Sweden's Norrsken commits €300M to support European startups using AI for global good
Stockholm-based Norrsken Foundation, a non-profit foundation, has announced it will commit €300M to invest in European startups using "AI…
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Netherlands-based Doktar lands €7.5M to make sustainable farming practical and profitable
The Netherlands' headquartered Doktar, an ag-tech company, has raised €7.5M in a fresh funding round co-led by the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) and Pymwymic, a Dutch impact investor.
After €92.7M, Amsterdam’s FINOM raises €115M from AVP and others
Amsterdam-based FINOM, a digital banking solution for SMEs and entrepreneurs, has secured €115M in a Series C funding round led by AVP (previously AXA Venture Partners).
Cedars-Sinai launches €43.4M Coronet Ventures Netherlands Fund to back Dutch health tech startups
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures has officially launched Coronet Ventures Netherlands, its third international healthcare-focused investment fund, aimed at supporting early-stage health and life sciences startups across the Netherlands.
From Mexico City to Rotterdam: How the Dutch Startup Visa launched Estefania Hernandez's HR tech revolution
In January 2024, Estefania Hernandez packed her bags and left Mexico City behind, embarking on a journey that would see her launch her third startup in an entirely new ecosystem.
In other news this week: AURELIUS closes Fund V at €830M, Pelico raises €34.7M to expand AI-powered supply chain platform, Jet HR raises €25M and more
The past few days have been packed with big news across the startup world.
AI Tool of the Week: Voicemod’s AI dongle unlocks real-time AI voice changing for console gaming; now available in Europe
As gaming and digital self-expression continue to evolve, more players are seeking tools that enhance creativity across platforms.
French AI-powered kids’ media company raises €73.8M to turn platform-native children’s IPs into global franchises
Paris-based Animaj, a next-generation kids’ media company, announced the close of an $85M (approximately €73.8M) funding round.
Dutch-based Eneve emerges after merger of these 4 energy software firms; secures backing from Vortex Capital partners
Four energy software companies, Energy21, Ecedo, Jules and Gridhub, have merged and will continue under the name Eneve.
Eindhoven’s secure data transfer startup LiveDrop raises €2.1M for deployment in NATO-aligned markets
Eindhoven-based LiveDrop, a company specialised in secure offline data transfer, announced the closing of an oversubscribed $2.5M (approximately €2.1M) seed round.
Oslo’s ONiO raises €5M to scale MCU that cold-starts under 1µW, runs on ambient energy
Oslo-based ONiO, a fabless IoT company specialising in ultra-low-power microcontrollers, has raised €5M led by Stockholm-based node.vc, with Helsinki’s Maki.vc as co-lead.
Amsterdam’s Selection Lab crowned KPMG Dutch Tech Innovator 2025, advances to global finals in Lisbon
On Wednesday, KPMG officially announced Amsterdam-based Selection Lab, led by Lotte Welten, as the winner of the KPMG Dutch Tech Innovator 2025 award.