Funding down, exits muted, and valuations flat in rough quarter for European startups

Story by Thomas Macaulay Senior reporter Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on deeptech, startups, and government policy. Thomas is a senior…

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€1 billion tech fund launched in major boost for Dutch startups

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Organs-on-chips, recyclable wind turbine blades, and robotic farmers — these are just some of the technologies earmarked for funding under a new growth programme approved by…

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This AI-powered exoskeleton does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Move over Tony Stark, there’s a new player in town. Augsburg-based startup German Bionic has developed wearable exoskeletons that endow superhuman strength — although they are…

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Getir eyes Flink takeover as Europe’s rapid grocery delivery sector consolidates

Story by Siôn Geschwindt The COVID-19 pandemic was a veritable gold rush for food delivery startups — as the world shut down, people ordered in. These companies promised rapid delivery…

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Major VCs unite in alliance to help startups and investors reach net zero

Story by Ioanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili (show all) Ioanna…

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Scania and Northvolt develop battery for electric trucks with 1.5 million km lifespan

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Heavy truck manufacturer Scania and emerging EV battery powerhouse Northvolt have developed a battery for electric trucks that they say will last as long as the…

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