Espoo-based NPHarvest, a spin-off from Aalto University, has raised €2.2 million to take its proprietary nutrient catcher machine to the market. The round was led by Nordic Foodtech VC, with participation from Stephen Industries and Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki ry. The round consists of a €1.3 million equity investment and a €900.000 grant from the…
UK and Oslo-based Red Rover Interactive secures over €14 million aiming to redefine the survival game genre
Headquartered in the UK, with offices in Oslo, Red Rover Interactive an ambitious game development studio focused on creating novel and deeply engaging multiplayer experiences secured over €14 million in a Series A funding round led by gaming giant KRAFTON. This round comes less than a year since inception and only 11 months since the…
Dutch drone software startup AirHub raises €1 million to go full automation on a large scale
Dutch startup AirHub announced it has raised €1 million from LUMO Labs and Lumaux for their Drone Operations Center, a mobile software platform and online dashboard essential for managing drone fleets in security, critical infrastructure and emergency response operations with unmatched precision and adherence to global standards. This new infusion of capital, network, and expertise…
Berlin-based finmid raises €35 million to empower B2B platforms to become financial partners for customers
finmid, a financial infrastructure innovator helping B2B platforms offer their small and medium-size customers access to tailored financing support, has emerged from stealth to announce it has raised €35 million in early-stage equity funding from Blossom Capital, Earlybird VC and N26-founder Max Tayenthal. The funding comes as finmid also announces it has partnered with Wolt,…
Maastricht-based Mosa Meat raises €40 million to help bring cultivated beef to consumers
Mosa Meat, a leader in cultivated beef production, announced they are welcoming new and existing partners to help bring cultivated beef to consumers, as part of €40 million in new capital raised to finance the next phase for the company. The funds will be used to further scale up production processes and prepare for market…
PhotonVentures a deep-tech venture capital fund based in the Netherlands closes second fundraising round for its fund at €75 million
Based in Breukelen, Netherlands, PhotonVentures, a deep tech venture capital fund focused on startups and scale-ups developing solutions with photonic chips, proudly announced that it has completed its second fundraising round, raising over €15 million. This brings the fund’s total to the targeted €75 million. The enthusiasm in the market for participating in this round…
Anna Weissensteiner, COO at Startup Guide, will speak at this year’s EU-Startups Summit!
We are excited to welcome Anna Weissensteiner, COO of Startup Guide, as a speaker at this year’s EU-Startups Summit in Malta on May 9-10! Anna is an ambitious entrepreneur currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Startup Guide with the mission to empower and inspire the next generation of innovators across the globe. Through…
Fribourg-based cleantech Bcomp closes €37.6 million Series C to foster mobility decarbonisation
Bcomp, a global leader in high-performance, natural fibre composites for the mobility-, recreational-, and mass transportation sectors and listed as a Top 100 Global Cleantech Company, announced it has completed a €37.6 million Series C investment funding round. The round was led by EGS Beteiligungen AG (EGSB), a major Swiss institutional investor focused on growth-stage…
Dublin-based GridBeyond closes €52 million Series C to continue its intelligent energy platform evolution
GridBeyond, a leading intelligent energy and smart grid platform provider for distributed energy resource management, has closed its €52 million Series C financing round. The round was led by Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima. The Series C round also included new and returning investors Energy Impact Partners, Mirova, Act Venture Capital, ABB, Constellation and Yokogawa…
Cambridge-based Qureight raises €8 million Series A to accelerate drug development in lung and heart disease
Techbio company Qureight has announced the close of their significantly oversubscribed €8 million Series A round. Hargreave Hale AIM VCT led the round, joined by XTX Ventures, Guinness Ventures, and existing investors including Playfair Capital, Meltwind, Ascension Life Fund and Cambridge Angels. The funds will be used to accelerate their AI-driven product portfolio and expand…
The ABCs of VC: 5 confusing VC terms and what they mean
The world of Venture Capital (VC) can be confusing. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry that powers the creation and development of the products, brands and services we interact with every day, the concept of venture capital isn’t well understood by those outside of the startup and investment community. In recent polling commissioned by the…
Augusto Marolla, Founder, Coach & Biohacking expert at RISE, will speak at this year’s EU-Startups Summit!
We’re excited to announce Augusto Marolla, Founder, Coach, and Biohacking Expert at RISE, as a speaker at this year’s EU-Startups Summit! Augusto is dedicated to empowering executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders to achieve a high-performance life in every aspect through his unique High Impact Microhack System. This system is designed to optimise the body, mindset, and…
Lund-based foodtech Saveggy raises €1.76 million to extends the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables
Saveggy, a Swedish foodtech company, edible protection keeps fruits & veggies fresh longer, announced it raised a €1.76 million round from impact investor Unconventional Ventures, together with LRF Ventures, Almi Invest GreenTech and industry angels. Founded in 2020, Saveggy has developed an edible coating that extends the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. Throughout…
Rosberg Ventures announces the creation of a new over €70 million fund of funds aimed to boost global startup innovation
Former Formula 1 World Champion, Sustainability entrepreneur, and Angel Investor Nico Rosberg, through his investment firm Rosberg Ventures, has announced the creation of a new over €70 million Fund of Funds aimed at increasing German and European participation in leading global venture capital (VC) efforts. This strategic move seeks to bridge the investment gap between…
Revolutionising art and creativity in the online world: 10 promising European startups to watch
As we celebrate International Art Day, an occasion dedicated to honouring the immense diversity and richness of global art forms, it’s an opportune moment to spotlight the intersection of art and technology. The European startup ecosystem, known for its vibrant creativity and innovative prowess, is playing a pivotal role in this convergence. From leveraging artificial…
Lauren Basler, Startup coach and former Chief of Staff, will speak at this year’s EU-Startups Summit!
We are delighted to announce Lauren Basler, former Chief of Staff at AirDNA and startup coach, as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming EU-Startups Summit in Malta on May 9-10. As an executive coach and group facilitator, Lauren works with startup leaders and founding teams to build a strong foundation and achieve results. With over…
London-based Lawhive an AI-powered platform for lawyers secures over €11 million in seed funding
Lawhive, an AI-powered platform for lawyers based in London has raised over €11 million in Seed funding, advancing its mission to make it easier and more affordable for consumers and small businesses to access quality, expert legal help. Worth an estimated £25 billion, the UK consumer legal market has come under fire for its unaffordable costs…
Paris-based HyLight raises €3.7 million to decarbonise aerial inspection with hydrogen-powered airship drones
HyLight, a pioneer of aerial inspection using hydrogen airship drones, announced the raise of a €3.7 million funding round from VCs and business angels including Y Combinator, Ring Capital, Kima Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and Marc Tarpenning, the co-founder of Tesla, to decarbonise aerial inspection. This deal will enable the French Y Combinator alumni to accelerate…