Every day, numerous startups emerge, while existing startups and scale-ups seek to reach new heights.
With so many headlines competing for our attention, it’s easy to miss out on significant stories.
However, we try our best to keep you informed about the latest developments in the tech industry—but we miss it sometimes, too!
This week, we’ve rounded up some of the stories that slipped through our radar from January 13th to 17th.
Partners Group invests €400M in Green Flexibility
Partners Group, one of the world’s largest players in the private markets sector, is investing up to €400M in Green Flexibility, a developer of large-scale battery storage systems in Germany. With additional debt capital, the total project volume exceeds €1B. The company aims to address the growing demand for grid stability and flexibility through battery storage and to promote the energy transition actively. (Read more)
Cera secures €145.5M to being care directly to homes
Based out of London, Cera is a digital-first home healthcare company that uses technology to bring care directly to homes. The company’s carers and nurses now provide technology-enabled services covering a population of 30 million people across the UK and Germany. Recently, the company raised over $150M (approx €145.5M) in debt and equity. The round was led by funds affiliated with BDT & MSD Partners and Schroders Capital in order to scale Cera’s platform. (Read more)
BeZero Carbon raises €31.1M funding in Series C
BeZero Carbon is a London-based global carbon ratings agency. The company’s platform enables users to access ratings, data, and scientific analysis for over 480 carbon credit projects, has more than 100 corporate subscribers globally. Recently, the company raised $32M in a Series C funding round to enable carbon markets through ratings. The round is led by Temasek-founded GenZero with additional investment from the Japan Airlines and Translink Innovation Fund. (Read more)
Owlstone Medical secures €26.2M funding
Cambridge, UK-based Owlstone Medical specialises in Breath Biopsy for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine. Recently, the company announced a first closing of $27M in its Series E financing round. The fundraiser was led by Ventura Capital, joined by Aviva Ventures, Horizons Ventures, and other existing investors. The close also saw the completion of the investment from the Gates Foundation1. (Read more)
NatureMetrics raises €24.2M million funding
UK-based NatureMetrics is a nature data and intelligence company. It uses cutting-edge technology to generate biodiversity data at scale using environmental DNA (eDNA), Earth Observation, and advanced data science and AI. Recently, the company raised $25M in Series B funding led by Just Climate, alongside EDF Pulse Ventures and the Monaco ReOcean Fund, with participation from existing investors 2150, BNP Paribas, Ananda Impact Ventures, and SWEN Blue Ocean. (Read more)
Tamturbo secures €22M
Tamturbo is a Finland-based industrial growth company that focuses on energy-efficient production of industrial compressed air through its innovative Touch-Free™ compressor technology, highly efficient energy recovery systems, and value-added service models. Tamturbo develops and manufactures air compressors that provide an environmentally friendly, completely oil-free, energy-efficient, and durable solution, making it the option with the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership for customers. Recently, the company secured a total investment of €22M, led by prominent Finnish industrial families and family offices, with support from existing owners and new international investors. (Read more)
AUDAVIS receives over €1.1M in seed financing
AUDAVIS is a Munich-based startup that uses a scalable cloud application to make ERP and accounting data accessible for audits. It checks this data for errors, consistency, and risks, complying with auditing standards while leveraging AI technology. The company raised as received €1.1M in a seed funding round from the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) as the lead investor. (Read more)
Lupa secures funding for its vet service platform
Based out of London, Lupa, a vet services platform, has developed the first true Veterinary Operating System (Lupa OS), an all-in-one, fully integrated platform tailored for pet service providers. The company’s B2B solution connects clinics with pet parents through a mobile app, simplifying booking, payments, and communication. The UK company raised $4M in Seed funding round, with participation from firstminute capital, 2100 Ventures, Vento by Exor Ventures, and other angel investors. (Read more)
Origen secures funding to remove CO2 from air
Based out of Bristol. Origen is a limestone-based carbon removal provider. The company’s direct air capture (DAC) technology uses the natural chemistry of abundantly available limestone rock to durably remove CO2 from the air with its green lime kiln and low-intensity air contactor. Recently, the company raised $13M in Series A funding led by Barclays Climate Ventures. (Read more)
Wire acquires Pydio
German secure communication specialists Wire have acquired Pydio. The goal of this acquisition is to develop an innovative, unified workspace solution that eliminates the trade-off between security and productivity. Imagine a single app that enables you to video call like Zoom, chat like Slack, and collaborate on documents like Google Drive – all without compromising your data’s security. (Read more)
MA Solar Italy completes acquisition of FIMER
In late November 2024, FIMER, an Italian solar inverter manufacturer, was acquired by MA Solar Italy Limited, part of the McLaren Applied Group. This acquisition has been finalised, adding FIMER to the Greybull Capital and McLaren Applied family. With over €50M invested, FIMER can now complete its restructuring and focus on business growth and new opportunities. The collaboration with McLaren Applied, known for its engineering and technology solutions in various sectors, is expected to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and facilitate expansion into new markets beyond photovoltaics. (Read more)
Creative Dock Group acquires nFrontier
Creative Dock Group (CDG), a corporate venture builder in Europe and MENA, has acquired nFrontier, a Berlin-based specialist in product experience and industrial design. nFrontier has worked with major clients like Airbus and BMW. With this acquisition, CDG seeks to enhance its capabilities in hardware prototyping and production, aiming to speed up the time-to-market for physical products and streamline innovation for its customers.
Transpolis secures €2M funding
Transpolis, Europe’s premier testing centre for safe and sustainable mobility, has raised over €2M in capital from two new shareholders—the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region and the Emitech Group—and support from three existing investors. These investments will enable the company to enhance collaboration between public and private sectors in autonomous vehicles and carbon-free mobility. (Read more)
EasyPark Group acquires Flowbird Group
Stockholm-based EasyPark Group, a provider of digital parking and mobility solutions, announces the completion of its strategic acquisition of Flowbird Group. Together, the company will use its combined capabilities to deliver full-service parking and transportation solutions to ease urban mobility globally and expand into new markets. (Read more)
IG Group acquires Freetrade
Freetrade, the self-directed investment platform, has agreed to be acquired by IG Group, a London-listed company, for £160M. Post acquisition, Freetrade will continue to operate independently under its own brand. Freetrade offers over 6,200 global stocks and ETFs, fractional shares, UK Treasury bills, ISAs, SIPPs, securities lending, and proxy voting. This acquisition will expand IG Group’s market reach, strengthen its brand in direct trading, and leverage Freetrade’s scalable technology, while offering new product and market opportunities. (Read more)
E Money Network secures funding
LODZ, Poland-based E Money Network is pioneering compliant blockchain solutions with infrastructure that supports Real-World Assets (RWA), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). As the first MiCA-compliant BankFi blockchain, E Money Network recently raised $5.2M led by Animoca Brands, with backing from Kelsier Ventures and other significant industry players, including GBV Capital, Momentum 6, and KuCoin. (Read more)
Trustup raises €5M
Loncin (Liège), Belgium Trustup connects individuals with certified construction and renovation craftsmen while helping those craftsmen manage their administration and monitor projects. The company has raised €5M to speed up its growth and aims to double in size by 2025. This funding comes from Belgian and American investors, including Rise PropTech Fund, Brick & Mortar Ventures, and returning investors Noshaq and InvestSud, as well as several private investors.
Metafuels secures funding to develop sustainable aviation fuel
Based out of Zurich, Metafuels is developing technology for sustainable aviation fuel compatible with existing aircraft. The company recently raised $9M in a funding round led by Celsius Industries. This investment round will help the company to demonstrate its production process and advance the development of its first industrial-scale projects. (Read more)
Brickken raises $2.5M in funding
Based out of Barcelona, Brickken is a startup that’s focused on the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA). Recently, the company raised $2.5M in a seed funding round, led by international investors spanning America, Europe, and Asia. Key contributors, including SNZ Capital, Mocha, Psalion, Hodl Ventures, Ergodic Fund, and Blue Bay Ventures, bring regional expertise to support our ambitious plans. (Read more)
SudoCyber secures funding
Brecon, Welsh-based SudoCyber, a gamified cybersecurity training platform, has received a £1M investment from the Investment Fund for Wales, managed by Foresight Group. SudoCyber offers training solutions for the military, police, academia, and private industry. The investment will help the company grow, expand internationally, and add sales, marketing, and service development roles to its current team of 11. (Read more)
Genesy raises €5M in a seed round
Barcelona-based Genesy is an AI company specialising in B2B lead generation and sales automation. Its platform combines advanced AI technology with automated workflows to boost sales productivity and accuracy. Recently, the company raised €5M in a seed round led by Samaipata, a pan-European venture capital firm focused on early-stage digital businesses with network effects. (Read more)
Progressive Robotics secures €1.55M funding
Based out of Thessaloniki, Greece, Progressive Robotics develops AI-driven, no-code software solutions designed to simplify and enhance robotic deployment. Recently, the company secured €1.55M seed funding round led by Marathon Venture Capital and with the participation of existing investors Genesis Ventures. (Read more)
Leakmited raises €5M funding
Based out of Paris, Leakmited specialises in managing and optimising water networks using artificial intelligence. The company provides software solutions that help local authorities monitor, locate, and prevent water leaks, thereby improving water resource management. Recently, the French company announced a €5M fundraising round from Starquest and Banque des Territoires (Groupe Caisse des Dépôts) to expand its presence in France and internationally, focusing on areas with water stress and strict regulations.
Intelex Vision secures funding
Based out of London, Intelex Vision is a global provider of advanced AI-powered surveillance solutions that leverage 4th generation artificial intelligence to autonomously monitor, analyse and detect safety & security threats in real-time. Recently, the company raised £5.6M in a Series A funding round, backed by Acurio Ventures, Adara Ventures, and Inveready, among others. (Read more)
Powdr raises £1M in funding
Based out of Manchester, Powdr is an innovative software solution that makes financial modeling easy and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Utilising advanced technology, it offers reliable, investment-grade forecasting tools, including KPI-driven P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models that are mathematically error-free. Recently, the company raised £1M in a pre-seed funding round to accelerate its development. (Read more)
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