PeelPioneers raises €4M to expand Citrus Peel Recycling Operations

PeelPioneers, a Dutch foodtech startup based in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, has secured €4 million in growth capital from investors including the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), and the National Green Fund. The funding will be used to scale up the company's existing factory in Den Bosch and to open a larger facility in the Murcia region of Spain.

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PeelPioneers raises €4M to expand Citrus Peel Recycling Operations

France

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

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

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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)

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PeelPioneers raises €4M to expand Citrus Peel Recycling Operations

PeelPioneers raises €4M to expand Citrus Peel Recycling Operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Project Eaden from Germany secures €15M to revolutionize Plant-Based Meats with Fiber-Spinning Technology

Kraaft from Fance secures €13M to expand ‘WhatsApp for Construction’ App across Europe

Moment Energy secures $21.5M CAD to expand EV Battery Repurposing Operations

Sereact from Germany raises €25M to enhance AI-Powered Robotics for Logistics and Manufacturing

Aegis Energy secures €118M to develop Clean Energy Hubs for Commercial Vehicles in the UK

H2SITE secures €36M to tackle Hydrogen Supply Chain Challenges