Qlayers, a Delft-based innovator in the field of industrial coating technologies, has announced a significant financial boost with an investment from Rotterdamse Havendraken.
Qlayers, a Delft-based innovator in the field of industrial coating technologies, has announced a significant financial boost with an investment from Rotterdamse Havendraken.
Practica Capital, a venture capital firm rooted in Vilnius and committed to fostering the growth of Baltic startups, has announced the successful closure of its third fund, Practica Venture Capital III, amassing €80 million. This fund, the largest in the firm's history, is set to bolster early-stage founders in the
Seroba, a leading venture capital firm based in Dublin and specializing in life sciences, has successfully closed its fourth fund, Seroba Fund IV, with a total capital of €123 million.
DataSnipper, the Amsterdam-based pioneer in intelligent automation for the auditing and finance sector, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $1 billion.
California-based Zum, a modern student transportation provider, is revolutionizing the school bus system in the US with its focus on digitization and electrification. Founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur Ritu Narayan, Zum has raised $140 million in Series E funding, led by Singapore-based GIC, with participation from Climate Investment and existing investors
Nebeus, a company based in Barcelona that provides solutions in payments, crypto, and cards for digital nomads and marketplaces, has successfully secured €250M in institutional funding. This funding is aimed at enhancing their crypto-backed loan program.
Vienna-based venture capital firm Speedinvest has successfully closed its fourth flagship fund, Speedinvest 4 (Si4), at €350M, surpassing its target by an additional €50M. This achievement elevates the firm's total assets to over €600M, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting early-stage startups.
Switzerland-based QUMEA, specializing in intelligent early warning systems for healthcare providers, has successfully secured CHF 9M (approximately €9.64M) in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Zürcher Kantonalbank and PB Invest, with contributions from two family offices and a growth loan from UBS. This round also saw
Robert Vis, the founder of Amsterdam-based unicorn MessageBird, has announced a strategic initiative to acquire companies with revenues ranging from $0 to $5 million, specifically those holding Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and/or Payment Institution (PI) licenses.
Zurich-based CarbonPool, set to be the world's first insurance company with a carbon credit balance sheet, has closed a CHF 10.5M (approximately €11.24M) in a seed round of funding. The funding round was jointly led by Heartcore Capital and Vorwerk Ventures, with participants including HCS Capital, Revent Ventures, and notable
