Borders and breakthroughs: How political fragmentation is reshaping Europe’s tech ecosystem

09 Oct 2025
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From fintech to defence tech, Europe’s most ambitious startups are running into the same wall: political fragmentation. As national regulations diverge and EU-level alignment struggles to keep pace, scaling across borders has become more than a business challenge, it’s become a geopolitical one. Uncertainty clouds cross-border compliance, procurement silos and security concerns hamper collaboration. Can Europe still build a truly integrated tech ecosystem? Or are we entering an era where founders must pick their regulatory battleground?  And what happens when global investors start favouring more predictable markets?
Speakers
Ricardo Mendes
Ricardo Mendes, Cofounder and CEO - TEKEVER