Munich-based FINN, a car subscription platform has today announced the closing of a new ABS financing program (Asset-backed Security) “ABS II” with a volume of up to €1 billion euros. The financing is provided by leading banks, including Citi and Jefferies. In addition, Avellinia Capital is extending and expanding its commitment to FINN’s fleet financing. ... Read more ›
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For founders, sending a pitch deck to a venture capital (VC) fund can feel like casting a message into the void. You might wonder: Did they see it? Did it resonate? Should I follow up again? Let me take you behind the curtain of what really happens when a startup sends a pitch deck to ... Read more ›
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As the 2025 two-day AI Action Summit unfolds in Paris, a major push to position Europe as a global leader in AI is taking shape. The EU AI Champions Initiative, spearheaded by the global investment and transformation company General Catalyst, has issued a call to action urging simplified AI regulation, increased investment in infrastructure, and ... Read more ›
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Madrid-based Nido, a platform innovating the commercialisation, design, and installation of heat pump systems in the residential sector, has successfully closed its Seed funding round, raising €5 million. The capital was contributed by prominent investors, including Iberdrola, Ship2B Ventures (through the BSocial Impact Fund, supported by Banc Sabadell, the EIF, and AXIS), Zubi Labs, Decelera ... Read more ›
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The Cologne-based GreenTech startup Planted has received €5 million in seed financing to develop its AI software that offers full Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management, from materiality analysis and carbon footprint to CSRD reports and biodiversity protection. The investment is backed by TechVision Fonds, WENVEST Capital, neoteq ventures, AWS Gründungsfonds and Smart Infrastructure Ventures ... Read more ›
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Lithuania, nestled in the heart of the Baltic region, is a country where history and modernity coexist. Known for its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities, Lithuania has become a dynamic hub in Eastern Europe. From the medieval charm of Vilnius to its cutting-edge tech parks, the country is balancing its deep-rooted traditions ... Read more ›
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Rome-based SWITCH, a startup that optimises fleet operations and planning with AI, announced a pre-Seed investment round of €946k to build smarter and more sustainable cities through fleet operations. The funding round, comprising a €728k equity investment and non-dilutive funding, saw participation from leading international VC investor, industry operators and technology research centres, including Magic ... Read more ›
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Cheshire-based CroBio, an AgTech startup on a mission to reshape the future of agriculture by harnessing the power of enhanced microbes, announced €805k in new funding to enhance their living soil amendment, a technology designed to improve nutrient retention, water retention, and carbon sequestration in soils. The funding comes in the form of a grant in ... Read more ›
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The Growing Further Awards 2025 took centre stage in Dublin last week, spotlighting some of the most promising startups working to revolutionise the food retail supply chain. Organised by Greenman Group, Europe’s only fully integrated grocery-anchored real estate investment and fund management company, the awards celebrate pioneering solutions tackling critical challenges in food production, distribution, ... Read more ›
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Munster-based DeepTech startup Pixel Photonics announced additional funding of €1 million to further develop its waveguide-integrated superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (WI-SNSPDs) for multi-mode detection. The funding came in the form of a grant from the German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND). “The SPRIND funding perfectly complements our journey alongside visionary VCs like Quantonation ... Read more ›
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Mantle8, a Grenoble-base natural hydrogen exploration company, has announced today the close of its €3.4 million Seed financing round to run a technological pilot to image and quantify hydrogen systems in the ground. The funding round saw participation from Kiko Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures Europe (BEV-E), with additional participation from prominent angel investors. “Our ... Read more ›
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Latvia, one of the three Baltic states, is a country where tradition meets innovation. Known for its picturesque landscapes, which include vast forests, serene lakes, and the white sandy beaches of Jurmala, Latvia offers a rich cultural heritage and a commitment to preserving its natural beauty. At the same time, its capital, Riga, showcases a ... Read more ›
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Astral Systems, a Bristol-based DeepTech firm pioneering multistate fusion (MSF) technology, has closed over €5.3 million investment to deliver their fusion reactors to customers by the end of 2025. The funding was led by Speedinvest and Playfair, with the participation of angel investors including Oliver Buck, Founder of ITM Isotope Technologies, and former ARM President ... Read more ›
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Munich-based Avelios Medical, provider of a modern hospital information system (HIS), has raised €30 million in Series A funding to reach its goal of becoming the leading OS for intelligent patient care. The funding round was led by Sequoia Capital alongside existing investors Revent and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). “Sequoia has consciously turned away from the ... Read more ›
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Riga-based Trace.Space, an AI-enhanced requirements management platform for engineers developing industrial products, today announced a €3.8 million Seed investment to fuel engineering, product development and go-to-market efforts. The funding round was led by Cherry Ventures, with Outlast Fund and existing investors Nebular, Fiedler Capital, and Change Ventures also participating. “We’re thrilled to partner with Cherry ... Read more ›
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Wealthon, a Warsaw-based FinTech developing an ecosystem of digital financial solutions for SMEs, has secured €126.2 million in funding, consisting primarily of a €116 million debt facility from Fortress Investment Group and €7 million in equity investment from 3TS Capital Partners and angel investors. “We are consistently executing our strategy to create a new standard ... Read more ›
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Startups are built on ambition, innovation, and risk-taking—but not every venture reaches the finish line. While success stories often take centre stage, some of the most powerful lessons come from those who’ve been through the hardest falls. At the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta, we’re flipping the script and putting failure in the spotlight. We’re ... Read more ›
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Barcelona-based KOA Biotech today announces it has raised a €2 million investment round to develop solutions for the aquaculture sector, specifically a biosensor system that detects waterborne infections in fish farms before they spread, reducing mortality rates, antibiotic use and environmental impact. Swanlaab Innvierte Agrifood-Tech led the round, with Fund-F and Faber also participating. More ... Read more ›
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