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Europe’s Market Opportunity for US Medtech Startups

Europe’s Market Opportunity for US Medtech Startups

By Serena Orizi|2026-03-05T14:44:56+01:00March 5th, 2026|General|

There is a huge opportunity for Medtech startups — and it’s in Europe. While the United States remains the engine of global Medtech innovation, Europe is emerging as the next frontier for adoption and scale. For startups and scaleups ready to expand internationally, and for partners able to bridge the gap, the time to act is now. This is the key message emerging from “The Future of Medtech: European and Global Trends in Chronic Diseases”, the new Report developed by Mind the Bridge with the support of Theras.

A Perfect Storm is Hitting Mining

A Perfect Storm is Hitting Mining

By Marco Marinucci|2025-10-23T09:49:10+02:00October 23rd, 2025|General|

Can an industry that hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years suddenly accelerate — breaking free from structural conservatism and overregulation? MTB CEO Marco Marinucci found himself in Sydney, right at the opening of IMARC, one of the world’s largest mining trade shows. Fittingly, on the very same day, Mind the Bridge unveiled its latest report, “Unlocking the Future of Mining.”

Australia’s Tech Scaleup Ecosystem on the raise

Australia’s Tech Scaleup Ecosystem on the raise

By Serena Orizi|2025-10-21T11:40:07+02:00October 21st, 2025|General|

Australia’s innovation ecosystem is consolidating its position among the most dynamic globally, with almost 1,600 tech scaleups identified and over $36billion in capital raised, according to the Tech Scaleup Australia 2025 Report presented by Mind the Bridge and ACCIONA at the MTB Scaleup Summit Sydney 2025.

Silicon Valley Bets Big on Physical AI: 93% of VC Flows Now Go Into Artificial Intelligence

Silicon Valley Bets Big on Physical AI: 93% of VC Flows Now Go Into Artificial Intelligence

By Serena Orizi|2025-09-16T12:21:36+02:00September 16th, 2025|General|

Mind the Bridge launches its “Physical AI. Shaping the Market of the New Possible” Report at the Scaleup Summit San Francisco. The study reveals a funding shift from Generative to Physical AI, with $16B raised in 2025 for humanoid robots, brain–computer interfaces, and real-world AI applications.

Venture Capital’s Nervous Breakdown: What’s Really Going On?

Venture Capital’s Nervous Breakdown: What’s Really Going On?

By Serena Orizi|2025-08-21T11:41:03+02:00August 21st, 2025|General|

After years of overinflated valuations, a frozen exit market, and unrealistic growth expectations, the VC industry is facing what many now call a structural reset. The age of easy money is over — and only AI seems to be defying the downturn, according to Alberto Onetti, Chairman of Mind the Bridge.