In our fast-paced, tech-driven world, it’s easy to get swept away by the latest innovations and advancements. As a result, it’s easy to miss out on important stories that impact our lives; however, they also deserve our attention as well. In this edition of other news this week, we have briefly compiled a list of ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Kraken, an AI-powered, end-to-end platform for utility digitalisation announced that it has acquired Jedlix, a Rotterdam-based provider of smart EV charging solutions. Led by Serge Subiron, Jedlix provides branded smart and bi-directional charging solutions to optimise the charging of electric vehicles. The Dutch company brings an international catalogue of API integration agreements with EV ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Tur.ai, an AI-driven robotic process automation (RPA) platform, has secured $1.45M (approximately €1.29M) in a seed round of funding, with Presto Tech Horizons contributing $1.2M. Presto Tech Horizons, a newly launched Czech investment fund, has added three startups—Vidar Systems, Bavovna, and Tur.ai—to its portfolio. Additionally, Presto has welcomed Lucie Bresova, a seasoned executive with ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based Rebike Mobility, an online retailer specialising in e-bikes, announced on Thursday that it has raised €13M in a funding round led by Decathlon Pulse, the VC arm of global sports retailer, Decathlon. Sophie O’Kelly de Gallagh, DECATHLON PULSE Circular Economy and Sustainability Investment Director says, “Our alliance with REBIKE represents a beacon of innovation ... Read more Read more ›
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Dublin-based Equal1, a company specialised in silicon-powered quantum computing technology, on Friday, announced a strategic partnership with TNO, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research. The Collaboration will improve the fabrication of quantum system-on-chip (QSoC) processors. This partnership will utilise TNO’s expertise in nanofabrication and advanced materials along with its state-of-the-art facilities. The focus will ... Read more Read more ›
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Rome-based Radical Storage, a luggage storage platform, has closed $7M (approximately €6.46M) in Series A round of funding. Milan-based Growth Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor. The funding was co-led by CDP Venture Capital’s Digital Transition fund, Azimut’s ALIcrowd III fund, and Opes Italia Sicaf, an impact investment fund. Finint Investments and existing shareholder ... Read more Read more ›
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Ghent-based MobilityPlus, a company in the European electric vehicle (EV) charging market, has raised €40M in funding. The investment came from Suma Capital through its Climate Impact Fund III, which invests in energy transition projects in Europe. Existing investor Concentra has also increased its investment. The funds will help MobilityPlus expand its services in Belgium ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based Lilium, the developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft, announced that is planning to apply for self-administration proceedings in a German court for its main subsidiaries. The announcement comes after the government approval process for a loan from KfW, which failed in the Budget Committee of the German parliament. “Our ... Read more Read more ›
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General Catalyst, a global investment and transformation company, has closed its largest fund to date, raising approximately $8B (approximately €7.39B) in new capital. The firm will use the funds to enhance investments in early-stage venture capital, company creation, and industry-wide transformation initiatives. Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, MD and head of Europe at General Catalyst, says, “General ... Read more Read more ›
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Granola, a London-based AI-powered meeting notepad, has raised $20M (approximately €18.52M) in a Series A funding round led by Spark Capital. The round also saw participation from AI Grant, Lightspeed, Betaworks, Firstminute Capital, and others. According to Granola, most AI note-taking tools fall short by trying to replace human involvement with AI bots. The London-based ... Read more Read more ›
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Vilnius-based Vinted, a second-hand fashion marketplace, has raised €340M in a secondary share sale, bringing its valuation to €5B. Founded in 2008, Vinted became Lithuania’s first unicorn in 2019. The deal was led by global investment firm TPG Tech Adjacencies (TTAD), which focuses on offering flexible capital solutions to the tech sector. Other investment funds, ... Read more Read more ›
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Rome-based Cyber Guru, a cybersecurity awareness training platform, announced on Thursday that it has secured $25M (approximately €23M) in a Series B funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital. Others, including Educapital and existing investors Adara Ventures and P101 Ventures, also participated in the round. The company will utilise the funds to enhance its aggressive ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Resurge Growth Partners has launched a €120M “venture equity” vehicle to bridge the gap between venture capital and private equity for high-potential European and Israeli scaleups. The new vehicle will acquire stakes in companies that have outgrown VC and are seeking new growth opportunities. Resurge Growth Partners plans to invest through the vehicle in ... Read more Read more ›
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Paterna-based Matteco, a Spanish advanced materials company, has secured €15M in a Series A funding round. The investment, supported by national and international family offices such as Grupo ASV (Spain), Napali (Chile), and Zubi (Spain), aims to help the company develop solutions that support decarbonisation and improve renewable hydrogen competitiveness. Capital utilisation Matteco will use ... Read more Read more ›
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Eberswalde, Germany-based Dryad Networks, a company specialised in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, announced that it has been awarded a €3.8M grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). In addition to the grant, the German company also secured €2.5M in funding from First Imagine!, a climate-tech investor, bringing ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Fresha, a marketplace for beauty, wellness, and self-care services, has made a strategic investment in Yuv, a London-based company specialising in AI-powered hair colour technology. This development follows Fresha’s recently raised $31M (€27.8M) venture debt facility from JP Morgan to expand into new markets and drive growth. To date, Fresha has raised over $185M ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Avantium, a company specialising in sustainable chemistry technologies, on Tuesday, October 22, celebrated the Official Opening Ceremony of its FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. It is the first factory to produce bioplastic PEF, which can be used for bottles, packaging, and clothing, among other things. The plant opening was officiated ... Read more Read more ›
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UK-based Measurable.energy, a clean tech company, has secured £4M (approximately €4.8M) in a new investment round to support its expansion in the UK and global markets. The round was co-led by Vertex Exploratory Fund, a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, marking the fund’s first investment in the UK clean tech sector, and Clean Growth Fund, which ... Read more Read more ›
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Berlin-based Dunia Innovations, a deep tech startup specialised in AI-driven materials discovery, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $11.5M (approximately €10.6M) in a funding round co-led by Elaia and redalpine. Other backers including, the EIC, Pace Ventures, Kindred Capital, Deep Science Ventures, and Anglo American, also participated in the round. Bridging the gap between ... Read more Read more ›
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