Europe’s startup ecosystem is thriving, with more unicorns emerging and American venture capitalists establishing a presence overseas. Despite strong early-stage investment from within Europe, later-stage funding is still largely sourced from the United States. So, what are the implications for European entrepreneurs, and how is Europe shaping its own path in a world increasingly influenced by AI?
On today’s episode of Equity, Shamillah Bankiya, the newly named Partner at Dawn Capital, joins us to unpack these topics. Alongside Dominic-Madori Davis, she explores the influence of AI on startups in Europe, discusses regulatory issues, and shares her story from Uganda to joining the venture capital community.
Tune in to the complete episode to discover:
- The reasons European firms often choose to go public in the U.S. and what might need to shift
- Insights from Bankiya’s experience with her marketplace company and advice for aspiring founders
- A discussion on whether every business requires venture capital (hint: some don’t)
- What’s behind the recent influx of American investors in Europe
- The practical effects of the EU AI Act on startups
- Issues with retaining talent and which founders are opting to remain in Europe as opposed to moving to Silicon Valley
Equity will return on Friday for our regular news recap, so make sure to listen in.
Equity is the main podcast from TechCrunch, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and new episodes are released every Wednesday and Friday.
