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Are mPOS really taking off? Looking into the mobile point of sale market

The mobile point of sale market in Europe

Various mPOS companies are trying to convince merchants and consumers that they are the way to go when it comes to payments. Is it really true?

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Why Europe and London is a force in the world of fintech startups

Fintech startups in Europe

According to CB Insights Europe is on pace to surpass Silicon Valley as a hub of fintech innovation. A sector that has attracted the attention of entrepreneurs, investors and also accelerators.

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“What Spanish venture capital does is not exactly what VC is about”

Alex Barrera is the co-founder of tech.eu and director of Press42.com. We talked to him about the Spanish startup ecosystem. Is the situation in the country really improving?

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Looking for VC in Spain? The most active venture capital firms

The Spanish startup ecosystem as a whole has improved over the past few years. There are still gaps to be filled, but money doesn't seem to be the issue anymore. We take a look at some of the biggest VC firms in Spain.

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Forget the bullshit, run away from people that talk in acronyms

Alberto Barreiro is the CEO of Meaning, yet another start-up, but this time he is not trying to build his own business anymore, he is just trying to help. Maybe this time it will work.

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Is mobile gaming Europe’s biggest strength?

In the past few years Europe has become a mobile gaming hub for startups and entrepreneurs. We take a look at the main companies in the sector and the challenges they face.

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“Venture Capital in Europe is undergoing an evolution. And it’s happening” Carlos Espinal, Seedcamp

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Want to know more about Seedcamp, one of the best accelerators in Europe? We've interviewed Carlos Espinal, partner at the firm.

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European Accelerators: the good, the bad and the ugly

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Startup accelerators are cropping up like weeds in Europe. If you want to find out what an accelerator is and what they provide, continue reading.

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5 facts to better understand the European startup ecosystem

The European technology ecosystem is still unknown to many outsiders. To higlight its strengths and weaknesses we take a look at the biggest startup and investment trends in the Eurozone.

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The case for Europe

It is widely known that old Europe is a long way from Silicon Valley, or that there is a big difference between these two worlds. If a startup business wants to succeed it is recommended to be in Silicon Valley due to money flow and the fact that startups obtain superior assessments there, but, is that really true?

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