TIME Europe Digital 25
In this issue we present our second annual Time Digital Europe 25, the people doing the most to shape Europeís technology future.

The list, compiled with the help of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, technology consultants and bankers, is made up of the leaders of tech companies with global potential and the relationship brokers who are helping European companies link up with venture capitalists and the worldís tech Èlite. Some on the list are out to prove the promise of digital content. Others hope to leverage technology to make major breakthroughs in treating disease.

But to match the times, priority is given to those selling software or hardware to make businesses more efficient and give customers a quantifiable return on their investment. All 25 exhibit the drive needed to realize their ambitions even though venture capital is tight and most plans for initial public offerings are on hold.

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