Overijssel-based SuperLight Photonics, a Dutch innovator in laser technology, has announced a strategic investment from Hamamatsu Ventures. Hamamatsu Ventures, a global corporate VC firm, seeks to invest in photonics companies that address future societal needs through disruptive technologies. This partnership is expected to accelerate the development of SuperLight Photonics’ next-generation photonic technologies and enhance its ... Read more Read more ›
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Prague-based Eyeball.Club, a B2B SaaS sports tech company, announced on Wednesday that it has secured €5M in a Seed funding round led by Vendep Capital with participation from Sportlogiq, Heartland, and Founderment. The Czech company will use the funds to fuel its expansion into key U.S. and Latin American markets, as well as further improve ... Read more Read more ›
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Stockholm-based Node.vc, a Nordic early-stage venture capital firm, has closed a €71M fund. The firm aims to strengthen its ecosystem for entrepreneurs, focusing on supporting early-stage startups across the region. Key investors include Saminvest, a Stockholm-based venture capital firm established by the Swedish government, and several leading Nordic institutional investors such as Nordea Liv & ... Read more Read more ›
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The shares of Veldhoven-based ASML Holding, a manufacturer of chip-making equipment, declined 16 per cent after the company published its Q3 2024 results with a sharp decline in orders and disappointing sales forecast. ASML’s performance in Q3 led to a steep sell-off of shares, resulting in the semiconductor firm losing €48.7B in market capitalisation in ... Read more Read more ›
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Beverwijk-based Optima Cycles, a Dutch E-bike and electric cargo bike manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Utrecht-based Dolly Bikes, a direct-to-consumer cargo bike brand. This is Optima Cycles’ first strategic acquisition after Bolster Investment Partners’ investment in 2021. Mobis Corporate Finance served as the M&A advisor to Dolly Bikes Bikes. Aim of the acquisition This ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Diesta, a B2B SaaS company focused on transforming payment operations for the insurance industry, has secured $3.8M (approximately €3.49M) in a Seed funding round led by New York-based FinTech Collective (FTC). FTC is a global VC firm founded in 2012. It focuses on backing founders in transforming financial processes and offers deep expertise in ... Read more Read more ›
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Baar, Switzerland-based Albatross, an AI personalisation startup, announced on Wednesday that it has secured €3M in a fresh funding round led by redalpine, with participation from Daphni. The Swiss company will use the funds to transform user engagement across e-commerce, media, and online marketplaces with AI-driven personalisation, enabling conversions and revenue growth for businesses. “Users ... Read more Read more ›
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Dutch Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday, announced a new investment fund — the SecFund (‘Security Fund’) with a fund capital of €100M. The announcement comes as the Ministry of Defence, the provinces, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the regional development companies, and industry are joining forces for national security, innovation, and economic growth. Fund utilsation ... Read more Read more ›
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After challenging years of the pandemic and economic downturns, tech ecosystems globally are getting back. The Dutch tech ecosystem remains one of the most robust and valuable hubs, particularly in South Holland. This vibrant region, known for its deep-tech focus, has become a hotspot for startups, with the city of Rotterdam frequently grabbing the headlines. ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based OroraTech, which uses thermal satellites and AI to predict and prevent wildfires, has completed a €25M Series B funding round. OroraTech helps companies, organisations, and fire agencies respond better to wildfires, aiming to reduce damage and save lives. Investors supporting OroraTech The investment was led by Korys, the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), and ... Read more Read more ›
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Naarden, the Netherlands-based Forbion, a global life sciences VC firm, announced on Tuesday, that it has raised over €2B across its two newest funds — Forbion Growth Opportunities III and Forbion Ventures VII, bringing assets under management at Forbion to €5B. Both funds exceeded their original target sizes and reached €1.2B and €890M), respectively. Sander ... Read more Read more ›
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DataSnipper, an Amsterdam-based automation platform focused on audit and finance, has announced two key developments: the acquisition of UpLink, a secure cloud-based document request platform, and the launch of DocuMine, an AI-driven document validation tool. These initiatives aim to strengthen the Dutch company’s efforts to build an AI-powered audit ecosystem. The announcement follows the company’s ... Read more Read more ›
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Engie has confirmed to Silicon Canals that the French energy company plans to liquidate the entire EVBox group. The French company announced the acquisition of Amsterdam’s EV Box in 2017 to accelerate ENGIE’s strategy as an energy revolution pioneer. The announcement comes a few months after the company’s electric vehicle charging station business lost €22M ... Read more Read more ›
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Groningen-based Naya, a developer of a modular ergonomic keyboard, Naya Create, announced on Tuesday that it has secured €2M investment from G-Force Capital along with a large group of other investors, including NOM. NOM is the regional development agency for the Northern Netherlands. The platform invests in promising new and existing businesses, attracts direct foreign ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Tebi, a startup developing an all-in-one operational platform, has raised €20M in a Series A round of funding led by Index Ventures. This marks Tebi’s first institutional investment since its founding three years ago. Index Ventures is a global VC firm that helps entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful businesses. With over 30 years ... Read more Read more ›
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Rotterdam-based Kaminari Medical, a medtech company specialised in intravascular imaging technology, announced on Monday that it has secured €3.8M in a fresh funding round. The round includes investments from Graduate Entrepreneur, NLC Health Ventures, Libertatis Ergo Holding (Leiden University), and Demcon Investment. Additionally, an Innovation Credit of €1.5M from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has ... Read more Read more ›
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Strasbourg-based Aerleum, a climate tech company specialising in CO2 capture and utilisation, has secured $6M (approximately €5.49M) in a seed round of funding. The investment was led by 360 Capital and HTGF, with participation from Norrsken, Bpifrance, and Marble. “Aerleum’s vision is to transform industries and create a circular carbon economy, where the CO2 present ... Read more Read more ›
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In the latest development, a group of EU entrepreneurs is working together to create a new pan-European legal entity for startups called EU Inc. This is a project by the startup community for the startup community. It’s spearheaded by founders, non-profit leads, and investors. This petition is officially supported by VC firms like Index, Sequoia, ... Read more Read more ›
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Manchester-based Concretene, a nanomaterial technology company, has raised £3M (approximately €3.58M) in venture capital to launch its carbon-saving concrete admixture. The round was led by Molten Ventures, a tech-focused VC fund, with additional support from LocalGlobe, which previously invested in Concretene to help build its core team in 2023. The company’s goal is to reduce ... Read more Read more ›
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Stockholm-based Voi Technology, a micro-mobility company, announced that it raised €50M by selling bonds as part of a plan to raise €125M in total. The bonds have a four-year term with interest based on Euribor (Euro Interbank Offered Rate) plus 6.75 per cent. The oversubscribed bond offering had demand from known Nordic and international investors. ... Read more Read more ›
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