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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.

Business

Norrsken Foundation unveils 2023 Impact/100 list; 36 of them are Europe based: Know more

Stockholm-based Norrsken, a non-profit foundation focused on solving the world's greatest challenges, announced on Tuesday the 2023 Impact/100, the annual ranking that shines a spotlight on the top 100 companies that are changing the world for the better.

Aug 15, 2023

News

Belgium’s Ackermans & van Haaren to acquire 40% stake in Dutch-based IQIP Holding for €100M

Antwerp, Belgium-based Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH), a global investment firm, announced on Friday, August 11, that it has entered into an agreement with…

Aug 14, 2023

Technology

Swedish SaaS startup CodeScene bags €7.5M to expand software engineering intelligence reach

Malmö, Sweden-based CodeScene, a SaaS company that specialises in Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI), announced that it has secured €7.5M in a round of funding led by Neqst.

Aug 14, 2023

Technology

Vilnius-based logtech startup Cargo Stream bags €1M to streamline logistics process

Vilnius-based Cargo Stream, a logtech startup, announced on Thursday, August 11, that it has secured €1M in a funding round led by private equity firm LitCapital.

Aug 11, 2023

Business

Dutch-based Studytube and Archipel Academy forge strategic path with Springest acquisition: Know more

Amsterdam-based Studytube, a customised learning platform for organisations, and Archipel Academy, an all-in-one AI-driven learning platform, announced that…

Aug 11, 2023

Business

Estonian PR-tech platform PRNEWS.IO secures seat in Google for Startups Cloud Program

Estonia-based PRNEWS.IO, a PR-tech platform, announced on Thursday, August 10, that it has secured a spot in "Google for Startups Cloud Program" to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence into its digital communication strategies.

Aug 11, 2023

Business

Leonardo DiCaprio, Aston Kutcher-backed firms invest in Bristol-based microplastic technology firm Matter: Here’s why

Bristol-based Matter, a microplastic technology and innovation company, announced on Wednesday, August 9, that it has raised $10M (approximately €9M) in a Series A round of funding.

Aug 11, 2023

Funding

North Brabant-based Opcharge secures €32M to accelerate growth of its charging station network

Opcharge says it will use the funds to amplify the growth of its charging station network on both national and international fronts.

Aug 10, 2023

News

WeWork’s survival at stake as Q2 2023 financial report reveals mixed bag of results

New York-based WeWork, a real estate company that provides shared workspaces, recently announced its financial results for Q2 2023, shedding light on its…

Aug 10, 2023

Business

GoCardless, Revolut investor backs Germany’s deepset to help enterprises build large language modules

Berlin-based deepset, a company that offers enterprise developer tools to build applications with LLMs, announced on Wednesday, August 9, that it has secured…

Aug 10, 2023

Business

London-based startups that raised $10M and more in July; 8 of them are hiring

The entrepreneurial landscape is ever-evolving, and nowhere is this more evident than in the bustling city of London.

Aug 9, 2023

Business

UK’s SumUp bags €91M in credit facility from Victory Park Capital for its merchant cash advance product

London-based SumUp, a fintech company, announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a $100M (approximately €91M) credit facility with Victory Park Capital…

Aug 9, 2023