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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European Investment Bank (EIB), a long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States, has partnered with Euronext to support small and mid-cap companies in Europe’s aerospace and defence sectors. Through an advisory agreement, the EIB will assist Euronext in developing a programme aimed at helping scale-up companies in these industries engage ... Read more Read more ›
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Berlin-based Parloa, a company specialised in Agentic AI for customer experience, has secured $120M (approximately €106M) in Series C funding at a valuation of $1B. The funding round was led by Durable Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, and General Catalyst. Based in the US, Durable Capital Partners invests in small and mid-cap companies in both public ... Read more Read more ›
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Tallinn-based XDaata Group, a B2B software development company, announced its plans to go public on Nasdaq in the first half of 2025. The company has signed a definitive agreement with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation (“Alpha Star”), with the business combination transaction valued at $180M (approximately €158.3M). Dr. Zhe Zhang, the ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based StackOne has raised $20M (nearly €17.67M) in a Series A funding round. This brings the company’s total raised capital to $24M. The round was led by GV (Google Ventures). Workday Ventures, XTX Ventures, Episode 1, Playfair, and individual investors from OpenAI, DeepMind, Microsoft, and Mulesoft also joined the round. Luna Schmid, Partner at GV, ... Read more Read more ›
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French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen held a conference, “Choose Europe for Science,” at Paris’s Sorbonne University on Monday, aimed at attracting US researchers. The announcement aims to benefit from U.S. President Donald Trump’s funding cuts and conflicts with top U.S. universities. “We call on researchers worldwide to unite ... Read more Read more ›
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Netherlands and Germany-based Duna, a company that offers a platform for compliant business identity, has raised €10.7M in a seed round of funding. The investment was led by Index Ventures, with participation from global tech leaders. Zak Lambert, Plaid’s VP EMEA, says, “Business onboarding used to be a cost centre for Plaid. Now, it’s a ... Read more Read more ›
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The Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP), the Dutch Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, has published its annual report outlining the state of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) in the Netherlands for 2024. The Dutch company NVP is focused on enhancing the investment climate in the Netherlands by advocating for the private equity ... Read more Read more ›
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Germany-based Quantum Systems, an aerial data intelligence company, has raised €160M in new funding. This brings the company’s total funding to €310M. Balderton Capital led the round, which included participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defence and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E AG, and existing investors HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DTCP, Omnes Capital, Airbus Ventures, Porsche ... Read more Read more ›
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Zug-based terralayr, a provider of energy flexibility services, in collaboration with Vattenfall, a Stockholm-based energy company, has signed a 7-year, multi-asset tolling agreement. Vattenfall is a European energy company employing around 21,000 people. For more than 100 years, it has powered industries, delivered energy to homes, and enhanced living standards through innovation and teamwork. Multi-asset ... Read more Read more ›
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Germany-based Quantum Systems, an aerial data intelligence company, has announced that the Spanish Armed Forces have procured two systems from its Family of Systems—Vector and Twister. This marks the first time a customer has adopted the full range of Quantum Systems’ Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The deal! The Spanish Armed Forces have entered ... Read more Read more ›
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Lisbon-based Goparity, a sustainable finance platform, has secured €2.9M funding led by 3XP Global, through its Impact Innovation Fund. Based out of Lisbon, 3XP Global is an asset management firm with a distinct track record in terms of ESG Integration in the investment process and an active role in helping founders throughout the investment cycle. ... Read more Read more ›
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Main Capital Partners, a software investor in the Benelux, DACH, the Nordics, and the United States, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Norwegian fintech firm Aritma. This Main Foundation II investment further strengthens Main’s presence in the Nordic enterprise software landscape. This partnership will support Aritma’s continued expansion of its product suite, ... Read more Read more ›
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Many believe that Electronic Data Interchange solutions are outdated, soon to be replaced by APIs. But the numbers tell a different story—EDI usage continues to grow, proving its value in structured, error-free data exchange. Companies rely on it for transactions that demand security, efficiency, and compliance with global standards. Keep reading to learn why EDI ... Read more Read more ›
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Milan-based Skillvue, an AI-driven skills analysis platform, has raised $6.3M (nearly €5.55M) in seed funding to expand its offering. The Italian company supports organisations in identifying internal capabilities and responding to shifts in the job market. Initially focused on recruitment, the platform is evolving into a system for assessing skills across both candidates and employees. ... Read more Read more ›
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In recent days, the tech industry has witnessed a wave of advancements. From groundbreaking AI developments to shifts in health care, it’s been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With so many changes happening daily and quickly, it’s easy for some stories to slip through the cracks. But worry not, we have gathered them all ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Sprinque, a flexible payments platform for local and cross-border B2B transactions, officially ceased operations following a decision made by its co-founders, Juan Espinosa, Manoj Tutika, and Mark Holleman, in the summer of 2024. The Dutch company cited shifting market conditions and a tighter investment climate as core reasons behind the closure. “The lessons learned ... Read more Read more ›
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AI is advancing fast! The rise of generative AI has made it alarmingly easy for bad actors to create believable fake identities and forged documents. What used to require expert skills can now be done with just a simple prompt. Enhanced fraud detection To combat this growing threat, Groningen-based Klippa announced the launch of its enhanced ... Read more Read more ›
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Switzerland-based Hilo, a company focused on blood pressure monitoring, has secured about CHF 34M (nearly €36.39M) in Series B funding. The round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital and Wellington Partners. Other participants include Kfund, naturalX Health Ventures, and existing investors Khosla Ventures, Molten Ventures, redalpine, Verve Ventures, and Translink Capital. Transform your health with ... Read more Read more ›
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Lisbon-based OSCAR, a company specialising in on-demand home services across Europe, has secured €6M in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Indico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with participation from Failup Ventures and Boost Capital Partners. The company will use the funds to continue its expansion in Portugal and Spain, as ... Read more Read more ›
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I used to think social selling was something you did after work, a side hustle to the “real” job of cold emails, calls, and forecasting. Then the deals started rolling in, and the story behind them didn’t look anything like the playbook I thought I had to follow. Two of my biggest wins last year—$110K ... Read more Read more ›
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