As two of the world’s largest AI startups, OpenAI and Anthropic, establish new offices in London, the UK tech scene appears to be thriving. But women founders are experiencing a significant VC funding gap.  According to a report released by the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee in 2025, just 2% of equity investment ... Read more ›
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If you haven’t been living under a rock (or been on this platform at all), you may (read: will) be aware of the following events: Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44bn. He then renamed it X, a throwback to the X.com domain he has owned since the 90’s and the precursor to PayPal Now that ... Read more ›
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If you haven’t been living under a rock (or been on this platform at all), you may (read: will) be aware of the following events: Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44bn. He then renamed it X, a throwback to the X.com domain he has owned since the 90’s and the precursor to PayPal Now that ... Read more ›
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Canadian Venture Capital firm OMERS Ventures has officially pulled out of Europe after investing four years and over $332 million in the European startup scene. The VC exited the continent earlier this month, while clarifying that the firm intends to focus on North America and Canada, according to Bloomberg. “We have made the decision to ... Read more ›
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In the digital age, data became an invaluable resource for companies to make informed decisions and set their strategies. Simultaneously, while product management was once seen as a nice-to-have, it is now essential in managing the production, delivery, and betterment of products. However, product management is set to be replaced by “data product leadership,” which ... Read more ›
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Robust inventory management is the unsung hero in logistics—and it’s encouraging the global supply chain AI market to reach $17.5 billion by 2028. But it’s dependent on one thing: Accurate forecasting. Read more ›
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The number of female led healthtech companies in Europe are not just growing but thriving for the top positions now. As some women in leadership positions take the bull by the horns as they enter the competitive healthtech sector, let’s take a look at some of the companies to watch out for in 2023. 1. ... Read more ›
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Fintechs have revolutionized the way transactions are conducted and financial services are managed, transforming the global landscape. These companies, mostly startups, are challenging the industry status quo and reimagining the future of finance. In line with this trend Tabit, a pioneer of the Buy Now, Pay Later payment methods for businesses, and Jifiti, a multinational ... Read more ›
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Fintechs are continuing to revolutionize the way transactions are conducted. These startups are challenging the industry status quo and reimagining the future of finance. In line with this trend, Tabit — a pioneer of the Buy Now, Pay Later payment methods for businesses — and Jifiti, a multinational embedded lending company, announced this week a ... Read more ›
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Italian Investment bank Mediobanca and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Founders Factory joined forces to launch a new financial technology venture studio and an accelerator programme in late July. Starting with €12 million, the partnering companies intend to invest in 35 fintech businesses over the next five years. Founders Factory is known for building and funding ... Read more ›
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Across Europe, there has been a significant push toward championing inclusivity and equal opportunities in higher education for under-represented minority groups. This move is supported by the EU and national governments, driven by both social justice and economic considerations. Aside from elevators, accessible washrooms, assistive technologies and accommodations (such as sign language interpreters), many edtech ... Read more ›
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In an exclusive interview with 150Sec, Switzerland-based Ecorobotix Co-founder/interim CEO Aurélien Demaurex emphasized the importance of encouraging European startups. The robotics company aiming to disrupt agricultural practices insisted that “the European Union (EU) needs to invest more in its startups, directly and indirectly, and create friendly investment framework conditions for them, as they are the ... Read more ›
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United Ventures, an Italian Venture Capital (VC) firm, announced the close of its latest €150 million early-stage fund on 24 July 2023. With the substantial amount, the company aims to invest in 15 to 18 early-stage European technology companies. Established in 2013, the Milan-based company is an independent VC with a belief that “tech entrepreneurship ... Read more ›
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“This week in Europe: Startup funding roundups” brings to you news of five ambitious startups that managed to clock in €96.95 million, aiming to expand with freshly raised capital. The list of startups includes Germany’s Neura Robotics and Cycle, Italy’s Piece, Netherlands’ Sensorfact, and Czech Republic’s Phrase. Neura Robotics Aims to Expand in US and ... Read more ›
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The European Commission’s (EC) European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Fund is set to see a significant decrease in funding, from €1.09 billion in 2023, to €563 million in 2024, putting early-stage startups at a disadvantage. Deemed to be “the most impactful and coveted funding instrument,” the EC’s EIC Accelerator Fund is known to support high-risk, ... Read more ›
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Kahoot, an Oslo-based global learning platform company, has bagged a €1.5 Billion deal for all its shares at 35 Norwegian Krone (NOK) per share. On 14 July 2023, Kahoot announced that Goldman Sachs Asset Management, with co-investors General Atlantic, Lego owner Kirkbi, Glitrafjord and other investors, will acquire all issued and outstanding Kahoot shares. Showcasing faith ... Read more ›
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In this edition of our newly introduced series “This week in Europe: Startup funding roundups” where we analyze the shifts and trends within the dynamic European startup funding landscape, we see Netherlands based Smart Photonics, Belgium based Aphea.Bio and Switzerland based Verity successfully closed fresh rounds of funding within two days, aiming to make technological ... Read more ›
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British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt on Monday announced that the country will open its substantial pension fund to increase funding liquidity for tech startups, aiming to help further the United Kingdom as an international tech hub. To counter the startup lull in the UK, Hunt has put an investment plan in motion to direct up ... Read more ›
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The EU has announced that it is pushing for digital platforms, including those from Google, to address false information by adding labels to content and photos. Vera Jourova, EU Commission Vice President, said that due to the rise of AI chatbots, there arises “fresh challenges for the fight against disinformation.” She said that enterprises offering ... Read more ›
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This week, a much-anticipated web3 conference returns to the vibrant Catalan metropolis of Barcelona. The mission of ETHBarcelona couldn’t be simpler: To explore how blockchain technology can help build a sustainable world of human potential. Running from July 5 to 9, the event promises to discuss public goods, privacy, identity, and future-shaping systems. But unlike ... Read more ›
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As access to funding for startups in Europe slows, companies are finding creative ways to access capital. Read more ›
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