WATTALPS from France bags €11M to boost Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Moirans-based WATTALPS, a startup specializing in lithium-ion batteries, has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round led by Supernova Invest, Move Energy, and Ring Capital. Existing investors, including EIT InnoEnergy, Eximium, and EIC Fund, also participated. The funds will be used to advance WATTALPS' battery technology and significantly expand its manufacturing capabilities in Moirans, near Grenoble.

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WATTALPS from France bags €11M to boost Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Poland

MMI from Poland secures €7.7M to advance Electric and Hydrogen Buses

Poland-based bus manufacturer MMI has raised €7.7 million in a funding round led by Vinci SA. The investment will support MMI's mission to develop a range of electric buses, including low-entry, low-floor, and normal-floor models, as well as a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric minibus. Vinci SA, managed by Bank Gospodarstwa

Interviews, Founder Stories, Poland

Redefining Retail: Exclusive Interview with Jarosław Kaczmarczyk, CEO of ZeroQs

In today's world, consumers increasingly value convenience and comfort during their shopping activities, placing emphasis not only on store location and variety of products but, most importantly, on saving time and having positive shopping experiences. On the other hand, from the perspective of retail chains, the growing number of customers

Canada

Viggle AI from Toronto secures $26 Million CAD in Series A to expand AI-Powered Video Generation Platform

Toronto-based startup Viggle AI has raised $26 million CAD ($19 million USD) in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-powered video generation platform. The company, known for its ability to create videos from simple text and image prompts, gained significant attention earlier this year when

Netherlands

New Dutch VC Fund launched to support Early-Stage Tech Startups

Amsterdam-based Dutch Operator Fund has officially launched its first dutch vc fund, Dutch Operator Fund I, aimed at supporting early-stage, tech-driven startups in the Netherlands. The fund has successfully raised €2 million, combining capital from its founders and a loan from the Seed Business Angel scheme of RVO.

Russia, Dubai

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram arrested in France over alleged Platform Misconduct

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget airport in France. This arrest comes as part of a warrant issued due to concerns over the management of the Telegram platform, particularly its failure to implement end-to-end encryption by default and inadequate

Czech Republic

Bookbot from Prague secures €4M to expand its Second-Hand Book Platform

Prague-based Bookbot, an online platform specializing in second-hand books, has successfully secured €4 million in a Series A funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to over €20 million. This round was led by Genesis Growth Equity Fund I, with continued support from existing investor Miton.

United Kingdom

UK-based Tilt secures €16.1M to revolutionize Real-Time Shopping

Tilt, a UK-based real-time shopping platform founded by former Revolut employees, has successfully raised €16.1 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from existing investors TQ Ventures, Earlybird, and Seedcamp. This funding will enable Tilt to further its goal of becoming

Canada

MKB secures $145 Million for third Cleantech Fund backed by Canadian Government Agencies

Montréal-based Mackinnon, Bennett & Company (MKB) has successfully closed $145 million for its third cleantech fund, with significant backing from government entities. The Canada Growth Fund (CGF) led the investment, contributing $50 million, followed by Investissement Québec and CDPQ, each investing $35 million. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Poland

SP Tech Solutions’ new product to support the development of German railways. Polish leader in railway innovation presents RAILY Marketplace System

Rail freight transport is one of the continuously growing sectors worldwide, particularly in Europe. The EU's environmental and transport policy aims to significantly increase the share of rail in inland freight transport due to its ecological benefits, such as producing several times less CO2 emissions compared to road transport. However,

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