Deeptech startup Classified Cycling has raised €22 million in a new funding round, scoring the backing of high-profile athletes in the sport. The Belgian startup is using tech to shake up the cycling industry, enhancing the riding experience and now plans to expand into the growing e-bike market. The cycling industry is levelling up. With […]
Barcelona is a place that captivates, inspires and has a mystic, inexplicable quality. The city, whilst famous for beautiful architecture, feel-good fun, and rich cultural heritage, is also incredibly resilient. This resilience is something the Catalan population wears with pride – they’re not shy from challenges and are prepared to keep getting back up after […]
Data security startup secjur has just raised funding after bootstrapping to market launch, with backing from names like Visionaries Club and Mario Götze. The Hamburg-based startup is on a mission to revolutionise the compliance process, making it simpler with automation. The importance of data protection and compliance is growing rapidly in our increasingly digitalised and […]
UK-based startup Huel has just raised about €23 million for its approach to sustainable nutrition. The foodtech startup is planning to tackle global nutrition challenges and has scored the backing of high-profile names, including Idris and Sabrina Elba, Jonathan Ross and Grace Beverley. In the world of foodtech, two trends are proving particularly influential at […]
As energy bills soar and Europe gets swept up with talk of an energy crisis, Finnish startup Synergi has just raised €800k to help households cope. The young startup is aiming to give people simpler tools to make their electricity consumption smarter and more flexible and now plans to launch to a growing market need. […]
Space-based thermal-infrared data intelligence firm OroraTech just raised €15 million for its approach to tackling the climate crisis. The Munich-born startup now plans to continue expanding internationally, protecting the planet with space-based tech. The battle against rising temperatures on earth is increasing in intensity and innovative tech is proving to be our best weapon. Since […]
On November 29, EIT Jumpstarter hosted the Grand Final of its accelerator programme, which aims to create a sustainable impact in the Central-Eastern and Southern-European Regions by boosting innovation and entrepreneurship. Over 100 innovators travelled to Krakow this year, and here, we get to know the winners. On November 29, the sixth edition of EIT […]
Space-based thermal-infrared data intelligence firm OroraTech just raised €15 million for its approach to tackling the climate crisis. The Munich-born startup now plans to continue expanding internationally, protecting the planet with space-based tech. The battle against rising temperatures on earth is increasing in intensity and innovative tech is proving to be our best weapon. Since […]
London-based Treecard has just raised over €22 million for its approach to encouraging more sustainable and climate-friendly lifestyles. The green fintech allows people to plant trees with every purchase made with its wooden debit card via a partnership with Berlin-based Ecosia. Becoming more sustainable in our day-to-day lives is a fundamental part of reaching net […]
Nesta Impact Investments, the investment arm of UK social innovation agency Nesta, has unveiled a new €57.9 million (£50 million) investment strategy to support early-stage startups across Europe that are delivering positive social and environmental impact. Backing impact-driven ventures and under-represented founders is now, finally, becoming seen as a strong investment strategy to generate positive […]