Explore the thriving AI startup ecosystem in Europe, where $8 billion in funding is reshaping industries from health tech to climate solutions. Discover how France is leading this charge with innovative companies like Owkin and Bioptimus, and learn about the broader implications for global AI development. This episode positions Simply Startups as a key voice in the conversation on Europe's growing influence in the AI sector.

Sources:

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/european-ai-startups-have-raised-8-billion-in-2024/

https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/ciao-innovation-10-promising-italian-startups-you-should-keep-and-eye-on-in-2025/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zinnialee/2025/02/04/flying-high-hong-kong-biofuel-startup-hits-unicorn-status-by-helping-airlines-combat-climate-change/

https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-gb/entrepreneurs/why-risk-management-gets-overlooked-in-startups-and-what/486556

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) European AI startups have raised $8 billion in 2024

(00:03:48) Ciao, Innovation! 10 promising Italian startups you should keep and eye on in 2025

(00:06:26) Flying High: Hong Kong Biofuel Startup Hits Unicorn Status By Helping Airlines Combat Climate Change

(00:09:48) Why Risk Management Gets Overlooked in Startups - And What Happens When It's Ignored