As we start to navigate this new year, the financial technology sector stands on the brink of unprecedented change. The fintech landscape, having rapidly evolved from traditional banking to innovative digital solutions, now faces a pivotal year. What will 2024 bring to this dynamic industry? To explore this question, we delve into an insightful conversation ... Read more ›
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In the heart of Northern Europe, Estonia continues to solidify its reputation as a nest of technological innovation, blending its rich digital heritage with a vibrant startup culture. The nation, globally recognised for pioneering e-governance and digital solutions, is not just a hub for technological advancement but also a nurturing ground for a new generation ... Read more ›
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Pulawy-based eGabinet, a startup on the mission to improve the quality of healthcare delivery, has successfully closed a €548k round of financing led by business angels. The fresh capital will be used to expand the platform’s functionality and provide comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of doctors, clinic owners, and most importantly, patients. The multifunctional platform ... Read more ›
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Eatable Adventures, an accelerator that has been playing a fundamental role in the creation and strengthening of foodtech ecosystems in Spain and Italy, has closed 50% of its €30 million investment vehicle Europe Foodtech Acceleration Fund I SCSp. These are crucial markets for the European food industry, with the agri-food sector playing a decisive role ... Read more ›
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Gone are the days when facial recognition was just a sci-fi fantasy. The demand for solutions based on facial recognition technologies has increased sharply in recent years, placing it at the heart of our digital revolution and altering our daily interactions with technology. Companies across various industries are now harnessing these technologies to accelerate operations ... Read more ›
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The online psychotherapy platform Hedepy, which already brings together hundreds of therapists around the world, completed at the end of last year its largest investment yet. The Czech startup announced that in December it received €1.75 million in funding, closing 2023 with a total of €3.9 million raised, through both existing and new foreign investors. ... Read more ›
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Sirius, a startup reshaping the metals and mining industry, has raised an oversubscribed €1.2 million pre-seed round from Fund F, BlackWood, WEPA Ventures, Techstars, and select angels. With the fresh capital, Sirius is set to transform the metals and mining industry, bringing new energy to a traditionally ‘unsexy’ sector. This funding also accelerates the rollout ... Read more ›
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Infinite Roots, formerly Mushlabs, a leading German biotech company, announced the closing of its €53 million Series B funding round. The oversubscribed funding round represents the largest investment in mycelium technologies in Europe to date and underlines the growing importance of mycelium in the global food system. It was led by Dr. Hans Riegel Holding ... Read more ›
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Mondu, a fast-growing B2B payments company, has raised an additional €30 million in debt financing from German bank Vereinigte Volksbank Raiffeisenbank (VVRB). The financing will enable Mondu to expand across Europe in 2024. Mondu secured €20 million from VVRB in October 2022; the increased credit facility provides Mondu with €50 million in addition to earlier ... Read more ›
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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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