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This week, Alaian was at the heart of innovation at #MWC, connecting with startups, investors, and industry leaders to keep driving the future of technology and telecommunications. One of the highlights was the?Swipe Right! Let’s Match?panel, where experts from Wayra, Orange, KPN Ventures, and NGP Capital shared insights on what telcos and VCs look for in a startup. An inspiring discussion packed with key takeaways for entrepreneurs aiming to stand out in the industry. ?? We also celebrated the?Alaian Startup Awards, recognizing?KPI6?as the most innovative and disruptive startup of the year. Their AI-powered platform transforms digital conversations into valuable consumer insights, helping businesses understand their audiences and make smarter decisions. In addition, we welcomed?NGP Capital?as the newest member of our alliance, strengthening our commitment to innovation and supporting startups that are reshaping the sector. To close the day, we hosted the Alaian VIP Cocktail Dinner, a special MWC Edition event co-organized with T.Capital and Wayra Ventures. An exclusive evening of networking, great conversations, and new opportunities to connect with key players in the ecosystem. The following day, together with the?EIC - European Innovation Council (EIC), we hosted?Reverse Pitch: Innovation in Action, where our partners shared their innovation challenges and opportunities. A dynamic session that brought startups and corporations together to explore new collaboration opportunities. Of course, no MWC experience is complete without networking, and the exclusive?Orange?cocktail was the perfect setting for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and create meaningful connections. It has been an incredible week full of innovation, great conversations, and new opportunities. This is just the beginning. Let’s keep building the future of technology together! ?? 4YFN | #4YFN25 | #MWC25

?? How would you define Alaian in one word? For Ossi Tiainen, Partner at NGP Capital, the answer is?ecosystem. In this exclusive interview, Ossi reveals how, from NGP Capital, they are working to identify and support emerging technologies that are transforming key sectors such as telecommunications, #AI, and #robotics. But beyond investment, he shares how their collaboration with Alaian is creating a unique platform for startups, telecom, and large corporations, where innovation becomes a driving force for global growth. From his perspective on the convergence of the physical and digital worlds to how startups are redefining the industry, Ossi offers an in-depth look at the opportunities reshaping the telecommunications landscape. ?? What does it truly mean to innovate in this context??How are major alliances helping scale emerging companies? Don’t miss his take on the future of the industry. https://lnkd.in/dfibgwiQ

?? How are telecommunications evolving with investment in emerging technology? Innovation in the #telco sector doesn’t rely solely on major corporations—it also depends on the drive of #startups that are transforming the industry with artificial intelligence, autonomous robotics, and automation. That’s where?NGP Capital comes in. Backed by Nokia, this venture capital firm has just joined?Alaian?to strengthen the ecosystem with its vision and expertise. In this video,?Ossi Tiainen, Partner at NGP Capital, shares how?NGP Capital?has invested in more than 130 global companies and how its focus on the convergence of the physical and digital worlds is redefining key industries—from telecommunications to aerospace. ??? Their arrival at?Alaian?represents a new opportunity to connect talent, investment, and innovation within the telco ecosystem.??? Hit play and discover more!

?? NGP Capital Joins Alaian’s Global Network! During?MWC, we announced the addition of?NGP Capital, the venture capital firm backed by Nokia, to our growing alliance. With?$1.6B+ in assets under management?and a strong focus on?B2B tech startups, NGP Capital has invested in?100+ companies, including?19 unicorns?and 11 publicly traded firms. ?? Their expertise in?enterprise software, cybersecurity, edge computing, and data infrastructure?strengthens our mission to drive innovation and digital transformation worldwide. Read more about this strategic partnership here ???? https://lnkd.in/dNwpn479

How can startups and telcos create synergies to drive innovation? That was the big question we tackled at?4YFN, where we brought together key industry voices in a panel full of insights. ???Irene Gomez (CEO at Wayra), Hans S?hngen (Managing Director Ventures at KPN), Jerome Berger (Head of Group Strategy and Venture Capital at Orange), Bo Ilsoe (Managing Partner at NGP Capital) and Agustín Moro (Innovation Services Managing Director Wayra) shared their vision on what telcos and #VCs look for in a startup, the impact of?#AI in telecommunications, and how to build strategic partnerships to scale faster. ?? We also celebrated the?Alaian Startup Awards, recognizing?KPI6?as the most innovative startup of the year. Their AI technology is transforming how businesses understand their audiences through data analysis. ???Hit play and relive the key moments of a week that left us with one clear takeaway: the future of telco is built together! #4YFN25 | #MWC25 | #MWC

When market and innovation leaders name you ‘the most innovative and disruptive startup of the year,’ it’s more than a trophy—it’s a resounding validation of our Digital Twins replicating real consumers. At KPI6, we’re rewriting the rules with Generative Market Research (GMR) to deliver clarity, not guesswork. If you’re tired of guesswork and bias, stay tuned. We’re only just getting started on shaking things up. A huge thank-you to TIM, Alaian, and Wayra for believing in our vision and fostering an innovation ecosystem that helps ambitious ideas thrive. We can’t wait to keep transforming market research together!

? ?Cerramos un apasionante primer día en 4YFN! ? Arrancamos la jornada junto a nuestras #WayraStartups desde el booth de nuestro stand, conectando con emprendedores, inversores y aliados estratégicos. A lo largo del día hemos profundizado en el papel de la innovación en las telecomunicaciones y el capital riesgo: ?? Exploramos qué buscan las telcos y los VCs en innovación junto a la red Alaian, con la participación de Irene Gomez, CEO de Wayra. ?? Analizamos cómo los Venture Capital y las startups impulsan la competitividad europea en un panel donde las mujeres fueron protagonistas, con la participación de nuestra directora de Wayra Madrid, Paloma Castellano. ?Y esto es solo el principio! Nos esperan otros cuatro días llenos de inspiración, conexiones y oportunidades! ?? Pásate por nuestro stand (Hall 8.1 A41?) y sigue de cerca todo lo que estamos viviendo en #4YFN25. #Wayra4YFN25 #innovacion #startups #VCs #Wayra #tech #inversion

?? Reverse Pitch Alaian & EIC: Innovation in Action ?? On March 4, we join EIC (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)) at 4YFN to talk about the future of innovation in the telco sector together with three major players in our alliance: Cellnex Telecom, KPN and Telefónica. We will open with an introduction from EIC, followed by Alaian's presentation, where Ruth Oliver (Partnerships & Innovation Services at Wayra) will share how our alliance is connecting startups with the world's leading #telcos. Our partners will then take the stage to present their innovation challenges and opportunities in this #ReversePitch: ?? William DIEGO, Sr. Innovation Manager (Cellnex Telecom) ?? Hans S?hngen, Managing Director at KPN Ventures (KPN) ?? Agustín Moro, Innovation Services Managing Director (Wayra) This event is the perfect opportunity to learn first-hand how our alliance members are driving innovation in the telco sector and explore new ways of collaboration. We look forward to seeing you! ??EIC Pavilion, booth 8.1B52 ?? March 4, 10:30 a.m. #4YFN25 | #MWC

?? ?Primer panel en 4YFN! El 3 de marzo a las 15:00h en el ágora Stage, descubriremos qué buscan las telcos y los VCs en el ecosistema de innovación en el panel Swipe Right! Let's Match: What Telcos & VCs are looking for, con miembros de la red de Alaian. Nos acompa?arán: ?? Agustín Moro, Innovation Services Managing Director Wayra. ?? Irene Gomez, CEO de Wayra. ?? Hans S?hngen, Managing Director Ventures de KPN. ?? Jerome Berger, Head of Group Strategy and Venture Capital, Orange ?? Bo Ilsoe, Managing Partner, NGP Capital ?Te esperamos! #Wayra4YFN25 #4YFN25 #Innovation #Alaian

???Don’t miss our panel at 4YFN, the leading event for the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the Mobile World Congress! On Monday, March 3rd, we’ll take the stage at?"Swipe Right! Let’s Match: What Telcos & VCs are Looking for", where we’ll discuss how Alaian is redefining collaboration between telcos and startups. The conversation, moderated by Agustín Moro (Innovation Services Managing Director at Wayra), will include the participation of Irene Gomez (CEO of Wayra), Jerome Berger (Head of Group Strategy and Venture Capital at Orange), Hans S?hngen (Managing Director Ventures at KPN) and Bo Ilsoe (Managing Partner at NGP Capital), who will share their vision of what large funds and operators are looking for in the most disruptive startups and how this collaboration can accelerate the future of technology. ?? Discover how this collaboration model provides #startups with access to unique resources, new markets, and scaling opportunities while enabling telcos to integrate the most disruptive innovations. ???Agora Stage – Hall 8.0 (North Entrance) ??Monday, March 3rd | 15:00 – 15:30 We’ll also unveil the winner of the ???Alaian Startup Awards, recognizing the most innovative startup of the year. Will you miss it? ?? Full agenda: https://lnkd.in/d8PvrcTN #4YFN25 #MWC25