European tech ambitions might be hampered by regulation – Meeker

Mary Meeker is one of the most respected names worldwide when it comes to the internet, meaning her annual evaluation of the state of play is a much anticipated presentation. 2018 looks to be a bit gloomy though.
First of all, looking at consumer trends there are some very positive numbers. Internet usage continues to growth year-on-year, adults spend an extra 0.3 hours a day on the internet in 2017 compared to the 12 months prior, and there is strong evidence the rate of adoption is continuing