Funds invested into Irish technology SMEs reached a record high of €1.48 billion in 2024, or 9% up on the previous year, according to the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA) VenturePulse report published today. The association, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, also reported a record fourth quarter in 2024 of €535m, 162% up on ... Read more ›
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Despite a challenging market for solar systems and heat pumps, Hamburg-based CleanTech startup 1KOMMA5° achieved a record €520 million in revenue for 2024—growing its organic sales by 36% to €490 million—while remaining debt-free and expanding its Heartbeat AI energy management platform, according to its preliminary business figures for 2024. The company increased its total revenue ... Read more ›
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FLIT, a Cambridge-based engineering company that builds folding electric bikes for urban commuters, has raised €1.4 million in new funding to ramp up production of its latest model, the FLIT M2 at its Cambridge facility. The funding round included participation from ACF Investors, Cambridge Angels and former Head of Technical Development at British Cycling, Tony ... Read more ›
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Milan-based TimeFlow, a solution that automates and optimises workforce management and IT supply chain resource procurement, announces the closing of a new €4 million funding round. The round, funded in part by the European Union-Next Generation EU, was supported by investors such as Vertis SGR, through the Vertis Venture 6 Digital Sud fund, Azimut, through ... Read more ›
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Today, Berlin-based VC naturalX Health Ventures announced a €100 million fund to accelerate Healthcare in Europe, reportedly becoming the first specialised fund focused exclusively on the intersection of consumer and health in the European market. The fund will focus primarily on Series A investments while remaining flexible to participate in late Seed and Series B ... Read more ›
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Innovation in Europe has never been short on talent, research, or ambition. Yet, time and again, we see high-potential startups struggle to secure the private investment needed to translate their groundbreaking research into market-ready solutions. This is the challenge that Ventures.eu is tackling head-on—bridging the funding gap by identifying and supporting the most promising EU-backed ... Read more ›
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snuggs, a Berlin-based period pants brand, has closed its latest funding round raising €5 million, raising its position as the “most-funded brand in the category” and accelerating its mission to transform society’s perception of the menstrual cycle. The funding round was led by TripleB, bringing total funding to €12 million. For Linda Šejdová, Co-founder and ... Read more ›
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The Netherlands has long been recognised as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, driven by its strong infrastructure, strategic location, and business-friendly environment. With a highly skilled workforce and a deep commitment to sustainability and digitalisation, the country continues to attract forward-thinking companies and investors. From cutting-edge research in life sciences to advancements in AI ... Read more ›
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Innovation in Europe has never been short on talent, research, or ambition. Yet, time and again, we see high-potential startups struggle to secure the private investment needed to translate their groundbreaking research into market-ready solutions. This is the challenge that Ventures.eu is tackling head-on—bridging the funding gap by identifying and supporting the most promising EU-backed ... Read more ›
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Gothenburg-based BioTech company VERIGRAFT has been awarded a €1.2 million Eurostars grant to lead the Precision Printed Personalised Tissue Therapies (PREPPER) project, aiming to develop next-generation 3D-printed arterial grafts. This initiative seeks to address significant challenges in current graft technology, including limited availability of human-donated materials, poor integration, and high failure rates. The project’s success could ... Read more ›
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FinTech startup Veli, a Vilnius-based crypto portfolio platform deigned for financial advisors and wealth managers, has secured a high six figure investment from Omorika Ventures, a newly established VC fund focused on supporting early-stage technological innovation. The investment will fuel the development of an API for crypto brokerage platforms and a solution for private banks ... Read more ›
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Claro, a Berlin-based startup building AI knowledge infrastructure for businesses, announced a €650K pre-Seed funding round today to further develop the platform and introduce new features. The round was led by Atlas SGR, the Italian VC fund, alongside high-profile early-stage European VCs such as Antler, Founders Factory, Fastweb, Plug & Play and D11Z. Matteo Fava, ... Read more ›
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In today’s competitive market, corporations face growing pressure to innovate. While 84% of executives see innovation as crucial to growth, only 6% are satisfied with their performance, according to McKinsey. Innovative companies also grow faster, with Booz & Co. reporting 11% higher revenue growth and 22% higher EBITDA growth compared to less innovative peers. With ... Read more ›
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Proba, an Amsterdam-based carbon finance startup has raised €1 million to accelerate decarbonisation in the agri-food sector through insetting and address global sustainability efforts. The funding, led by Future Food Fund and Yield Lab Europe, with continued support from Value Factory Ventures, will help scale verified insetting which turns sustainability commitments into financial value. “With ... Read more ›
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Over the past decade, Malta has been solidifying its position as a key hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The island nation, strategically located in the Mediterranean, has experienced a surge in tech-driven businesses, fueled by a combination of pro-business policies, government incentives, and an international workforce. With its well-established gaming sector, a growing fintech ecosystem, ... Read more ›
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AI-BOB, a Stockholm-based ConTech startup leveraging AI to ensure compliance with construction regulations, has secured €2 million in new funding, bringing the total valuation to over €10 million – just over a year after its founding. Leading the investment round is VC firm CapitalT. Other investors include Fund F, which focuses on investing in female-founded ... Read more ›
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Vienna-based Elio, an AI-powered eco-design software platform, has secured €1.9 million in pre-Seed funding to tackle embedding sustainability into the process design phase in manufacturing-before production begins. The funding round was led by Ananda Impact Ventures, with participation from industry leaders Stefan Oschmann (former CEO of Merck) and Andreas Treichl (former CEO of Erste Group). ... Read more ›
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StemSight, a Tampere-based BioTech startup developing stem cell therapies for vision restoration, has raised €2.3 million in funding to advance StemSight toward clinical trials for limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD), a specific type of corneal blindness. The funding round included participation from Voima Ventures, Finnish family offices (Stephen Industries Inc. and Biothom Oy), private investors, ... Read more ›
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On April 24-25, 2025, we’ll be hosting the 11th edition of the EU-Startups Summit! This event is set to bring together around 2,500 founders, startup enthusiasts, and investors for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration. Packed with inspiring speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, engaging networking activities, a thrilling pitch competition, and much more, it’s an ... Read more ›
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