Building locally, scaling globally: Navigating international expansion for European founders

“The U.S. is very expensive and very competitive. Understanding the regulatory, financial, and cultural differences is crucial. If you want to figure out the best path to get there, you need advice from people who have done it before.”

— Vice President Alessandro Luciano

“U.S. expansions rarely succeed without one of the founders moving over. It’s the biggest determinant of success.”

— Managing Director Teddie Wardi

Europe’s diverse tech ecosystem has fostered leadership in several SaaS sectors, excelling in AI, ESG and regulatory tech, and fintech innovation. After finding success in their local market, many European tech leaders are looking to expand their startups across the EU and into the U.S.

Leveraging insights from almost 30 years of software investing, download “Building locally, scaling globally: Navigating international expansion for European founders” to learn:

• Strategies to overcome the biggest hurdles for Europe-based founders, including different paths of expansion (pan-European vs. U.S. markets), international hiring logistics, cultural considerations, and more.
• Insights on Europe’s current market and future opportunities for startups and ScaleUps.
• Lessons from DataSnipper’s and Sylvera’s leaders, who have successfully cracked the U.S. market after starting in the EU.

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