Atomico backs UK-based employee benefits platform Ben in €15.7M round
London-based employee benefits platform, Ben, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $16M (approximately €15.7M) in a Series A round of funding led by Atomico.
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UK’s Cornerstone VC launches €23.9M fund to invest in entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Born out of black-led angel group Cornerstone Partners, an angel network for diverse founding teams in the UK, Cornerstone VC is a venture capital fund focused on a ‘people first’ investment strategy.
Dutch-based Parcom reaches deal with Foreman Capital to acquire Utrecht-based Quoratio Group
Quoratio Group provides secondment and consultancy services for critical administrative processes with 750 employees and around 200 self-employed professionals.
UK-based Concept Ventures launches new €59M pre-seed fund; to back 60 startups
London-based Concept Ventures (previously RLC Ventures), a venture capital firm, announced on Wednesday that it has launched an…
Amsterdam-based Welt marks first close of VC fund at €35M: Know more
Amsterdam-based Welt, a venture capital firm, announced on Tuesday that it has closed the first round of its VC fund at €35M from a group…
Dutch central banks slaps cryptocurrency exchange Binance with €3.3M fine: Here’s why
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) announced on Monday that it has imposed a fine of €3.3M on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency…
Oxford Science Enterprises gets €294M boost: Here’s why
Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) announced on Monday that it has raised £250M (approximately €294M) in funding.
London-based Vektor Partners announces €125M fund to invest in sustainable mobility startups
Vektor Partners is a specialist venture capital investor in global mobility disruptors across Europe, the US and Israel.
Amsterdam-based Carbon Equity raise €1.8M to accelerate climate tech innovation
Amsterdam-based Carbon Equity, a fintech platform that democratises access to impact private equity, announced on Thursday that it has secured €1.8M in an oversubscribed Seed round of funding.
Lightspeed raises over €6.9B; unveils Lightspeed Faction to accelerate the blockchain ecosystem
Lightspeed is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends in the enterprise, consumer, health, and fintech sectors.
Cathay Innovation launches third fund at €1B; plans to invest in startups operating in these sectors
Cathay Innovation, a Cathay Capital affiliated multi-stage global VC firm that invests in startups positively impacting the world through technology
Amsterdam-based Viqal secures €500K from Rabobank, Holland Startup, others: Here’s why
Viqal, a Amsterdam-based deep-tech startup, announced on Monday that it has secured €500K in a pre-seed round of funding from Rabobank, Holland Startup, and two angel investors.