NEURA Robotics has secured €120M in Series B funding, positioning itself as a key contender in the European robotics market.
In other news this week: Egregious secures funding to protect humans from AI, 4Elements bags 27.4M, Eliq secures funding from Volvo cars, and others - Silicon Canals
Investment in climate tech continues to grow, with significant funding for sustainable initiatives.
Amsterdam's fintech startup Klearly bags 6M
Klearly has raised €6M in seed funding to expand its in-person payment solutions for SMBs in Europe. It aims to disrupt the payment acceptance market.
Belgian digital healthcare startup IntelliProve raises 1.2M
IntelliProve has raised €1.25M to enhance its contactless health monitoring solutions in Europe.
Spanish insurtech startup Weecover secures 4.2M
Weecover has secured €4.2M in funding for its growth and expansion.
German climate tech startup Project Eaden raises 15M
Project Eaden raised €15M to develop plant-based meats with revolutionary fiber technology, enhancing taste and texture to reduce meat consumption.
NEURA Robotics has secured €120M in Series B funding, positioning itself as a key contender in the European robotics market.
In other news this week: Egregious secures funding to protect humans from AI, 4Elements bags 27.4M, Eliq secures funding from Volvo cars, and others - Silicon Canals
Investment in climate tech continues to grow, with significant funding for sustainable initiatives.
Amsterdam's fintech startup Klearly bags 6M
Klearly has raised €6M in seed funding to expand its in-person payment solutions for SMBs in Europe. It aims to disrupt the payment acceptance market.
Belgian digital healthcare startup IntelliProve raises 1.2M
IntelliProve has raised €1.25M to enhance its contactless health monitoring solutions in Europe.
Spanish insurtech startup Weecover secures 4.2M
Weecover has secured €4.2M in funding for its growth and expansion.
German climate tech startup Project Eaden raises 15M
Project Eaden raised €15M to develop plant-based meats with revolutionary fiber technology, enhancing taste and texture to reduce meat consumption.
Amplience Limited secures £32M investment to enhance its headless content management solutions. Partnerships aim for growth in e-commerce and customer satisfaction.
Swedish medtech startup Xaga Surgical raises 698K
Xaga Surgical secures SEK 8M investment to enhance safety in cancer diagnostics through innovative needle technology.
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund Regeneration.VC has taken over Sky Ocean Ventures' climate portfolio
Regeneration.VC takes over Sky Ocean Ventures' climate portfolio and expands its European operations amid changing US policies.
German green fintech company Bees & Bears secures 500M
Bees & Bears secures €500M to enhance sustainable energy installations in Germany.
The financing will support the installation of 25,000 energy solutions in German households.
TECH5 is bringing the 'Champions League of Technology' back to Europe
TECH5 competition showcases tech companies aiming for market success, culminating in winners' announcement at TNW Conference on June 19-20.
Password management startup Passbolt secures $8 million to shake up credential security
Passbolt raises $8 million in Series A funding to enhance its credential management solutions for organizations.
Amplience Limited secures £32M investment to enhance its headless content management solutions. Partnerships aim for growth in e-commerce and customer satisfaction.
Swedish medtech startup Xaga Surgical raises 698K
Xaga Surgical secures SEK 8M investment to enhance safety in cancer diagnostics through innovative needle technology.
Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two years
Insight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.
Climate tech matured in 2024 as investors favored bigger rounds, later stages | TechCrunch
Climate tech investments decreased in 2024, but deal sizes grew, signaling a maturing sector.
European VC raised $31 billion in 2024, as European founders set high ambitions for new year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
European venture capital funding has increased dramatically, with a significant rise in unicorns and emerging tech hubs.
Germany is solidifying its position as a leading tech ecosystem, challenging the UK's dominance.
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed US VC Regeneration.VC takes over management of Sky's climate portfolio - Silicon Canals
Regeneration.VC expands its European presence by managing Sky's climate portfolio while maintaining a financial stake in impactful startups.
Dutch startups secure 2.5B in 2024: Report - Silicon Canals
Dutch startups raised €2.5B in 2024, marking a 19% increase from the previous year, but faced significant declines in Q4 investment.
Lisbon's VC AgileGTM announces first close of its new 9.6M fund to back global B2B blockchain startups - Silicon Canals
AgileGTM Blockchain Fund has launched its first $2M close to invest in B2B blockchain startups across Europe.
Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two years
Insight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.
Climate tech matured in 2024 as investors favored bigger rounds, later stages | TechCrunch
Climate tech investments decreased in 2024, but deal sizes grew, signaling a maturing sector.
European VC raised $31 billion in 2024, as European founders set high ambitions for new year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
European venture capital funding has increased dramatically, with a significant rise in unicorns and emerging tech hubs.
Germany is solidifying its position as a leading tech ecosystem, challenging the UK's dominance.
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed US VC Regeneration.VC takes over management of Sky's climate portfolio - Silicon Canals
Regeneration.VC expands its European presence by managing Sky's climate portfolio while maintaining a financial stake in impactful startups.
Dutch startups secure 2.5B in 2024: Report - Silicon Canals
Dutch startups raised €2.5B in 2024, marking a 19% increase from the previous year, but faced significant declines in Q4 investment.
Lisbon's VC AgileGTM announces first close of its new 9.6M fund to back global B2B blockchain startups - Silicon Canals
AgileGTM Blockchain Fund has launched its first $2M close to invest in B2B blockchain startups across Europe.
Goldman Sachs' David Solomon tells startups to reconsider going public | TechCrunch
Startups are encouraged to consider staying private to avoid the challenges of being publicly traded.
Lessons from Lithuania's tech ecosystem
Lithuania's startup ecosystem and innovative culture drive its emergence as a global tech leader.
Startup necromancy: Dead Google Apps domains can be compromised by new owners
Startups often fail to properly close Google accounts before domain expiration, creating security vulnerabilities.
Buying abandoned startup domains can lead to accessing sensitive information from former employee accounts.
Once high-flying proptech startups Divvy Homes and EasyKnock are the latest to struggle | TechCrunch
Proptech startups are struggling significantly due to decreased investments and challenging market conditions.
Digital twins of cities to expand under plans from new Dutch startup
Scenexus aims to revolutionize urban planning by creating digital twins of cities that dramatically accelerate impact assessments.
Job Vacancy: Software Engineer - Node.js (m/f/d) | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs
Solarize aims to automate billing for electricity in commercial tenant power and microgrid projects, enhancing efficiency and supporting the energy transition.
Goldman Sachs' David Solomon tells startups to reconsider going public | TechCrunch
Startups are encouraged to consider staying private to avoid the challenges of being publicly traded.
Lessons from Lithuania's tech ecosystem
Lithuania's startup ecosystem and innovative culture drive its emergence as a global tech leader.
Startup necromancy: Dead Google Apps domains can be compromised by new owners
Startups often fail to properly close Google accounts before domain expiration, creating security vulnerabilities.
Buying abandoned startup domains can lead to accessing sensitive information from former employee accounts.
Once high-flying proptech startups Divvy Homes and EasyKnock are the latest to struggle | TechCrunch
Proptech startups are struggling significantly due to decreased investments and challenging market conditions.
Digital twins of cities to expand under plans from new Dutch startup
Scenexus aims to revolutionize urban planning by creating digital twins of cities that dramatically accelerate impact assessments.
Job Vacancy: Software Engineer - Node.js (m/f/d) | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs
Solarize aims to automate billing for electricity in commercial tenant power and microgrid projects, enhancing efficiency and supporting the energy transition.
NYC tech ecosystem saw significant funding rounds including $56M for Amogy, $40M for Slingshot AI, $36M for Orchid Security, and $35M for Air.
Buzzy French AI startup Mistral isn't for sale and plans to IPO, its CEO says
Mistral, Europe's leading AI startup, opts for an IPO instead of a sale to grow independently.
Funding to fintechs continues to decline, but at a slower pace | TechCrunch
Global funding for fintech startups dropped by 20% in 2024, though the annual decline is the smallest in three years.
AI startup Sereact lands 25M to give dumb robots better brains
Sereact's AI software empowers robots with real-time situational awareness, enabling adaptive task performance beyond pre-programmed actions.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/21/2025
New York City's startup scene sees significant funding across sectors, especially in tech and media ventures.
Amsterdam's The Sharing Group acquires minority stake in Leafcloud
The Sharing Group invests in Leafcloud to enhance sustainable cloud services with positive environmental impact.
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/20/25
Notable U.S. startup funding activity reached $1.3B in the week ending 1/18/25, showcasing growth across various sectors.
Which Nordic country is the worst for flight disruptions?
Iceland had the highest flight disruption rate in the Nordics in 2024 at 3.36%.
Norway led in total disrupted flights among Nordic countries with 9,454 affected flights.
How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoint's unicorn exit | TechCrunch
Oui Capital successfully returned its $4 million debut fund after selling shares in Moniepoint, showcasing the potential of early-stage African fintech investments.
German AI startup making robots smart secures 25M
Sereact raised €25M to enhance robotics with its software-first approach, focusing on Vision Language Action Models for improved automation in intralogistics.
This startup wants to simplify AI adoption through a single "orchestration" platform - and it includes access to popular models from Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic
Nexos.ai provides an orchestration platform to help enterprises efficiently deploy and manage AI models, securing $8 million in funding for its launch.
This robot worm digs for geothermal energy in your backyard
Borobotics' autonomous drilling robot makes geothermal energy access simpler, cheaper, and more viable for everyday properties like small gardens and parking lots.
Big Tech expands its reach with new startup acquisitions and investments | TechCrunch
Mergers and acquisitions are now the primary exit strategies for startups amidst a slowdown in tech IPOs.
Big Tech companies, like Amazon and eBay, are actively investing in startups to enhance their services and capabilities.
Rotterdam's Engyon raises 1M for audit automation software
Engyon is revolutionizing audit practices with its automation platform for sustainability reports, improving efficiency and addressing compliance challenges.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 1/16/2025
Alium raised $7M in Pre-Seed funding to improve corporate enterprise software purchasing decisions.
Amazon to acquire Indian fintech Axio in credit push | TechCrunch
Amazon is acquiring Axio to enhance financial services and credit access in India.
This acquisition strengthens Amazon's existing stake and strategic interest in financial technology.
Synthesia becomes UK's biggest GenAI firm with $2.1B valuation
Synthesia leads the synthetic media industry, serving over 60,000 businesses, including a large portion of Fortune 100 companies.
Synthesia has raised $180M to expand its AI video solutions, capturing a significant share of the enterprise market with 60% of Fortune 100 companies as clients.