Around 1750 BCE in Ur, a customer named Nanni complained in clay about the bad copper sold to him by the merchant Ea-nasir. It is the oldest known written customer complaint, and several others were found in Ea-nasir's house. The behaviour behind a one-star review, nearly four millennia early. Read more ›
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London-based Dojo, a payments technology provider, has announced an investment of $190M (nearly €168.66M) from global investment firm Vitruvian Partners. This marks Dojo’s first equity raise. Stephen Byrne, Partner at Vitruvian Partners, says, “We’re delighted to be partnering with Dojo at this critical point on their growth journey. The Dojo team have built next-generation technology ... Read more Read more ›
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The European Commission has announced a comprehensive “EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy” to boost the growth of startups and scaleups across the European Union. The Strategy aligns with the broader ‘Choose Europe’ initiative, launched by President von der Leyen. “This truly is a worldwide, unprecedented proposal of rulings and initiatives to support the disruptive growth ... Read more Read more ›
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Uber Technologies, a US-based transportation and delivery company, has announced its acquisition of Dantaxi, a taxi company in Denmark, from private equity firm Triton. Daniel Björklund, Investment Advisory Professional, Triton, says, “Dantaxi has gone from strength to strength under Triton’s ownership, driven by a focus on providing a quality service for both consumers and drivers.” ... Read more Read more ›
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In the ever-evolving world of startups and innovation, the Netherlands continues to shine as a breeding ground for young tech talent. From Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Dutch entrepreneurs are building companies that not only disrupt industries but also build personal fortunes that are nothing short of amazing. Each year, Quote magazine unveils its highly anticipated list ... Read more Read more ›
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Rijswijk-based Aethon, a company addressing societal challenges by solving staff shortages, has received a €9.6M investment from Amsterdam‘s Endeit Capital. Martijn Hamann, Partner at Endeit Capital, says, “Aethon is leading the transformation of workforce management across Europe — and doing so in a way that benefits organisations, professionals, and the public.” Endeit Capital sees the ... Read more Read more ›
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The Hague-based Main Capital Partners, an enterprise software investor operating in Europe and North America, has closed its first continuation fund with €520M in commitments. The fund was backed by new and existing limited partners, co-led by Lexington Partners and StepStone Group. Trinity River Holdings, LP served as sub-lead. The continuation fund was established to ... Read more Read more ›
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The first half of 2025 is about to end! Amsterdam is solidifying its reputation as one of Europe’s most dynamic startup hubs. With a vibrant ecosystem that fosters innovation, the city is attracting significant investor attention. In Q1 2025, approximately €429M was invested in Dutch startups. Based on estimates of unpublished amounts, the total amount ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Ankar, an AI platform for Intellectual Property, has raised £3M (approximately €3.5M) in a Seed funding round led by Index Ventures. Index Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into transformative international businesses. Hannah Seal, Partner at Index Ventures, says, “Tamar and Wiem are redefining how innovation is ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based kyron.bio, a biotechnology company, has announced a €5.5M funding round. The round was led by HCVC, with participation from Verve Ventures, Entrepreneur First, Saras Capital, and multiple angel investors. kyron.bio’s aims to address issues in biologic drug development. The company is focused on controlling sugar molecules, known as glycans, on the surface of drugs ... Read more Read more ›
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Velocity, a financial infrastructure platform, announced a $10M (approximately €8.9M) pre-seed funding round to launch the operating system for digital finance. The funding round was led by Activant Capital, with participation from Fuel Ventures, Triton Capital, Fabric Ventures, Commerce Ventures, and Preface Ventures. Based out of Greenwich, Activant Capital specialises in growth equity with a ... Read more Read more ›
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TNW Conference returns to NDSM Amsterdam on June 19–20, 2025. It is a platform to connect, learn, build, and scale — across industries, sectors, and borders. Whether you’re seeking funding, technology insight, or strategic partnerships, the event offers the structure and space to make it happen. This two-day tech event will bring together startups, scaleups, ... Read more Read more ›
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Delft-based STIL, a neurotechnology startup reshaping treatment options for essential tremor, announced that it has secured €𝟮M in growth capital. The newly raised funds will be used to scale the team, strengthen clinical partnerships, and accelerate international go-to-market efforts. What does STIL solve? A tremor is an involuntary shaking in the limbs. Over 30 million ... Read more Read more ›
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Helsinki-based CurifyLabs, a healthtech company, has secured €6.7M in funding to advance the manufacturing of compounded medications suited for the specific individual needs of patients. The round was led by Springvest, a Finnish growth funding initiative supported by private investors, and includes a €1M deeptech loan from Business Finland. CurifyLabs plans to use the funds ... Read more Read more ›
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UK-based SCI Semiconductor, a company specialised in developing the world’s first ‘memory safe’ computer chip has raised £2.5M in a funding round. The round was led by Mercia Ventures via the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), with backing from UK and Silicon Valley angel investors. The £660M Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIFII) ... Read more Read more ›
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Switzerland-based Hedera Dx, a techbio company, has raised €15M in a Series A financing round to drive advanced cancer care. The investment was led by Vsquared Ventures, with new investor Tesi joining, along with continued support from Helsana HealthInvest, Eyrir Venture Management, Inventure, and Top Harvest. Dr. Lise Rechsteiner, General Partner at Vsquared Ventures, says, ... Read more Read more ›
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Eindhoven-based Salvia BioElectronics, a clinical-stage medical device company, announced that it has secured €53M in a Series B financing round. The funding round was led by Innovation Industries, with participation from Invest-NL and EIC Fund. Existing investors Inkef, Panakès Partners, SHS Capital, Dolby Family Ventures, BOM, and Thuja Capital also joined the round. Innovation Industries ... Read more Read more ›
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Limerick, Ireland-based VIOTAS, a smart grid technology firm, has secured a €10M growth finance facility from Claret Capital Partners. Claret Capital Partners is Europe’s largest independent growth debt fund manager. Since 2013, the Claret funds have backed over 180 SMEs from a wide range of geographies across Europe, empowering founders to scale with confidence. “VIOTAS ... Read more Read more ›
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Barcelona-based Masia, a €20M angel fund, has been launched from Aldea Ventures’ fund of funds. The fund is backed by experienced tech founders and operators. Masia aims to support Barcelona’s role in the European tech sector by linking local founders with investors and integrating international founders based in the city into the local network. Masia ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based Memority, a company reinventing identity and access management, has completed its first Series A financing round, raising €13M. The capital will support the company’s expansion in Europe in Identity and Access Management (IAM). The investment was led by Tikehau Capital, an alternative asset management group, via Brienne, its private equity strategy dedicated to cybersecurity. ... Read more Read more ›
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Hasselt, Belgium-based ResultX, a startup specialising in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting solutions, has been awarded over €400,000 in innovation grants from VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship). The funding will enable ResultX to further develop its platform, enhancing features that simplify ESG reporting for companies striving to meet sustainability goals. Small and ... Read more Read more ›
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