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Vishal Singh

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Vishal Singh is a News Reporter and Social Media Marketing Lead at Silicon Canals. He covers developments in the European startup ecosystem and oversees the publication's social media presence. Before joining Silicon Canals, Vishal gained experience at the Indian digital media outlet Inc42, contributing to its growth with insightful content. Despite being a college dropout, his passion for writing has driven his career in journalism.

News

Broccoli becomes the first Dutch green equity investment platform to receive European crowdfunding licence

Broccoli aims to contribute to a greener, healthier world and, therefore, believes in investing in it.

Jun 12, 2023

News

Greenpeace Netherlands, FrisseWind.nu and FruitPunch AI team up to monitor illegal air pollution by large factories

Greenpeace Netherlands and FrisseWind.nu are teaming up with FruitPunch AI to identify toxic emissions from the Tata Steel factories in IJmuiden (Netherlands).

Jun 12, 2023

News

Climate tech firm Hydrosat acquires Dutch-based IrriWatch to help farmers operate effectively using space imagery

IrriWatch enables farmers to optimise farming practices, raise crop yields, and boost profitability. It serves clients in 57 nations.

Jun 9, 2023

Business

France-based BeFC secures €16M to empower IoT with papers and enzymes: Know more

BeFC energy is created using biocatalysts that convert natural biofuels (glucose and oxygen) into electricity. Any fluid, such as environmental or biological fluids, can be used to activate the fuel cells.

Jun 9, 2023

News

Dutch airport management company Royal Schiphol Group acquires 40% stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport

The €4.2M funding will see Maastricht Aachen Airport join the Royal Schiphol Group, safeguarding its future in a strategic alliance devoted to the hub’s sustainable growth.

Jun 9, 2023

Funding

Amsterdam’s Keen Venture Partners backs Paris-based Cleyrop in €10M round for its sovereign data management software

Cleyrop is a secure and sovereign platform for democratising and industrialising data use.

Jun 9, 2023

News

Money20/20 Winner: Estonia’s renewable energy startup Zero Labs wins Europe’s Got Access

Money20/20 announced that Estonia-based Zero Labs, a renewable energy-focused SaaS, has won Europe’s Got Access, a pitch battle for climate fintech startups.

Jun 8, 2023

Business

Amsterdam-based BlueBird Power raises €350K loan to build energy management ecosystem

BlueBird Power is at the crossroads of the mobility and energy transitions, developing hardware, firmware, cloud, and front-end software.

Jun 8, 2023

Funding

Amsterdam-based Smiler secures €7.9M, launches new photography marketplace website: Know more

Smiler is an on-the-spot photography marketplace for freelance, professional, and enthusiast photographers.

Jun 8, 2023

Funding

Amsterdam’s Source.ag reaps an additional €3.7M to promote greenhouse agriculture

Source.ag received $2M from SK networks through its US investment corporation Hico Capital, and a further $2M from existing investor MIT-affiliated E14 fund.

Jun 8, 2023

Funding

Dutch medtech firm Gilbert Technologies raises €7M to develop soft mist inhalers for lung patients

Gilbert Technologies develops medical devices to enhance patient care and healthcare and provide a better quality of life through innovative and sustainable health technologies.

Jun 7, 2023

Funding

AMPYR Solar Europe raises €200M loan from Rabobank to develop Solar PV projects in the Netherlands

AMPYR Solar Europe is a developer and operator of renewable energy assets, developing, investing and operating solar, wind and battery assets across the globe.

Jun 7, 2023