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Dear reader, In this issue, we interview Miriam Bastianello, managing director of Odoo Italia, a Belgian scale-up that is revolutionising business software. We also write about the new US rules for AI, which are not so different from those in Europe, the FITT foundation for technology transfer in the life sciences, and startups targeting the luxury sector and focusing on the Naples area. Then there are the many new investments, some of them large-scale, the first report on corporate venture capital activities in Italy, opportunities for deeptech start-ups in South Korea, and the relationship between AI, skills and work in start-ups in Europe according to EIT Health and EIT Digital. Enjoy reading, and may the force be with you.
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Interviews
Bastianello from Odoo Italia, conquering the market with a team of talented individuals and a start-up approach
The managing director for Italy of the Belgian scale-up is focused on market development and the value of her team, which now numbers 60 people.
Must Read
Artificial intelligence, US contradictions on regulations
The US moratorium on AI is lifted and the Raise Act is passed. A new chapter in the battle between innovators and regulators, with Europe and the US swapping roles.
Investments
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Funding News
BusForFun raises €4.4 million through participatory financial instruments
The scaleup receives funding from Equiter’s Fondo Tematico Turismo fund, controlled by Intesa Sanpaolo, FNM and the founders.
Funding News
Angelini Ventures leads Nuclidium’s €84 million funding round
The Swiss start-up is engaged in the development of copper-based radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer.
Funding News
Tulum Energy raises $27 million in funding round with CDP Venture Capital
The start-up is engaged in the development of a new technology for methane pyrolysis. Investors include TDK, TechEnergy and MITO.
Vc voice
Vc Voice
CVC in Italy: numbers still small, but interest is growing among large companies
The report on corporate venture capital il produced by Italian Tech Alliance, Growth Capital and Rucellai & Raffaelli.
Global Founders
K-Scouter opens the doors of Korea and the GCC to AI and deep tech startups
The AGCC initiative, which has offices in Berlin, Seoul, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, supports start-ups in expanding into Asian markets.
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Startups e scaleups
Scaleup
Wise receives certifications for technology useful for neurophysiological monitoring
The Wise Cortical Strip is now approved by European, US and Australian authorities and is the startup’s flagship product.
Italian Startups
Work begins on Nlcomp’s first production plant
The start-up develops recyclable materials and is committed to building the first fully recyclable sailing boat.
Startup kit
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Startup Kit
AI, employment, start-ups: here is the report by EIT Health and EIT Digital
The report analyses 23,000 professionals and 3,600 European start-ups and highlights how technical skills alone are not enough.
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