CAREC Innovation Network - Members Workshop: "How startups can raise money in emerging markets today"

The CAREC Innovation Network (CIN) held its fifth workshop on June 9, 2023,on the topic “How Startups Can Raise Funding in Emerging Markets Today.” Robin Butler, Partner and Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital shared valuable insights during the online event. He discussed the evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities that startups encounter when seeking investment within the region. Participants learned strategies and best practices to attract funding from local and international sources, enhancing their ability to fuel startup growth in emerging markets. Key takeaways from the session were tips that Robin shared on networking and reaching out to investors, as well as communicating honestly and transparently for greater success.

CIN remains committed to providing ongoing support for collaboration to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the CAREC region. By organizing workshops such as this one, CIN aims to facilitate connections between key entrepreneurial ecosystem builders across CAREC and promote the growth of the startup ecosystem in the region through collaboration as part of the implementation of CAREC Digital Strategy 2030.

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Speaker’s Profile