Nicolò Luti

Features don’t have the same impact – whether in product development or life in general, prioritization is key. 🔑 Improve your products step by step, says Adrian Pica, former VP of Product Management at Bolt making data-backed decisions when it comes to priorities. MVPs help focus on what’s truly important, to be able to later expand and refine on strong fundamentals. If you’re operating under significant time pressure, make sure you: - practice ruthless prioritization - iterate iterate iterate - validate with the users with quick MVPs Can you prioritize (ruthlessly)?

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🌍🚀 Looking to connect with venture capital in #Europe? Discover our comprehensive list of 360 VC firms! From firm names to portfolio links, we’ve got you covered. Check it out now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCFXrYNk #startup #startups #venturecapital #funding #vc #privateequity

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Announcing Cooperation with ShareSpot 🚀 Exciting News: I'm thrilled to announce that I have joined last year ShareSpot as the Head of Partnerships! 🚀 ShareSpot is an innovative startup revolutionizing the way we think about parking. Our platform connects drivers amongst each other, making urban mobility smarter and more sustainable. Why ShareSpot? ShareSpot leverages cutting-edge technology to address a common urban challenge — finding parking spaces. By optimizing parking usage, we reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions. We foster a community-driven approach, empowering individuals to share resources and support one another. I'm excited to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on urban living. Together, we’ll drive strategic alliances that will shape the future of mobility. Let's make parking more efficient! #NewBeginnings #Partnerships #Innovation #UrbanMobility #Sustainability #SmartParking #TechInnovation

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Last week I interviewed Francesco Dominidiato! Francesco is CTO at Moneyfarm, one of the largest wealth management companies in Europe, and former CTO at high-growth startups like Casavo and Docebo. During his career he scaled organizations from 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, and has incredible experience at all levels: from leading small teams to NASDAQ-listed companies. With Francesco, we talked about 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, how to create a path that creates opportunities for both individual contributors and managers, how to address career development issues, organizational debt and more. I include a clip here, and the full interview is available on Substack, Youtube, Spotify, and all channels (I put the link in the first comment!)

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📈🔍 Are you a startup seeking investment in #Europe? Our detailed list of 360 VC firms is here to help! Access firm details, stages, and more. Dive in now! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/dQJVagkk #startup #startups #venturecapital #funding #vc #managementconsulting

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💸 Here are the 1️⃣4️⃣ #FoodTech news and deals of the week that you should know about: 🇩🇪 🛒 Who said that quick commerce was dead? Flink, a German startup, raised €100M to expand its operations. This follows inconclusive discussions of mergers with Just Eat Takeaway and Getir. 🇹🇷 🥶 Ok, quick-commerce is maybe dead. Getir exits Europe and the US and shuts down Gorillas, a company acquired for €1.1B. Getir, once valued at almost $12M, will now only focus on Turkey, its home country. For quick-commerce, it really looks like it's the end of the hype and that we are just going back (with $5B lost in the journey) to where things stood three years ago. 🇺🇸 🚇 Pipedream (I love this name) raised $13M to develop an underground delivery network for urban logistics. Let’s say everything is in the name… 🇩🇪 🍔 Cultimate, a German startup, raised €2.3M for its cultivated fats that will help to improve the taste of plant-based foods. 🇺🇸 🍫 Bite, an American startup, raised $9M for its omnichannel ordering platform for the foodservice industry. It is impressive how deep the “digital restaurant” market is, as wave after wave of new startups emerge to solve increasingly niche problems. 🇰🇪 🌾 PULA, a Kenyan startup, raised $20M to expand its agricultural insurance services to smallholders in emerging markets. 🇩🇰♻️ AIPERIA, a Danish startup, raised €7.5M for its AI-powered technology that helps grocery store to optimise their stockes, and ultimately to reduce food waste. 🇨🇦🌱 Growcer, a Canadian startup, raised $3M for its modular vertical farms. 🇺🇸 🤖 Serve Robotics, an American startup, raised $40M for its delivery robots. It plans to soon have 2,000 robots on the streets. 🇺🇸 💥 Foxtrot, a US-based startup, the formerly hype and highly-regarded “future of the corner shop” startup, is shutting down. It was a mix of a high-end convenience store, a café, and an online delivery supermarket. From what we understand from this situation, it seems that having both profitability and high growth while maintaining an upscale image was too complicated. 🇸🇪 🥒 Saveggy, a Swedish startup, raised €1.76M for its plastic-free, edible packaging for cucumbers. 🇳🇱🌱 Meridia, a Dutch startup, raised €5.2M for its data verification platform that helps companies manage agricultural data to ensure compliance with global standards and regulations. 🇫🇷 🌱 Edonia, a French startup, raised 2€M for its technology that microalgae into a texturised ingredient for food applications. 🇺🇸🍟 WILDE CHIPS, an American startup, raised $20M for its protein-rich chips. 👉 To get all our insights on the future of the food industry, sign up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gBKHaVRJ All the article's details, links, and more analysis are in the link in the first comment! #startup #foodtech #agtech #deal #fundraising

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pando had a kickass q3, late end of quarter post. - we delivered higher-than-target growth for the third consecutive q. we have added new arr every q equal to what we added the whole of last year, and in 18 months, the years before. - this q, we replaced incumbent competition at solid brands for higher than average acvs (some, before contract expiry); we solved use cases that weren't solved by other players. - we showed our buyers where to take budget from, how to buy. we hit conversion rates that were higher than we have ever seen. but, most importantly, we did it repeatably, with a strong product. a few reflections on gtm: 1. competitive replacements build camaradrie. no one hates an enemy more than those with the better product; its my cup to lose. 2. no amount of gtm gymnastics can replace a solid product. gtm = wind, product = wing. 3. there is no alternative to deep market understanding. in ai first product companies, domain-specific, context rich products will trump horizontal tools all day. 4. growth solves all problems. the quiet confidence of an AE at 150% quota with a quarter to go is crazy. The hunger of an AE at 80% quota with a quarter to go and healthy pipe is crazier. 5. there's too much focus on the AE. If the AE (and the customer) is not telling you that his SC (and so, the product) is why the deal is happening, you're being sold to/you've already lost. q4 better beat the high mark. back to building! Abhijeet Jim

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Berlin, WeWork, Saturday 10 pm. Even after 3 years, it feels like day 1. Thrilled to be working on a feature that embodies everything François and I have always been passionate about: scoring & hyperpersonalization. For those who know François, his obsession with scoring is legendary - from doing this for AML transactions during his time at Societe Generale to every personal decision, every bigger decision based on data scored in spreadsheets. As for me, I’ve always dreamed of delivering hyperpersonalized messages and experiences to prospects and customers. Building Dealmayker has been a journey toward that goal, but resources were always a constraint. Next week, our new hyperpersonalization feature goes live! Our customers will be able to send unique messages dynamically based on {Profile}, {Engagement level}, and {Lifecycle stage}, maximizing conversion, retention, and activation rates. Pilots start next week. Our work continues at pace. #buildinpublic #saas #hyperpersonalization #scoring

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From a technological standpoint, building a solution like Onlive.site is no easy feat. ⛰️ But we couldn't be more proud of the work that has gone in to it. Here's a bit about our solutions: ▶ The ultra-low latency allows for the smoothest possible #videocommerce experience, something only Onlive.site has managed to accomplish. ▶ That, paired with high resolution video, 3D immersive technology, and many other factors creates a technical demand that Onlive.site has managed to sustain and grow. 📈

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Today we’ve announced $1.24 billion in new funds - a $485m venture fund and $754m for growth. We founded Atomico in 2006 with the vision that exceptional companies could come from anywhere. Skype had already proven the theory, and we knew Europe had plenty more in the making. But support was needed to bring these to life. Today we have a $3 trillion ecosystem, and Europe is creating more companies than any other region. These firms are just as likely to achieve billion dollar plus valuations as those coming out of the US. The foundations are in place, but there’s a funding gap. US tech startups are 40% more likely to have successfully secured VC funding after 5 years than European counterparts. These new funds enable us to help bridge that gap, so the most ambitious founders can continue to rewire the world better. Much more is of course needed. We’re only beginning to realise our ambitions for European technology. Thank you to our LPs for their continued support, and the founders we work with for making our mission reality. #europeantech #europeantechnology #startups #founders https://lnkd.in/ew6gzFu5

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🔊 Great episode of Venture Passport podcast with Markus Fuhrmann, the founder of our portfolio company GROPYUS! GROPYUS advances the development of sustainable buildings and transforms the construction industry through technology, creating a new standard of sustainable living for people and conserving the resources of our planet. It's like a Tesla for construction! The episode is below 👇

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👏 Two great online fashion retailers in M&A conversations. Zalando announcing that it plans to acquire ABOUT YOU for €1.1 billion. The gift of media capital business case just keeps on giving. Both companies have used media for equity as growth enablement to bridge the European business borders, and now their paths have crossed in a great way. A great example how media capital can be used to fuel and funnel unicorn level companies in Europe. 💪 #MediaCapital #MediaForEquity #MediaForGrowth #Borderbridge

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⛓️ Only 2 Days Until the Onchain Growth Club Meetup! ⛓️ We’re just two days away from the first Onchain Growth Club (OGC) meetup in Berlin, and I’m excited to share more details about what’s in store! Our lineup of speakers is packed with hands-on insights that you won’t want to miss: 🎤 Vincent Schalk - General Manager & Web3 Lead @ OneFootball Vincent will dive into how Onefootball is bringing their massive community into the web3 space, partnering with Base. Get ready for some deep insights around building on the intersection of sports, community, and crypto. 🎤 Rafael Aviles - Co-founder @ Numia As the co-founder of blockchain data company Numia, Rafa will dive into actionable ways to use onchain data to drive strategic growth, offering insights that can transform how you approach marketing and analytics in web3. 🎤 🎱 Levi Yosef - Founder @ Leyo Commercial Operations (LCO) Levi will bring a fresh perspective by applying robust B2B sales best practices to crypto projects. Whether you’re scaling a web3 startup or growing a blockchain ecosystem, this session will be invaluable. This is just a glimpse of the conversations we’ll be sparking. With a curated audience of like-minded growth professionals, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and dive deeper into the insights presented on stage. If you haven’t registered yet, there are still a few spots left! Secure yours and join us as we kick off a new era of growth-focused conversations in crypto. Find the registration link in the first comment below. ⬇️ See you on Sep 4 at 6pm in the w3.hub! 🚀

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💰🤓 Join us for a webinar and learn how next-gen #AI tools can help sellers master Amazon selling at scale! You'll be hearing from the master Jaron Seijffers from Noogata 🤩

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My angel investment ContentRadar is coming out of beta today. They use AI to make content marketing and social media easier and less time consuming. As a happy beta customer I am very excited for them to release their product to the public. Onwards and upwards team! Katia Yakovleva Riccardo ♦︎ Buzzotta with kind support of superangels 😇 #angelinvestment #contentmarketing #ai

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Here’s why I don’t believe in VC Funding, at least here in Italy! 👇 I know it may sound harsh, but hear me out: The entrepreneurship model is totally missing. When we built intranet.ai many years ago, we had some great ideas and an already developed product, but we weren’t yet live on the market. So, we started looking for investors. When you ask a VC to fundraise your project, the first thing they’ll do is ask for guarantees. Guarantees in a seed stage? What? How do you ensure that you can make it when — even if you have all the skills and good ideas — you don’t know how the project will turn out? Truth is, that many Italians wannabe VC act more like a bank. It’s not an investment they’re making, but rather lending you money. And quite frankly they don’t necessarily believe in you nor your project. That’s why we decided to steer away from funding models and followed our guts. We decided to do it on our own terms: fully bootstrapped, Intranet.ai is now a worldwide product, installed in more than 200 companies, with 20+ employees 🚀 What’s your experience with funding? Did it worked for you? Miro #Founder #Entrepreneurship #VCFunding #Technology 

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The potential of AI goes much deeper than chatbots. We’re in the process of redesigning our entire operation with LLMs in mind.

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🇪🇺🗺️ Here is DigitalFoodLab Top 50 #European #FoodTech startups Each year we update this mapping by taking into account all FoodTech startups and: - the underlying trend (is it doing well or not) - the funding situation (or revenue/profitability) of the startup - the specific hype of the startup: is it able to generate interest? - its exit potential 👉 Look at the full list here: https://lnkd.in/enxUXp-V

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