The EU just announced a massive €10 billion fund to stop European startups from fleeing to the US — but is this really the magic fix we’ve all been waiting for?

In this episode:- The real opportunity behind the Scale-Up Europe fund (and who wins)- The risks: slow bureaucracy, tricky terms, regional favoritism- How you should think about public funding if you’re building in Europe- And why this could change (or not change) the game for founders

If you’ve ever wondered why funding in Europe feels harder — or what it’ll take to flip thescript — this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play and let’s break it down.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the New Format

00:01:03 - New Chapter

00:01:04 - Overview of the Scale Up Europe Fund

00:02:01 - Impact on European Startups

00:04:01 - The Ecosystem Maturity

00:05:47 - Challenges and Risks

00:08:38 - Strategies for Founders

00:09:20 - Future Vision for European Startups