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Vigneshwar Ravichandran

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Vigneshwar has been a News Reporter at Silicon Canals since 2018. A seasoned technology journalist with almost a decade of experience, he covers the European startup ecosystem, from AI and Web3 to clean energy and health tech. Previously, he was a content producer and consumer product reviewer for leading Indian digital media, including NDTV, GizBot, and FoneArena. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation in Chennai and a Diploma in Broadcasting Journalism in New Delhi.

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Budbee to stop home deliveries; Swedish parcel deliverer to switch entirely to parcel lockers in the Netherlands

Stockholm-based Budbee, a parcel delivery service, announced on Monday, September 2 that it will utilise parcel lockers for all deliveries in the Netherlands, effectively eliminating traditional home delivery services.

Sep 3, 2024

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Dutch-based startups that raised funding in August 2024; 5 of them are hiring right now

The Dutch startup scene has long been a hub for creativity and entrepreneurship.

Sep 3, 2024

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Italy’s IdentifAI bags €2.2M to detect AI-generated content using “de-generative” AI

Milan-based IdentifAI, a startup specialising in developing and training models to identify AI-generated content, announced on Monday that it has secured €2.2M in a seed funding round.

Sep 2, 2024

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After raising $1.05B, UK AI startup Wayve secures investment from Uber to accelerate automated driving

London-based Wayve, a developer of Embodied AI technology for automated driving, announced on Monday, that it has announced a new strategic partnership with Uber.

Sep 2, 2024

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Dutch firm Ebusco appoints Christian Schreyer as new CEO; founder Peter Bijvelds steps down as Co-CEO

North Brabant, the Netherlands-based Ebusco, a company known for developing electric buses and energy solutions, announced on Friday, August 30 that it has appointed Christian Schreyer as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the Management Board.

Sep 2, 2024

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In other news this week: Swiss-Mile raises €19.8M, Araya Ventures raises €9.8M, moveXM acquires Inceptivize, and more

The technology sector is ever-evolving!

Aug 30, 2024

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Amazon’s Dutch rival Coolblue raises funds to accelerate growth in Germany; CEO Pieter Zwart sells 7.5% shares

Rotterdam-based Coolblue, an e-commerce company, announced on Thursday, August 29, that it is planning to accelerate its growth in Germany by investing around €150M in its growth plans in the coming years.

Aug 30, 2024

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ROM InWest partners with Westfriese Bedrijvengroep under the Pearl agreement: Know more

In a recent development, Janet Nieboer of ROM InWest and Westfriese Bedrijvengroep (WBG) chairman Hans-Peter Baars announced that they have signed a Pearl…

Aug 30, 2024

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Amsterdam’s Carbon Equity launches new climate infrastructure fund; raises €10M at first close

Amsterdam-based Carbon Equity, a climate venture capital and private equity investment platform, announced on Friday that it has launched a new fund -- Climate…

Aug 30, 2024

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Amsterdam-based Seenons acquires Waste Group Denmark: Know more

Amsterdam-based Seenons, a tech startup that aims to solve the growing challenge of waste, announced on Thursday that it has acquired Waste Group Denmark.

Aug 29, 2024

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Berlin’s FEMNA Health bags seven-figure funding to help women with hormonal health: Here’s how

Berlin-based FEMNA Health, an e-health brand for female health, announced it has received seven-figure growth funding led by existing investors, including Berlin Angel Fund, Atreyu Investments, Cimexia GmbH, IBB Capital GmbH (supported by the KfW/IBB program "BerlinInnoGrowth"), as well as new strategic investors.

Aug 29, 2024

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Amsterdam-based SELANA introduces the first legal E-step in the Netherlands: Know more

Amsterdam-based SELANA, an e-mobility startup, announced on Thursday that it has introduced SELANA Alpha, the upcoming first legally approved E-step in the Netherlands.

Aug 29, 2024