The European startup scene has seen an increase in European unicorns, with American VCs setting up shops across the pond. But what does this mean for European founders, as European funding dominates the early stages, while late stage capital flows primarily from the US? Also, will the continent carve its own identity in an increasingly AI-driven world?
Today, to be fair, we were Shamira Bankuya, the newly appointed partner of Dawn Capital, discussing it all. She and Dominique Madri Davis discuss the impact of AI on European startups, regulatory landscapes, and the journey from Uganda to venture capital.
Listen and listen to the entire episode:
Why European companies are still IPOs in the US and need to change the market startups of Baniya and the lessons for founders on whether companies actually need venture funds (spoilers: Not all) Why American investors are suddenly flocking to EU AI law
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