Until this morning, it seemed certain that Lilium would cease operations and let go all of its more than 1,000 employees. Founded in 2015, the Munich based electric aircraft startup, had recently failed to secure follow-on funding, and was reaching the point of insolvency. Just before Christmas, the company had to lay off all its ... Read more ›
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Paris-based venture capital firm 360 Capital just announced the first closing of its €140 million climate tech fund, 360 LIFE II. The new fund aims to reach its target of €200 million by engaging key industrial partners and institutional investors. At the helm of 360 LIFE II will be partners Cesare Maifredi, Alexandre Mordacq, Alessandro ... Read more ›
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Arborea, an Anglo-Portuguese startup pioneering in the development of multi-functional proteins and nutritious ingredients through a new microalgae production system, has successfully secured a €5 million funding round. The round was led by Indico Capital Partners with the support of Banco Português de Fomento (BPF). The fresh capital will fund the preparation of Arborea’s first ... Read more ›
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Habacus, a Milan-based SME and integrated service ecosystem for students, has secured €5 million in fresh funding in order to enhance its proprietary AI technology and expand its service offering. The round was led by P101 SGR S.p.A. Gestore Euveca (P101), a leading player in Italian venture capital with an international focus, with participation from ... Read more ›
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Editor’s Note: This post was created in collaboration with and with financial support from EIT Food. The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme by EIT Food provides an unparalleled platform for female entrepreneurs to drive innovation in creating a sustainable food system. Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the ... Read more ›
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As we are approaching the end of this year, it’s only appropriate to reflect on the milestones Europe’s vibrant startup ecosystem achieved. In 2024, innovation across sectors like AI, fintech, healthcare, and hospitality reached new heights, with several startups breaking through to unicorn status—a testament to the strength and ingenuity of European entrepreneurs. These achievements ... Read more ›
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Editor’s Note: This post was created in collaboration with and with financial support from EIT Food. The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme by EIT Food provides an unparalleled platform for female entrepreneurs to drive innovation in creating a sustainable food system. Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the ... Read more ›
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On the eve of the new European Commission starting its 2024-2029 mandate, policymakers, government representatives, and startup leaders from across the continent convened in Brussels to discuss the future of Europe’s startup ecosystem at the ESNA Forum. Here they grappled with a pressing question: Can Europe seize this window of opportunity to unify its fragmented ... Read more ›
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Robin Capital, a German solo GP-led venture fund founded by Robin Haak, has successfully closed its inaugural fund, Robin Fund One, raising a total of €15 million. The fund, which includes €13 million in commitments alongside a €2 million growth-focused investment vehicle, focuses on supporting Pre-Seed and Seed-stage B2B SaaS startups in mid-market and Enterprise ... Read more ›
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Editor’s Note: This post was created in collaboration with and with financial support from EIT Food. The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme by EIT Food provides an unparalleled platform for female entrepreneurs to drive innovation in creating a sustainable food system. Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the ... Read more ›
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In a world where breakthrough innovations often falter due to a lack of funding or market readiness, the EU-funded INVEST project is stepping up to rewrite the narrative. By addressing the critical gap between researchers and investors, INVEST is paving the way for Europe’s most promising research-driven innovations to scale up and make a global impact. ... Read more ›
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Many founders delay setting up a board for as long as possible because they view it as bureaucratic, slowing down the agility of a startup and hindering their decision-making power. The idea that a board is only necessary when institutional investors step in is common but can hinder growth. By the time you’re pushed to ... Read more ›
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The EU-Startups Podcast has reached an extraordinary milestone with the release of its 100th episode. Launched as a platform to spotlight the European startup ecosystem, the podcast has become a trusted source for insights, inspiration, and stories from the continent’s most influential founders, investors, and changemakers. The 100th episode is a celebratory compilation, reflecting on ... Read more ›
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Kloutit, a Barcelona-based startup specialising in automated AI solutions for chargeback management, has raised €540K in its first funding round. The funds will be directed towards the development and enhancement of its Software as a Service (SaaS) offering. The funding round was led by Lanai Ventures and BStartup 10, with additional participation from several notable ... Read more ›
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London-based AI bioprocess simulation software startup New Wave Biotech has raised €1.2 million in its latest funding round through a mix of equity and grant funding to expand its existing team and explore new markets and customers. Investors include EIT Food (supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology) and Innovate UK (part of ... Read more ›
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Munich-based aviation startup VÆRIDION has raised €14 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its innovative electric aircraft, the Microliner. Led by World Fund, a prominent climate-focused venture capital firm, the round saw participation from Project A Ventures, Vsquared Ventures, Andreas Kupke, Schwarz Holding, and InnovationQuarter. Co-founder and CEO Ivor ... Read more ›
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Lund-based legaltech startup Lightbringer has raised €4.2 million to expand into Europe and the US, as well as develop their AI-powered platform that enables SMEs to protect their IPs more effectively and efficiently. The funding round was led by Luminar Ventures and Alliance VC, with participation from Zenith Ventures and notable Nordic angel investors. Dominic ... Read more ›
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Paris-based Little John has raised €1.1 million in pre-seed funding just weeks after its inception to develop its generative AI platform aimed at empowering insurance brokers. This funding round included Febe Ventures, Vessoa Private Equity, and neo-insurer Leocare. The €1.1 million round also includes contributions from business angels such as Didier Valet (General Partner at ... Read more ›
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Northern Ireland’s Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI) has made notable strides in €7.2 million in equity investments to six companies. Among these, Banbridge-based Stora Software has secured a total investment of €1.5 million, including €908k from IFNI’s equity fund and €666k from other sources. Founded to address the needs of self-storage facilities, Stora Software ... Read more ›
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