Aachen-based IonKraft GmbH, a German company that aims to make all plastic packaging recyclable and free of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has secured €3.5M in a fresh round of funding. The round was led by M Ventures, Merck’s strategic investment fund, along with the TechVision Fund (TVF) and support from the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). ... Read more Read more ›
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Leiden-based Concord Neonatal, a startup that helps caregivers provide lifesaving care right after birth while the umbilical cord is still attached, has been crowned the 19th KVK Innovation Top 100 winner. “Greet Prins, Chair of the Board of Directors of the KVK, says, “The Concord Birth Flow is a very nice innovation. The product directly ... Read more Read more ›
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It’s easy to overlook some equally important stories in a world buzzing with tech innovations. While important acquisitions, massive funding, and groundbreaking tech developments often steal the spotlight, other news can slip through the cracks. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here’s a roundup of news we have missed amidst the buzz this week. Finst ... Read more Read more ›
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Every year, a group of Dutch startups and scale-ups showcase their cutting-edge technologies at CES 2025, the world’s largest tech fair. In January 2025, 50 Dutch startups will attend the CES event scheduled in Las Vegas from January 7–10. Their products focus on challenges in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and healthcare. On Friday, the Dutch ... Read more Read more ›
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Zurich-based Wyden, a digital asset trading company, announced on Wednesday, November 13, that it has secured $16.9M (approximately €15.9M) in a Series B funding round led by Truffle Capital, a Paris-based global fintech investment firm. New investors PostFinance, SBI-Sygnum-Azimut Digital Asset Opportunity Fund, and FiveT Fintech, as well as existing investor C3 Venture Capital, also ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Arbolus, an expert insights platform, has secured a $20M (nearly €18.90M) growth equity funding. The round was led by Kayne Anderson Partners Fund V and sub-advised by Composition Capital, a growth-stage tech investor. This funding will support Arbolus in strengthening its position in the expert insights sector, with a focus on digitising human knowledge ... Read more Read more ›
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Bath, UK-based Naturbeads, a startup commercialising sustainable and biodegradable cellulose ingredients, announced on Thursday, November 14 that it has secured £7.8M (approximately €9.3M) in a Series A funding round led by Eos Advisory. Other investors, including Progress Tech Transfer, MITO Tech Ventures, CDP Venture Capital, PI-NB, and Paragon Capital Management, also participated in the round. ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based Hula Earth, an automated biodiversity monitoring platform, has raised €1.6M in a pre-seed round of funding. The round was led by Point Nine Capital, with additional support from Climate Founders, Partners in Clime, WithEarth, and prominent entrepreneurs such as Lawrence Leuschner (Tier Mobility), Kilian Kaminsky (Refurbed), Florian Hildebrand (Greenlyte Carbon Technologies), and Markus Linder ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Nostics, a developer of an instant diagnostic platform for infectious diseases, has been announced as a winner of the MT/Sprout Challenger50 Award of 2024 by the jury panel. This is the MT/Sprout Challenger50 of 2024 is an annual list of the fifty most challenging, innovative, and fast-growing companies in the Netherlands. To qualify for ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based Ardian, a private investment house, announced on Wednesday, November 13 that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eindhoven-based Vecos, a provider of tech-enabled smart locker solutions. The French company acquired the stakes from Bencis, an independent investment company, which supported its growth since its investment in 2019. The management ... Read more Read more ›
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Aachen-based IonKraft GmbH, a German company that aims to make all plastic packaging recyclable and free of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has secured €3.5M in a fresh round of funding. The round was led by M Ventures, Merck’s strategic investment fund, along with the TechVision Fund (TVF) and support from the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Pulse4all, a provider of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), has raised €5M in funding to fund its mission of increasing AED accessibility across Europe. This round includes contributions of €1M from founder equity, €2M from angel investors, and €2M from small-scale investors, all accumulated over the past 15 months. Investors backing Pulse4all not only contribute ... Read more Read more ›
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Zurich-based Founderful, a venture capital firm, on Thursday, announced the final close of its second fund – Fund II at $140M (approximately €133M) The Fund II is backed by a range of institutions, family offices, and founders who have successfully scaled their startups into global unicorns such as Duolingo, Climeworks, GetYourGuide, On, Proton, and Scandit. ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Workflow, an AI software company for design, marketing, and product teams, has secured $3M (approximately €2.84M) in pre-seed funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Venrex, early investors in Revolut, with participation from 8VC, Sequoia scouts, Octopus, and Index Ventures. The round also attracted backing from investors supporting exited founders Will Taylor (Rota.com), Allis ... Read more Read more ›
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Québec, Canada-based Nuvei, a fintech company, has acquired Amsterdam-based Payaut, a fintech startup that provides an automated payment solution for online platforms and marketplaces. Ernst Van Niekerk, CEO of Payaut, announced about the acquisition through a LinkedIn post.  “Payaut is entering a new phase. We’re now part of the Nuvei family. Thank you, Phil Fayer ... Read more Read more ›
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Copenhagen-based Omnidocs, a provider of document creation software, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Xential, a Dutch provider of document creation & collaboration software. Notably, Main Capital Partners (Main) holds a majority stake in Omnidocs and Xential and will remain the majority shareholder after the transaction. Post-acquisition, Xential will become a part of the ... Read more Read more ›
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Rotterdam-based C2CA, a company focused on transforming waste concrete into sustainable building materials, has raised €10M in a Series A funding round. A consortium of impact-driven investors and strategic partners led the equity round. These include InnovationQuarter’s Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam, Taaleri Bioindustry, Chrysalix Venture Capital, Cimsa Building Materials, Titan Cement, and PI-Impact, who now ... Read more Read more ›
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The Province of Zuid-Holland, the Metropolitan Region of The Hague Rotterdam (MRDH), and the cities of Delft, The Hague, Leiden, and Rotterdam have agreed to work more closely together to enhance the environment for startups and scale-ups. On November 13, they signed a letter of intent to create a programme focused on developing startups and ... Read more Read more ›
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Barcelona-based Impress, an orthodontic chain specialising in Invisible Aligners, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $117M (approximately €110M) in the form of both equity and debt. The round was backed by Trinity Capital Inc, CareCapital, LBO France, and TA Ventures. Impress plans to use this funding to broaden its footprint through 20 new clinics ... Read more Read more ›
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Naarden-based Phlox Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, has raised €1.9M in funding to advance its RNA therapies for genetic laminopathies. The funding round adds ROM Utrecht Region to its existing investor syndicate, which includes FIRST Fund (managed by BGV), Amsterdam UMC Venture Holding, and Utrecht Health Seed Fund (UHSF). Additionally, non-dilutive investment from the Dutch Research ... Read more Read more ›
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