Birmingham-based Grid Edge, a company developing AI-powered software to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs in commercial buildings, has raised over £2.8M (approximately €3.3M) in funding. The funding round was led by Mercia Ventures, which was investing from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and its own EIS funds. Mercia Ventures is a proactive venture ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based FINOM, a digital banking solution for SMEs and entrepreneurs, announced that it has issued its first credit line to a small business in the Netherlands. This marks the company’s official entry into direct lending. The initiative is led by FINOM Growth, the company’s dedicated credit solutions division. The announcement is a part of the ... Read more Read more ›
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On Sunday, Munich-based Isar Aerospace, a spin-off of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), conducted the first test flight of its Spectrum launch vehicle from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, After the ignition of its first stage, Spectrum successfully lifted off at 12:30 PM CEST for its first test flight, lasting approximately 30 seconds. After the ... Read more Read more ›
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Black Semiconductor, a German company specialising in chip connectivity, has acquired Dutch-based Applied Nanolayers, to accelerate the development of its Integrated Graphene Photonics (IGP) technology by two years. The IGP technology platform is designed to enable energy-efficient and high-speed data communication. It connects thousands of chips to function as a unified system, supporting developments in ... Read more Read more ›
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Not all important news makes the front page. As the tech world races forward, a few key updates might’ve slipped through the cracks. Here’s our roundup of what else went down this week across Europe’s startup and VC scene. GoDutch names Matias Tesolin as Chief Product & Technology Officer Fresh off his exit from Ligo, ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam continues to solidify its position as a leading startup hub in Europe, hosting approximately 1,219 startups—about 45 per cent of the Netherlands’ total. Despite a slight dip in the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, the city remains a magnet for talent and investment. In March 2025, several Amsterdam-based startups secured significant funding, reflecting the ... Read more Read more ›
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Munich-based Marvel Fusion, a fusion energy company, has extended its Series B funding round by €50M, bringing the total to €113M. The German company has extended its Series B funding round, bringing its total raised capital to €385M, to date. This includes €170M in private investments and €215M in public cooperation projects. The latest extension ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based NUNC Capital, a firm that backs startups and scale-ups in the defence industry, has launched a €20M early-stage Venture Building Initiative. The initiative aims to connect Europe’s defence markets with Ukraine’s defence technology sector. NUNC Capital plans to establish a Forward Operating Base in Ukraine to identify and support startups working on new defence ... Read more Read more ›
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Alkmaar-based DOPS Recycling Technologies, a Dutch developer of Direct Carbon Immobilisation (DCI) technology, has secured €5M in seed round funding. This process converts waste into raw materials with minimal CO2 emissions. The round was led by the Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund, ROM InWest, the North Holland Innovation Fund, Init Power, CarbonFix, and Alphatron. Jesse In ... Read more Read more ›
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You quickly search for information but can’t find anything in the company’s internal systems. After reaching out to colleagues and finally locating the correct document, you still spend a lot of time composing an email. Have you experienced this? Meet amberSearch, a German technology company that provides an AI-powered search solution to businesses, instantly connecting ... Read more Read more ›
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Utrecht-based Brainial, an AI-based tender assistant that creates better proposals faster, has secured fresh funding to simplify tender procedures. The funding amount, however, remains undisclosed. The investment comes from Dutch entrepreneur Pieter Schoen, providing resources for founders Fedor Klinkenberg and Taco Hiddink to expand their company. Brainial will use the funds to improve its product, ... Read more Read more ›
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For SMEs, IT procurement is often a complex, time-consuming, and costly process. Unlike large corporations with dedicated procurement teams, SMEs struggle with limited resources, a lack of technical expertise, and the challenge of selecting the right technology that aligns with their business needs. Based out of London, Ooodles is reshaping IT procurement for SMEs with ... Read more Read more ›
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AI has fundamentally changed how businesses operate and Soft2Bet, being all about innovation, jumped in on this trend as soon as it emerged. AI has become commonplace in daily life, from customer service chatbots to content recommendations. However, an ethical dilemma has emerged as businesses like Soft2Bet feed AI with overwhelming amounts of data. Should ... Read more Read more ›
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Globally, numerous cities today face a growing set of environmental and infrastructural challenges. Pollution levels continue to rise, climate change brings unpredictable weather patterns, and ageing infrastructure struggles to keep up with increasing demand. Rapid urbanisation further amplifies these issues, leading to severe traffic congestion, housing shortages, and strained public services. Without effective planning tools, ... Read more Read more ›
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Antwerp-based ClimateCamp, a Belgian company that offers tools to engage suppliers, calculate carbon footprints, and reduce Scope 3 emissions, has secured €3.5M in seed funding. In Europe, Scope 3 emissions include indirect greenhouse gas emissions from a company’s value chain that are not directly owned or controlled by the company. These emissions come from both ... Read more Read more ›
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Avoxt, a startup based in Groningen and Eindhoven, has secured an investment from Future Tech Ventures, the NOM, and the Brabant Startup Fund. The funding amount, however, remains undisclosed. The Dutch company previously received a Rabo Innovation Loan, bringing its total funding to over €1M. The new electrolyser technology developed by Avoxt aims to improve ... Read more Read more ›
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The municipality of Rotterdam has announced the availability of €500,000 in funding specifically aimed at promoting circular innovations among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is designed to assist a range of businesses, from budding startups with novel concepts to established companies seeking to modify their operations in line with sustainable practices. The Circular ... Read more Read more ›
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Italy‘s HypeSound, a startup employing an advanced acoustic modulation system to improve bioproduction efficiency, has raised €1.2M in a pre-seed round. The funding round was led by Eatable Adventures and backed by other strategic investors, including CDP Venture Capital, Nextup, Vento Ventures, Athena FH, and Ulixes Capital. The funding will help the Italian startup open ... Read more Read more ›
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London-based Maiven, a startup utilising AI to help businesses identify the most relevant climate policies, has secured €1.7M in funding from impact investors. The investors include Pale Blue Dot, Ada Ventures, Tiny VC, Ventures Together, Earth, and angel investors, including Dorothy Chou, Brandon Mhangami, and Daphne Dovermann. Medium and large companies don’t always know what ... Read more Read more ›
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Cologne-based Specter Automation, a German construction tech startup, has expanded its seed funding round to over €5M to advance its 3D site management technology. The round includes investments from Shilling VC, Almaz Capital, and PAWAO, along with contributions from superangels and industry experts in architecture, construction, and innovation. Existing investors TechVision Fund, LBBW Venture Capital, ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Blokker, a prominent household retail chain, ceased its operation at most of its locations after filing for bankruptcy in November 2024. The company, which had struggled with financial difficulties for years, closed approximately 350 of its remaining 400 stores by the end of December, reports NLTimes. Only about 40 independently operated franchise locations continue ... Read more Read more ›
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