Deeptech startups build their business models on high-tech innovations in AI, engineering, quantum computing, and more. While they demand significant upfront capital and longer development cycles, their disruptive solutions have the potential to generate high returns. In this episode of EY FinTech and bEYond, we present the second installment of our Startup Academy series, where we focus on understanding venture capital and explore the key criteria for investing in startups, with a particular emphasis on deeptech. Together with industry experts, Andreas Fischer, Founding Partner of First Momentum Ventures, and Thomas Youmans, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhoman Aerospace—who is also a former participant of the EY Startup Academy 2022 and winner of our Audience Award—we discuss why startups should consider venture capital, which types of startups benefit most from it, and how venture capital compares to other financing options.

The EY Startup Academy is a six-week program which provides selected startups with the opportunity to advance their business models, participate in a series of workshops and fireside chats as well to access a partner network of investors, companies and other relevant actors in the startup ecosystem. The international program aims to prepare startups to become investor ready and provide them with support and expertise on their journey from idea to exit. The 8th batch of the EY Startup Academy specifically focused on FinTech and Tech startups active in AI, Open & Embedded Finance, ESG, and Anti-Money Laundering & FinCrime. 

Hosts: Anna Caroline Gran, Senior Consultant Strategy & Transactions, and Caroline Peters, Senior Consultant Business Consulting.

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