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Can the UK’s Fintech success be a model for Europe’s other software verticals?
The UK fintech sector is the top-ranking investment destination in Europe . But to sprinkle some of that magic dust over the rest of...
Henry Scanlan
Oct 28, 20245 min read


The Verdict from over 300 CEOs: Europe Can Match the US in Scaling £100 million Companies Within 10 Years - If We Get the Ingredients for Success Right
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, particularly as AI emerges as a transformative force, it is critical for European companies...

Amy Wilson-Wyles
Oct 4, 20247 min read


The Evolution of Zoom: Six Strategic Lessons for Software CEOs
Partner Case Study While the software sector is renowned for its rapid pace, few companies in recent years have achieved the same...

Amy Wilson-Wyles
Sep 30, 20246 min read


5 key takeaways from Boardwave Live: The Great Acceleration
Numbers never tell the full story, but in the case of Boardwave Live: The Great Acceleration, they certainly give you an idea. Over 400...
Henry Scanlan
Sep 30, 20246 min read


Ask the Expert: How can AI be leveraged to create innovative products and enhance services, providing a competitive edge in the market?
About the Author: Aris Valtazanos is Head of Data & Analytics at Oakley Capital, a leading mid-market pan-European private equity...

Aris Valtazanos, Oakley Capital
Jul 1, 20247 min read


Making Europe Competitive: Key Steps for the Creation of a Pan-European Equity Market
By Henrik Molin, CEO & co-founder, Physitrack Plc In December of 2020, I gave the green light to kickstart the Nasdaq First North IPO of...

Henrik Molin
Jun 5, 20244 min read


Ciao Italia! Boardwave Launches in Italy: Celebrating a New Era of European Software Collaboration
Last Thursday marked a significant milestone here at Boardwave with our official launch in Italy. To celebrate the occasion, we held a...

Amy Wilson-Wyles
May 16, 20242 min read


Everything You Need To Know About The UK's New Investment Law: And Why It Could Reshape Angel Investing Forever
The government unveiled contentious legislation last Wednesday that effectively rewrote the rulebook for angel investors, immediately...

Amy Wilson-Wyles
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Boardwave Live: the road to 2033
This post summarises the key sessions of Boardwave Live in Sept 2023. Plotting a course over 10 years for Europe to become a software leader

Natalie Hanlon
Nov 7, 20238 min read


Four key takeaways from US and UK venture financing during 1H 2023
2023 has been a breathless year for private companies at both early and later growth stages. For many it’s been a year of rebound and...
Katy Wakefield
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Bye Bye Babylon
Overhyped by Hancock...and by me RORY CELLAN-JONES Here are a few things to be wary about when assessing a young tech company. If the...

Rory Cellan-Jones
Aug 9, 20233 min read


Blockchain Britain in Bitcoin Boost?
It’s still early days in the crypto regulatory stakes, but it’s all to play for in terms of taking the global initiative and attracting...

Natalie Hanlon
Aug 5, 20232 min read


4 conditions needed to scale your business and the European Software sector : Valencia Keynote
Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson recently took to the stage at TNW Valencia to share his thoughts on creating the next generation of...

Natalie Hanlon
Apr 20, 20237 min read


4 Conditions for successfully Scaling the European Software Sector
TNW Valencia is just around the corner and Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson, will be taking to the stage in the opening morning keynote...

Natalie Hanlon
Mar 17, 20236 min read


Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
This weekend will have been a worrying time for many venture backed Boardwave members, with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)....

Natalie Hanlon
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Why European software leaders need patience and persistence to win
Léo Apotheker, former CEO of SAP & HP, now a Boardwave Patron, discusses the qualities needed to build a leading global software company.
Leo Apotheker
Feb 23, 20236 min read


Microsoft Invests $10bn In Chat-GPT & What You Should Do About It?
I’m just finishing reading "The Age of AI and our Human Future”, by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Daniel Huttenlocher, which discusses...

Natalie Hanlon
Jan 30, 20239 min read


New for Boardwave members in 2023
Overview of whats coming in 2023 for Boardwave Members

Natalie Hanlon
Jan 17, 20234 min read


How can Europe take on Silicon Valley?
Boardwave Founder, Phill Robinson sat down with Boardwave Committee Member, Martin Ward to discuss building a united and more successful...
Martin Ward
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Web3 could rewrite the rules of user identity
Web3 has reached mass markets in recent years, with globally more than 300 million holders of cryptocurrencies. However, many use cases...
dominikhuebenthal
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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