As the global economy becomes increasingly driven by technological innovation, Europe finds itself at a critical juncture. Despite being home to world-class universities, talented entrepreneurs, and some of the world's largest companies, the European Union is struggling to keep pace with the United States and China in creating and scaling innovative startups. At the heart of this challenge lies Europe's underdeveloped venture capital (VC) ecosystem, which is hampering the continent's ability to finance and grow the next generation of tech giants. READ MORE