Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund is reinforcing its commitment to Irish startup GridBeyond Storage with a new investment of €11.25 million in the next phase of their partnership. This substantial investment forms part of a combined total of €12.5 million earmarked for GridBeyond Storage, a joint venture dedicated to accelerating the deployment of Behind-the-Meter (BTM) ... Read more ›
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Germany’s thriving startup ecosystem has undergone significant expansion in the past two decades, supported by favourable regulations, access to capital, and a culture encouraging entrepreneurship. The nation proudly hosts over 30 unicorns and a staggering 20,000 startups, collectively employing more than 620,000 individuals across a spectrum of industries. The German government and various organisations have ... Read more ›
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“Glamping” means camping with glamour. Something that Kampaoh, specialising in offering comfortable and sustainable tented accommodation, knows how to do. The Spanish startup culminated a successful 2023 marked by international expansion into new European markets, including France, Italy and Portugal, accounting for 6.5% of the company’s total turnover. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Salvador Lora, ... Read more ›
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Clevergy, a Spanish home energy management software deployed through energy retailers and installers, has successfully closed a funding round of €1.5 million led by Zubi, founded and chaired by Iker Marcaide, with additional investments from Earth, a new climate-tech fund founded by Maex Ament and Philip Stehlik, Finaves, Fredrik Wikstrom, and other climate-tech sector business ... Read more ›
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Kriya, a B2B payments fintech, announced that it has secured a new €58 million funding facility from a long-standing debt and equity partner, Viola Group. This will allow the fintech to power over £1 billion of B2B Payments over the next 24 months. With this facility, Kriya intends to double down on its PayNow and ... Read more ›
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Speedinvest, a pan-European early-stage venture capital fund, announced it has successfully closed its fourth early-stage fund, Speedinvest 4, at €350 million – €50 million above the original €300 million goal. The new capital brings Speedinvest’s total AuM to more than €1 billion and will be used to deepen Speedinvest’s commitment to providing its portfolio with ... Read more ›
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Look into the fintech crystal ball and explore our predictions on upcoming trends set to redefine European fintech in 2024. The entire startup ecosystem, particularly fintech, had a reset in 2023. As fundraising slowed down and capital was not as deployable, startups and investors adapted and doubled down on profitability and cost reduction. With 2023 ... Read more ›
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Agrow Analytics, a Spanish startup that facilitates precision irrigation, raised €650k in a seed round led by GoHub Ventures, Demium Capital and First Drop, which will allow the company to consolidate its precision technology focused on optimizing water use and reducing water footprint in agriculture. Agrow Analytics has developed a system that unifies all data ... Read more ›
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BlueLayer, an end-to-end software platform for carbon project developers, announced it has raised €9.2 million across seed and pre-seed investment rounds. The seed investment round was led by Point Nine. The company has been operating in stealth mode since being founded in late 2022 and is already working with some of the largest carbon project ... Read more ›
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Aiming to become a global “startup nation” France is actively engaged in nurturing their local startup ecosystems. This ambition is supported by initiatives like La French Tech and the French Tech Visa, attracting worldwide talent and investors. Additionally, Paris Region serves as a catalyst for business and innovation, while Station-F stands out as the world’s ... Read more ›
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Helsingborg-based Acorai, a startup medical device manufacturer from Sweden, has announced closing an oversubscribed €4.1 million seed round led by Solardis Health Ventures, with participation from KHP Ventures, Carma Fund and other US investors. Significant follow-on investment was taken from existing investors from across Sweden and the EU. The capital will help to finance its ... Read more ›
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Polish retail startup ZeroQs has successfully closed a €457k round of financing. The capital, raised from Freya Capital as follow-on investment, will be used to develop smart shopping cart technology and intensify expansion. ZeroQs’ solution, which aims to reduce shopping queues and enhance consumer shopping experiences, is already being used by entities such as Społem ... Read more ›
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Berlin-based Future Energy Ventures (FEV) fund just launched and already has a volume of €110 million and a target size of €250 million. This newly established fund has been joined by E.ON and the European Investment Fund (EIF) who are holding a mid-double-digit million euro stake as anchor investors. The FEV fund will invest primarily ... Read more ›
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Next-generation materials company Xampla has successfully completed a funding round raising €6.4 million. The investment will be deployed to advance production of the UK company’s biodegradable, plant-based materials, supporting big brands to move away from single-use plastic. The funding round demonstrated significant investor confidence in Xampla, with existing backers Amadeus Capital Partners, Horizon Ventures, Cambridge ... Read more ›
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If you could choose between London vs. Liverpool, Paris vs. Lyon, or Berlin vs. Hamburg, in many instances, you’re choosing the capital over the smaller alternative, commonly referred to as a tier 2 city. Why? They’re fertile grounds for talent recruitment, home to offices of top-tier investors, and major corporates, to name a few reasons. ... Read more ›
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In an era where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a strategic imperative, embracing green technology has transformed from an option to a necessity for businesses and innovators aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. As the need for cooperation, inclusive ecosystems, and community building increases, their importance is set to grow ... Read more ›
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Situated in Northern Europe, Finland’s startup landscape is currently experiencing a notable shift towards deep technology sectors. The ecosystem boasts an estimated 4,000 startups and 11 Unicorns, showcasing a blend of entrepreneurial dynamism and global competitiveness. While renowned companies like Nokia and gaming companies initially dominated the scene, the current state of the Finnish startup ... Read more ›
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CarbonPool, a startup on a mission to be the world’s first insurance company with a carbon credit balance sheet, has closed an €11.2 million funding round co-led by Heartcore Capital and Vorwerk Ventures and included HCS Capital, Revent Ventures and former members of the management board of insurance giant, Allianz, Axel Theis and Christof Mascher. ... Read more ›
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Startup acquisition is an important strategy in today’s dynamic business landscape as it allows startups to exit and investors to strategically add to their portfolios, enabling both parties to capitalise on synergies, market opportunities, and the potential for accelerated growth. By acquiring startups, companies can access innovative technologies, talented teams, and new markets, positioning themselves ... Read more ›
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AI audio content pioneer Wondercraft has raised a €2.7 million seed round to scale its ‘Canva of audio’ platform in a round led by Will Ventures and backed by Y Combinator, ElevenLabs, Steven Bartlett and other Angels. The technology enables anyone to create studio-quality audio productions – whether it’s for podcasts, ads, audiobooks, meditations or ... Read more ›
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