WeTransfer AI clause sparks uproar; Co-founder Ronald Hans returns with ‘Boomerang’
Dutch file-sharing platform WeTransfer has landed in hot water after users discovered new terms that suggested the company could use their files to train AI models.
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Dutch VC SHIFT Invest announces first close of new impact fund at €92M; discover its investment focus and target
Amstelveen-based SHIFT Invest, a Dutch venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its fourth fund, SHIFT Invest IV, securing…
EIC commits €20M to Ukrainian deeptech startups and SMEs in a bid to connect them with Europe’s innovation ecosystem
The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced that it will provide €20M in funding for deeptech startups and SMEs in Ukraine.
Amsterdam’s Farm in a Box gets €350K for its plug-and-play land-based aquaculture system
Amsterdam-based Farm in a Box, a startup developing modular, easy-to-assemble recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), has received €350,000 in funding from the North Holland Innovation Fund.
Norwegian startup Remora Robotics reels in €13.7M to dive deeper into aquaculture automation
Norway-based Remora Robotics, a tech company that specialises in aquaculture robotics, has raised NOK 164M (nearly €13.73M) in a funding round.
What’s in a name: How a sci-fi-inspired working title became the North Star for this Amsterdam startup
In today’s tech-focused world, a company's name can act as its mission statement—bold, memorable, and full of meaning.
Swedish AI startup Lovable hits unicorn status; raises €172M at €1.65B valuation
Swedish AI startup Lovable, a platform that lets users build apps and websites using plain language, has secured $200M (approximately €172M) at $1.8B valuation in a Series A round led by Accel.
Stuttgart’s Q.ANT raises €62M to scale energy-efficient photonic processors for AI and high-performance computing
Stuttgart-based Q.ANT has announced a €62M Series A funding round.
Despite $5.9B profit, Booking.com reportedly plans significant job cuts: Here’s why
Booking.com, an Amsterdam-based online accommodation booking platform, will slash its workforce by “more than 200 and fewer than…
Amsterdam-based Stellantis ends hydrogen programme, eyes scalable electric solutions
Amsterdam-based Stellantis, a global automaker, has announced the end of its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme.
Amsterdam’s Crisp secures €28M loan from this Dutch bank to fuel sustainable growth
Amsterdam-based Crisp, an online supermarket, announced a financing partnership with ABN AMRO, securing a €28M credit facility to support its sustainable business model and strategic growth across the Netherlands.
Austrian startup Fiber Elements raises €2.6M to cement basalt’s role in the future of construction
Leoben, Austria-based Fiber Elements, a startup specialising in automated basalt fiber manufacturing for the construction industry, has raised €2.6M in seed funding.