Rotterdam Venture Studio Builders Secures €3M to Propel Next-Gen AI Startups
Rotterdam's Builders venture studio has raised €3 million more, totaling €4.5 million in funding, led by entrepreneurs and family offices. This capital boost aims to foster the development of new AI startups.
Main Capital Partners Invests in French Logistics Software Provider Shippingbo to Accelerate Growth
French logistics software company Shippingbo has attracted investment from Main Capital Partners to fuel its growth. Established in 2016, the company plans to leverage the funding to accelerate development and expand its market presence.
SpinDrive Secures Funding to Expand Magnetic Bearing Technology for Sustainable Industrial Applications
SpinDrive, a Finnish provider of active magnetic bearing systems, has raised new funding led by Rhapsody Venture Partners and Innovestor. Founded in 2015, the company plans to use the investment to expand its magnetic bearing technology, which supports cleaner and more sustainable industrial processes.
Microsoft Acquires 27% Stake in OpenAI Following Recapitalization
Microsoft has secured a 27% stake in OpenAI after the company underwent recapitalization. Concurrently, OpenAI's nonprofit arm holds a 26% stake in its public benefit corporation, underscoring a strategic realignment of ownership and investment in AI development.
Crusoe Secures $1.37 Billion in Series E Funding, Boosting Valuation Above $10 Billion
Crusoe, an AI company, has raised $1.37 billion in Series E funding, pushing its valuation beyond $10 billion. The company also established its European HQ in Dublin earlier this year, marking a significant milestone in its growth.
Bending Spoons Secures $710M Funding at $11 Billion Valuation Following AOL Acquisition
Italian tech firm Bending Spoons raised $710 million at an $11 billion valuation shortly after acquiring AOL, signaling strong growth ambitions through brand acquisitions and revitalizations.
Swedish Legaltech Firm Legora Secures $150M in Series C Funding
Legora, a Swedish legaltech company, raised $150 million in a Series C round, reaching a valuation of $1.8 billion. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners with existing investors participating.
Top European Robotics Investments in the First Half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, the European robotics sector attracted €618.7 million in investment from 33 deals, representing a small but notable share of the overall European tech investment landscape.
Solidatus Secures £5M Growth Loan from Salica Investments
Solidatus, a London-based data lineage solutions provider, raised a £5 million loan from Salica Investments to enhance R&D and accelerate growth, focusing on global data governance management.
Facilitating Global Expansion for CEE Startups: The Role of the European Startup Embassy in Silicon Valley
Over the last five years, more startups are establishing a US presence before series A funding, with Central and Eastern European startups showing particularly high expansion rates. The European Startup Embassy in Silicon Valley plays a crucial role in helping these founders build a global presence and scale their businesses successfully.
Q.ANT Raises Total of $80M in Series A with Additional Investment from Duquesne Family Office
Q.ANT, a photonic processing company specializing in AI and HPC, secured additional Series A funding from Duquesne Family Office, increasing total investments to $80 million to advance its technology and market expansion.
Evertrace Acquires Berlin-Based Morphais to Enhance VC Deal Sourcing
Evertrace, a Copenhagen startup using AI to aid venture capital sourcing, has acquired Berlin-based Morphais to strengthen its early-stage deal assistance for VCs.
FAKTUS Secures €56M to Launch Europe's First Neobank for Construction SMEs
FAKTUS, Europe's first neobank specialized in construction SMEs, raised €56 million through equity and debt financing to advance its services. Lakestar and Foundamental contributed €9 million in equity, backing the company's mission to innovate financial solutions for construction sector SMEs.
Frankfurt-based Scavenger AI Secures €2.5M Seed Funding to Democratize Access to Company Data
Scavenger AI, a Frankfurt startup, raised €2.5 million in seed funding to simplify access to company data for all employees. Led by BMH Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen, the funding will support Scavenger AI's vision to make company data retrieval as easy as asking a question.
Human Health Raises €4.7M to Advance Patient-Centered Precision Health
Human Health, a London-based precision health platform prioritizing patients, secured €4.7 million in seed funding from multiple investors to expand its services. This investment will aid in further developing their patient-focused healthcare solutions.
Cleantech Investment Faces Challenges in 2025 but Shows Signs of Recovery
Cleantech startup funding is down in 2025 amid a multi-year downward trend, though recent quarters show signs of improvement with major investments in fusion, energy storage, and battery recycling. Investors and founders are adapting to increasing energy demands by focusing on innovative clean energy technologies.
How Bambu Ventures Acquired Telemedicine Firm Lemonaid Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy
Bambu Ventures acquired telemedicine company Lemonaid Health from 23andMe’s bankruptcy for $10 million, far below its prior $400 million valuation. The deal reflects a unique merger of venture capital and private equity strategies to revive the company independently while expanding healthcare access. Bambu aims to boost growth through marketing and product development, demonstrating an innovative approach to distressed assets in the telehealth market.
Saturn Secures $15M Series A to Democratize Financial Advice
Saturn, a Y Combinator-backed fintech startup, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by VC firm Singular. The company seeks to make financial advice affordable and accessible to all, addressing the current gap in financial guidance.
Refurbed Secures £44 Million Funding to Boost UK Market Presence
Refurbed, a Vienna-based marketplace for refurbished electronics, home, and sports goods, has raised £44 million in funding led by investor Alex Zubillaga. The funding will support the company's expansion into the UK market.
Volta Secures €5 Million Funding Led by RTP Global to Transform B2B Commerce Through AI
Volta, a French-Italian startup, raised €5 million led by RTP Global with participation from Pascal Houillon and existing investors. The funding will support the company’s use of AI to innovate B2B commerce solutions.