World Fund, one of Europe’s leading climate tech VCs, has raised a further €50+ million from institutional LPs. New investors secured in recent months include KfW Capital, the investment arm of the world’s largest national development bank, Ignitis Group, the Lithuanian renewables-focused integrated utility, and a leading German reinsurance company. “We see this as a ... Read more ›
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What’s on the horizon for the travel industry? The landscape has shifted significantly, with a strong resurgence in travel intentions and spending from 2021 onwards. In this changing ecosystem, many people are traveling just as much as they did prior to the pandemic. Behavior has also shifted towards personalized experiences, heightened security, sustainable practices, and ... Read more ›
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For startups raising institutional finance, the balance of power typically sits with the VCs. They have the capital, you need it. According to the latest data, market competition is intensifying as VCs remain hawkish with their dry powder. 2,400 companies that raised seed funding in 2022 will be competing for Series A investors when they next raise. They’ll be joined by another 2,000 startups that raised Seed in ... Read more ›
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deskbird, a Swiss software-as-a-service (SaaS) workplace management company, raised €12 million from ALSTIN Capital and AVP (AXA Venture Partners) in its Series A funding round, with participation from existing investors, such as session.vc, Rivus Capital, and PortfoLion, making it the highest-funded SaaS startup in Europe for workplace management. deskbird founders Ivan Cossu, CEO, and Jonas ... Read more ›
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Antler, one of the most active early-stage VC firms in Europe, has launched its second Nordic fund, with a target size of €150 million. €50 million has already been raised in the first closing. Antler’s Nordic Fund II has a target size 5x larger than the first fund, which closed at €30 million in 2021. ... Read more ›
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Mental health in the workplace is an increasingly important topic. And companies like Berlin-based Likeminded have made it their mission to make it easier for employees to access psychological support formats. Recently they announced the acquisition of whylab, a Berlin-based startup specializing in group formats and intelligent peer coaching, Likeminded strengthens its USP in group ... Read more ›
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Strise, an anti-money laundering (AML) intelligence software company, announced today its €10 million Series A funding round led by Atomico with participation from existing investors. They were also joined by a distinguished group of angel investors which includes Camilla Giesecke (Klarna COO), Phil Chambers (founder of Peakon, exited to Workday), Francois Callens (former CFO of ... Read more ›
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For quite some time, Zurich has been more than just a hub for delicious fancy chocolate and a thriving financial sector. The city has also cultivated a vibrant startup ecosystem that has steadily claimed a spot in our annual list of Europe’s most significant startup hubs. For investors and technophiles alike, keeping an eye on ... Read more ›
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Catalan startup Cafler, a leading platform for everything the car user needs, announced a €8 million seed round led by Seaya Ventures. In addition to Wayra as a strategic partner, the round had investors such as Banco Sabadell, Encomenda, DÃdac Lee, René de Jong and Jacky Abitbol, partner of Cathay Innovation. Cafler offers car users ... Read more ›
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APEX, an athlete-driven investment company, announced the launch of its new €50 million Elite Performance Fund. This investment vehicle is poised to reshape the landscape of sports, media, and entertainment by channeling the expertise and vision of world-renowned athletes such as Formula 1 sensations Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz and FIFA World Cup and UEFA ... Read more ›
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As quantum chip development moves from the lab into industrial fabrication facilities (‘fabs’), the ability to test quantum chips becomes even more of a bottleneck than it is today. Currently, testing a small quantum chip requires weeks, using a cryogenic lab facility and a team of dedicated quantum engineers. Testing in an industrial setting only ... Read more ›
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Nuventura, a leading provider of SF6-free, medium-voltage (MV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technologies, announced the completion of a €25 million Series A investment. The round is led by Mirova, through its impact private equity Mirova Environment Acceleration Capital fund, alongside new investors Forward.one and EIC Fund, and existing investors IBB Ventures, ADB Ventures, Cycle Group, Future ... Read more ›
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Mail Metrics, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing customer communications platform, has announced the acquisition of Dafil, strengthening its position as a leading player in the sector in Ireland. Mail Metrics’ growth to become the market leader in Ireland has been exponential, as evidenced by their revenue numbers which have gone from €1 million in 2019, to ... Read more ›
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Jude, a bladder health startup, has raised a €3.9 million seed round led by Eka VC and Joyance, as well as follow-on investment from June Angelides at Samos VC. The round also includes Dr Fiona Pathiraja of Crista Galli Ventures. Something to highlight is the fact that Jude has also received a grant from Innovate ... Read more ›
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In a world where sports and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined, a new wave of startups is emerging to reshape the landscape of athletic performance, fan engagement, and sports management. In this article, we delve into the dynamic realm of sports entrepreneurship and introduce you to 10 of the most promising European startups that are ... Read more ›
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Espoo-based Paptic has closed a Series A financing amounting to €23 million to drive the growth of the Finnish company and expand its materials portfolio. The round is led by the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), US-based chemical company Ecolab and Japanese trading house Itochu Fibre Ltd. The new financing will support Paptic’s growth and ... Read more ›
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We’ve been eyeing the horse industry for a while now, a sector that has shown steady progress over the last few years. For the horseback riding sector alone, based on the 2019 data, the economic value is estimated at £4.7 billion of consumer spending on goods and services each year in the UK. That is ... Read more ›
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The beverage industry’s historical journey spans millennia, with traces of alcoholic concoctions dating back to about 7000 BCE. Entwined with human history, it has evolved into a realm of ever-evolving mixes, flavours, and preferences. As our world evolved, new avenues of innovation have emerged in this industry as well. In this article, we delve into ... Read more ›
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As the global economy descends, many companies are hunkering down, cutting headcount and spending. While the economic outlook may look somewhat pessimistic, corporate companies are desperate to hold on to talent as more employees look to change roles. Is in that scenario that Copenhagen-based HR tech firm Woba announced a new investment of €2.95M coming ... Read more ›
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