European VC deal value down 61% in first half of 2023, report finds
Venture capital funding in Europe is plummeting as investors shift focus from growth to cutting costs. In the first half of 2023, European VC deal value was 61% lower than…
Ebike maker VanMoof goes bust, leaving riders in disarray
After pausing sales, closing stores, and being unable to pay its bills, beloved Dutch ebike maker VanMoof has officially been declared bankrupt. Just last week, Dutch courts granted the company…
Early-stage European SaaS startups set for funding rebound, report finds
In the second half of the year, early-stage European SaaS companies will see a significant funding increase across Series A and seed rounds. That’s according to the aVC index, a…
A world-first spacecraft reentry to Earth is approaching
A car-sized spacecraft is falling down to Earth — but there’s a plan to catch it. Aeolus, the first satellite to directly observe wind profiles from space, is almost out…
Cowboy releases digital ebike key to keep VanMoof riders on the road
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably know that ebike darling VanMoof is facing bankruptcy. Obviously, this isn’t good news for VanMoof riders, who could be locked out…
Dutch startup taps AI and robotics to automate EV charging
As EVs surge into the mainstream, industry and consumers alike are looking for quicker and easier ways to charge. While advancements in battery technology promise the former, Dutch startup Rocsys…
6 places labelled Europe’s ‘next Silicon Valley’
Chasmic wealth gaps, soaring crime rates, exorbitant living costs, and horrifying homelessness… no wonder everyone dreams of being “the next Silicon Valley.” The latest bearer of the nickname is Cambridge, England.…
VanMoof pauses ebike sales, sparking rumours of bankruptcy
Dutch ebike startup VanMoof has paused sales of its bikes and all accessories for almost two weeks now, stoking rumours that the business is in financial difficulty. Since June 29,…
Art meets solar: These Dutch startups are making photovoltaics sexy
One of the best ways to make buildings greener is to cover them with solar panels — turning homes, offices, and factories into clean energy generators. Rooftop solar is particularly…
Meta’s Threads reaches 100M users, despite delayed EU launch
Early this morning, Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads, hit 100 million sign-ups, less than a week after launch. This makes Threads the fastest growing online platform in history, dethroning ChatGPT,…
Meta platforms top the list of UK payment scams, finance group claims
UK Finance, which represents more than 300 companies, has written to the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, requesting that ministers make tech companies take responsibility for payment fraud on their platforms. Specifically,…
Water tech could be the next gold rush for European VCs
While many of us in Europe take it for granted, access to freshwater today, and in the future, is far from guaranteed. Demand is skyrocketing but supply is diminishing. Many…
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