Amsterdam-based ASIF Ventures, a student-run venture capital firm, and Tulip Ventures, a startup student association, have launched XLerate, an eight-week incubator for students and recent graduate founders. The programme includes mentorship, workshops, and access to Amsterdam’s startup ecosystem. It concludes with PitchXL, the city’s largest student pitch competition. Support for young founders in Amsterdam XLerate ... Read more Read more ›
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With a slew of tech announcements dominating the headlines recently, it’s been easy to overlook some equally important stories happening elsewhere. But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! To make sure you stay informed, we’ve compiled a list of noteworthy stories that may have flown under the radar this week. Give it a read ... Read more Read more ›
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TechCrunch now has a new owner! Yahoo, on Friday, agreed to sell its 20-year-old technology news website, TechCrunch, to California-based media investment firm Regent. The deal for TechCrunch is expected to close in the coming weeks. Terms were not disclosed. In a LinkedIn post, Matt Burns, Editorial Director, and Co-founder, expressed that the platform’s future ... Read more Read more ›
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Voice AI is transforming several industries by making communication more efficient and accessible. From customer service to healthcare, thousands of businesses globally are integrating AI-powered voice assistants to handle calls, provide automated responses, and streamline operations. Whether it’s helping a bank answer customer queries or assisting patients in booking appointments, voice assistants powered by AI ... Read more Read more ›
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The European Commission has unveiled its new Savings and Investments Union strategy, aimed at strengthening the EU‘s financial system by effectively channelling savings into productive investments. This initiative aims to optimise financial resources within the union and promote economic growth across member states. This will create more diverse opportunities for individuals and businesses, particularly sustainable ... Read more Read more ›
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Elbow Beach, a UK-based climate impact seed investor, has announced the launch and first close of its second fund. The £80M (nearly €95.6M) Climate Impact Fund 2 has secured £63M (nearly €75.28M) in commitments, including up to £50M (nearly €59.74M) from the British Business Bank through its Enterprise Capital Funds programme. With £40M (nearly €47.79M) ... Read more Read more ›
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Delft-based Quantum Delta NL, the Netherlands’ national ecosystem for quantum innovation, has received approval from the National Growth Fund advisory committee for its updated programs and performance goals. The announcement comes a few months after raising €273M investment from The National Growth Fund (NGF) as part of the third phase of the QDNL programme. This ... Read more Read more ›
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Madrid-based Playtomic, a platform for tennis, padel, and pickleball, has raised €65M to expand in Europe and the US. The Spanish company allows racket sports players to book courts and connect with other players. The funding includes €55M in equity and €10M in debt from Banco Santander. The round was led by Match Invest, an ... Read more Read more ›
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Berlin-based theion, a company specialising in developing zero emission crystal batteries, has secured €15M in a Series A funding round from Team Global, Geschwister Oetker Beteiligungen KG, and Enpal. The German company will use the capital to solidify its position in Europe as a front-runner in next-generation battery innovation. Theion: Developing sustainable battery tech Led ... Read more Read more ›
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Flexvelop, a fintech company from Hamburg (Germany), has secured €44M to support its expansion. Founded in 2018, the company aims to change how businesses finance equipment by offering a flexible model similar to streaming subscriptions. Over time, it has developed into a fintech business financing provider. The funding includes €4M in equity investment from InnoVentureFonds ... Read more Read more ›
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Noord-Brabant-based Protix, an insect farming startup working towards bringing the food system back in balance with nature, has secured €1M from Invest International, through its Developmental Accelerator. The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations into South Korea, a country with one of the world’s most advanced food waste management systems. Why ... Read more Read more ›
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The concept of smart housing is revolutionising the real estate industry, offering millennials and Gen-Z, a more flexible, technology-driven, and accessible approach to homeownership. Unlike the traditional set-up, this model utilises technology to simplify purchasing, financing, and managing homes, making property ownership more feasible for a new generation. One startup at the forefront of this ... Read more Read more ›
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Oxford-based Brainomix, a company developing AI-powered imaging tools for stroke and lung fibrosis, has completed a £14M (nearly €16.72M) Series C investment round. The round was co-led by healthtech investors, including existing investors Parkwalk Advisors and the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF), along with new investor Hostplus via the IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund. LifeSci ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based Pulsetrain (formerly BAVERTIS), a company that aims to redefine electric mobility, has secured €6.1M in seed financing. The round was led by Vsquared Ventures and Planet A, with participation from Climate Club. The funding will support product development as the company moves toward industrialisation and scaling. Nick de la Forge, General Partner at Planet ... Read more Read more ›
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Stockholm-based Norrsken, a non-profit foundation focused on solving the world’s greatest challenges, announced that it is partnering with #Sustainablehub. Based out of Brussels, #SustainableHub is a vibrant community for innovators from different industries, organisations, NGOs, think tanks, and more. This supportive environment helps members work together, share ideas, and build valuable connections. Norrsken House in ... Read more Read more ›
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On March 4, 2015, Finn Hansen became the first recipient of the Dutch Startup Visa. Introduced on January 1, 2015, the Dutch Startup Visa is a ticket for non-European startup founders to set up their businesses in the Netherlands and put an end to the arduous process that startup founders had to go through to ... Read more Read more ›
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Belgian wealth-tech startup Warren has raised €3M in pre-seed funding. Motive Ventures led the round, which included participation from Entourage, Syndicate One, Pitchdrive, 1105, and several business angels. The investment will support Warren’s efforts to address financial stress in the workplace. The company provides tailored financial insights, AI-driven coaching, education, and access to advisors as ... Read more Read more ›
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Oslo-based Catchwise, a company that’s modernising the wild fishery industry through modern technology and advanced AI, has secured €1.25M in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Dreamcraft Ventures, followed by Sondo and Ocean Impact. Based in Copenhagen, Dreamcraft Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed-stage B2B software companies in the Nordics and Europe. ... Read more Read more ›
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Utrecht-base Withthegrid, the company behind the Teleport Gateway, has secured €3.5M in new funding. The investment consists of €2M from the Amsterdam-based venture capital firm Move Energy and €1.5M debt financing jointly funded by Rabobank and Nationaal Groenfonds. The Dutch company will use the funds to expand internationally, accelerate product development, and scale its operations ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based Hexa, a startup studio empowering founders to build ‘exceptional’ companies, has finalised a €29M financing agreement with four European banks including Belfius, Caisse d’Epargne Hauts de France, BNP Paribas Fortis, and CIC. The funding is structured as a revolving credit facility, ensuring liquidity to support the company’s expansion. The proceeds will be used to ... Read more Read more ›
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