Stockholm-based Varangians, a new DefenceTech-focused investment fund co-founded by Beetroot founder Andreas Flodström, has closed at over âŹ9.1 million (100 million kronor) to back Ukraineâs DefenceTech ecosystem. The fund has already completed investments in Ukrainian DefenceTech companies including Norda Dynamics, Himera and Sine Engineering, while a fourth portfolio company remains confidential. Varangians Co-founders PĂ€r Lager, ... Read more âș
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Ghent-based Sequana Medical, a pioneer in treating fluid overload for liver disease, heart failure, and cancer, has secured âŹ24 million in fresh financing, extending its cash runway until the end of 2025. This funding package includes a âŹ4 million unsecured subordinated convertible loan from major shareholders Partners in Equity and EQT, as well as a ... Read more âș
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On April 24-25, 2025, the EU-Startups Summit returns to Malta for an unmissable two-day event bringing together around 2,400 founders, startup enthusiasts, and investors for inspiring talks, networking, and industry-leading discussions. The blue economy is gaining momentum as startups and innovators explore sustainable solutions for marine conservation, ocean energy, aquaculture, and maritime technology. But what ... Read more âș
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The era of âcheap moneyâ is over, and Europeâs startups are being hit from all sidesâplummeting VC investment, rising debt costs, and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that demands compliance or risks substantial fines. With venture capital drying up and an increasing number of compliance requirements, Europeâs most promising young companies could be at risk ... Read more âș
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Social Tides, powered by INCO in collaboration with Share it and with support from Google.org, has selected 15 pioneering organizations for its transformative Grow AI Accelerator. This EU-wide program accelerates impact-driven organizations leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to tackle pressing societal challenges, providing grants of up to $250,000 and a tailored training ... Read more âș
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London-based Bioniq, a company focused on personalised nutritional supplements based on blood biomarker data, announced today that football player Diogo Dalot, has joined the company as an investor, contributing over âŹ1 million. Dalot, right-back for Manchester United and the Portugal national team, joins the global football star Cristiano Ronaldo, who became a major investor in 2024, ... Read more âș
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Prague-based Accelerator and VC Firm Soulmates Ventures, announced today a âŹ50 million fund for sustainable innovation, increasing initial investment to up to âŹ3 million per startups, with follow-on funding totalling up to âŹ5 million. Investing under Article 9 of the SFDR, Soulmates Ventures backs scalable ventures that drive environmental and social change. Through its hands-on ... Read more âș
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Berlin-based FinTech NAO has secured additional capital of over âŹ1 million through a second closing of its Seed financing round to expand their co-investment platform and Advisory Board. This increases the total seed financing to âŹ4.5 million. Serial entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, Founding General Partner BITKRAFT Ventures, is among those participating in the second round. At ... Read more âș
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Since the start of the year, we have been highlighting some of the most promising startups across every European country, showcasing the innovation shaping the continentâs tech ecosystem. Now, we conclude this journey with a special bonus: the United Kingdom, a country long recognised as a powerhouse of global innovation. Its startup ecosystem plays a ... Read more âș
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Global sustainable initiative startup Walk15, based in Vilnius, today announced the opening of its Series A investment round, continuing its rapid growth and reaching a valuation of âŹ30 million â double the companyâs market valuation from last year. Initial investments have already come in from its existing shareholders, including the VC fund Coinvest Capital, led ... Read more âș
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Evera, a Paris-based startup specialising in electric vehicle (EV) subscriptions for businesses, today announced a âŹ2 million fundraising round to expand across France and enhance its offering with new services tailored for businesses. The funding round saw participation from new strategic investors Baltis â Groupe Magellim and Newfund NAEH Innopy, as well as its existing ... Read more âș
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On April 24-25, 2025, weâll be hosting the 11th edition of the EU-Startups Summit in sunny Malta! With around 2,400 founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts coming together for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration, this is the must-attend event for Europeâs startup ecosystem. One of the hottest topics in startup funding today is equity ... Read more âș
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Monte Carlo Capital (MCC), a VC firm led by solo GP Ian Sosso, has successfully closed its first fund, securing âŹ11.7 million in commitments for its hybrid investment model. The firm has already deployed âŹ6.5 million across 22 portfolio companies, with an additional âŹ6.7 million invested through 10 co-investments via Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). âI ... Read more âș
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Paris-based Dalma, a pet insurance company, announced today a âŹ20 million Series B funding round broaden its offering, potentially introducing direct payment system for policyholders and the launch of an e-shop for health and wellness pet products. The funding round was led by Breega, with support from its existing investors Northzone and Anterra Capital, alongside ... Read more âș
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Cambridge-based Maxion Therapeutics, a BioTech company developing antibody-based KnotBodyÂź drugs for ion channel and G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) driven diseases, announced today that it has raised âŹ68.9 million in a Series A financing. This oversubscribed Series A funding round was led by General Catalyst with additional investment from new investors, British Patient Capital, a ... Read more âș
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Adara Ventures, the Madrid-based VC firm specialising in early-stage DeepTech investments, today announced the first close of its fourth flagship fund, AV4, targeting âŹ100 million in capital commitments. This new fund reinforces Adaraâs commitment to delivering strong returns in strategic sectors, including cybersecurity, applied AI, digital infrastructure, hardware components, digital health, and space. âWe are ... Read more âș
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For startups looking to secure funding, understanding when they are venture capital-ready and how to attract the right investors can be the difference between growth and stagnation. This yearâs EU-Startups Summit will bring together seasoned investors to tackle this very challenge in the panel âHow to Get Investment-Ready & Find Investors that Match Your Needs.â ... Read more âș
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For startups looking to secure funding, understanding when they are venture capital-ready and how to attract the right investors can be the difference between growth and stagnation. This yearâs EU-Startups Summit will bring together seasoned investors to tackle this very challenge in the panel âHow to Get Investment-Ready & Find Investors that Match Your Needs.â ... Read more âș
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Securing angel investment is a crucial milestone for most early stage startups. Yet too often in the excitement, passion and drive of telling their company stories, a crucial factor is overlooked â the perspective of the audience (namely the angel investor). Understanding the psychology of investors is essential in a world where global venture funding has ... Read more âș
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Merx, a London-based startup building the âworldâs firstâ AI-powered conversational platform to connect brands with consumers via WhatsApp, has today announced a âŹ1.1 million pre-Seed funding round. The round was led by VentureFriends, the European early-stage VC firm, with participation from Ascension, the London-based early-stage VC firm. Pietro Cammerini, Co-founder of Merx, comments, âWe believe ... Read more âș
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