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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 09:22 EDT

Event of the month: 5 compelling reasons why you should attend Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2024 in March

Are you passionate about deep tech? Eager to be part of a dynamic and visionary gathering? Well, here is an event just for you! The Global Summit 2024 is just around the corner, and it is the place to be for all deep tech enthusiasts in Europe.  Scheduled on March 21 – 22 in Paris, […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 07:11 EDT

Dutch-based Anywhere365 acquires Amsterdam’s Deepdesk to strengthen market position with latter’s AI assistant tech

Rotterdam-based Anywhere365, a SaaS Enterprise Dialogue Management software provider, announced that it has acquired Amsterdam’s Deepdesk BV, an AI Assistant technology provider. Deepdesk’s AIx solution enhances customer experience using proprietary and generative AI models. According to Anywhere365, this move strengthens its market position by integrating Deepdesk’s Intelligent AI Assistant technology. Enrico Karsten, CEO of Anywhere365, […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 06:19 EDT

Google launches AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe; announces €25M funding to support AI skills development

Google.org, on Monday, announced an investment of €25M to support AI training and skill development in Europe. With a particular focus on reaching vulnerable and underserved communities, this initiative aims to ensure that everyone can benefit from the potential of artificial intelligence. “Working in partnership with governments and local communities, we’ll provide a range of […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 05:08 EDT

England’s sustainable fuels technology firm Velocys goes private; bags €37M growth capital

Oxford-based Velocys, a sustainable aviation fuel technology company, announced on Tuesday, February 6, that it has begun a new chapter following the completion of its “take-private transaction” on 18 January 2024.  As part of the transaction, a new consortium of growth investors, including Carbon Direct Capital, Lightrock, GenZero, and Kibo Investments, has invested in Velocys […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 04:53 EDT

Swiss-based MeduSoil secures €5.5M to boost sustainable construction using bio-minerals; here’s how

Lausanne-based MeduSoil, a specialised manufacturer of sustainable materials, announced that it secured CHF 5.2M (approximately €5.51M) in a post-seed round of funding to fuel expansion in production and sales. The funds will also help the Swiss company to focus on expanding in Switzerland and Europe. The investor! MeduSoil secures support from existing investors in this […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 03:22 EDT

Eindhoven’s LionVolt gets charged with €15M to develop sustainable solid-state Li-ion batteries

Eindhoven-based LionVolt, a startup company specialising in solid-state lithium-ion batteries, announced on Friday, February 9, that it has secured €15M in equity investment over the past few months.  However, the names of the investors who participated in the round were not disclosed. The Dutch company will use the funds to accelerate its growth and aims […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals · 02/12/2024 01:43 EDT

Amsterdam’s renewable chemistry firm Avantium secures €70M to launch FDCA plant in the Netherlands

Amsterdam-based Avantium, a company specialising in sustainable chemistry technologies, has raised €70M through a capital increase, comprising a €50.5M fully underwritten rights offering and a €19.5M institutional upsize offering. Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, says, “We are very pleased with this successful €70M capital raise, exceeding the €50M equity capital that Avantium was initially […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals 1 place · 02/09/2024 08:07 EDT

London-based Navro secures UK and Ireland EMI licences; completes €13M internal funding round 

London-based Navro (previously Paytrix), a fintech firm that simplifies global payments for international businesses, announced on Friday that it has gained authorisation as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) from the Central Bank of Ireland. In addition to the Irish licence, the London-based company recently secured an EMI licence from the UK’s regulator, the FCA.  Now, […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals 1 place · 02/09/2024 07:23 EDT

Dutch fabless semiconductor startup Axign acquired by US-based Monolithic Power Systems

Kirkland, US-based Monolithic Power Systems, a fabless company, announced that it has acquired Axign, a Dutch fabless semiconductor startup. The acquisition means that FORWARD.one, a shareholder of Axign since 2021, has sold its stake.  As part of the acquisition, MPS will keep the Dutch team. The office in Enschede will become their “Center of Excellence” […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals 3 place · 02/09/2024 05:18 EDT

Limburg-based FineField announces Fall Creek as strategic investor to advance blueberry sector: Here’s how 

Limburg, the Netherlands-based FineField, a company specialising in manufacturing blueberry harvesting tools, machines, and equipment, recently announced the addition of Fall Creek Inc. as a new strategic investor. Currently, Fall Creek’s role in FineField is that of a minority investor, offering support and expertise while not directly involved in the Dutch company’s daily operations or […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals 2 place · 02/09/2024 04:25 EDT

London-based regtech startup docStribute raises €960K in pre-Series A funding round

London-based RegTech company docStribute announced on Wednesday, February 7, that it has secured £820K (approximately €960k) in a pre-Series A funding round from financial service angels. To date, the company has raised over £1.7M (approximately €1.9M in funding. The UK company will use the funds to advance its mission of transforming customer communication in financial […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals 2 place · 02/09/2024 04:11 EDT

Meet Reinier Hendriks, the new CEO of Amsterdam-based Fairphone

Amsterdam-based Fairphone, the ethical smartphone maker, appoints Reinier Hendriks as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Hendriks’ leadership aims to accelerate growth while advancing the Dutch company’s mission of fostering fairer electronics globally. Fairphone’s current CFO and Interim CEO, Noud Tillemans, has decided to depart the company to explore new challenges. In June 2023, Fairphone’s […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals · 02/09/2024 02:40 EDT

Sweden’s Myrspoven bags €5.4M to make buildings consume less energy using AI

Stockholm-based Myrspoven, a provider of innovative solutions for energy optimisation in buildings using AI, announced that it has secured €5.4M in a fresh round of funding. The investment was led by investors including 4impact capital, Vantaa Energy and AMAVI Capital. Ali Najafbagy, General Partner and co-founder at 4impact Capital says, “Myrspoven is the leader in […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals · 02/09/2024 01:28 EDT

Sweden-based Xensam ends its bootstrapping streak; raises €37.1M

Stockholm-based Xensam, a technology provider of AI-powered Software Assessment Management, announced that it has raised $40M (approximately €37.13M) in a growth round of funding. The previously bootstrapped company Xensam plans to allocate the capital towards AI product development and expanding its operations in the United States and Europe. Gustav Fösker, co-founder and CTO of Xensam, […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2024 08:30 EDT

Amsterdam’s Orient Growth Ventures closes second fund at €83.7M: Here’s how it plans to use this capital

Amsterdam-based Orient Growth Ventures, an investment firm, announced on Thursday that it has announced the closing of its second fundraising for its second fund — Orient Growth Fund II, at $90M (approximately €83.7M).  Orient Growth Fund II is backed by existing and new Limited Partners (LPs), including European high-net-worth individuals, (tech) entrepreneurs, and family offices […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2024 08:09 EDT

Here’s how Amsterdam fintech unicorn Adyen performed in H2 2023

Amsterdam-based Adyen, a fintech unicorn, announced on Thursday that it has published its shareholder letter and financial statements for H2 2023. Despite the challenging dynamics and shifting customer priorities, Adyen managed to navigate the turbulence and achieve remarkable growth.  Having said that, let’s explore the key financial highlights, the expansion of their global team, and […] Read more ›

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Guest Contributor @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2024 07:39 EDT

5 of the most promising retail tech startups in Europe

It’s official, Europeans love to shop. Ecommerce is booming across the continent, with the most recent data from Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce finding that European B2C e-commerce increased from €849bn in 2021 to €899bn in 2022. Inflation and economic uncertainty played a part in the slower growth of the block’s ecommerce rates in 2021 and […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2024 07:21 EDT

Amsterdam paves way for more shared scooters and cargo bikes across city; grants permit to GO Sharing, Check, BAQME

Shared scooters have become a common sight on the streets of Amsterdam, offering residents and visitors a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation.  Having said that, the number of shared scooters and cargo bikes in the streets of Amsterdam is set to increase significantly.  1,200 shared scooters throughout Amsterdam With permits set to take effect […] Read more ›

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Vishal Singh @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2024 07:10 EDT

Swedish skincare startup MANTLE bags €2.8M, will launch in the Netherlands via Dutch-based Skins Cosmetics

Stockholm-born MANTLE, a company developing clean and clinical skincare, announced that it has raised £2.4M (approximately €2.81M) in a fresh round of funding. The total funding for the company now stands at £6.9M (approximately €8M). The investment was led by London-based venture capital firm Venrex. Tom Fleming, Founder and Partner at Venrex, says, “We are […] Read more ›

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Vignesh R. @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2024 05:16 EDT

AI startup led by ex-OpenAI technical lead raises €19.4M to build world’s most advanced factories 

Karlsruhe, Germany-based  Daedalus, a technology company building the world’s most advanced factories using AI, announced on Thursday that it has secured $21M (approximately €19.4M) in a Series A round of funding. The funding round was led by NGP Capital, with further participation from its existing investors, including Addition and Khosla Ventures.  The German company will […] Read more ›

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