Island where it's easier to find investors than waiters

Hi, I’m Sergey Osipov @s_osipov, cofounder of Placy (AI real estate agent). Launched about 20 startups and had some exits, including a unicorn IPO. Sharing here my observations and tips for AI founders. Join! #AI #Startup #PropTech

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EU economy is growing 1%, Cyprus is over 3%, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU

Registering Ltd for your startup? Enjoy 2.5% IP Box, 0% dividends, EU Blue Card and a 4-year citizenship path for your talent, along with state grants for startups. With a population of ~1M, we have 12 universities. IT contributes 13% to Cyprus’ GDP (tourism 20%). The average IT salary is €5,700 (twice the country's average)

The local IT community is massive—mainly Russian-speakers from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia. Beer meetups like IT_Party in Limassol or The_Hub in Paphos might gather up to 300 guests at a time

The only pain: local banks stuck in the past, and are not friendly to IT. Startups use Revolut

I know, it’s a nano-market. Local success doesn’t promise a win in the UK or US. We’re kicking off a pilot here, getting ready for experiments in Athens, London, and Dubai. This is the way 😄

#Cyprus #IT #Networking

Businessperson overlooking an aerial view of the Mediterranean and Cyprus from a futuristic observation platform, symbolic of startup growth.
Illustrative image: global perspective on Cyprus' startup scene.