With the UN estimating that $5-7 trillion is needed per year between 2015 and 2030 to achieve a set of SDGs globally, Lausanne-based HackCapital wants to help bridge the funding gap. How will they do it? According to its founders, by opening up a new route of financing from small ticket accredited investors and removing ... Read more ›
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Global industries are under pressure to decarbonise operations by 2050, as part of net zero commitments, with carbon removals a key way to offset unavoidable emissions. Different carbon removal technologies include afforestation (planting more trees), direct air capture (extracting CO2 out of the air) and enhanced weathering (pulverising volcanic rock, which absorbs CO2, and spreading ... Read more ›
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Bene Bono, the startup that saves organic fruits and vegetables rejected by major supermarkets for aesthetic reasons, is commencing its operations in Barcelona after successfully raising a substantial amount of funding. With an impressive investment of €7 million, Bene Bono is set to tackle the issue of food waste head-on. The primary objective of the ... Read more ›
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Embedded finance is still hot in 2023 and there are no signs of it slowing down. Embedded finance is the placement of financial services products in a non-financial services customer experience or platform. This enables financial services to be seamlessly embedded in everyday products that consumers and businesses are already interacting with; empowering them to ... Read more ›
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Venture capital funding into Irish startups rose by almost a third (32%) to a record €502 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to €380 million in the same period last year, according to the Irish Venture Capital Association VenturePulse survey published today in association with William Fry. The record quarter was driven by ... Read more ›
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i-TES, an Italian deep-tech startup that develops innovative thermal storage solutions, announces the closing of a new €1.4 million funding round. The joint investment effort is led by EUREKA! Venture SGR through “Eureka! Fund I – Technology Transfer”, together with CDP Venture Capital SGR through Tech4Planet, the National Hub for Technology Transfer focusing on Sustainability, ... Read more ›
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The growth in world electricity demand is expected to triple by the year 2050, according to Mckinsey’s Global Energy Perspective 2022 report. At the same time, a meaningful amount of energy is wasted to heat due to power losses of conversion. Finnish energy tech startup Vensum has developed a solution that can save over 50% ... Read more ›
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The Swedish healthtech company Encare has secured funding of €1.5 million to support the company’s continued expansion, product development, and entrance into new international markets. Encare’s SaaS solution supports healthcare providers in implementing best practices for surgical care to improve patient outcomes. Existing shareholders, together with some new, through the Sciety network, took part in ... Read more ›
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It’s Back! The pioneering programme Blue Bio Value returns this 2023 to support ocean-bio-based sustainable solutions to address the current climate, environmental and social challenges. Applications are now open until June 5th! This programme aims to fast-track startups operating within the value chain of marine bioresources, specifically in the blue biotechnology sector, that offer sustainable ... Read more ›
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Slovenia has emerged as a startup-friendly destination, fostering a growing and supportive ecosystem that breeds success. Entrepreneurs in the country are eager to share their knowledge, forging valuable connections and inspiring one another. Benefiting from a thriving economy and strategic location, Slovenia presents excellent prospects for aspiring entrepreneurs. The nation’s startup ecosystem has seen a ... Read more ›
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The Lower Austrian startup Shopstory provides a platform for online shops that helps them automate processes and boost performance. With a few clicks, they can execute advertising campaigns and many other repetitive tasks. Founded in 2020, the founders set the goal from the beginning to make the eCommerce market more transparent and fair with a ... Read more ›
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4Trans, a fintech specialising in financial products for supply chain and logistics companies, has partnered with Allianz Trade to offer SMEs in the EU access to secure funding solutions and protection against potential revenue loss. Through the partnership, 4Trans will be able to provide EU SMEs with the necessary funding to support their cash flow ... Read more ›
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Sales of electric two-wheelers have exploded in recent years in France and the rest of Europe, with electric bicycles leading the way. The total number of electric bicycles in circulation will reach nearly 50 million units by 2030 in Europe (Expert Market research). These electric two-wheelers are disrupting our transportation habits; however, there are still ... Read more ›
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COCOLI, a young Berlin-based online platform for buying and selling preloved quality design furniture, has raised €3 million in a Seed round led byShip2B Ventures, Adevinta Ventures and IBB Ventures Invest. In addition, the renowned business angel Justus Janauskas (Co-Founder, Vinted), alongside Fanny Moizant (Co-Founder, Vestiaire Collective) and Helen Zeitoun (CEO & Founder, IPSOS, GfK), ... Read more ›
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Luxury goods and sportswear have long been the most successful segments in the wider apparel, luxury and fashion sector. Demand for these products is high, however this appetite is a result of scarcity and inaccessibility. As a result of this demand, some premium products are released in a way that is not equitable for all. ... Read more ›
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Managing emissions has become a top priority issue for companies in the maritime industry. In particular, the EU’s decision to extend the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to shipping from January 2024 has far-reaching consequences for the industry. However, the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations in place since 2023 also continue to pose challenges for ... Read more ›
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Playtomic, world’s largest racket sports community and management software for racket sports, announced it has acquired its Portuguese counterpart AirCourts, the leading sports reservation and club management platform in Portugal for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2015 to give players easier access to sports, AirCourts grew to become the leading sports booking App in Portugal, ... Read more ›
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Signaloid, a computing platform allowing companies to understand real-time uncertainty for autonomous decisions, has raised a seed round of roughly €3.5 million led by IQ Capital, with additional investment from Type One and Creator Fund. Signaloid will use the funding to scale its engineering implementations, allowing it to take on larger customers with both more ... Read more ›
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DataOps.live, a leading data products company founded in 2020, has announced the successful completion of a Series A financing round, raising more than €16million. The round was led by new investor Notion Capital, with participation from existing investors Anthos Capital and Snowflake Ventures. This investment will fuel DataOps.live’s expansion as it continues to empower organisations ... Read more ›
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