Explore how European startups like Verkor and Mistral AI are securing major funding despite economic challenges, while Amazon-backed BionicHIVE faces a dramatic shutdown due to geopolitical instability. Discover Montgomery County's $10 million initiative to support underrepresented entrepreneurs and delve into Space Phoenix's ambitious plans to become the 'FedEx' of space logistics. This episode offers a deep dive into the resilience and innovation shaping the global startup landscape.

Sources:

https://techfundingnews.com/europes-top-10-tech-funding-rounds-of-2024-which-startups-raised-the-most/

https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjejbfsbyx

https://mocoshow.com/2024/12/22/montgomery-county-launches-10-million-grant-program-for-startups-and-underrepresented-entrepreneurs/

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/12/22/the-postal-service-of-spacecraft-baltimore-shipping-startup-aims-for-piece-of-400b-sector/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:48) Europe’s hottest tech funding rounds of 2024: Which startups raised the most?

(00:03:24) Amazon-backed robotics startup BionicHIVE shuts down with $18M debt

(00:06:44) Montgomery County Launches $10 Million Grant Program for Startups and Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

(00:09:53) The postal service of spacecraft: Baltimore shipping startup aims for piece of $400B sector