Currently operating between the UK and France, Brigad is helping to address the hospitality staffing crisis through its freelancer marketplace. The Paris-born startup has just secured €33 million to expand. The hospitality industry has been struggling with a major problem in recent years: staffing. Staff shortages, a talent shortage, and a casualisation of the industry […]
Leveraging AI sustainability tech, QiO Technologies is on a mission to support energy-intensive businesses to cut carbon emissions and become more energy efficient. The UK-based startup has just secured over €9.3 million ($10 million) to expand. Becoming more energy efficient is a core priority for businesses and governments alike. It’s a crucial part of making our […]
Aachen-based Cylib has just secured an additional €8 million to supercharge its vision of more sustainable electric mobility. The GreenTech innovators have shaken up the mobility space through its process of recycling lithium traction batteries. Adopting electric forms of transport is one of the key ways society can become greener and more sustainable. It reduces […]
On a mission to give travellers and travel brands more sustainable and reliable transport solutions, Transferz has just secured €6.5 million. The Dutch startup is now planning to jet-set its international expansion plans. Getting to and from the airport is often way more complex than it needs to be. Whilst travel marketplaces and brands have […]
Bootstrapping is a funding journey many entrepreneurs and startups take. It reflects the hustle, grit and determination needed to build a startup. A company that is bootstrapped takes on little or no external funding, relying on pulling together personal savings, initial revenue generated, or other non-traditional sources of capital. Bootstrapping requires being resourceful and creative: […]
The tech industry has earned itself a reputation for being male-dominated and not such an inclusive space for those identifying as women. In recent years, we have seen positive steps being taken to create a more diverse and inclusive ecosystem, and there’s no doubt the tech industry is no longer a man’s club. While things […]
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Based in the UK, Skin + Me is shaking up skincare, making medical-level advice more accessible and empowering skin confidence. The startup has just secured new funding (£10 million) as demand ramps up. For many, skincare can create a bit of a headache. From knowing which products work and which don’t, to being able to […]
On April 20-21, we will be welcoming you all to Barcelona for the 2023 edition of our annual flagship event: The EU-Startups Summit! And this year, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. We will gather over 2,000 people for two days of networking, inspiration and learning. It’s a great opportunity to […]
Dating apps are very much the present and future of modern life. Across Europe, many people find themselves setting up profiles on different apps hoping to find their new fling, their soulmate, or a new way to connect with people. Swiping left, swiping right, chatting through instant messaging services – these tend to be the […]
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Every year, at our annual EU-Startups Summit, we host an exciting Pitch Competition for early-stage startups. The EU-Startups Summit connects founders, investors and startup fans for days of networking, inspiration and learning. Over the years, the event has grown bigger and bigger. This year, we are gathering over 2000 attendees in our home city of […]