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Octopus Energy set to ‘release the Kraken’ after AI-powered spin-off hits $500M revenue, 70M accounts
London-based Octopus Energy Group (OEG) announced the spin-off of its technology company -- Kraken.
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Delft’s QphoX and US’ Rigetti secure €4.9M US Air Force contract to advance superconducting quantum networking
Delft-based QphoX, a developer of quantum modems and transducers and Rigetti Computing, a California-based developer of superconducting quantum integrated circuits, were awarded a three-year, $5.8M (approximately €4.9M) contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to advance superconducting quantum networking.
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After raising funds, Eindhoven’s Carbyon launches world’s fastest Direct Air Capture machine
Eindhoven-based Carbyon, a startup specialised in carbon capture technology, unveiled Carbyon GO, a DAC machine, showcasing the potential for scalable and affordable carbon capture.
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What’s in a Name: Why conscience and conception inspired Proconceptious’ brand
Unplanned pregnancies are still a big problem, even in places where birth control is easy to get.
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Amsterdam-based Avantium raises €84.8M to commercialise plastic PEF and reach EBITDA break-even by 2027
Amsterdam-based Avantium, a company specialising in sustainable chemistry technologies, announces it has raised a total of €84.8M.
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London’s Conduct breaks cover after 18 months in stealth with €10.1M to simplify ERP operations
London-based Conduct, an enterprise AI startup founded by three former Palantir engineers, emerges from stealth with a $12M (approximately €10.1M) seed…
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Province of Limburg and VDL Groep invest €25M to boost jobs, sustainability, and industry in Born
The Province of Limburg and VDL Groep announced that they are investing €25M to promote innovation, create jobs, and improve the quality of life around the VDL site in Born.
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Arches Capital backs Amsterdam-based PromptWatch in €1.2M round to optimise brand visibility in AI search
Amsterdam-based PromptWatch, a Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and AI visibility platform, has secured €1.2M in a seed funding round led by Arches Capital.
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Amsterdam’s Fastned launches €100M bond issue to accelerate European charging network expansion
Amsterdam-based Fastned, Europe’s leading fast-charging company for electric vehicles, announced the launch of a new bond subscription to raise €100M, marking…
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Dream team: Rotterdam’s Somnox partners with Zovio
Rotterdam-based Somnox, a sleep technology company known for its innovative breathing-based sleep solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Zovio to bring its products into hospitals, mental health institutions, and healthcare organisations.
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London’s Nscale teams up with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and OpenAI to supercharge UK’s AI infrastructure; Stargate UK announced
UK-based Nscale, an AI infrastructure provider, has announced a partnership with several major US technology companies, including Microsoft, NVIDIA, and OpenAI, to support the UK AI sector.
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Budget 2025: Netherlands commits record €1.8B R&D budget, €230M for semiconductors, €200M for startup growth, and more
Every third Tuesday of September is Prinsjesdag Day in the Netherlands.