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#12: Rocket Internet's future, Fairphone's crowdfunding success and a look at France's dating apps

October 04, 2015 20:04 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - Rocket Internet's €3.4 billion portfolio value increase and what the future holds for the German giants. - How Amsterdam-based ethical smartphone maker Fairphone managed to score €9m in crowdfunding. - French dating app Happn has just announced a new round of funding as the French dating app scene heats up. F...

Rocket Internet's future, Fairphone's crowdfunding success and a look at France's dating apps

October 04, 2015 20:04 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - Rocket Internet's €3.4 billion portfolio value increase and what the future holds for the German giants. - How Amsterdam-based ethical smartphone maker Fairphone managed to score €9m in crowdfunding. - French dating app Happn has just announced a new round of funding as the French dating app scene heats ...

#11: Did Google acquire Oyster? A busy week for the French scene, and a look at Netflix and Europe

September 28, 2015 06:42 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The UK's Oyster a 'Netflix for books' shut down, but some of its team is heading to Google, we take a look at what's going on - Deezer are set to go public, and Leethi exits as the French scene continues to hot up - Netflix and Europe, we discuss their past strategies as well as their future plans. For inform...

Did Google acquire Oyster? A busy week for the French scene, and a look at Netflix and Europe

September 28, 2015 06:42 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The UK's Oyster a 'Netflix for books' shut down, but some of its team is heading to Google, we take a look at what's going on - Deezer are set to go public, and Leethi exits as the French scene continues to hot up - Netflix and Europe, we discuss their past strategies as well as their future plans. For i...

#10: 3 new European funds, Europe's relationship with failure, BlaBlaCar and Kima Ventures

September 21, 2015 05:47 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The latest European funds to be announced, including Swiss-German B-to-V, Dutch HenQ, Lakestar, KLM and Nauta Capital - Failure in Europe and the upcoming Fail Forward conference in Brussels in October and a focus on one of the speakers, Arthur Tolsma - An Update on Blablacar's funding situation - Kima Ventur...

Three new European funds, Europe's relationship with failure, BlaBlaCar and Kima Ventures

September 21, 2015 05:47 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The latest European funds to be announced, including Swiss-German B-to-V, Dutch HenQ, Lakestar, KLM and Nauta Capital - Failure in Europe and the upcoming Fail Forward conference in Brussels in October and a focus on one of the speakers, Arthur Tolsma - An Update on Blablacar's funding situation - Kima V...

#9: 500 Startups and Europe, BlaBlaCar to raise $160M and a look at AngelList's Philip Moerhing

September 13, 2015 18:29 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - 500Startups increased activity in Europe - The rumours of another huge funding round at Blablacar, which would value the company at over $1 billion - Phillip Moehring, one of 500Startups' new European partners whose got an impressive track record in the European investment scene For information regarding your...

500 Startups and Europe, BlaBlaCar to raise $160M and a look at AngelList's Philip Moerhing

September 13, 2015 18:29 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - 500Startups increased activity in Europe - The rumours of another huge funding round at Blablacar, which would value the company at over $1 billion - Phillip Moehring, one of 500Startups' new European partners whose got an impressive track record in the European investment scene For information regarding...

#8: Late-stage funding gap in Europe, e-commerce news from France & what's next for Bindi Karia?

September 07, 2015 12:44 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: -The late-stage funding gap in Europe, how big is it? And what opportunities does it represent for investors? -France's biggest e-commerce players, including a detailed look at Lengow -Bindi Karia has announced she is leaving Silicon Valley Bank, but what could be next for her? For information regarding your da...

Late-stage funding gap in Europe, e-commerce news from France & what's next for Bindi Karia?

September 07, 2015 12:44 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: -The late-stage funding gap in Europe, how big is it? And what opportunities does it represent for investors? -France's biggest e-commerce players, including a detailed look at Lengow -Bindi Karia has announced she is leaving Silicon Valley Bank, but what could be next for her? For information regarding yo...

#7: Funding gap between UK and Germany, Google Ventures' activity in Europe and the future of Rovio

August 31, 2015 05:52 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The funding gap between the UK and Germany being smaller than you might think - Google Ventures activity in Europe and their latest investment in Resolution Games - Rovio's latest job cuts, and the future of the company For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Funding gap between UK and Germany, Google Ventures' activity in Europe and the future of Rovio

August 31, 2015 05:52 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The funding gap between the UK and Germany being smaller than you might think - Google Ventures activity in Europe and their latest investment in Resolution Games - Rovio's latest job cuts, and the future of the company For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

#6: Europe's 'unicorns', Spotify's new privacy policy and Eileen Burbidge and UK fintech

August 24, 2015 10:06 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - Europe's most valuable privately-held VC backed companies - Spotify's new privacy policy and Daniel Ek's subsequent apology - Eileen Burbidge and her assertions that the UK can be the dominant hub for fintech on a global scale. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Europe's 'unicorns', Spotify's new privacy policy and Eileen Burbidge and UK fintech

August 24, 2015 10:06 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - Europe's most valuable privately-held VC backed companies - Spotify's new privacy policy and Daniel Ek's subsequent apology - Eileen Burbidge and her assertions that the UK can be the dominant hub for fintech on a global scale. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

#5: Rocket Internet's rumoured growth fund, Berlin's startup scene, and VC musical chairs in Europe

August 17, 2015 09:56 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: -Rumours that Rocket Internet are set to raise a €1 billion growth fund, as we look at what this could mean for Europe. -The past, present and future of Berlin's startup scene, following Neil's recent trip there. -Musical chairs in the European VC scene, and what Saul Klein is up to now having left Index. For i...

Rocket Internet's rumoured growth fund, Berlin's startup scene, and VC musical chairs in Europe

August 17, 2015 09:56 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: -Rumours that Rocket Internet are set to raise a €1 billion growth fund, as we look at what this could mean for Europe. -The past, present and future of Berlin's startup scene, following Neil's recent trip there. -Musical chairs in the European VC scene, and what Saul Klein is up to now having left Index. ...

#4: VC funding in Europe in Q2, and a deep dive into what's happening in Turkey and in Spain

August 09, 2015 22:37 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - How much VC Europe raised in Q2? Where did it go? And what were the surprising findings from our analysis? - The development of Turkey's startup ecosystem - And where does Spain stack up compared to the rest of Europe when it comes to funding and exits? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast...

VC funding in Europe in Q2, and a deep dive into what's happening in Turkey and in Spain

August 09, 2015 22:37 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - How much VC Europe raised in Q2? Where did it go? And what were the surprising findings from our analysis? - The development of Turkey's startup ecosystem - And where does Spain stack up compared to the rest of Europe when it comes to funding and exits? For information regarding your data privacy, visit ...

#3: Catawiki, Deliveroo, Tictail, Seedrs, Crowdcube raise, as Europe sees an influx of new VC funds

August 03, 2015 05:40 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The big rounds seen in Europe last week (Catawiki, Deliveroo, Tictail) - Seedrs and Crowdcube raising money as the equity crowdfunding space heats up. - Where is Europe's money coming from? A quick overview of the latest funds in Europe. - George Osborne visited France to discuss the digital single market, wh...

Catawiki, Deliveroo, Tictail, Seedrs, Crowdcube raise, as Europe sees an influx of new VC funds

August 03, 2015 05:40 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - The big rounds seen in Europe last week (Catawiki, Deliveroo, Tictail) - Seedrs and Crowdcube raising money as the equity crowdfunding space heats up. - Where is Europe's money coming from? A quick overview of the latest funds in Europe. - George Osborne visited France to discuss the digital single marke...

Interview with Carl Waldekranz, CEO of Tictail

July 28, 2015 19:48 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Sweden’s Tictail, the free-to-use DIY e-commerce platform has raised a $22 million Series B. Neil Murray interviewed CEO Carl Waldekranz to get the low-down on the funding round and their future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

#2: Rocket Internet's latest results, Europe's mega-rounds, and Twitter's censorship in Turkey

July 27, 2015 06:06 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

The Tech.eu podcast is a weekly show where Neil S W Murray and Roxanne Varza discuss the most interesting stories from the European technology scene. On this episode they discuss: - Rocket Internet's latest financial results. - Europe's biggest funding rounds and how they compare to the US and Asia. - Twitter and censorship in Turkey (and other European Countries) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rocket Internet's latest results, Europe's mega-rounds, and Twitter's censorship in Turkey