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EU Launches Fund to Boost Tech Startups and Unicorns

5/30/2025

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The European Commission launched the Scaleup Europe Fund to support tech startups in AI and biotech.
The fund addresses late-stage venture capital shortages, as 30% of European unicorns have moved abroad.
A new legal framework, the "28th regime," simplifies operations for startups across EU member states.
The "Choose Europe to Start and Scale" strategy promotes innovation-friendly regulations and talent retention.
Progress reports are scheduled for release by the end of 2027.

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Story summary

The European Commission launched the Scaleup Europe Fund to support tech startups in AI and biotech.
The fund addresses late-stage venture capital shortages, as 30% of European unicorns have moved abroad.
A new legal framework, the "28th regime," simplifies operations for startups across EU member states.
The "Choose Europe to Start and Scale" strategy promotes innovation-friendly regulations and talent retention.
Progress reports are scheduled for release by the end of 2027.