Mid-Feb Already Feels Like Mid-Year: A Recap of 2025's Major (Around) Tech Events | HackerNoonMistral AI emerges as a leading competitor in open AI models, emphasizing the European demand for alternatives to American systems.
5 hottest scaleups in Benelux enter TECH5's 'Champions League of Tech'The Tech5 competition showcases Europe's fastest-growing tech scaleups with the winner announced at TNW Conference.DataSnipper is recognized as the fastest-growing tech firm in the Netherlands, achieving a $1bn valuation.
Mid-Feb Already Feels Like Mid-Year: A Recap of 2025's Major (Around) Tech Events | HackerNoonMistral AI emerges as a leading competitor in open AI models, emphasizing the European demand for alternatives to American systems.
5 hottest scaleups in Benelux enter TECH5's 'Champions League of Tech'The Tech5 competition showcases Europe's fastest-growing tech scaleups with the winner announced at TNW Conference.DataSnipper is recognized as the fastest-growing tech firm in the Netherlands, achieving a $1bn valuation.
Venture funding in Europe in 2024 fell to $45 billion, says Atomico | TechCrunchEuropean tech funding is stabilizing in 2024 but remains lower than previous years, indicating ongoing market challenges.
The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam in 2024The Netherlands solidifies its position in the startup ecosystem, being among the top five countries for capital investment in tech companies.
European VC raised $31 billion in 2024, as European founders set high ambitions for new year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comEuropean 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.
Venture funding remains stable in France thanks to AI startups | TechCrunchFrench startups see slight rise in venture funding in 2024 driven by artificial intelligence; however, overall funding is down significantly since 2022.
European companies that raised 100M and more in Q1 2025Europe's startup ecosystem has expanded significantly with 571 unicorns and funding increasing tenfold over the last decade.
Germany's Cherry Ventures launches $500M in new fundsCherry Ventures launches a $500M fund to support European tech and aims for a trillion-dollar company.
Venture funding in Europe in 2024 fell to $45 billion, says Atomico | TechCrunchEuropean tech funding is stabilizing in 2024 but remains lower than previous years, indicating ongoing market challenges.
The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam in 2024The Netherlands solidifies its position in the startup ecosystem, being among the top five countries for capital investment in tech companies.
European VC raised $31 billion in 2024, as European founders set high ambitions for new year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comEuropean 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.
Venture funding remains stable in France thanks to AI startups | TechCrunchFrench startups see slight rise in venture funding in 2024 driven by artificial intelligence; however, overall funding is down significantly since 2022.
European companies that raised 100M and more in Q1 2025Europe's startup ecosystem has expanded significantly with 571 unicorns and funding increasing tenfold over the last decade.
Germany's Cherry Ventures launches $500M in new fundsCherry Ventures launches a $500M fund to support European tech and aims for a trillion-dollar company.
Celebrating Silicon Canals' 10th AnniversarySilicon Canals celebrates 10 years of providing essential startup news across Europe, evolving and adapting to the needs of the tech ecosystem.
In other news this week: Utrecht's Amigos bags 2.5M, & moreHighlights recent significant developments in Europe's startup and VC landscape.Emphasis on notable funding rounds and strategic appointments within European tech.GoDutch and Amigos expand their operations, showcasing ambition and investor confidence.
Celebrating Silicon Canals' 10th AnniversarySilicon Canals celebrates 10 years of providing essential startup news across Europe, evolving and adapting to the needs of the tech ecosystem.
In other news this week: Utrecht's Amigos bags 2.5M, & moreHighlights recent significant developments in Europe's startup and VC landscape.Emphasis on notable funding rounds and strategic appointments within European tech.GoDutch and Amigos expand their operations, showcasing ambition and investor confidence.
DataSnipper CEO: Europe doesn't have to copy the Silicon Valley playbookEuropean tech should leverage its strengths, like sustainability and data protection, rather than blindly copying Silicon Valley's model.
Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providersEuropean cloud companies are gaining traction as organizations rethink reliance on US tech providers due to privacy and security concerns.
DataSnipper CEO: Europe doesn't have to copy the Silicon Valley playbookEuropean tech should leverage its strengths, like sustainability and data protection, rather than blindly copying Silicon Valley's model.
Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providersEuropean cloud companies are gaining traction as organizations rethink reliance on US tech providers due to privacy and security concerns.
All Iron Ventures rebrands as Acurio Ventures with a new 150M 'follow-on' fund | TechCrunchSpain and Portugal are emerging tech hubs in Europe with active investment and numerous funding rounds.
Exclusive: Felix Capital's Julien Codorniou to join 20VC as general partner | TechCrunch %20VC is expanding with the addition of Julien Codorniou as a general partner, focusing on early-stage investments.
In Other News This Week: Vento launches 75M Fund II, Curve raises 44M, Perfuze secures 22M and more - Silicon CanalsVento launches €75M fund for Italian startups; Curve raises €44M for digital wallet enhancements; Alloyed secures funding for aerospace components.
All Iron Ventures rebrands as Acurio Ventures with a new 150M 'follow-on' fund | TechCrunchSpain and Portugal are emerging tech hubs in Europe with active investment and numerous funding rounds.
Exclusive: Felix Capital's Julien Codorniou to join 20VC as general partner | TechCrunch %20VC is expanding with the addition of Julien Codorniou as a general partner, focusing on early-stage investments.
In Other News This Week: Vento launches 75M Fund II, Curve raises 44M, Perfuze secures 22M and more - Silicon CanalsVento launches €75M fund for Italian startups; Curve raises €44M for digital wallet enhancements; Alloyed secures funding for aerospace components.
Invest-NL, Techleap, TNO join forces to accelerate tech innovationsA strategic alliance has formed to boost the competitiveness of Dutch and European tech by supporting startup innovations.
OpenChip develops European AI chip and moves into BelgiumOpenChip aims to create a European chip alternative for AI by 2027, spurred by substantial investments and a new branch in Ghent.
TNW boosts startup mission with new role for ecosystems leaderTNW enhances support for European tech with Yeni Joseph as Head of Ecosystem Strategy and Partnerships, aiming for measurable impact and innovation.
Exclusive: AI startups attracted 25% of Europe's VC fundingEuropean AI startups are thriving amidst flat overall venture funding, with substantial investment gains and growth.AI companies reflect a buoyant ecosystem in Europe, brilliantly countering pervasive negative narratives.
Atomico announces its largest ever fundraise; raises 1.12B to back Europe's most ambitious founders - Silicon CanalsAtomico secures $1.24B in funding, its largest to date, to support European tech startups in growth and early stages.
Exclusive: AI startups attracted 25% of Europe's VC fundingEuropean AI startups are thriving amidst flat overall venture funding, with substantial investment gains and growth.AI companies reflect a buoyant ecosystem in Europe, brilliantly countering pervasive negative narratives.
Atomico announces its largest ever fundraise; raises 1.12B to back Europe's most ambitious founders - Silicon CanalsAtomico secures $1.24B in funding, its largest to date, to support European tech startups in growth and early stages.
Can Europe build itself a rival to Google? DW 12/09/2024Europe heavily relies on US search engines, mainly Google, for information access.There is a push for a European search index to enhance digital sovereignty.
TNW Podcast: How startups deploy AI, Bolt's international expansion, and Fortnite is backBolt is focusing on international expansion while adapting to different markets and regulations.
TNW Podcast: The finances of OnlyFans, quantum accelerators, WeTransfer cutsThe TNW Podcast focuses on the latest trends and challenges in the European technology scene.
TNW Podcast: How startups deploy AI, Bolt's international expansion, and Fortnite is backBolt is focusing on international expansion while adapting to different markets and regulations.
TNW Podcast: The finances of OnlyFans, quantum accelerators, WeTransfer cutsThe TNW Podcast focuses on the latest trends and challenges in the European technology scene.
Peter Sarlin on AI in Europe; let's talk about carbon captureThe podcast episode discusses European tech developments, featuring Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin on the European AI ecosystem and low-resource languages.
Mistral, a French A.I. Start-Up, Is Valued at $6.2 BillionMistral, a French AI start-up, raised $640 million, aims to rival OpenAI. Emphasizes open-source AI, European identity, multiple language capabilities, gaining significant investment and support.