Editor’s Note: This article has been contributed by guest writer, Eva Waweru Conversations about the need to invest in women-founded and led startups have been trending for the past few years, and rightly so. In 2022, women-founded companies received only 0.9% of the total capital invested in startups in Europe, according to PitchBook data. This persisting […]
How can NFTs positively influence society and the environment? It’s a question that is increasingly being brought up. As we enter into this era of digital ownership and digital experiences, NFTs are increasingly used in public discourse but, have received fair criticism for their environmental impact. Founded in Barcelona, Freeverse is on a mission to […]
It’s no secret that today’s fiercely competitive market and margin pressure demand a progressive approach. So to ward off what’s becoming a deafening shout, software companies are turning to embedded finance. Airwallex gives ambitious companies the tools they need to add financial services to their propositions. Book a demo with them today. Adding financial services […]
On a mission to make Electic Vehicle batteries more sustainable, German startup Voltfang has raised €5 million. The Aachen-based startup builds and connects energy storage solutions from second-life EV batteries and is now set to scale. The energy transition is hurtling forward at an accelerated pace. It’s changing how we heat our homes, charge our […]
Austrian startup Fermify is leveraging precision fermentation to create sustainable and economical cheese alternatives. Based in Vienna, the team has now secured €5 million in seed funding to supercharge its role in the animal-free food transition. Our diets have been changing in recent years. Fuelled by increased health consciousness and environmental awareness, more and more […]
There is still time to apply for one of Hungary’s top accelerator programmes led by Design Terminal. The Mentoring Program gives startups the chance to develop with international experts, get personalized training, access to a network and even a scholarship. Apply here today! Are you an optimistic startup founder? Does your business have a strong […]
Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by guest writer Eleanor Kaye. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the ideal CV to land a job in venture capital looks something like this: high grades from a top-notch private school, a degree from an elite university, a few internships at big-name businesses, a stint on a high-flying graduate […]
Swedish startup Improvin’ is on a mission to improve the sustainability outlook for the agri-food sector. The company just secured €3.5 million for its sustainability performance platform and now plans to expand across Europe. The agri-food industry is responsible for an immense amount of carbon emissions and it s one sector that has been hit […]
Boost your expansion with the EU-funded Rocket Up programme! The EU-funded Rocket Up programme offers a 15-week programme designed to support women founders with customized mentoring, training, and networking opportunities, for startups in mobility, food or manufacturing tech. Apply now to join the programme! For European startups, international expansion becomes essential very quickly. To reach […]
Vienna-based startup Prewave has just raised €18 million for its end-to-end supply chain platform. The startup now plans to expand, making supply chains more transparent, resilient and sustainable. Supply chains depend on an intricate network of connections and are heavily influenced by consumer demand, regulations and outside influences. Today, as calls for sustainability intensify and […]