few of the reasons why startups are beginning to ponder the opportunities in China.

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Discover China's Booming Fintech Sector - Digital Mission China Fintech

Chinwag Staff — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:08:49 +0000

UPDATE: Further information and the official application form for Digital Mission China Fintech 2017 are now live. Visit the website for more info.

Digital Mission China Fintech 2017 is designed to connect the UK's world-leading Fintech startups, advisors and investors with their peers in China.

Following the establishment of the UK China FinTech Bridge, the mission will bring together the two ecosystems that are transforming financial services. This week-long trip to Shanghai and Beijing will provide a deep-dive into China's Fintech ecosystem exploring the speed, sophistication and rapid disruption taking place.

Fancy taking part? We'd love to understand your objectives so the mission programme can be tailored into the best possible knowledge gathering, networking and inspiring experience.

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Space Mission UK: Tips on finding US investment (video)

Sam Michel — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:01:22 +0000

Looking to raise investment in the US? A big focus for the recent Space Mission UK trip was understanding the funding landscape, meeting and pitching to investors in Silicon Valley and LA.

What did they learn? Plenty. Here's the (slightly less than) 3 minute video download:

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Space Mission UK: A Week of Science, Innovation and Inspiration in California. And an Election, too.

Sam Michel — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:49:17 +0000

Witnessing the US election up close was surreal. I was lucky enough to spend that week travelling the length of California with ten of the UK’s top “New Space” companies for the third Space Mission UK trip.

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Space Mission 3: Delegation of NewSpace Entrepreneurs to California

hydie warwick — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:26:00 +0000

UK businesses working in space and satellite technologies have an opportunity to meet potential overseas customers, partners and investors.

Up to 15 new and innovative businesses with high-growth potential working in the space sector will take part in a trade mission to California in November.

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14 global startups featured at post-seed investment event, Pitch LDN 2016

hydie warwick — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:31:18 +0000

"Pitch LDN was one of the best pitch events for us - within a week of the event, we had 3 VC meetings lined up." - Ruzbeh Bacha, Founder & CEO, CityFALCON

2 VC panels. 14 companies pitching. 150 delegates. The first ever Pitch LDN, taking place during London Tech Week, served to highlight London's position as a top tech destination with companies hailing from the US and Spain as well as a great showing from the UK.

Covering Fintech, MADtech, Ecommerce, VR, Analytics, Big Data, Cyber security, mobile apps and Edtech, the companies (lookbook here), all at post-seed investment stage presented to feedback panels of VCs from Passion Capital, BGF Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures and Beacon Capital.

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Last Chance: Mayor of London's Smart Cities & CyberTech / FinTech Missions June 2016

Chinwag Staff — Wed, 25 May 2016 14:57:11 +0000

Last call. Interested in European expansion? Is your company scaling up? Focused on Fintech / Cybertech / Datatech? Read on, for a trade mission that might be just the ticket.

The Mayor of London's International Business Programme (yup, quite a mouthful, but also very useful for London firms) is running a short European market visit in June. As the name suggestions, for fast-growing London-based tech firms.

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Looking For New Funding? Pitch LDN Welcomes Startups to Pitch to Investors in London 22 June

hydie warwick — Wed, 18 May 2016 16:35:01 +0000

We’re delighted to announce the inaugural Pitch LDN, taking place on Wednesday 22 June with our hosts KPMG at the beautiful new Huckletree building in Shoreditch.

Similar to Pitch NYC, the event provides a pitch platform for later-stage startups looking for their next round of funding. Innovative companies coming to London for London Tech Week from in and around the UK are encouraged to apply who work within the following sectors: Fintech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, Analytics, Consumer, Marketplaces, FashTech, Ecommerce, Apps, Gaming, HealthTech, IoT, Big Data and AI/Machine Learning.

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Understanding the Cultural Differences While Operating In China

London Tech Week 2017 For Free - 180+ Events That Won't Cost You a Penny

China for Startups: 5 Things You Should Know

Discover China's Booming Fintech Sector - Digital Mission China Fintech

Space Mission UK: Tips on finding US investment (video)

Space Mission UK: A Week of Science, Innovation and Inspiration in California. And an Election, too.

Space Mission 3: Delegation of NewSpace Entrepreneurs to California

14 global startups featured at post-seed investment event, Pitch LDN 2016

Last Chance: Mayor of London's Smart Cities & CyberTech / FinTech Missions June 2016

Looking For New Funding? Pitch LDN Welcomes Startups to Pitch to Investors in London *22 June*

Looking For New Funding? Pitch LDN Welcomes Startups to Pitch to Investors in London 22 June