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Does Europe have what it takes to create the next Google?

Many are confident that the next world-class firms could emerge from the continent

Published Thu, Nov 30, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    London

    EUROPE is making major strides to eliminate barriers that have held back the region from developing tech firms that can compete on the scale of global giants Alphabet Inc's Google, Amazon.com Inc or Tencent Holdings Inc, a report published on Thursday shows.

    The region has thriving tech hubs in major cities, with record new funding, experienced entrepreneurs, a growing base of technical talent and an improving regulatory climate, according to a study by European venture firm Atomico.

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