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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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Amsterdam’s VanMoof launches global initiative to help riders who ordered a bike with…

Amsterdam-based VanMoof, an e-bike manufacturer, on Monday, announced a global initiative to help riders who ordered a bike before the bankruptcy and never received it.

Jul 15, 2024

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After opening second House of Quantum (HoQ), Quantum Delta NL secures €273M from…

Delft-based Quantum Delta NL, the Netherlands’ national ecosystem for excellence in quantum innovation, announced on Friday, July 12 that it has secured €273M investment from The National Growth Fund (NGF) as part of the third phase of the QDNL programme.

Jul 15, 2024

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Amsterdam court rules that Temper is not an employment agency; unions to appeal

The District Court of Amsterdam has reached a verdict in a case brought forward by trade unions FNV and CNV against Temper, a platform for self-employed individuals, asserting that Temper acts as an employer for the workers on its platform.

Jul 11, 2024

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GenAI and energy investments propel European VC to $30B in H1 2024: Dealroom

In H1 2024, European tech investment has propelled to nearly $30B, driven by mega rounds for energy and Generative AI companies, reveals data from Dealroom.

Jul 11, 2024

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German startup trail bags €1.45M to develop copilot for AI governance

Munich-based trail, a technology startup building the copilot for AI governance, announced on Thursday that it has raised €1.45M in a pre-seed round led by…

Jul 11, 2024

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New Amsterdam AI startup emerges from stealth: Lleverage raises €2M to help businesses…

Amsterdam-based Lleverage, an AI startup, announced on Wednesday that it has emerged from stealth with €2M in pre-seed funding.

Jul 10, 2024

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SHEIN takes a shine to circularity ahead of potential IPO; commits to invest €250M in…

Singapore-based SHEIN, an online fashion and lifestyle retailer, announced on Wednesday that it has committed to invest €250M in the UK and EU over the next…

Jul 10, 2024

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After solid Q1, Q2 2024 sees a sharp decline in investments in Dutch startups: Quarterly…

After a strong first quarter, the second quarter saw a sharp decline in investments in Dutch startups.

Jul 10, 2024

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Index Ventures raises $2.3B for new funds: Here’s its capital deployment plan

London-based Index Ventures, a venture capital firm, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $2.3B (approximately €2.1) in new funds.

Jul 10, 2024

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Cologne-based epilot bags €10M to power green energy transition through digital…

Cologne, Germany-based epilot, a provider of cloud-native software solutions that support the energy transition, announced on Wednesday, that it has raised €10M in funding from Expedition Growth Capital.

Jul 10, 2024

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Amsterdam and New York-based Scaler secures €9.2M to develop ESG data platform built for…

Amsterdam and New York-based Scaler, a company helping real estate investors measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their assets, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $10M (approximately €9.2M) in a Series A funding round.

Jul 9, 2024

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Seedrs set to start trading as Republic Europe: Know more

London-based Seedrs, a private investing platform and provider of equity crowdfunding services, announced on Tuesday that it is set to commence trading under…

Jul 9, 2024