Hometree, a fast-growing residential energy services company, has raised €297 million of debt financing from Barclays to help homeowners finance the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems and heat pumps through a range of industry-leading lease and loan products. The zero-deposit payment options are uniquely designed for the domestic renewable energy market and the ... Read more ›
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Growth debt is a form of business financing that involves borrowing funds from specialized lenders, typically dedicated growth debt firms. This financing option became particularly notable following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last year, highlighting its critical role in the tech industry as valuations deflated and businesses faced significant challenges. In Europe, only a ... Read more ›
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CleverCards, a global digital payments platform, has announced an €8 million capital raise, including an investment from Pluxee, a global player in Employee Benefits and Engagement, and an additional investment from existing investors. The investment stands out in the current capital markets impasse and brings CleverCards’ total funding to date to €28 million. Since its ... Read more ›
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Consumer access to counterfeits and demand have skyrocketed in the last several years. With a significant share of counterfeit fashion products, 1 in 5 consumers under the age of 35 has purchased a counterfeit fashion and apparel item. Counterfeiting involves the illegal reproduction or unauthorised use of intellectual property, often resulting in lower-quality imitations sold ... Read more ›
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various industries, and the sports betting sector is no exception. Several AI startups are now promising to leverage advanced machine learning algorithms and data analytics to outsmart bookmakers and deliver consistent betting profits. While the proposition might seem alluring, especially in a domain traditionally driven by luck ... Read more ›
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Sidekick, a wealth management platform for the modern investor that unlocks the financial advantages of the ultra-wealthy, has raised €5.3 million in a seed round and €4.7 million via a debt facility. The combined €10 million will see the startup continue scaling its team and expanding its product lineup while securing a European license. The ... Read more ›
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In this episode, we catch up with Hugo Amsellem, Co-Founder and General Partner of Intuition. Intuition is an early-stage venture capital fund specializing in the consumer and culture sectors, known for its innovative manifesto and unique approach in the VC space. A key focus for Intuition is addressing the loneliness economy, and they are committed ... Read more ›
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In this episode, we catch up with Hugo Amsellem, Co-Founder and General Partner of Intuition. Intuition is an early-stage venture capital fund specializing in the consumer and culture sectors, known for its innovative manifesto and unique approach in the VC space. A key focus for Intuition is addressing the loneliness economy, and they are committed ... Read more ›
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AccountsIQ, a cloud-based accounting platform, announced that it has secured a €60 million Series C investment from Axiom Equity, a specialist B2B SaaS growth equity fund. The investment will be focussed on continuing to develop the AccountsIQ product to shape the finance function of the future, particularly to take advantage of advancement in AI throughout ... Read more ›
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Pluxee, a global player in Employee Benefits and Engagement, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Cobee, a Spanish Employee Benefits digital-native player. With this acquisition, Pluxee will deliver the first milestone of its targeted and disciplined M&A strategy as part of its strategic growth plan. The transaction is subject to ... Read more ›
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Mobility in Europe has seen a significant transition, driven by the need for sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. European startups are playing a crucial role in this transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and new business models to create efficient, eco-friendly mobility options that cater to the needs of modern society. New electric car registrations reached nearly ... Read more ›
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Danelfin, a company developing AI tech to improve stock selection and portfolio management for retail investors, has raised €2 million in a funding round led by pan-European venture capital firm Nauta Capital, with participation from existing investors. Danelfin provides an AI-powered stock analytics platform that revolutionises decision-making for retail investors worldwide. The platform transforms thousands ... Read more ›
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Skofja Loka-based SaleSqueze, a Slovenian startup transforming how complex and customizable products are sold, has raised €1.4 million in seed funding. The round was led by Underline Ventures, with participation from Robin Capital, Fortech Investments, and angels Super-Angels, Klub 20, Xenia Muntean, Christoph Zoeller, and Björn W. Schäfer. The investment will be used to accelerate ... Read more ›
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Rivia, a Swiss startup specializing in AI-driven analytics and clinical trial data infrastructure for Biotechs, has secured a €3 million seed funding round led by Speedinvest. The funds will be used to hire new teams across engineering and client services, and will also advance product development to fully harness the potential of integrated trial data ... Read more ›
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Light, the creator of a fully automated general ledger for multinationals, has come out of stealth today with a €12.1 million seed round to scale the first AI-powered general ledger for automating global company finances. The round was led by European VC Atomico, with participation from Entrée Capital, Cherry Ventures and Seedcamp. In addition, a ... Read more ›
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Black Semiconductor, a pioneer in next-generation chip technology, announced €228.7 million round, one of the largest funding for a deep tech company manufacturing chips in Europe to date. The company has secured the public funding from the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia over the next 7 years under ... Read more ›
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The startup landscape in 2024 has undergone a significant shift. A recent report from Pitchbook highlights that fewer rounds are taking place. Gone are the days of funding rounds fueled by inflated valuations based on the ‘potential’ for a business to disrupt or soaring user numbers. Economic headwinds have made angel investors more cautious, prioritizing ... Read more ›
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Cognigy, a global leader in AI-first customer service automation, announced today that it has raised €93 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Eurazeo Growth, with participation from existing investors Insight Partners, DTCP and DN Capital and others. The new funding will accelerate Cognigy’s mission to deliver AI-first customer service at scale. ... Read more ›
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Cardino, a pioneer in the used electric vehicle (EV) market, announced a €4 million seed funding round spearheaded by Point Nine. The funding round was supported by an array of distinguished angel investors and notable figures, including key investors from platforms like Rosberg Ventures, Vinted.com, Bolt, HomeToGo, Dance and HeyJobs. Cardino was founded in 2022 ... Read more ›
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The M. Demajo Group stands as a distinguished business entity in Malta, boasting a storied legacy of triumph in various sectors across numerous decades. Originally specializing in wine and spirits importation, the group’s post-war expansion into manufacturing, retail, graphic arts, and large-scale projects marked the beginning of an era of diversified success. Aligning with Malta’s ... Read more ›
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