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Most EMMA and/or early companies need mentoring and support in governance ways, but even more so for risk mitigation, business & corporate development, or hiring & firing… 

Please connect for Emerging Market Venture Capital Advisory as in independent non-exec hand-holding, industry & financial expertise, etc.

 

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In line with ‘the new normal’ – altVENTURE @ 2EMMA caters for outsourced / subcontracted / remote / desktop deal or project execution for either side of the investment table:

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  • BP, strategy & pitch development
  • financial modelling & valuation
  • structuring & negotiation
  • due diligence & closing documentation

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    on October 15, 2026

    “Dear Europe, why are you killing EU Inc?” That’s how many in the European startup community were greeted when they read this morning’s brief by the highly supported EU–INC initiative. Backed by some of Europe’s most prominent startup founders and investors, the initiative has issued an urgent warning that the European Union’s proposed ‘EU Inc’ The post Is EU Inc in trouble? European innovators warn landmark startup reform is being stripped of its purpose appeared first on EU-Startups.

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    on October 15, 2026

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    on October 15, 2026

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