That's a very big grain my friend. :-) I'm not speaking for all of Europe but it seems like the only measurement of success here is if you are attached to a hug

That's a very big grain my friend. :-) I'm not speaking for all of Europe but it seems like the only measurement of success here is if you are attached to a huge company that either invests in you or owns you outright. It doesn't matter what your marketshare is, it's who is paying for you. France and Germany epitomize this, huge conglomerates control 90% of what gets made and marketed. And exert an incredible amount of influence in politics. While there are plenty of opportunities to fill a niche, you won't receive broad support without the blessing of the few gatekeepers.