Henchman founders launch €10M pre-seed fund ‘100IN’; aim to invest €100K in 100 ‘exceptional’ founders
After exit, Henchman founders launch 100IN, a €10M pre-seed fund investing €100K in 100 tech founders.
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Amsterdam unicorn Bird announces intention to acquire CM.com in €165.8M all-cash deal: Know more
Amsterdam’s Bird set to acquire CM.com in an all-cash deal, expanding footprint across Europe.
Paris-based nextProtein raises €18M to make insect-based ingredients mainstream and affordable
Paris-based nextProtein raises €18M to scale insect-based protein, turning food waste into sustainable, cost-efficient feed for fish and livestock.
Amsterdam’s Workmode founder Emilie Sobels to step down, co-founder Stephanie Knoors to take over from 2026
Amsterdam-based Workmode founder Emilie Sobels steps down after 10+ years; co-founder Stephanie Knoors to take over from 2026.
Berlin’s GIGA.GREEN secures €30M to scale its solar-as-a-service platform across Germany
Berlin-based GIGA.GREEN has secured new financing to support the expansion of its solar and charging infrastructure projects in Germany.
Delft-based Renset raises €600K to accelerate clean energy adoption in construction
Dutch cleantech startup Renset raises funding to scale portable, zero-emission battery systems for the construction industry.
London’s EO Charging completes €28.5M funding round after restructuring and US market exit
EO Charging secures £25M recapitalisation led by shareholders to focus on UK and Europe, enhance fleet electrification, and scale its Charge Assurance software platform.
Rabobank-backed Dutch food startup Lokalist declared bankrupt; shuts down after five years
Dutch food startup Lokalist, known for connecting local farmers and food producers directly with consumers and businesses, has been declared bankrupt.
Amsterdam’s Bencis hits €625M hard cap for seventh fund as Dutch investor marks 25-year milestone
Bencis Capital Partners closes Bencis VII at €625M, marking 25 years since the first fund launch.
In other news this week: Dracula Technologies completes €30M Series A, Cellcolabs raises €10.3M, Aevoloop bags €8.25M and more
The last week has been packed with news across the startup world -- new funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships and much more.
AI Tool of the Week: Berlin-based Babbel unveils AI-powered voice assistant that helps learners overcome speaking anxiety
AI Tool of the Week: Babbel introduces Babbel Speak, an AI-powered voice-led trainer that helps language learners overcome speaking anxiety and build real-world conversation confidence.
Berlin-based startups that raised funding in October 2025; 8 are hiring right now
Germany’s startup ecosystem continued to attract investor interest in 2025, ranking as the fourth most funded country globally in the first nine months of the year, ahead of Canada and France.