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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

Swedish firms Tibber, Polarium unites to launch smart consumer battery to lower energy costs

Stockholm-based Tibber, a smart energy provider, announced the launch of a smart and user-friendly consumer battery, Homevolt, in collaboration with energy storage developer Polarium.

Jun 2, 2023

Business

Eindhoven-based FruitPunch AI secures €500K from Shamrock Ventures, others to drive global ‘AI for Good’ missions

Eindhoven-based FruitPunch, a global ‘AI for Good’ community that aims to solve humanity’s greatest challenges, announced on Wednesday, May 31, that it has secured €500K in a round of funding led by Shamrock Ventures with participation from LUMO Labs and various angels.

Jun 2, 2023

Business

After banking services, Amsterdam’s fintech unicorn Adyen launches Payout Services

Amsterdam-based fintech unicorn Adyen announced the launch of Payout Services on Thursday.

Jun 1, 2023

Business

Amsterdam-based DataSnipper has a new CEO: An exclusive interview with Vidya Peters

Amsterdam-based DataSnipper, an Intelligent Automation company that focuses on transforming data in the audit and financial industry, on Thursday announced the…

Jun 1, 2023

Technology

Hostaway secures €163M to help vacation rental property managers simplify property management

Hostaway, an all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, announced on Wednesday, May 31, that it has raised $175M (approximately €163M) in a…

Jun 1, 2023

Business

Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in May 2023; 8 of them are hiring right now

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, has long been a hub for entrepreneurial activity and technological advancements.

May 31, 2023

Business

Dutch HVAC distributor Wasco acquired by France-based Rexel: Know more

Paris-based Rexel, a company that specialises in the distribution of electrical, heating, lighting, and plumbing equipment, announced on Tuesday, May 30, that it has acquired Wasco, a distributor of HVAC products and services in Twello, the Netherlands.

May 31, 2023

Business

Amsterdam’s ASIF Ventures invests in data platform startup Linear Logic: Know more

Amsterdam-based ASIF Ventures, a student-centric venture capital fund backed by the UvA, announced on Tuesday, May 30, that it has invested in Linear Logic, a data platform for building and deploying AI systems.

May 31, 2023

Business

Utrecht-based PLTFRM bags funding from ROM Utrecht Region: Know more

Utrecht-based PLTFRM, a company specialising in IT services, announced investment from ROM Utrecht Region.

May 31, 2023

Business

Calling all European mobility startups: Here’s the golden ticket to mobilise your Europe-wide expansion plans

Get ready to accelerate your startup and be a part of the future of sustainable mobility!

May 30, 2023

Business

Amsterdam’s Quinky aims to be the “Duolingo for sex” for Gen Z; raises funding from Antler

Amsterdam-based Quinky is a new startup that aims to make sex education fun and accessible to everyone through the app.

May 30, 2023

Business

Amsterdam’s Reliving bags €684K through crowdfunding; eyes international expansion

Amsterdam-based Reliving, a second-hand furniture platform, announced that it has secured €684K (at the time of writing this article) through crowdfunding on Oneplanetcrowd.com.

May 29, 2023