Editor’s Note: This post has been created in collaboration and with financial support from EIT Digital. If you’re also interested in partnering with us, just reach out. The clock is ticking, and time is running out! The stage for EIT Digital Champions 2024 is almost set, ready to welcome and celebrate the future of European tech innovation. This ... Read more ›
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European automated compliance platform Naq has successfully raised €3 million to revolutionise healthcare and medical compliance across the UK and the EU. The oversubscribed funding round gained investment from No Such Ventures plus additional support from existing investors. Less than twelve months after its pre-seed round, this reflects the market’s confidence in this platform, which ... Read more ›
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In this episode, Dionna Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of the Creative Ladder, discusses her journey and mission to make creative careers more accessible to marginalized communities. Dionna talks about the influences of her childhood on creativity and how her love for design led to entrepreneurship. She explains the inspiration behind the Creative Ladder and its ... Read more ›
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Denmark has emerged as a notable centre for innovation and entrepreneurship within Scandinavia, boasting a dynamic startup ecosystem that defies its small population size. Noteworthy unicorns such as Pleo, Trustpilot, and Zendesk have showcased the country’s ability to nurture successful ventures. Designated an innovation leader by the European Commission, Denmark’s digital capacity and strategic location ... Read more ›
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OpenDialog, an award-winning, conversational AI platform used by regulated industries, has raised €7.3 million in a Series A round led by AlbionVC to continue its mission of making Generative AI safe to use in regulated industries, while also bringing unparalleled operational efficiency and customer experience. Demand for conversational AI is rapidly rising and the market ... Read more ›
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Packmatic, a digital packaging marketplace and one-stop shop for product companies seeking to optimise their packaging processes, has successfully raised €15 million in a Series A round led by EQT Ventures with participation from HV Capital, xDeck, and high-profile angel investors. The fresh capital will support Packmatic’s continued expansion in Europe, funding additional investment in ... Read more ›
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Metris Energy, a first AI-powered solar energy platform for commercial property owners, has raised €2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Octopus Ventures and Aenu VC to revolutionise how property owners assess, install, and monetise solar energy within their portfolios. Solar energy generation within the commercial property sector represents a £22 billion revenue ... Read more ›
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Berlin-based deeploi, developers of an all-in-one comprehensive IT management platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced the closure of its €6 million seed funding round led by European VC Atomico with participation from existing investor Cherry Ventures. Since deeploi’s €3 million pre-seed round in March 2023, the business has grown rapidly, acquiring 30+ ... Read more ›
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Built through a partnership between Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark and Transformation Lighthouse, Hummelnest Accelerator in Graz believes in creating a startup hive where everyone with drive can thrive. It specialises in B2B connections and VC attractiveness, thanks to the support from Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark. Applications are now open! After successfully running 2 startup batches, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark leveled up its startup efforts ... Read more ›
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Launchbay Capital, a leading multi-stage investment firm committed to creating liquidity in the venture ecosystem, announced the first close of its new €92 million VC secondary growth fund with over 25% committed by a group of early investors. This also marks a strategic rebrand from its former namesake Digital Horizon to more accurately reflect the ... Read more ›
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The Czech Republic boasts a robust startup ecosystem that has gained international recognition. Renowned for its innovation, especially in the cybersecurity sector, the nation has produced industry giants such as AVAST, a globally recognised antivirus company synonymous with digital security. Extending beyond cybersecurity, the Czech startup scene includes notable unicorns like Kiwi.com, a pioneer in ... Read more ›
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One of Europe’s leading providers of high-performance portable battery systems, Instagrid, announced a Series C funding round of €87 million. The round was led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), with participation from Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s (MSIM) 1GT climate private equity strategy. Existing investors Energy Impact Partners, SET Ventures, blueworld.group, and Hightech Gründerfonds, as well ... Read more ›
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Daytrip, a global travel platform providing private door-to-door car transfers in over 110 countries worldwide, announced the closing of a €9.2 million Series B investment led by Taiwania Capital, with participation from existing investors Euroventures, J&T Ventures and N1. Daytrip offers private transfers with English-speaking drivers and optional sightseeing stops and the latest funding round ... Read more ›
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Spanish unicorn TravelPerk announced it has closed an additional €95 million investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 with significant participation from existing investors, including Kinnevik and Felix Capital. The round is an extension of the Series D-1 raised in January 2022, led by General Catalyst. Stephen Thorne, Investment Director for SoftBank Investment Advisers will join ... Read more ›
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Plural, an early-stage investment fund set up by founders and operators, announced a new €400 million fund to back the most ambitious founders on a mission to change the world through technology. The fresh capital, raised just 18 months after the debut fund, continues Plural’s momentum following its first 26 investments, the expansion of the ... Read more ›
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We are thrilled to announce that Bolt’s President Jevgeni Kabanov, will be one of our esteemed speakers at this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 9-10 in Malta. Founded in 2013, Bolt is one of Europe’s most successful unicorns and a leading urban mobility company in Europe and Africa. With a total of about $2 billion in funding ... Read more ›
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Next-generation electricity supplier Reel announced a €5 million investment led by Transition, a venture capital fund investing exclusively in companies accelerating the climate transition, with participation from existing investors UVC Partners, The Footprint Firm, and a group of energy specialists and successful founders including the Chief Project Development Officer of Climeworks, Daniel Nathan, and the ... Read more ›
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Cyprus, the third-largest Mediterranean island, strategically stands at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Its rise as a premier business destination is attributed to the leveraging of competitive advantages and consistent refinement of its business landscape. The nation’s commitment to fostering an innovative, diverse, and investor-friendly environment is evident through various incentives, including tax ... Read more ›
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Czechia-founded and San Francisco-based Better Stack raised an additional €9.2 million in funding from a leading European early-stage investor KAYA. Aaron Levie (CEO at Box) and Kulpreet Singh (ex-UiPath) are joining as angel investors. The company previously raised €18.2 million from Creandum, KAYA, Susa Ventures, K5 Global, Credo Ventures, Lachy Groom, Ryan Petersen (founder of ... Read more ›
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Eddy Grid, a Dutch startup focusing on the smart use of batteries combined with advanced energy management software, has raised a €1.5 million round led by the Graduate Entrepreneur fund, Herberth Samsom, alongside Rockstart’s Energy Fund and Volve Capital. In addition to these major investors, several leading angels have also joined, including Jan Saan of ... Read more ›
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