Europe now has its own high-profile tech media platform modeled after the popular TBPN format, and it's already reshaping how startups and venture capitalists connect in the region. The European Technology Network (ETN), which launched last October as a two-day-a-week livestream, announced a major expansion this week, moving to a five-day-a-week schedule and securing $1.6 million in seed funding from top media and venture players.

The show, founded by Luke Knight and Ronan Chambers and based in London, has already accumulated more than 5 million views since its debut. The fresh capital came from Powerhouse Capital, Axel Springer SE (which owns Business Insider and Politico), a co-founder of the media publication LADbible, and angel investors from OpenAI and DeepMind.

Why Is a European Tech Show Becoming So Important Right Now?

The timing of ETN's expansion reflects a dramatic shift in Europe's startup ecosystem. London startups alone have raised $14.7 billion so far this year, with six companies raising more than $500 million each: Wayve, Superintelligence, ElevenLabs, Recursive, Ineffable Intelligence, and Isomorphic Labs. The latter three were founded by alumni of DeepMind, the AI research lab owned by Google's parent company Alphabet.

"ETN was born out of a gaping hole in the industry. It's centered around pace," said Ronan Chambers, co-founder of ETN.

Ronan Chambers, Co-founder, European Technology Network

Chambers explained that traditional media in the U.K. cannot keep up with how quickly the tech scene is moving. The show has become so popular that the founders now receive around 70 pitches per week from guests wanting to appear. Previously, they tried to fit 12 interviews into two hours, twice weekly, but demand quickly outpaced their capacity.

How Is ETN Expanding Its Reach and Format?

The five-day format will maintain a similar structure to the original two-day schedule. Each day will feature a live show from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. U.K. time, breaking down trending tech stories, followed by two hours of guest interviews. The founders also plan to introduce debates, roundtables, and a Shark Tank-style pitching session.

• Studio Location: ETN is moving into a large studio in Kings Cross, London, where many of the city's hottest AI startups are based
• Team Expansion: The network is growing from its current eight-person team to accommodate the increased production demands
• New Content Offerings: Beyond interviews, the show will launch a newsletter and introduce debates, roundtables, and investor pitch sessions

The show already attracts high-profile guests. Upcoming interviews include George Robson, a partner at venture capital firm Sequoia, and Rishi Sunak, the former U.K. prime minister who now serves as a senior advisor to AI companies Anthropic and Microsoft. The show has also hosted founders from Synthesia, Legora, and Granola, as well as Kanishka Narayan, the U.K.'s first AI minister.

ETN generates revenue through advertising, similar to traditional media outlets. Major sponsors already include Polymarket, a prediction market platform; Base, a blockchain company; and ElevenLabs, an AI audio startup.

What Does This Mean for Europe's Tech Ecosystem?

The founders see ETN as a platform to amplify European tech success stories and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Chambers noted that the rapid growth of European startups is beginning to shift cultural attitudes toward technology careers.

"It riles up the next generation to the point where it's no longer cool to finish university and go into banking or consulting. People want to leave university and go straight into building a startup, and I think that's an amazing thing," said Ronan Chambers.

Ronan Chambers, Co-founder, European Technology Network

While ETN is European-focused, the founders emphasize a global perspective. They said they would never turn away an American founder interested in appearing on the show. Knight and Chambers also clarify that they do not see themselves as replacing traditional media; instead, they view their role as complementary, often relying on traditional outlets to identify stories worth discussing.

The show broadcasts from major European tech conferences, including the Panathēnea Conference in Athens and the RAISE AI Summit at the Louvre in Paris, bringing diverse perspectives from across the continent. With more than 40 countries and multiple languages represented in Europe, the founders are making a deliberate effort to feature guests from across the region, not just London.