The European Technology Network (ETN), a London-based live streaming platform, is officially transitioning to a daily broadcast schedule starting July 27. Founded by Luke Knight and Ronan Chambers, the network has secured $1.6 million in seed funding to fuel its expansion into a dedicated Kings Cross studio, grow its team, and launch a newsletter.
A New Hub for European Tech
Since launching last October, the European Technology Network (ETN) has garnered over 5 million views across X and YouTube by dissecting tech trends through a two-day-a-week format. The recent $1.6 million seed round includes backing from Powerhouse Capital, Axel Springer SE, a co-founder of LADbible, and angel investors from OpenAI and DeepMind. This capital injection marks the network’s most significant growth phase yet.
Moving at the Speed of Innovation
The shift to a five-day-a-week schedule is a direct response to the blistering pace of Europe’s tech ecosystem. According to Dealroom, London startups alone have raised $14.7 billion this year, with major players like Wayve, ElevenLabs, and Isomorphic Labs leading the charge. Chambers noted that the current media landscape struggles to keep up with this velocity.
“ETN was born out of a gaping hole in the industry,” Chambers explained. “We needed an outlet that could move at the pace of that ecosystem.” With demand from potential guests hitting 70 pitches per week, the team is scaling up to ensure they can provide a platform for the rapid developments defining the continent’s tech scene.
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What to Expect from the Daily Format
The new format will feature a three-hour live show from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. U.K. time. The broadcast will break down daily trending stories, followed by two hours of guest interviews. Future segments will include debates, roundtables, and Shark Tank-style pitching sessions. ETN has already hosted industry leaders including the U.K.’s first AI minister, Kanishka Narayan, and founders from Synthesia and Granola, with upcoming appearances scheduled for Sequoia partner George Robson and former U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Media
Knight and Chambers, who view themselves as tech insiders rather than traditional journalists, acknowledge the influence of TBPN—the outlet recently acquired by OpenAI. They aim to complement, not replace, existing media publications. Their goal is to foster discourse around AI, venture capital, and the shifting career aspirations of the next generation.
While London serves as the primary base, the network remains committed to pan-European coverage, frequently broadcasting from major tech conferences like the Panathēnea Conference in Athens and the RAISE AI Summit in Paris. Despite the focus on the continent, the founders maintain a global outlook, welcoming American founders and investors to the studio as they look to build a global, optimistic narrative for European innovation.
“We are pushing global prosperity from Europe,” Knight stated. “Wherever you want to go and build your company, go and do that, and we will shout for you to go and do that.”
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