EuroAFF at LPEA Insights 2024: key findings and future plans
Team participation EuroAFF to LPEA Insights 2024 was an important step for strengthening the company's position in the startup and venture capital market. The event brought together leading experts, investors and startup representatives, providing a unique opportunity to discuss trends, ideas and strategies.
Key findings
- Developing ecosystems for startups
Creating local ecosystems is a priority for the growth of startups. This includes support at the state level, the development of accelerators and incubators, and the simplification of access to investments. - The role of innovation and technology
Successful startups focus on solving specific problems using new technologies. This is particularly relevant in the areas of AI, fintech, and sustainability. - A global approach to scaling
The European market is open to startups with global growth potential. Investors are interested in projects that can scale beyond the borders of one country. - Focus on sustainable development
Startups that offer environmentally friendly and socially responsible solutions receive increased attention from investors. - Criteria for selecting startups for investment
Investors are focusing on startups with:- A finished product and first customers.
- Understanding key metrics (CAC, LTV, ARR).
- A competent team ready to grow.
EuroAFF's future plans
- Expanding the startup base
After LPEA Insights, it was decided to intensify the search for promising startups from Ukraine and neighboring regions. We are focused on projects with innovative potential and an investment request of €150,000 or more. - Launch of the acceleration program
EuroAFF plans to create an accelerator to support startups in the early stages. The program will include mentoring, access to European investors, and scaling assistance. - Focus on sustainability and ESG
One of the priorities will be to support projects focused on environmental and social goals. This is in line with the trends discussed at LPEA Insights. - AI and analytics integration
We are working on developing tools to automate the selection of startups using artificial intelligence to improve the project evaluation process. - Increasing EuroAFF's visibility
The plans include strengthening marketing activities, participating in international events and developing a network of partnerships with investors and startup incubators.