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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On Tuesday, Dublin-based FIRE1, a connected medical device solutions company, announced that it has secured $120M (approximately €115M) in financing led by Polaris Partners and Elevage Medical Technologies. New investors, including Longitude Capital, and Sands Capital also participated along with the existing investors. The funding will enable the Irish company to complete a pivotal clinical ... Read more Read more ›
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Raymon Pouwels, the co-founder of GO Sharing and Umob, has invested in Dutch-based SURE Mobility, bringing valuable expertise in shared mobility, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Pouwels has taken on the role of advisor to support the growth and success of several ventures alongside Patrick De Wit (Founder ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based WoodWing, a provider of Enterprise Information Management, announced that it has acquired its multi-decade strategic partner Qonqord. Through this acquisition, the Dutch company expanded its portfolio of solutions and gained direct local presence across EMEA, including in the UK, the Benelux, France, and Iberia. The acquisition marks the third add-on acquisition of WoodWing since ... Read more Read more ›
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Copenhagen-based Orbis Medicines, a drug discovery company, has raised €90M in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to €116M. The round was led by NEA (New Enterprise Associates) with participation from Eli Lilly, Cormorant, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Novo Holdings, and Forbion. In addition to the funding, Orbis Medicines ... Read more Read more ›
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On Monday, Omaha, Nebraska-based Lindsay Corporation, announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 49.9 per cent minority interest in Austrian company Pessl Instruments. Lindsay’s investment in the Austrian company aims to boost investment and innovation in AgTech to meet the growing demands for food, fuel, and fibre. The partnership between Lindsay and Pessl, ... Read more Read more ›
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Bern-based Capt’n Greenfin, a Swiss clean fishing startup, has raised fresh funding led by Zürich’s MINUS2. The funding amount, however, remains undisclosed. The investment will support the development and scaling of Capt’n Greenfin’s 100 per cent biodegradable fishing products. MINUS2 is investing in the startup with a clear vision for sustainable fishing and a forward-looking ... Read more Read more ›
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Gouda, South Holland-based Salure, a company specialised in HR and payroll solutions, announced on Monday that it has acquired the BvB Group. Based out of Nijkerk, BvB Group is a service partner of AFAS Software and supports organisations in the optimisation of software and payroll. With over 20 employees, BvB Group offers comprehensive services such ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris has been a leading player in the global startup ecosystem, and in 2024, the city continued to reinforce its position as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 reveals that Paris is home to over 8,000 startups and boasts the world’s largest startup campus, Station F. This makes the ... Read more Read more ›
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Borssele, The Netherlands-based VAM WaterTech, a company specialised in water treatment and recycling in the agrifood sector, is being acquired by Managing Director Hans Blaak together with Luxembourg-based ORAXYS and France’s SWEN Capital Partners. The acquisition is aimed at accelerating growth in Europe, North America, and Asia and developing new solutions to provide solutions for ... Read more Read more ›
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Can a port city reinvent itself as a hub for startups and innovation? While cities known for their industrial base often struggle to digitise and transform, Rotterdam showcases a successful model and competes with major technology hubs in Europe. At the driver seat of this transformation is Lars Crama, the Private Lead of Up!Rotterdam, who ... Read more Read more ›
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Swave Photonics, a fabless semiconductor company based in Leuven, Belgium, has closed a €27M Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by imec.xpand and SFPIM Relaunch, with participation from new investors EIC Fund, IAG Capital Partners, and Murata Electronics North America, Inc., alongside existing investors Qbic Fund, PMV, imec, and Luminate. The company previously ... Read more Read more ›
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Germany has long been a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. With abundant talent, government support, and a strong economy, the country’s startups are making waves on the global stage.  2024 has already proven to be a milestone year for various startups. According to the 2024 Deutscher Startup Monitor (DSM), 74.7 per cent of German startups ... Read more Read more ›
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London’s startup ecosystem is one of the most vibrant and successful in the world. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024, the city is the leading startup hub in Europe and ranks #2 globally (tied with New York City). Janet Coyle, CBE, MD of Grow London at London & Partners, says, “We’re proud to ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based CUBE, a RegTech specialising in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI), announced on Thursday that it has acquired Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence and Oden businesses. The acquisition was finalised on December 31, 2024. The definitive agreement was initially announced in May 2024, but the terms were not disclosed. The acquisition will enhance CUBE’s global customer base ... Read more Read more ›
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Berlin-based Apheris, a company specialising in federated computing for the life sciences sector, has completed its Series A funding round, raising its total funding to $20.8M (approximately €20.24M). The round was led by European DeepTech venture capital firms OTB Ventures and eCAPITAL, with participation from existing investors such as Octopus Ventures and Heal Capital. Hannes ... Read more Read more ›
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As we enter 2025, now is the perfect time to take charge of your career. If you have been dreaming of working in one of Europe’s most innovative and vibrant cities, Amsterdam should be on your radar. The Netherlands’ capital city is home to 1,219 startups, representing about 45 per cent of the Netherlands’ total ... Read more Read more ›
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Ebusco, a Netherlands-based motor vehicle manufacturer, has submitted a request to the Netherlands Employees Insurance Agency (UWV) and informed trade unions about its plans to restructure, impacting 102 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs), or nearly 16.5 per cent of its workforce as of September 30, 2024. The affected positions are primarily in the production, warehouse, and facility ... Read more Read more ›
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Germany-based Volocopter, an urban air mobility company that develops eco-friendly air taxis to transport people, announced its application to open insolvency proceedings at the Karlsruhe Local Court on 26 December 2024. The Karlsruhe Local Court began the provisional insolvency administration the following day and appointed Tobias Wahl, partner, and attorney at Anchor Rechtsanwältegesellschaft mbH, as ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Ver.iD, a SaaS platform specialising in digital identity verification, has secured €2M in an angel round of funding. The company plans to launch a €4M funding round to support its European expansion. The recent funding comes from a group of prominent angel investors. Ver.iD: Reinventing verification The introduction of eIDAS 2.0, the updated European ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem has once again proven its ability to nurture innovation, with a wave of startups launched in 2024 already poised to make a significant impact in 2025. From AI-driven solutions and sustainability initiatives to transformative financial tools and cutting-edge robotics, these emerging ventures are tackling challenges across industries with creativity and determination. ... Read more Read more ›
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