The European startup scene has a moment, and European unicorns are multiplying, and American VC arrange a shop in the pond. But although European funds dominate at the early stages, the capital of the late stage still flows primarily from the USA, so what does this mean for European founders and how the continent carries its identity in the world more and more guided by AI?
Today, the capital has joined us Shamilalah BaniyaA newly appointed partner in Dawn Capital to speak because of all this. She and Dominic-Madori Davis discuss the influence of AI on European startups, regulatory landscape and her journey from Uganda to increased risk capital.
Listen to the full episode to listen to:
- Why European corporations are still in the USA in the USA and what must change
- Startup and lessons for the founders of Bankiya
- Do corporations actually need a project financing (spoiler: not everyone yes)
- Why American investors suddenly gather to Europe
- The EU AI Act and its actual impact on the startups
- Challenges related to the maintenance of talents and which founders resolve to remain in Europe in comparison with the Silicon Valley
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