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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Delft-based GEHECO, a company that aims to enable carbon-neutral heating in buildings, has secured €350,000 in funding from UNIIQ, a proof-of-concept investment fund for Zuid-Holland. The funding, part of the Early Phase Financing programme, will support the development of GEHECO’s drilling technology. This technology enables the installation of underground heat exchanger tubes in homes that ... Read more Read more ›
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Eindhoven-based NXP Semiconductors, a global provider of automotive processing and networking solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aviva Links, a California-based company specialising in Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA)-compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions. The all-cash deal is valued at $242.5M (approximately €233.13M). The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025. ... Read more Read more ›
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Oulu, Finland-based Oura, a company behind Oura Ring, on Thursday announced that it has secured $200M (approximately €192M) in Series D funding at a valuation of over $5.2B. The latest funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom. The Finnish company will use the funds to expand its product offerings, fuel ... Read more Read more ›
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Gorinchem, the Netherlands-based Capital Mills, a Dutch venture capital firm, announced the promotion of Barry de Kock, and René Delsing to partner. Barry de Kock (partner) says, “After almost 10 years at Capital Mills I am truly honored and keen to take on the role of managing partner. Despite the many milestones we have reached, ... Read more Read more ›
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Eindhoven-based Sendcloud, a shipping platform for e-commerce, has acquired Rotterdam’s Lox, a company specialising in delivery issue management. This acquisition aims to enhance Sendcloud’s ability to address global shipping challenges, particularly the complexities and costs associated with delivery issues. Aim of the acquisition Common problems such as lost, delayed, or damaged parcels significantly impact e-commerce ... Read more Read more ›
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Espoo, Finland-based ICEYE, a microsatellite manufacturer and operator, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $65M (approximately €62M) in extension to the existing growth round. The financing consists of a mix of debt and equity instruments. The announcement comes eight months after the company raised $93M (approximately €87M) in funding in April. The funding round ... Read more Read more ›
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Quantum startups have been making waves in the tech world for the past few years, and 2024 is no exception, particularly in the Netherlands. With the ability to solve complex problems in healthcare, logistics, and various other sectors, these startups are getting their deserved attention and funding from global investors. The potential for quantum computing ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based HelloMaaS, a marketing talent platform founded by Louise Doorn, will officially cease operations by December 2024. The decision, made collaboratively with investors, follows six years of profitability and growth but acknowledges challenges in scaling due to market preferences for personal connections and shifting industry dynamics. Accomplishments of HelloMaaS HelloMaaS redefined how marketing teams work ... Read more Read more ›
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Despite facing several challenges, such as financial obstacles, limited access to resources, and much more, women’s entrepreneurship is growing globally. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2023/24 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report: Reshaping Economies and Communities, one in ten women, compared to one in eight men, were starting new businesses in 2023. The Netherlands has witnessed ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based VÆRIDION, an aircraft manufacturer developing a zero-emission electric Microliner, announced on Thursday that it has secured €14M in a Series A funding round in equity financing. The round was led by World Fund, Europe’s leading climate VC, with participation from Project A Ventures, Vsquared Ventures, Andreas Kupke, Schwarz Holding, and InnovationQuarter. The German company ... Read more Read more ›
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New Sources, a Euronext Amsterdam-listed impact investment company, has secured an additional €0.5M in financing to advance its renewable energy strategy. New Sources is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition towards net-zero emissions by investing in renewable energy production and technology companies. CEO, Leonard Vereecken says, “In addition to the considered large-scale green hydrogen project ... Read more Read more ›
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Emmen, Drenthe, the Netherlands-based OWNER, a real estate management provider, announced on Wednesday that it has secured an undisclosed investment to expand its operations nationally and internationally. The Dutch company has also announced the launch of its app, which will make managing and renting out real estate easier than ever. In addition to the funding, ... Read more Read more ›
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The Netherlands is making waves in the startup ecosystem, and 2024 is already shaping up to be a positive year for funding rounds. From tech companies to sustainability startups, Dutch businesses are drawing significant attention and investment from both local and international VCs. According to the Quarterly Startup Report, around €424M was invested in Dutch ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Skytree, a climate tech company specialising in carbon utilisation and removal solutions, has acquired ReCarbn, a Dutch startup specialising in direct air capture (DAC) technology. ReCarbn, founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Twente, has developed and commercialised patent-pending filtration and chemical sorbent circulation technologies. These innovations aim to reduce energy ... Read more Read more ›
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Eindhoven-based eLstar Dynamics, a developer of dynamic glass technology, has secured €10M in funding from an innovative top 100 Dutch company. The Dutch company is focused on developing smart glass solutions for buildings and automobiles, which will reduce waste and support the goal of net zero emissions. Before this round, eLstar Dynamics had raised a ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam is at the forefront of the global fight against climate change, leveraging its energy and cleantech sector to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and build a sustainable future. Ranked the world’s most sustainable city by Arcadis, Amsterdam excels in economic performance, social equity, and renewable energy innovation. The city’s energy communities unite residents, businesses, ... Read more Read more ›
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Belgian-American startup NOX Energy has raised $1M (approximately €952K) in funding to develop a platform that connects manufacturers of energy-efficient devices, like heat pumps, to the energy market. The startup aims to help these devices balance the electricity grid, supporting the advancement of the energy transition. With new funding led by Volve Capital and supported ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Volume, a company specialised in Account-to-Account (A2A) payment solutions, announced that it has secured $6M (approximately €5.7M) in a funding round. The latest funding round was backed by United Ventures, Fabrick, Firstminute Capital, SeedX, and Haatch. The announcement comes as the UK company processed over $126M (approximately €120M) in annualised Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) ... Read more Read more ›
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San Francisco-based Databricks, a data and AI company, announced its Series J funding. It is raising $10B (approximately €9.51B) in non-dilutive financing, with $8.6B (approximately €8.18B) secured so far. The funding, led by Thrive Capital and co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global, GIC, Insight Partners, and WCM Investment Management, values the company at $62B (approximately ... Read more Read more ›
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On Tuesday, Amsterdam-based bunq, an AI-powered neobank, announced an upgrade to its AI assistant – Finn, at the bunq Update 27 event, making it the first bank to bring real-time speech-to-speech translation within its app. Ali Niknam, founder and CEO of bunq, says, “At bunq, we have always used technology to make life easy, and ... Read more Read more ›
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