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29/07/2024

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29/07/2024

Female Invest, a leading finance app that empowers women through accessible subscription-based learning, financial news, and community, announced the close of its €10.3 million Series A funding round 🇬🇧 💡

In July 2024, Female Invest secured €9.4 million led by venture capital funds Educapital and Rubio Impact Ventures. Additionally, the company launched a crowdfunding campaign exclusively for its members on Seedrs, which raised an extra €900k.

Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Co-founder of Female Invest, explained the platform’s mission: “Women are falling financially behind in every single country. They earn less, save less, and invest less with what money they do have. Our goal at Female Invest is to close this gap as quickly and effectively as possible.”

Female Invest, a leading finance app that empowers women through accessible subscription-based learning, financial news, and community, announced the

29/07/2024

Exciting news! 🎉 YouTube's co-founder Steve Chen, Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media and HUG, Randi Zuckerberg, and Juan Antonio Samaranch, VP of the International Olympic Committee, lead the lineup of top speakers at VDS, one of Southern Europe’s most prominent international tech events 🌍.

Taking place on October 23-24 at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia 🍊 this event features 2,500 startups, 12,000 attendees from 100+ countries, and 600+ speakers. Don't miss out on this opportunity for networking, learning, and exploring investment opportunities. 🚀🤝

VDS, one of Southern Europe's most prominent international tech events, will take place on October 23-24, at the iconic City of Arts and Sciences in

29/07/2024

Epum, an innovative Amsterdam and NYC-based startup dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate development industry, announced a €1.4 million pre-seed funding round 🇳🇱 🏠

The funding round was over 150% oversubscribed and was led by Curiosity VC, with co-investments from NP-Hard Ventures, Remote First Capital, and HEARTFELT_.

Royden Cooper, CEO of Epum, said: “After the last 12 months of industry volatility as a result of rising interest rates, we are excited to support developers with new tools to derisk their projects and grow their assets under management.”

Epum, an innovative Amsterdam and NYC-based startup dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate development industry, announced a €1.4 million

26/07/2024

While everyone's sipping piña coladas, smart startups are raising capital! 🏖️💼 Our weekly funding roundup is your vacation from FOMO. CLUB members, take a quick break from your break to see who's making waves in the investment pool

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26/07/2024

Fractile, a UK company building a groundbreaking new AI chip to deliver exponential performance improvements for AI models, has exited stealth and announced €13.8 million in seed funding 🇬🇧 🚀

The round was co-led by Kindred Capital VC, NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), and Oxford Science Enterprises, with participation from Cocoa 🍫 and Inovia Capital, together with angel investors

Dr. Walter Goodwin, CEO and Founder of Fractile, said: “In today’s AI race, the limitations of existing hardware – nearly all of which is provided by a single company – represent the biggest barrier to better performance, reduced cost, and wider adoption.”

Fractile, a UK company building a groundbreaking new AI chip to deliver exponential performance improvements for AI models, has exited stealth and

26/07/2024

🔬 Biopharma represents a dynamic sector that offers targeted and precise treatments for complex diseases at a molecular level, often with fewer side effects 🌟 Check out this list of 10 promising startups in Europe

26/07/2024

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26/07/2024

Biopharma represents a dynamic sector that offers targeted and precise treatments for complex diseases at a molecular level, often with fewer side effects compared to conventional drugs 🌟🔬

Unlike traditional , which are typically synthesised chemically, products are derived from living organisms such as cells, tissues, or proteins. This involves a significant amount of , , and of course 💡💰

On that note, we have curated a list of 10 promising bio-pharma startups in Europe that are at the forefront of this innovation. These companies, all founded between 2019 and 2024, are advancing scientific knowledge and developing groundbreaking treatments that have the potential to transform healthcare globally.

Biopharmaceuticals, often known as bio-pharma, represent a dynamic sector within the pharmaceutical industry that uses biological processes to develop

25/07/2024

Primary Portal, a digital platform that aggregates and digitises equity capital market processes for banks and asset managers, has completed the first stage of its €8.9 million Series A funding round 🇬🇧 💡

This investment was led by the venture capital arm of Deutsche Börse Group, DB1 Ventures. The round also saw further investment from existing shareholders DFF (Dutch Founders Fund) and Flow Traders.

“We are delighted to welcome Deutsche Börse as a shareholder and are very excited to work together with them in further enhancing connectivity and digitisation for capital markets,” said John Bentinck van Schoonheten, founder of Primary Portal.

Primary Portal, a digital platform that aggregates and digitises equity capital market processes for banks and asset managers, has completed the first

25/07/2024

bunch, a fintech company transforming private markets, announced the successful closing of its €14.2 million Series A 🇩🇪 💡

The round is led by FinTech Collective, and existing investors including Cherry Ventures and Motive Ventures are doubling down.

“Alternative Assets are the fastest-growing asset class, yet their operational processes remain stuck in the past,” said Levent Altunel, co-founder of bunch.

bunch, a fintech company transforming private markets, announced the successful closing of its €14.2 million Series A. The round is led by global investor

25/07/2024

deepc, a company behind ​​the leading AI operating system for radiologists and enterprise clinical organizations, announced the closure of its Series A with a €12 million extension round 🇩🇪 ⚡

The funding was co-led by Sofinnova Partners and Bertelsmann Investments, with participation from new investors KHP Ventures and SwissHealth Ventures, alongside existing investor Winning Mindset Ventures.

Dr. Franz MJ Pfister, MD, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of deepc, said: “At deepc, we believe that the potential for AI in healthcare will only be realized if we can bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and clinical practice. Our platform makes it easy for organizations to adopt the best AI technologies at pace and at scale, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses and ultimately improving patient outcomes."

deepc, a company behind ​​the leading AI operating system for radiologists and enterprise clinical organizations, announced the closure of its Series A

25/07/2024

Groningen-based Payt, a leading accounts receivable SaaS platform, announced a €55 million minority investment from Partech 🇳🇱 🚀

Sander Kamstra, Co-founder and board member of Payt, stated: “Partnering with Partech marks a pivotal moment for Payt. We found excellent synergy with them and are enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with them. Their expertise will be invaluable as we expand our innovative solutions across Europe.”

Groningen-based Payt, a leading accounts receivable SaaS platform, announced a €55 million minority investment from Partech, through its growth fund. This

24/07/2024

Lakera, a leading real-time Generative AI (GenAI) security company, has raised €18.4 million in a Series A funding round led by Atomico 🇨🇭 🚀

The investment also had participation from Citi Ventures, Dropbox Ventures, and existing investors including redalpine.

David Haber, Founder and CEO of Lakera, explained the urgency: “With the advent of GenAI, the old cybersecurity techniques aren’t sufficient. Enterprises now operate in a world where anyone who knows how to talk knows how to hack. Security solutions need to change but they can’t get in the way of user experience.”

Lakera, a leading real-time Generative AI (GenAI) security company, has raised €18.4 million in a Series A funding round. Led by European VC Atomico, with

24/07/2024

Flexible salary fintech Payflow (YC S21) announced it has raised a €6 million funding round to continue growing in Spain, Portugal, and the Latam markets of Peru and Colombia 🇪🇸 💡

The round was led by previous investors Seaya Ventures, Cathay Innovation, 6 Degrees Capital and Wayra. But also the fintech added new names to its cap table: US-based Thomson Reuters Ventures, and Spain-based GED Conexo Ventures.

Benoit Menardo, co-founder of Payflow, said: “The investment market is looking for efficient startups now, which is why we have become the best in terms of financial efficiency. We are still growing more than 100% year-on-year, but we no longer need external financing to maintain these rates of growth.”

Flexible salary fintech Payflow announced it has raised a €6 million funding round to continue growing in Spain, Portugal, and the Latam markets of Peru

24/07/2024

Wageningen-based NoPalm Ingredients, a pioneering Dutch biotechnology company producing yeast oils, announced the successful closure of a €5 million seed funding round 🇳🇱 💡

The investment was led by Rubio Impact Ventures, and co-led by Oost NL, Fairtree Elevant Ventures, and family office Willow Capital Investments with participation from The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and other private investors.

Lars Langhout, CEO & Co-founder of NoPalm Ingredients, said: “Palm oil is cheap, incredibly versatile and widely used in almost every fast-moving consumer good, from your toothpaste to my newborn’s infant formula. The problem is that global demand for palm oil grows by 4% annually, and there’s no strategy to meet the additional 22 million tons needed by 2030 without clearing rainforests 1.5 times the size of Ireland."

Wageningen-based NoPalm Ingredients, a pioneering Dutch biotechnology company producing yeast oils, announced the successful closure of a €5 million seed

24/07/2024

Exoticca, a leading travel tech platform for multi-day tour packages, has announced that it has closed a €60 million Series D round led by Quadrille Capital 🇪🇸 ✈

The round also had participation from new investors including All Iron Ventures and ICF and existing investors 14W, Mangrove, Bonsai, Sabadell Digital and Aldea Ventures.

Pere Valles, CEO at Exoticca, said: “While the rest of the travel industry has become digitised, the multi-day tour space has remained stagnant, with customers stuck with inconsistent, time-consuming booking experiences.”

Exoticca, a leading travel tech platform for multi-day tour packages, has announced that it has closed a €60 million Series D round led by Quadrille

24/07/2024

Agrobiomics, a Danish agtech developing sustainable biological solutions for agriculture, has raised €4 million from NOON Ventures 🇩🇰 🌱

Ejner Bech Jensen, CEO of Agrobiomics, said: “We are on track to help farmers tackle challenges like drought and salinity, contributing to a significant CO2 reduction of more than 100 million tons annually, and potentially even enabling soil reclamation."

Agrobiomics, a Danish agtech developing sustainable biological solutions for agriculture, has raised €4 million from NOON Ventures to bring the most

23/07/2024

🚀 Are you a startup or scale-up with disruptive tech looking to grow and gain corporate clients? BIND - Basque Open Innovation Platform has launched its 9th call for applications!

💡 This program is designed for startups and scale-ups with cutting-edge technologies in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, and more. Apply by September 6, 2024, to join this prestigious program 🔗 More information below ⬇️

Are you a startup or scale-up with disruptive technology looking to scale and gain corporate clients? The BIND open innovation platform has launched its

23/07/2024

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23/07/2024

Europe has long been recognised as one of the safest continents in the world. However, evolving security challenges in urban environments have spurred a wave of innovation among European startups 🚀

Our latest article explores 10 promising European startups revolutionising the safety and security landscape. 🔍 Join us in discovering the innovative solutions shaping a safer and more secure future in Europe 🇪🇺 ✨

23/07/2024

Europe has long been recognised as one of the safest continents in the world. However, evolving security challenges in urban environments have spurred a wave of innovation among European startups 🚀

Our latest article explores 10 promising European startups revolutionising the safety and security landscape. 🔍 Join us in discovering the innovative solutions shaping a safer and more secure future in Europe 🇪🇺 ✨

Europe has long been recognised as one of the safest continents in the world, with numerous countries consistently ranking high on the Global Peace Index.

23/07/2024

NetFabric.ai, an ETH Zürich spin-off pioneering advancements in network observability, announced the successful closure of a €2 million pre-seed funding round 🇨🇭 💡

The investment, led by Founderful and PLAYFAIR CAPITAL LLP, marks a significant milestone in NetFabric’s mission to transform the landscape of network monitoring.

“Current monitoring tools only provide basic insights into the complex inner workings of networks,” explained Prof. Laurent Vanbever, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of NetFabric. “They often rely on fragmented data sources, leading to false positives and inadequate problem resolution. Consequently, these tools frequently fail to deliver timely and accurate insights into network issues.”

https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/zurich-based-netfabric-secures-e2-million-to-address-the-challenge-of-network-downtime/

NetFabric, an ETH Zurich spin-off pioneering advancements in network observability, announced the successful closure of a €2 million pre-seed funding

23/07/2024

Smart money app Plum has raised €15.8 million in funding from institutional investors, including a second tranche of investment from strategic partner Eurobank 🇬🇧 🚀

New anchor investor iGrow Venture Partners has joined the round, alongside previous investors including VentureFriends and Ventura Capital.

The company has also raised an additional €3.2 million via crowdfunding in Crowdcube’s most popular campaign of the year, with more than 5,500 investors from across the UK and EU participating.

Victor Trokoudes, Plum founder and CEO, commented: “It has been an exceptional 12 months for Plum, and this new round of funding is testament to the hard work of the team and the value we’re providing for customers across Europe.”

Smart money app Plum has raised €15.8 million in funding from institutional investors, including a second tranche of investment from strategic partner

23/07/2024

Speaksee, a speech recognition app that allows hearing-impaired and deaf people to participate in group conversations, announced it has raised over €1 million 🇳🇱 💡

The funding was provided by the impact fund NoorderImpact and various angel investors and will be used for international expansion and the development of new technology for more inclusivity in society.

Founder Jari Hazelebach commented: “The funding raised brings us one step closer to our goal: a society where everyone can actively participate in conversations and interaction, in any situation.”

Speaksee, a speech recognition app that allows hearing-impaired and deaf people to participate in group conversations, announced it has raised over €1

23/07/2024

Here are some impressions from this year's buzzing EU-Startups Summit, which was held on May 9-10 in beautiful Malta. 🏝 Next year, we'll gather up to 2,500 of Europe's best founders and investors, again in Malta, for two exciting days of networking, inspiration and learning. See you (again) on April 24-25, 2025. Tickets are already available!🚀
https://www.eu-startups.com/eu-startups-summit-2025/

22/07/2024

Portuguese startup sqill announced the closing of a €2 million seed investment round led by GED Ventures Portugal 🇵🇹 💡

With this funding, the company strategically aims to consolidate its presence in the US by opening an office in Austin, Texas, and expanding its team.

Afonso Coimbra, Co-founder & CEO of Sqill,said: “This investment is a validation of our team’s work and the incredible opportunity ahead of us. We are thrilled to take this step forward and, above all, to be better equipped to address our clients’ challenges."

Portuguese startup sqill announced the closing of a €2 million seed investment round led by GED Ventures. With this funding, the company strategically

22/07/2024

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22/07/2024

Budapest-based LEAD VENTURES has announced the launch of its new €100 million fund, targeting the best startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) 🇭🇺 🚀

Lead Ventures targets late Seed & Series A companies whose products and services have already been validated on the market and require substantial capital to drive their next phase of growth.

Balazs Haszonics, CEO of Lead Ventures, said: “We are particularly interested in companies operating in the fields of mobility, finance, energy, IoT, sustainability and retail. Our goal is to build a robust portfolio that delivers financial returns and also drives positive societal impact.”

Budapest-based Lead Ventures has announced the launch of its new €100 million fund, targeting the best startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). With

22/07/2024

EU-Startups launches a dedicated Investor Database – featuring 4,000 European VC firms, accelerators and corporate VCs! 🚀

At EU-Startups, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Investor Database. This new tool is a logical extension to our widely-used Startup