Funding
VW-backed Northvolt raises €2.27B to build the world’s greenest battery; here’s how
Northvolt is a lithium-ion battery manufacturing company that focuses on providing eco-friendly batteries.
Funding
UK-based Fresha raises $100M; currently hiring to double the headcount of its product…
Fresha allows consumers to discover, book, and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace.
Business
US-based Faire raises $260M at a $7B valuation; reports 300% YoY growth after expanding…
Faire is a company that helps retailers find and buy wholesale merchandise for their stores.
Business
Klarna raises $639M at a $45.6B valuation in funding round led by SoftBank
According to Klarna, the capital was raised to support international expansion and further capture global retail growth.
Business
France’s new unicorn: Ledger bags $380M for its digital asset management solution
Ledger develops security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications for individuals and companies, by leveraging a distinctive, proprietary technology.
Funding
London’s VenueScanner raises €1.23M to help UK venues recover from the pandemic; here’s…
VenueScanner is a venue search and booking platform that helps venue hosts generate more bookings and event organisers find affordable venues.
Venture Capital
UK-based VC Balderton Capital launches $680M ‘early growth’ fund to back future European…
Balderton Capital believes that the growth opportunities in the tech ecosystem in Europe are really maturing despite the pandemic.
Business
9 Belgium-based startups raised funding in May and should be on your watchlist
The Belgium startup ecosystem has been growing and thriving, and entrepreneurs are now finding it easier to raise funds.
Business
Croatia’s Gideon Brothers raise €25.48M to further develop, commercialise its 3D…
Gideon Brothers develop autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots for unstructured, indoor, human industrial environments.
Funding
LinkedIn links up with UK’s virtual events unicorn Hopin as strategic investor and…
Hopin is a live virtual events platform where attendees can learn, interact, and connect with people from anywhere in the world.
Business
SoftBank and Speedinvest launch new accelerator to promote diverse European founders…
SoftBank Investment Advisers (SoftBank) and Speedinvest are together launching SoftBank Vision Fund Emerge accelerator in Europe.
Business
Swiss big data company Nexxiot raises $25M to provide an integrated solution to track…
Nexxiot claims to be an innovator in the IoT space and specialises in digitising non-powered cargo transport assets, increasing their trackability, control, safety, and security.