Leiden-based health tech startup BIMINI Biotech has successfully closed a €3 million seed funding round to drive its development of “first-in-class” therapeutics for haematological cancers The round was led by San Diego-based Torrey Pines Investment (TPI), with the participation of InnovationQuarter Capital (IQC), Libertatis Ergo Holding (LEH) and a business angel. The funding marks a ... Read more ›
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This article marks the third instalment of a series I’ve been writing for EU Startups, sharing insights into what it takes to succeed as a CFO today. Reflecting on the series, one thing is clear: the responsibilities of today’s CFO extend far beyond traditional financial management and reporting. The role has evolved significantly, with CFOs ... Read more ›
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London-based fintech startup nsave has secured a €17.5 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and launch an investment product alongside its accounts provision. The funding round was led by TQ Ventures, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, ACE Ventures, and Proton Foundation. This investment aims to accelerate nsave’s growth and support ... Read more ›
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AnaCardio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical startup headquartered in Stockholm, has secured €17.8 million in a Series A extension round to develop their drug candidate AC01. The financing was co-led by Novo Holdings, Pureos Bioventures, and Sound Bioventures. Existing investors Flerie, Industrifonden, and Fredrik and Ann-Helene Ljungström also participated. This funding will propel AnaCardio’s flagship drug candidate, ... Read more ›
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The European Instant Payments Regulation (IPR), formally known as Regulation (EU) 2024/886, represents an important step ahead for the EU’s payments ecosystem. By requiring Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to offer instant credit transfers in euros under clear and fair conditions, the IPR accelerates Europe’s shift toward real-time payments. For startups in the financial ecosystem, the ... Read more ›
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Mulder, a female-led and minority-owned startup based in London, has secured €597k in a rolling pre-seed round led by SFC Capital to further its blockchain technology. This funding round was led by SFC capital and also included support from Innovate UK via a SMART Grant. This funding will accelerate Mulder’s mission to tackle the transparency ... Read more ›
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Brussels-based growth equity investor Smartfin has successfully closed its third growth fund, reaching its €250 million target, highlighting its role as a player in Europe’s B2B technology ecosystem. This marks the firm’s fifth fund since its founding in 2014, bringing its total investment commitments to over €600 million. For the first time, the European Investment ... Read more ›
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FuelFWD, a Rotterdam-based startup specialising in digital solutions for the renewable fuels market, has raised a €1 million seed investment round led by Value Factory Ventures, alongside renewed support from Docklab Ventures and the Port of Rotterdam. This funding marks the second time both Docklab Ventures and the Port of Rotterdam have invested in the ... Read more ›
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AQLAS, a consortium spearheaded by Italy’s Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), has secured €2.5 million from the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Transition programme to develop quantum computing innovation. The funding will be channelled into developing a cutting-edge, high-precision laser module designed specifically for atomic quantum computers—a critical element for the evolving quantum technology market. ... Read more ›
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Dataships, a Dublin-based startup specialising in data privacy software and services, has successfully raised €6.8 million in a Series A funding round to automate compliance for the eCommerce sector. This investment was led by Osage Ventures Partners, with additional participation from Lavrock Ventures and Urban Innovation Fund. The funds will enable the company to further ... Read more ›
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Advise, a Dublin-based startup furthering data analytics and AI for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers, has secured €1.55 million in funding to develop its AI-powered SaaS platform that drives better pricing strategies. The company, trading under RecommenderX, aims to expand its workforce and market reach following a year of 250% revenue growth. Advise’s funding round ... Read more ›
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We’re thrilled to announce that Gero Decker, the Co-founder and CEO of Signavio, will join us at the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in sunny Malta on April 24-25. An inspiring fireside chat awaits you, as Gero will share insights from his incredible entrepreneurial journey, from starting and bootstrapping Signavio in 2009, to scaling it to unicorn ... Read more ›
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Capricorn Partners, headquartered in Leuven, has announced the first close of its Capricorn Health-tech Fund II, raising €51 million to support innovative health technology startups. Capricorn Health-tech Fund II builds upon the success of its predecessor, aiming to invest in groundbreaking companies specialising in health technology, medical devices, digital health, and diagnostics. “With Capricorn Healthtech ... Read more ›
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In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, we catch up with Bennett Barth, Co-founder and Managing Director of RESPOND, a leading European accelerator for climate tech entrepreneurs. RESPOND is focused on responsible leadership and driving the transition towards a net-zero economy. Bennett shares insights on the startup pitches that have inspired him, the recurring blind ... Read more ›
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Graph Therapeutics, a next-generation biotech company based in Vienna, announced the closing of a €3 million pre-seed financing round to finance the development an AI-powered platform to bring the precision medicine paradigm to inflammation and immunology (I&I) drug discovery The round was led by Squareone and Merantix Capital, with participation from NAVEC Investment Management and ... Read more ›
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RoboK, a Cambridge-based AI startup spun out of the University of Cambridge, has raised €1.1 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop an AI solution aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in ports and warehouses across the UK. This project, dubbed PALLETS (Proactive AI-powered Solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety), ... Read more ›
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VitVio, a London-based startup at the forefront of integrating AI into healthcare, has raised €1.8 million in pre-seed funding to transform surgical operating theaters by improving efficiency, enhancing patient outcomes, and reducing costs. The funding round was led by LDV Capital with participation from Bek Ventures, Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, and angel investors. The Royal ... Read more ›
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Bulgaria, a vibrant and fast-growing country in Southeast Europe, is emerging as a significant player in the European innovation landscape. With its strategic position between Europe and Asia, a competitive cost structure, and a skilled workforce, the country has become an attractive destination for startups and investors alike. In recent years, Bulgaria’s startup scene has ... Read more ›
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Nomupay, a Dublin-based fintech startup, has announced today the completion of a third investment round of €35.9 million, bolstering the firm’s ambition to open up the “notoriously complex” Asian market to international acquirers, merchants, Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Independent Sales Organisations (ISOs). The final €11.6 million tranche of the September fundraise was led by ... Read more ›
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