Stockholm-based Candela, a company specialising in hydrofoiling electric boats and ferries, has finalised its Series C funding round, raising an additional $14M (approximately €13.34M) to surpass $40M in total funding for 2024. The capital will support scaling production to meet growing demand for its electric watercraft, including the Candela P-12. The P-12 has been sold ... Read more Read more ›
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Paris-based Mistral AI, an artificial intelligence startup, is on the verge of closing €450M from investors, including Nvidia Corp and Salesforce, at a valuation of $2B. As per Bloomberg’s report, the deal comprises over €325M in equity from investors, with Andreessen Horowitz leading the talks to invest €200M in funding. According to a report, Nvidia […] Read more ›
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Leiden-based QuantaMap, a Dutch quantum technologies startup, announced that it has secured €1.4M in an early-stage round of funding, to improve the production of quantum computer chips. Dutch quantum fund QDNL Participations led the investment, combined with a grant from Quantum Delta NL for SMEs. QDNL Participations facilitates the shift from research grants to venture […] Read more ›
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Berlin-based Milano Vice, a food technology company, has secured $9M (approximately €8.34M) in a Series A round of funding. The investment was led by Coefficient Capital, with contributions from True, Geschwister Oetker, and Speedinvest. Additional support comes from prominent figures in the food technology and delivery sector, such as Ole Strohschnieder, co-founder of Just Spices; […] Read more ›
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Paris-based Echo Analytics, a geospatial company, announced on Tuesday, December 5, that it has acquired Amsterdam-based AI location platform Roam.ai. The acquisition of Roam.ai merges advanced SDK technology with Data Analytics, creating a 360-degree one-stop-shop Location Platform, emphasising innovation, and reinforcing privacy. Roam.ai: Revolutionising mobile location technology Founded in 2017 by Manoj Adithya and Jothi […] Read more ›
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“Lack of commitment from the top,” says Farhad Andalibi on the lack of progress in diversity and inclusion efforts in the Dutch tech ecosystem. A former employee of LinkedIn and a member of Techleap’s Diverse Leaders in Tech (DLiT) community, Farhad says he saw how startups and other organisations failed to advance their diversity, equity, […] Read more ›
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Utrecht-based IGNE, a venture studio and technology agency for entrepreneurs, has secured €300K in a fresh round of funding. The funds will support the Dutch startup’s strategic initiatives for future growth and enhance its efforts in social impact projects. A strategic separation With this raise, IGNE’s co-founder Max Tilli has completely divested his stake, exiting […] Read more ›
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Amsterdam-based Transferz, a company in the ground transportation sector, announced that it has secured a minority investment from Holiday Extras, a key player in the UK and German leisure travel markets. The investment amount was undisclosed. The development comes after Transferz recently concluded its over €10M Series A funding round, including an extension from Holiday […] Read more ›
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Stichting Zwarte vrouwen voor Technologie (ZVVT) has emerged as a beacon of diversity and inclusion in the national landscape, breaking barriers in Amsterdam’s South-East district. Recognising the lack of visible IT activities in the district, especially those targeting residents, ZVVT took a step in this direction in 2023 by independently organising two IT events. This […] Read more ›
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Paris-based Partech, a global tech investment firm, has closed the first round of its Growth Impact Fund and invested in SustainCERT, a Luxembourg-based climate impact verifier. The French VC firm mentions that though Europe leads in climate tech patents, there’s a gap in private investment for businesses reaching commercial maturity. With its Growth Impact Fund, […] Read more ›
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Breda-based RoomRaccoon, a cloud hotel management system (HMS), has acquired iHotelligence, a Dublin-based property management software, to further expand its presence in the Irish market. The specific terms of the deal remain undisclosed. RoomRaccoon’s founder and CEO, Tymen van Dyl, sees the acquisition of iHotelligence as a strategic move towards becoming the world’s leading hotel […] Read more ›
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Utrecht-based Rentman, a software company catering to the events and media production sector, has raised €20M in growth equity funding from Expedition Growth Capital. Expedition Growth Capital is a London-based software-focused equity firm providing capital and operational expertise to help ambitious founders on their journey to category leadership. With this deal, Will Sheldon, Partner at […] Read more ›
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Netherlands-based MLA Diagnostics, a company focused on enhancing personalised treatments for skin cancer patients, has secured fresh funding to advance its development and move towards clinical trials. While the exact funding amount remains undisclosed, MLA Diagnostics revealed it secured a “strategic 7-figure investment”. The round saw participation from NLC Health Ventures (via Momentum and the […] Read more ›
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France-based Braincube, a smart Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform suite with expert and business apps for manufacturers, announced that it has secured €83M in a growth round of funding. The investment was led by Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) and Bpifrance to support Braincube’s global leadership in manufacturing software. Laurent Laporte, Founder and CEO at […] Read more ›
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Dublin’s NomuPay, an end-to-end payment platform for expansion into regions of high cross-border and ecommerce growth, has acquired Manchester-based merchant services and bespoke payment processing solution provider, Total Processing. The deal, comprising stock and cash, follows NomuPay’s recent Series A funding and aims to expedite expansion into Southeast Asia, Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East. […] Read more ›
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A “state-of-the-art” business campus in Luxembourg, HE:AL Campus, is seeking €250M in investments. The expansion plan involves establishing a presence at the heart of a healthcare hub, accommodating around 400 health technology companies. Positioned in the tri-country region bordering France and Germany, the campus strives to foster innovation and collaboration in the healthtech sector. Creating […] Read more ›
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Cologne-based Sastrify, a platform for buying and managing SaaS subscriptions, has secured a second closing of its Series B funding led by Reimann Investors. The funding amount remains undisclosed. Previously in May 2023, the company raised $32M (then, nearly €29.67M) in the same funding round. Additionally, Sastrify has also finalised the strategic acquisition of Amsterdam-based […] Read more ›
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Amsterdam’s startup scene thrives as a diverse hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, spanning technology, sustainability, health, and more. With support from incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms, they are growing steadily. The city is known for its resilience and appeals to a wide array of investors, which is evident as many startups in the city […] Read more ›
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“The new generations of workers want more than just a job,” says Farzan Najmeddin, co-founder of Dutch startup Insight. He says this new generation of workers are looking for purpose, meaning, and culture that supports their overall well-being and the traditional engagement platforms used by workplaces right now are unable to support them. With Insight, […] Read more ›
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Resolve Ventures' fund has backing from the Irish Innovation Seed Fund and approval from the European Investment Fund, Enterprise Ireland and NTMA Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. Read more ›
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Good productivity-practice says to write a to-do list for the week ahead every Friday afternoon for maximum workplace efficiency, but taking the time to write a not-to-do list could make an even bigger impact on your work in the long-term. While the former focuses on what’s important to prioritise on a week-to-week basis, the latter […] Read more ›
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