Altrove, a deep tech startup creating sustainable alternatives for critical materials, has raised €3.7 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Contrarian Ventures, Emblem and strong angel investors like Thomas Clozel (CEO Owkin), Julien…
In a bid to foster collaboration and engagement within the European innovation ecosystem, the Innovation Radar Bridge project has just launched the Dealflow.eu Slack Community. Startups, policymakers, investors, EU-funded innovators, and…
Kvantify, a leading quantum software start-up, has announced the successful closure of a €10 million seed round. This funding will enable Kvantify to strengthen its position as a global leader in quantum computing, with an initial focus on…
Trondheim-based Versiro, a startup using artificial intelligence to help power producers make better market decisions from minute to minute, has raised €2.3 million in a funding round that values the company at €10.5 million. Alliance VC…
Gendo, an AI platform which transforms how architects and designers bring ideas and sketches to life, has raised an oversubscribed €1 million pre-seed round led by Concept Ventures and joined by Ascension Ventures, Carles Reina’s Baobab…
Pivoting is a term often used in the startup world to describe a fundamental change in a business model or strategy to better align with market demands or operational realities. It involves making significant adjustments to product…
eAgronom, an agriculture-focused climate tech company helping farmers adopt sustainable practices for the health of their soils and the planet, has secured €10 million in its Series A2 equity round. The round includes €4.2 million raised…
ObraLink, a tech service that automates manual processes and tasks in the execution of construction projects, announced it has raised €1.8 million pre-series A funding round from Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open…
Lampoldshausen-based InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech), a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), announced the closing of its €2 million pre-seed round. The round is led by HTGF and backed by co-investments of First…
OpenFi, a conversational AI platform for lead generation and customer nurture, announced it has closed a €585k pre-seed funding round. Led by Bijan Morvaridi with additional investments from Fortune Green Capital Ltd and Foundation…
Finnish startup Cluby, whose platform enables every restaurant to connect with their customers digitally, has raised a €2.9 million seed round from Vendep Capital, Cluby’s co-founder and investor Pekka Koskinen, and food delivery unicorn…
Seaya has closed Seaya Andromeda, the first Article 9 climate-tech fund based in Southern Europe, at €300 million. LPs in the new fund include Iberdrola, Nortia, Santander, BNP Paribas Group, Next Tech Fund, Bpifrance and brings Seaya…
A team is more than the sum of its parts. It’s not just a collection of clever, capable minds – it has to be a well-thought-out composition of people who work well together, are able to challenge each other, argue, and come to agreements.…
Addiction is a pervasive issue across the world, including Europe, affecting millions of individuals and their families. It comes in many forms, from substance dependencies like alcohol, nicotine, and opioids to behavioural addictions such…
Leasi, a construction tech company has secured a strategic investment from globally leading contractor Skanska and Norway’s top early-stage investor StartupLab, in addition to Gnist Capital, and Weseed. This brings Leasi’s total raised…
Luxembourg’s premier startup accelerator programme, Fit 4 Start, has officially launched its 15th call for applications, inviting high-potential enterprises from around the globe to participate. This prestigious programme, managed by…
Vytal, a leading provider of software-enabled reusable packaging solutions, has raised €6.2 million in a growth financing round led by Emerald Technology, through its Sustainable Packaging Innovation Fund, with participation from Ventis.…
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In a world where the urgency of climate action often clashes with the demands of industry and commerce, startups are increasingly stepping up to champion a more sustainable future. These innovative companies are addressing the pressing…
Libattion, a fast-growing, leading-edge company offering stationary energy storage solutions from upcycled electric vehicle batteries based in Zurich, has secured a total of €14 million. The round was led by A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund…
Rohlik Group, an European food retail technology and online grocery leader, announced it has successfully raised €160 million in fresh growth capital. The investment was led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),…
Heidi, a fast-growing online tour operator specialising in flexible ski holidays based in Bristol has raised over €6.6 million in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures with participation from Active Partners and private investors. Heidi’s…
The priorities of early-stage founders are shifting, transitioning from driving ad clicks to purpose-driven innovation. Increasing interest in Venture Capital from asset allocators highlights the growing significance of innovation in…
Cheshire-based PortSwigger, an application security software provider, announced it has raised €104.7 million from Brighton Park Capital, an investment firm focused on entrepreneur-led, growth-stage companies within the software,…
Just a few months after their last funding announcement, Nordic fintech startup Dealflow has secured an additional €500k, extending its pre-seed round to €1.1 million, from international investors to double down on their vision of a next…
In this episode, we catch up with Andreas Loy, Co-founder and CEO of KONUX, a leading German AI scale-up transforming railway operations for a sustainable future. Before turning 30, Andreas created more than €500 million in shareholder…
Bling, Europe’s first Super-App for families, has successfully completed a Series A equity funding round, raising a total of €11.2 million. The funding round is led by Owl Ventures, the world’s largest venture capital fund focused on…
Vertus Energy, a Waste-to-X industrial biotech startup specialising in advanced control of bacteria behaviour, has closed a €8.75 million seed funding round. The funding, led by Energy Capital Ventures and joined by Blackbird, the Amadeus…
How would the role of musicians evolve if AI could create chart-topping hits? The impact of AI on musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs in the creative industries is significant and multifaceted. In this article, we explore AI’s profound…
Viio, an intelligent spend management platform, has announced it has raised over €3.3 million to help accelerate its ambitious growth plan. Led by the venture fund North Ventures, Viio’s Investors include Christian Kromann, CEO of SimCorp,…