Copenhagen-based Fuse Vectors announces €4.9 million in pre-Seed financing to innovate gene therapy development with its cell-free viral vector technology. The funding includes investment from HCVC and support from BioInnovation Institute, EIFO, and Innovation Fund. “Fuse Vectors’ cell-free Fuse Technology offers significant improvements, reducing production time and costs while enhancing vector quality to meet patients’ ... Read more ›
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Groningen-based QT Sense, a Dutch startup advancing disease diagnostics through breakthroughs in quantum sensing at a single-cell level, has raised €6 million to further refine its Quantum Nuova product. The funding combines equity investment from quantum-focused VC fund QDNL Participations, plus a group of angels, with grant funding from Interreg Europe. “While other companies use ... Read more ›
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London-based The ClearScore Group, a global FinTech and data-driven financial marketplace, has secured €36.1 million in debt financing from HSBC Innovation Banking UK to drive further business growth across domestic and international markets. This funding marks the latest chapter in the partnership between ClearScore and HSBC Innovation Banking UK, which began in 2017. Over the ... Read more ›
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Milan-based Arsenale Bioyards, a neo-industrial company focused on innovating scalable biomanufacturing, has announced the successful closure of its first €9.5 million Seed financing round. The round was led by Planet A and byFounders with participation from CDP Ventures, Acequia Capital, Plug N Play, Grey Silo Ventures as well as industrial family offices. “Arsenale is not ... Read more ›
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Barcelona-based Dealcar, an SaaS platform that digitises and optimises the buying and selling of used cars for dealerships of any size, has closed a €3 million Seed round to expand and fuel the development of their payment solution ‘Dealcar Pay’. The round has been led by Entourage and 4Founders Capital, as well investors like Itnig ... Read more ›
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Geneva-based Sparta, a provider of real-time intelligence for commodity traders, has secured €40 million in Series B funding to fuel their expansion beyond oil and gas, evolving from a data provider into a full-scale AI-powered trading platform. The funding round was led by One Peak, with continued backing from Singular and FirstMark. “Today’s team-based incentives ... Read more ›
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In an exclusive reveal to EU-Startups, Prague-based fintech startup BitDCA has raised €7.6 million to scale its ‘Littlebit’ app — designed to simplify Bitcoin investment for everyday consumers and “dethrone Revolut.” The fundraising round was led by shareholders Aleš Minx, former CEO of PPF Group and current Chairman of the Board of Directors; Miloslav Vyhnal, ... Read more ›
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Dutch food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway is set to be acquired by South African investment group Prosus in a €4.1 billion all-cash deal that will see the company delist from public markets in Amsterdam. The offer values Just Eat’s shares at €20.30 each, representing a 22% premium over its highest share price in the ... Read more ›
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The startup ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting market demands, and an ever-changing workforce. As we move into 2025, job seekers looking to land roles in fast-paced startup environments need to develop a distinct set of skills that align with the needs of innovative companies. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an ... Read more ›
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WilsonAI, a London-based AI-powered legal assistant innovating in-house legal operations, has raised a €1.6 million pre-Seed round to fuel WilsonAI’s development of the “world’s first” AI paralegal. The funding round was led by Nomad Ventures. Additional participants include Autopilot Ventures, Entrepreneur First, Transpose Platform, and key strategic angels, including Mei Z, and several exited founders ... Read more ›
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Malta has once again solidified its reputation as a hub for innovation by retaining its fourth‐place ranking in Europe, as highlighted in the 2024 Startup Nations Standard (SNS) Report by the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA). Evaluated among 24 EU countries, the report underscores Malta’s commitment to fostering a dynamic, entrepreneur‐friendly ecosystem through strategic initiatives ... Read more ›
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Ghent-based software company Karomia has secured €2 million in funding, to expand its AI-powered Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) reporting platform with a focus on producing a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)-compliant reports. The funding round was led by Entourage, imec.istart Future Fund & imec.istart Fund. Jens Verhiest, COO of Karomia, explains: “ESG reporting doesn’t ... Read more ›
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QDI Systems, a DeepTech company based in Groningen, announced today its €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to scale its quantum dots (QDs) technology for X-ray and shortwave infrared (SWIR) applications. The total funding available for QDI Systems through the grant and accompanying equity financing is up to €7.5M. “The timing is ... Read more ›
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Romania, one of Eastern Europe’s fastest-growing economies, is emerging as a regional hub for innovation and technology. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, the country benefits from a highly skilled workforce, a strong IT sector, and competitive business costs. With one of the lowest energy import dependencies in the EU and increasing investments in ... Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Polestar Capital announces the launch of the Polestar Capital e-mobility & infrastructure fund (PCEIF), a €500 million debt fund designed to finance the transition to zero-emission mobility. The fund will extend loans to e-mobility and logistics projects, providing “essential financing that is urgently required but difficult to obtain elsewhere“. With the launch of PCEIF, ... Read more ›
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We’re excited to announce that Michał Borkowski, Co-founder & CEO of Brainly, will be joining us as a speaker at the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in sunny Malta on April 24-25! A passionate entrepreneur and advocate for accessible education, Michał co-founded Brainly in 2009 in Kraków with the vision of creating a global learning community. What ... Read more ›
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Lugano-based InVirtuoLabs, a BioTech startup that leverages GenAI and advanced molecular simulations, has closed its first funding round of €2.85 million to reduce the time and cost of drug development in the pharmaceutical sector. The startup won the first prize at the Boldbrain Startup Challenge, an acceleration programme for innovative ideas organised by the Agire ... Read more ›
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Bordeaux-based Genial, specialising in generative AI solutions, has successfully raised €1.8 million in its initial funding round to develop AI agents for the tourism and leisure sectors. The investment was led by Huttopia and Crédit Agricole (via Aquitaine Expansion and La Réunion-Mayotte), with participation from Founders Futures and several business angels. “Our first objective is ... Read more ›
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Breaking into the UK’s entertainment industry requires more than just creativity—it demands vision, resilience, and a well-executed business strategy. Whether you’re launching an indie game studio, a music production company, or a digital content brand, there are countless opportunities to carve out a niche. Despite a highly competitive landscape, success is within reach for those ... Read more ›
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