Between 2012 and 2017, the number of global app users doubled from 1.2 billion to 4.4 billion. In 2013 alone, over 70 billion apps were downloaded from the top 4 app stores, generating $20-25 billion in revenue. A new online platform aims to connect entrepreneurs in Europe by hosting regional events and providing an investors section to lower research costs and offer customized opportunities for risk-averse investors, leveraging the reliability and visibility of the European Commission.