The European Commission announced that it is investing €5M to launch a new photonics education and training network. Phortify, short for “Photonics education network for next-gen innovation and digital skills excellence for industry and society”, will link Europe’s leading classrooms and laboratories to build a talent pipeline for industry. This initiative will create a photonics ... Read more Read more ›
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Nory secures funding to help restaurants manage operations, cut costs, and save time through automation and data-driven insights. London-based Nory, an AI-native restaurant management system for hospitality businesses, announced it has raised $37M (nearly €31.41M) in Series B funding led by Kinnevik, bringing its total funding to $63M (nearly €53.48M). The round follows its Series ... Read more Read more ›
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For months now, German software giant SAP has held the title of Europe’s most valuable company. However, that’s changed now! Dutch chip equipment maker ASML has taken the crown as Europe’s most valuable tech company, according to WirtschaftsWoche. On Thursday, ASML’s shares closed at €686 on the Amsterdam stock exchange. With around 388.4M shares outstanding, ... Read more Read more ›
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France-based deeptech startup Byome Labs has raised funding to advance its microbiome-based technology for personalised skincare. France-based Byome Labs, a deeptech startup, has raised €3.6M to develop technology for personalised cosmetic care using the skin microbiome. The funding round included participation from Paris Business Angels (PBA). The funding round includes participation from Paris Business Angels, ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based Seyna, a company providing brokers with insurance products and technology specifically designed for their business, has secured €10M in a latest funding round, led by 115K, the investment fund of La Banque Postale. The company manages €150M in assets under management (AUM) and typically invests initial amounts ranging from €0.5M to €5M. Its investment ... Read more Read more ›
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French deeptech company Cailabs secures funding to support its growth, expand its operations, and continue developing its laser communication technologies. Rennes-based Cailabs, a French deeptech company in advanced photonics, has raised €57M to support its industrial expansion and global growth. The funding round, led by the European Investment Bank (EIB), includes €37M from the EIB. ... Read more Read more ›
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Osnabrück, Germany-based desk.ly, a provider of an AI-powered platform for modern workplace management, announced the acquisition of Sedeo, a desk booking solution. The announcement comes over three months after securing seven-figure funding from HTGF. Sedeo: Digitising the workplace Based in Köln, Germany, Sedeo is a software-as-a-service solution that enables companies to digitise their workplaces and ... Read more Read more ›
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Brussels-based AI-Blox, a scale-up developing physical AI solutions, announced that it has closed its first funding with the backing of Smartfin, one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms. Smartfin is a European venture and growth capital investor, managing over €600M in assets and investing in early and growth stage B2B technology companies. The VC has ... Read more Read more ›
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Germany’s feld.energy closes seed funding to develop Agri-PV systems that allow farmers to grow crops and generate solar power on the same land. Bavaria-based feld.energy, a German company in the agricultural photovoltaics (Agri-PV) sector, announced the closing of a €10M seed funding round. The round was led by HV Capital, with participation from Future Energy ... Read more Read more ›
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The tech world has been buzzing with a lot of activity lately, with startups and scale-ups making strategic moves — new funding, partnerships, acquisitions, and much more. The volume of news has been so high that keeping up with every update in real time has become nearly impossible. That’s why we’ve put together this news ... Read more Read more ›
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Menopause is the permanent end of menstrual cycles for 12 months or more, caused by decreased ovarian follicles and estrogen. Each woman’s experience varies, and common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, and joint pain. 13 million menopausal women In the UK, there are approximately ... Read more Read more ›
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The Dutch caretaker government announced that it is planning to invest over €500M in the country’s technology sector starting in 2026. The plan will be unveiled on Budget Day, scheduled on 16 September 2025. According to FD.nl, the Ministry of Economic Affairs will make the additional contribution. The news comes a couple of months after ... Read more Read more ›
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Thomas Beelaerts has announced his decision to step down as founder of Merqato, an AI-powered platform to optimise operational planning, marking the end of a 2.5-year journey with the company. “While it is super difficult to leave behind your (brain) child – I look back with pride and happiness at what we have built. Across ... Read more Read more ›
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BRAINR has raised funding to expand internationally, advance its AI platform, and help more food producers digitise and manage their factory operations. Leiria-based BRAINR, a Portuguese modern factory management software provider, has raised €11M in seed funding led by C2 Capital Partners. Paulo Gaspar, co-founder & CEO of BRAINR, mentions that this is the largest ... Read more Read more ›
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Based out of Helmond, the Netherlands, Big Ass Battery is a high-tech scale-up that creates and manufactures energy storage systems. On Tuesday, September 9th, the East Brabant court announced that Big Ass Battery (BAB) and its related businesses were bankrupt. Before the official ruling, all Big Ass Battery clients received a short letter about the ... Read more Read more ›
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Vilnius-based MELP has raised fresh funding from a VC firm and business angels to expand its operations in the UK market. Vilnius-based MELP, a company that provides an employee well-being platform, has raised €1.25M in funding. The investment came from Coinvest Capital, which contributed €800,000 to the round, along with participation from business angels. Coinvest ... Read more Read more ›
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Zurich-based Una Terra, a venture capital and growth equity platform, announced a €50M close of its Circular Economy Growth Fund. The company secured equity from Italy’s CDP Venture Capital SGR through its Green Transition Fund PNRR, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2), Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit (DN – German Sustainability), and selected forward-looking family offices. ... Read more Read more ›
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Dutch biotech company Mevaldi has secured funding to scale its operations and move its bio-based products toward commercialisation. Geleen-based Mevaldi, a Dutch biotech company, announced that it has secured fresh funding from High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and ICIG Ventures, the venture capital unit of International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). Dr Pelin Yilmaz, investment director at ICIG ... Read more Read more ›
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In Europe, buildings consume a large amount of energy, accounting for 40 per cent of all energy use in the EU, according to the European Commission’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Most of these buildings are old, around 85 per cent were built before 2000, and many are not energy efficient. In this case, smart ... Read more Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Nebius Group, an AI infrastructure company, has announced the pricing of its offering of $2.75B in convertible senior notes. It includes two series — $1.375B of 1.00 per cent convertible notes due in 2030 and $1.375B of 2.75 per cent convertible notes due in 2032. This offering is available only to qualified institutional buyers ... Read more Read more ›
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