AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) has become a highly debated topic, with many polarised opinions. AI enthusiasts find the idea of machines thinking like humans fascinating, but there are also those who raise alarms and find this prospect concerning. Previous surveys indicate that a little over 50% of respondents feel more concerned than excited at the ... Read more Read more ›
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Berlin-based Project Eaden, a German climate tech startup developing plant-based meats with fiber-spinning technology, raised €15M in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. The investment was led by Planet A and REWE Group, with participation from DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Happiness Capital, AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance, and existing investors Creandum and FoodLabs. Christoph Gras, General Partner ... Read more Read more ›
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On Tuesday, OpenAI, in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, announced The Stargate Project, a new company that intends to invest $500B (approximately €480B) over the next four years in building new AI infrastructure for OpenAI in the United States. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison joined President Donald ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Vertice, a spend optimisation platform, has raised $50M (nearly €47.97M) in a Series C round of funding. This brings the company’s total funding to over $100M (nearly €95.91M). Lakestar led the current round. Other investors include Perpetual Growth, CF Private Equity, and existing backers Bessemer Venture Partners and 83North. Capital utilisation Vertice has raised ... Read more Read more ›
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Securing funding is a pivotal milestone for any startup. It’s a moment to not only celebrate but also to strategically showcase your growth story to the world. But while a well-executed funding announcement can catapult your brand into the spotlight, a poorly handled one can result in missed opportunities—or worse, damage your credibility. Having supported ... Read more Read more ›
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Ghent-based IntelliProve, a Belgian healthtech company active in the digital healthcare market, has raised €1.25M in a seed round of funding. The investment came from Belgian VC Miles Ahead, The White and Yellow Cross, Wit-Gele Kruis, imec.istart fund, and tech entrepreneurs Jeroen De Wit (Teamleader), Louis Jonckheere (Showpad, Wintercircus), Gilles Mattelin and Jorn Vanysacker (Henchman, ... Read more Read more ›
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On Wednesday, Maastricht, The Netherlands-based Mosa Meat, a company specialised in cultured beef, announced that it has filed its first application for market approval under the European Union’s Novel Foods Regulation. Maarten Bosch, CEO of Mosa Meat says, “We look forward to working closely with the authorities to meet all safety requirements. Fat is a ... Read more Read more ›
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On Wednesday, Berlin-based Tapline, a provider of non-dilutive financing to B2B SaaS and subscription companies, announced that it has secured €20M in a pre-Series A round in equity and debt. The equity portion of the round was led by Karim Beshara, GP of A15 Venture Capital and Managing Partner of Accelero Capital, with participation from ... Read more Read more ›
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On Tuesday, Amsterdam-based Fastned, the fast-charging company, announced that it has begun a subscription to a new bond issue in the Netherlands and Belgium. The company will use the proceeds to continue to grow the network in existing and new markets. European regulations supporting the transition to electric driving, such as the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure ... Read more Read more ›
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On Tuesday, Zurich-based ABB, a technology company specialised in electrification and automation, announced that it is acquiring Sensorfact, a Utrecht-based energy management company. However, the financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to expand ABB’s digital energy management offering and is expected to close in Q1 2025. Massimiliano Cifalitti, President of ABB’s Smart Power ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam’s impact investor The Sharing Group (TSG) has acquired a strategic minority stake in Leafcloud, a Dutch provider of sustainable cloud services. Leafcloud’s servers return residual heat to institutions like swimming pools and care centres. Both companies aim to offer a Europe-wide cloud service with a positive environmental impact. Transforming the digital infrastructure for cloud, ... Read more Read more ›
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Paimio, Finland-based Rester Oy, a mechanical textile recycling company, recently announced that it has secured €4.9M in its second funding round. The company raised funding from existing shareholders including Lindström Oy and Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) as well as new investors. The Finnish company will use the funds to accelerate growth through expansion of ... Read more Read more ›
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Imagine being a doctor and spending nearly a third of your workday not with patients, but documenting consultations. Currently, Belgian GPs are required to write detailed SOEP (Subjective, Objective, Evaluation, Plan) reports for every consultation, incorporating medical coding standards like ICPC-2 and SNOMED CT. These reports must be submitted to ensure proper records are kept, ... Read more Read more ›
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Bees & Bears, a Berlin-based green fintech company, has secured €500M in funding to install sustainable energy solutions in private households in Germany. Bees & Bears provides private customers with instalment payment options through independent tradesmen. The company will use the funds to support the installation of almost 25,000 photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, energy storage ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based Kraaft, the company behind the first “super app” for construction, has raised €13M in a Series A funding round. The funds will be used for product development and expansion into key markets, including the UK and Germany. Founded in 2020 by Marc Nègre, Cédric Boidin and Thomas Reygagne, Kraaft is a next-generation messaging app ... Read more Read more ›
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The Hague-based Go Potty has raised €350K in pre-seed funding to challenge the diaper industry. The Dutch startup aims to transform child care by encouraging early potty training, to get children out of diapers sooner. YoV Capital, a Dutch venture capital fund, is supporting Go Potty’s growth. Their investment provides financial backing as well as ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based TAP (Talent Acceleration Platform), an edtech and career acceleration platform, recently announced that it has secured $1M (approximately €969K) funding. This round was led by the Hague-based Invest International and includes contributions from a group of impact angel investors. The Dutch-Palestinian company will use the funds to strengthen its impact in Palestine, Jordan, and ... Read more Read more ›
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On Monday, January 20, Donald Trump will take oath as the 47th President of the United States. The inauguration, set to start at 6PM CET/12PM ET/9AM PT will see Trump return to the White House after losing to Joe Biden in 2020. Unlike his previous victory, Trump is returning with a resounding victory, where he ... Read more Read more ›
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In recent years, Lithuania has solidified its position on the global tech map, thanks to its thriving startup ecosystem, forward-thinking businesses, and a talent-driven approach. As a Board Member of Sigli, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how a collaborative, innovation-centric culture can drive transformative growth—not just locally but globally. The Power of Place: ... Read more Read more ›
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Tech entrepreneurs, SMEs, and businesses across Europe may already be aware of the Ecodesign for Sustainability Products Regulation (ESPR), a legislation focused on creating sustainable products that came into force during the summer of 2024. However, due to the complexities of the legislation’s requirements, many haven’t begun their preparation because they simply don’t know where ... Read more Read more ›
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