In this episode, Heikki Haldre, founder of Miros, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind creating the AI Deep Tech company aiming to revolutionize human-computer interaction by focusing on wordless search and improving product findability in e-commerce. Miros differentiates itself by using AI to predict images that users are thinking of, enabling a more ... Read more ›
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Rivero, a European fintech specialising in digitalisation and automation of payment processes, announced today that it has raised €6.3 million in a Series A round. The round was led by 6 Degrees Capital and Inference Partners, with participation from PostFinance’s Venture Arm, Kraken Ventures, Seed X Liechtenstein, and angel investor and former COO of Adyen, ... Read more ›
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BBVA Spark, a bank for high-growth companies, has closed a €15 million venture debt financing facility with Cabify, the Spanish mobility company, which was born 12 years ago in Madrid and became the first unicorn in Spain in 2018, to accelerate the implementation of its strategic plan, focused on boosting sustainable and accessible urban mobility. ... Read more ›
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shaka, a London-based embedded mobile connectivity startup, has announced a €1 million seed funding round. Coming out of stealth mode to make the announcement, shaka is using eSIM technology to allow brands to offer mobile packages to consumers at the click of a button. The round was led by Haatch, Purple Ventures, and Antler, alongside ... Read more ›
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The car subscription provider FINN has announced the closing of its Series C equity funding round of €100 million. The round was led by Planet First Partners, a European growth equity sustainable investment platform. In addition, existing investors reaffirmed their confidence in FINN and participated strongly in the new funding round, including HV Capital, Korelya ... Read more ›
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Muhos-based Cactos, a developer of smart energy storage systems, has raised over €26 million worth of equity investments in its Cactos Fleet Finland Limited Partnership to finance the growth of its battery energy storage system portfolio. Lead investors in the round are OP Finland Infrastructure LP and the Finnish Climate Fund. Cactos Fleet Finland LP ... Read more ›
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Big news for the broader micro-mobility industry as two industry powerhouses, TIER and Dott, have announced their decision to unite forces. This merger marks a significant milestone towards addressing the industry’s long-discussed need for consolidation. The journey towards profitability became a pivotal focus for every micro-mobility provider in 2023, with TIER navigating similar terrain. In ... Read more ›
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Artelize, a platform for the world of the performing arts, has closed a pre-seed funding round of €1 million. The investment round will support Artelize through its next phase as it aims to support artists and arts organizations still struggling to gain visibility and attract a new and diverse audience for their events and concerts. ... Read more ›
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Standing Ovation, a French player in the food transition, specializing in the manufacture of non-animal caseins from precision fermentation, announced €2 million in funding granted by the State for its “CASPEX” project as part of the call for projects “Agrifood Resilience and Capacity” of the France 2030 Investment Plan operated by Bpifrance as well as ... Read more ›
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Today, we are thrilled to announce that Gerhard Trautmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Savings Group (GSG), will be speaking at this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 9-10 in Malta! Gerhard Trautmann is at the helm of GSG, thw world’s largest shopping community, recommendation and rewards platform. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, GSG ... Read more ›
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Syndicate One, a prominent angel investment group composed of some of the biggest names in Belgian tech, has completed an initial €4.8 million close of its debut fund, after opening its capital to external investors for the first time in 2023. A second (already oversubscribed) close is planned for early 2024, but this first capital ... Read more ›
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Business Finland has conditionally approved a recycling and reuse investment grant of more than €12 million for biotech startup Enifer to build its first commercial-scale PEKILO® mycoprotein ingredient factory. The funding comes from the European Union NextGenerationEU recovery instrument. It will support building first-of-its-kind industrial facilities promoting the reuse and recycling of industrial by-products and ... Read more ›
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Danish data protection provider Keepit has announced HSBC Innovation Banking, the global, specialised banking partner for businesses in cutting-edge sectors, has provided a €35.5 million refinancing package in partnership with The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO). The new funding frees up capital for further investments in international expansion, hiring, business operations, and product ... Read more ›
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Leiden-based Whispp, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to give people with speech impediments a strong new voice, has secured a €750k seed round from lead investor LUMO Labs, and follow-on funds from Leiden University holding Libertatis Ergo Holding BV (LEH) and other angel investors. Whispp’s real-time assistive voice technology and calling app converts speech ... Read more ›
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Harpenden-based FA Bio, a British bio-tech company with a vision to protect natural ecosystems by identifying superior microbial bio-products that will improve soil health and boost crop production, has secured €6.1 million from three European venture capital investment funds as well as existing shareholders and new private investors. The investment was co-led by Clean Growth ... Read more ›
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On the mission to bring better food for more people, Kost Capital announced its first close of a €25 million target fund with Danish Sovereign fund EIFO, the founding LPs Kasper Hulthin, Christian Tang-Jespersen, Mark Emil Hermansen and Jacob Lee Ørnstrand alongside the General Partner Bodil Sidén. Kost Capital builds its investment thesis from food, ... Read more ›
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FLEXeCHARGE, a specialized purveyor of load and energy management services to charge point operators and charging solution providers, has closed a seven-figure seed funding round with investments from venture capital firms Greencode Ventures, Link Capital and Vireo Ventures. The Danish energy tech company will use the funds to take the next technological leap with its ... Read more ›
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einwert, a comprehensive value management platform for real estate that offers valuations -prepared by certified appraisers- within just a few days, just raised €4 million in a seed funding led by pan-European early-stage VC Ventech. Ventech joins the existing group of investors consisting of 468 Capital, Wecken & Cie, Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund and infinitas ... Read more ›
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Fast-growing Slovak company Luigi’s Box acquired their Czech competitor, Persoo. The multi-million euro acquisition will consolidate their position as the search optimization leader in the Czech and Slovak markets. Founded in 2016, Luigi’s Box, which uses AI to provide e-retailers with personalized search and product recommendations, has been profitable for the last four years and ... Read more ›
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By now, it’s no surprise that certain European startups are facing difficulties and are likely charting new strategic paths for the future. Foreign investment in mature technology startups across Europe has reached a four-year low, according to insights detailed in a report from venture capital firm Atomico. The investment in European start-ups nosedived to over ... Read more ›
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