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Fast Company
1 week ago
European startups

Microsoft's antitrust issues surface again, this time with complaints from Spanish start-ups

Microsoft faces complaints from Spanish startup group about anti-competitive practices in cloud services. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
European startups

Spanish startups file Microsoft cloud competition complaint

Microsoft facing anticompetitive practices complaint in Spanish cloud market. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
European startups

Microsoft hit by fresh round of cloud-focused anti-competitive behaviour complaints | Computer Weekly

Microsoft faces anti-trust probe in Spain due to alleged anti-competitive behavior in the cloud market. [ more ]
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Silicon Canals
2 weeks ago
European startups

Event of the Month: 7 solid reasons why you should attend Viva Technology Conference 2024 in May

Viva Technology 2024 to see a 30% increase in European countries presenting at the event. [ more ]
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TNW | Deep-Tech
2 weeks ago
European startups

Deeptech VC raises 300M in push for 'semiconductor supremacy'

Imec.xpand focuses on AI, semiconductors, nanotechnology, photonics, quantum computing, and medical startups.
Imec.xpand has invested in 23 companies, including two unicorns valued at €1bn or more.
The VC is pushing for semiconductor tech advancement, aiming to help startups innovate and grow amid global competition. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Climate tech investment roars back with an $8.1B start to 2024 | TechCrunch

Climate tech startups raised $8.1 billion in Q1, near record amounts, indicating sector resilience and investor interest. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Sequoia's Jess Lee explains how early-stage startups can identify product-market fit | TechCrunch

Identifying product-market fit is crucial for startup founders, with three archetypes to consider: Hair on Fire, Hard Fact, and Future Vision. [ more ]
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TNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
1 week ago
European startups

UK fintech raises 800M for AI that determines how much money you can borrow

AI-driven lending platform Abound uses bank transaction data to provide lower interest rates and reduce defaults. [ more ]
euronews
1 week ago
European startups

President of European Parliament visits Kyiv on Europe Day

European Parliament President Metsola reaffirmed support for Ukraine's EU membership at the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv. [ more ]
The Seattle Times
1 week ago
European startups

AI startups face a rough financial reality check

AI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
European startups

AI Startups Are Suddenly In Huge Trouble

The AI startup bubble is bursting, causing financial struggles and unrealistic investor expectations. [ more ]
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New York Times @nytimes: Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks - The New York Times. #aiact #aistrategy #industry40 https://t.co/4WPImny8ne
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
European startups

Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks

Sohail Prasad's Destiny Tech100 fund aimed to provide access to hot tech start-ups' shares, facing scrutiny and debate over private company stock market accessibility. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
European startups

Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks

Sohail Prasad's Destiny Tech100 fund aimed to provide access to hot tech start-ups' shares, facing scrutiny and debate over private company stock market accessibility. [ more ]
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siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 week ago
European startups

Holistic AI, Founded by DeepMind Alumni, Secures $200M in Funding

Holistic AI, led by former DeepMind members, secures $200 million funding for multi-agent AI models aiming for genuine AGI capabilities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
European startups

A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check

The financial pressure in the A.I. industry has raised concerns about sustainability and profitability for start-ups relying heavily on generative A.I. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Israeli startup Panax raises a $10M Series A for its AI-driven cash flow management platform | TechCrunch

Startups focus on aiding finance teams with cash flow management amid high interest rates and financial pressures. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Israeli startup Panax raises a $10M Series A for its AI-driven cash flow management platform | TechCrunch

Financial startups aim to help finance teams manage cash flow efficiently amid high interest rates. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Amae Health is building an in-person approach to mental healthcare in an increasingly digital space | TechCrunch

Amae Health aims to improve the mental healthcare system for patients with severe mental illness by providing comprehensive care under one roof. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 week ago
European startups

Wayve raises $1B Series C funding round led by SoftBank, Europe's largest AI round

Wayve secures record $1.05 billion in funding for developing AI software in autonomous vehicles. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 weeks ago
European startups

Exploring How Virtual Reality is Changing Startups | Entrepreneur

Virtual reality (VR) technology offers startups a unique way to engage customers and create lasting impressions through immersive experiences. [ more ]
HBS Working Knowledge
2 weeks ago
European startups

How Much Does Proximity Influence Startup Innovation? 20 Meters' Worth to Be Exact

Physical proximity in coworking spaces enhances knowledge spillovers among diverse startups, emphasizing the importance of geographic location for collaboration. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
European startups

New privacy laws may hurt small businesses most

The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) may protect consumers from data misuse but could disproportionately impact small companies. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 week ago
European startups

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/6/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds for various startups in the US, including Airstack, Altruist, and ARRIS. [ more ]
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TNW | Deep-Tech
2 weeks ago
European startups

Dutch startup to bring robotic blood drawing to hospitals

Vitestro secured €20mn funding for robotic blood drawing device, focusing on improving patient experience and addressing healthcare personnel shortages. [ more ]
ITPro
2 weeks ago
European startups

Glasgow tech hub wins multi-million pound investment

Thebeyond, Europe's largest tech hub in Glasgow, secures £2.5 million funding from Federated Hermes, aimed at boosting the Scottish IoT industry. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Wiz raises $1B at a $12B valuation to expand its cloud security platform through acquisitions | TechCrunch

Wiz, a cloud security platform, raised $1 billion in Series E funding to fuel acquisitions and rapid expansion towards an IPO. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Chicago-based Hyde Park Venture Partners closes $98M Fund IV with two investments made so far | TechCrunch

Midwest venture capital firms are attracting significant funds despite coastal competition. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Productive solar technologies draw investors as global off-grid solar sector funding slumps | TechCrunch

Investor interest in PURE technologies, specifically solar irrigation and cold chain segment, grew significantly last year despite a funding slump in the global off-grid solar sector. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 week ago
European startups

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/7/2024

Daloopa secured $18M in Series B funding led by Touring Capital.
ReflexAI raised $6.5M for its machine learning and natural language processing platform. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
European startups

From telecom to tech, with global expansion

Telecommunications drive economic growth and connectivity in the Middle East
AI and autonomous technologies are crucial for business advancement
e& is a leader in digital innovation and connectivity in the region [ more ]
Exchangewire
1 week ago
European startups

Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1m Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts

Amazon invests $9bn in Singapore cloud infrastructure; Wayve secures $1bn for AI-powered vehicles; Tesla cuts workforce, unclear impact. [ more ]
Engadget
2 weeks ago
European startups

Getir is getting out of everywhere but Turkey

Getir exits US, UK, Germany, and Netherlands to focus on Turkey, closing 6000 jobs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
European startups

There's a hard-right tidal wave about to hit Europe and it will only make the economic crisis worse | Gordon Brown

The rightward shift in European politics is intensifying, with rising nationalist and populist sentiment impacting traditional center-right parties. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
2 weeks ago
European startups

French startup bags 2M to make cancer clinical trials more accessible

Klineo raised €2mn for AI platform connecting patients with cancer clinical trials. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Alliance DAO is attracting more Asia founders amid US crypto crackdown | TechCrunch

Alliance DAO graduates reflect crypto trends. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
European startups

Inside Boston's AI problem as companies flee to San Francisco

Boston struggles to retain AI talent, with founders leaving for the Bay Area. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
European startups

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/21/24 - 4/27/24

The article provides a roundup of NYC Tech News for the week ending 4/27, highlighting recent funding rounds for startups like beehiiv, Nagomi Security, Footprint, and Turnkey. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

How Y Combinator's founder-matching service helped medical records AI startup Hona land $3M | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's online founder-matching tool is highly valuable and influential in creating successful startups. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Groww joins the first wave of Indian startups moving domiciles back home from US | TechCrunch

Indian investment app Groww shifts domicile back to India from the U.S., indicating a trend among local startups to align with evolving regulations and pursue domestic listings. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 week ago
European startups

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/9/2024

The latest NYC startup funding includes Provable Markets, Liquid Diamonds, and ShelterZoom, showcasing investments in alternative trading, diamond sourcing, and blockchain platforms. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
European startups

EIB Board of Directors step up support for Europe's security and defence industry approving 4.5 billion

The EIB updated its definition of dual-use goods for financing and will support SMEs in the security and defense industry. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
2 weeks ago
European startups

This week in Dutch tech

Advances in medtech, quantum breakthroughs, and Dutch chip industry boost highlighted in TNW's weekly tech news round-up. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
European startups

African climate startups have a huge funding gap. Here's what experts say

Funding for climate tech startups in Africa is increasing but still needs substantial growth to meet climate goals. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
European startups

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/1/2024

The article highlights recent funding details for NYC startups including BAXUS, FindMine, Arbol, and Trovo Health. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Watch: Newchip, Techstars, and what happens when startup accelerators fail

Building a startup is challenging, but assisting startups is equally tough, as seen in the Techstars and Newchip cases. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago
European startups

French AI toasts $200M for Holistic but gets warning in Sonio sale

France's AI sector receives significant investment boost with Holistic's $200mn funding round. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

As VC firms invest more in B2B startups, Intuition is a new VC fund focusing on consumer tech | TechCrunch

Intuition is a new VC firm exclusively betting on consumer tech, led by Hugo Amsellem and Etienne Boutan with an initial fund of $16 million. [ more ]
www.startupcan.ca
2 weeks ago
European startups

10 Organizations to Help You Export Your Business

Exporting is crucial for business growth, but challenges like IP strategy and global supply chains must be addressed.
Top organizations in Canada offer resources for startups looking to export, including EDC, FITT, and TCS. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Ethiopian plastic upcycling startup Kubik gets fresh funding, plans to license out its tech | TechCrunch

Kubik raises $1.9 million seed extension for plastic upcycling in Ethiopia, aiming for pan-African growth by licensing their technology. [ more ]
WIRED
2 weeks ago
European startups

The Unsexy Future of Generative AI Is Enterprise Apps

Venture capital funding is increasingly focused on core AI technologies and specific vertical applications rather than general-purpose middleware. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
European startups

Polar Bear Pitching: Hot mobile apps come in from the cold | Computer Weekly

2024 showed signs of returning to normal with events like CES and MWC indicating a resurgence in global tech activities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

How to choose a deep tech startup program | TechCrunch

Founders of deep tech startups need specialized resources and support when choosing a location for their businesses. [ more ]
TNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
2 weeks ago
European startups

Vinted posts first-ever annual profit after 61% revenue growth in 2023

Vinted achieved its first annual profit due to significant growth and expanded market presence. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
European startups

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/30/2024

Beehiiv raised $33M, Teleskope raised $5M, The Rounds raised $18.3M in funding for NYC startups. [ more ]
www.alleywatch.com
2 weeks ago
European startups

The 10 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of April 2024

Analyzed largest NYC startup funding rounds in April 2024, highlighting key information like industry, description, round type, and total equity funding raised. [ more ]
Nature
2 weeks ago
European startups

A snapshot of Lithuania's life-sciences landscape

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition. [ more ]
Silicon Canals
2 weeks ago
European startups

A look into Germany's hottest startup funding rounds in Q1 2024

Germany's startup scene is thriving despite challenges and setbacks. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Solo GP fund Andrena Ventures hopes to carry startup talent onto its next challenges | TechCrunch

Supporting second-generation startups from successful fintech alumni with a sector-agnostic approach. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
3 weeks ago
European startups

Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europe's startup ecosystem

Lithuania's high quality of life, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and collaborative mentality have led to a 'reverse brain drain' and significant growth in tech startups. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
European startups

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/29/24

The article highlights notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 4/27/24, featuring companies like Perplexity AI, Dripos, and Turnkey, totaling $499.9M in new funding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

AI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C at a $529M valuation | TechCrunch

DEEPX raised $80 million in Series C round for mass production of on-device AI chips in late 2024. [ more ]
resund Startups
1 week ago
European startups

Wellbefy takes next step in challenging traditional occupational health

Wellbefy challenges traditional occupational health by offering digital solutions with smart data collection for employee well-being. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Renda, which provides order fulfillment for businesses in Africa, takes in $1.9M | TechCrunch

Renda simplifies order fulfillment in Nigeria and Kenya via an end-to-end solution, securing $1.9 million for expansion and improvement. [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 weeks ago
European startups

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/29/2024

Startups in NYC like Edia Learning, Bask Health, and Aktivate have recently secured funding for their innovative platforms.
Startups in diverse sectors such as edtech, telehealth, and sports management are attracting investments from venture capitalists.
The NYC startup ecosystem continues to showcase growth and opportunities for new businesses to secure funding and scale their operations. [ more ]
GREY Journal
1 week ago
European startups

Wish Someone Had Told Me These 9 Rules Before Starting My Business - GREY Journal

Validate Your Business Idea before launching. [ more ]
Forbes
2 weeks ago
European startups

Council Post: 14 Marketing Mistakes Startups Often Make (And How To Fix Them)

Successful marketing for startups involves focusing on a few key initiatives, practical online presence development, and strategic research-based approaches. [ more ]
ZDNET
1 week ago
European startups

6 ways AI can help launch your next business venture

Opportunities for new business launches in AI abound for tech professionals. [ more ]
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