Risk, Build, Scale

Global venture funding is on the rise again, yet founders and investors are navigating a landscape full of questions and contradictions. Is the AI boom creating a bubble or unlocking a wave of sustainable growth? How do startups balance sky-high valuations with profitability and long-term viability? As unicorns multiply and exit pipelines grow congested, bootstrapped ventures prove there’s more than one path to success. Capital flows increasingly favoring AI companies in the US and Asia, raising questions about how Europe and other regions can remain competitive. This theme unpacks the forces shaping the next generation of innovation and investment, exploring what makes venture ecosystems truly healthy.