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Title: Wanted: a Google for Europe

Author: Moules, Jonathan Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: Financial Times, p12(1) Publication Date: Sep 12, 2007
URL of Publication: http://www.ft.com

Seedcamp, a week of networking and workshops for the people involved with early-stage high-tech ventures, held in London, provides valuable support to entrepreneurs. Saul Klein, who started Seedcamp as well as online film rental business Lovefilm, stated that the workshop aims to foster 'the next Google' for Europe. He also states that he believes that London in the best city in Europe for young entrepreneurs because of the access to capital. There are other such supports for entrepreneurs including Startup School at Stanford University, though Seedcamp attempts to bring the idea to Europe. Seedcamp also differentiates itself from similar U.S. workshops and networking events through the focus of many participants on social causes, such as School of Everything, an online marketplace designed to bring students and private teachers together. Seedcamp participants cited a variety of benefits of taking part in the event including networking, improved pitching skills and the advice of knowledgeable mentors with detailed knowledge of Internet start-ups. Six of the 20 participants also receive $69,000 and a further three months of coaching. These included Buildersite, Rent Mine Online and Project Playfair. Executives from Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft in Europe also participated in question and answer sessions.

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