News | Fintech | 29 May

Y Combinator fintech Belvo raises $10m to triple its team size

The Barcelona-founded startup is similar to the Visa-acquired Plaid, but with a Latin American twist.

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News | Media | 28 May

How to IPO virtually

This is how video conferencing platform Pexip listed on the stock market — 100% remotely.

Analysis | Fintech | 28 May

Digital banks vs high-street players: A battle for speed

A new study shows a number of incumbents are catching up with digital banks on user experience.

Opinion | Startup Life | 28 May

Why defining company values isn’t such a big deal

Don't bother with an agency, don't expect the founders to agree on them (at first) — but do write down your company values, eventually

News | Fashion | 27 May

Otrium raises €24m to expand its fashion marketplace

There is €160bn worth of clothes unsold in warehouses due to coronavirus.

Interview | Future of Work | 27 May

This startup just raised $30m to… grow slowly

Germany’s Zenjob is active in just one market, but it’s proving that growth isn’t one-size-fits-all.

News | Government | 27 May

French tracking app faces moment of truth

France is getting ready to launch its own virus tracking software. But there’s no guarantee a “made in France” app will win over parliament — or the French.

News | Corporate Innovation | 26 May

Corporate innovation weekly: Autonomous planes, Sweden’s foodtech valley

This is what Europe's largest cmpanies are investing in post-Covid: telemedicine, flight loans, ID via video selfies, new-look doctors' surgeries.

Interview | Corporate Innovation | 26 May

“Companies that outperform don’t dabble in innovation at the edges”

Customers are hopping from one digital service to another with increased frequency. Great design is a way to keep them loyal.

Analysis | Hiring and workforce | 26 May

What’s happening to the talent market?

Eight key things for startups and scaleups to know about the European talent market during and after the crisis.

Analysis | Education | 26 May

Edtech’s biggest threat? Kids

As coronavirus has forced classrooms around the world to move online, kids are getting creative in trying to sabotage lessons

Analysis | Corporate Innovation | 26 May

Can quantum-inspired supercomputers crack the Covid-19 drug challenge?

Fujitsu sets itself a hard problem as it enters the healthcare market.

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Interview | Corporate Innovation | 26 May

Which corporates are going beyond “innovation theatre”?

There are five conditions needed for corporate innovation projects to succeed. Mind the Bridge is searching for companies doing it right.

Analysis | Data | 25 May

The status quo leaves minority founders fending for themselves

A new report finds that government schemes and VCs alike are not offering much support to diverse founders — but plans are afoot to kickstart a change, with data.

Analysis | Hiring and workforce | 25 May

Developers still kings and queens of tech jobs through Covid

Developers remain in high demand. Furloughed staff from sales to human resources are enrolling into coding bootcamps to spice up their resumes.

News | Events | 25 May

Top webinars for this week and next for European startups

A list of the top virtual panels and discussions happening in Europe's startup ecosystem.

Analysis | Fintech | 25 May

18 fintechs that investors think will thrive post-lockdown

Europe's fintech sector has been hit by the pandemic, but there are still several companies that (impartial) investors are excited by.

Interview | Fintech | 22 May

Abandoning your home market is never easy, but sometimes it’s necessary

Finiata chief executive Jan Enno Einfeld explains why his Berlin-based company is exiting the German market to focus its resources on Poland.

Analysis | Digital Banks | 22 May

When should startup founders stop being CEOs?

Should they make way for the pros when it comes time to scale?

Opinion | Mobility | 22 May

Now is the moment for European cities to get a move on and leave cars behind

From Milan to Paris to London, European cities are making positive steps towards people-friendly streets.

Opinion | Government | 21 May

We want diverse founders to access the Future Fund

There are concerns that the Future Fund will mostly benefit established, male-dominated, London-based businesses — but the Treasury says it hopes not.

Analysis | Angel Investing | 21 May

What’s happened to the angels?

Some angel investors have flown the nest — but far from all.

News | VC | 21 May

Funding for seed-stage UK startups drops over 80%

Startups looking for initial funding are struggling, with first-time investment plummeting since lockdown began.

News | Fintech | 20 May

Monzo cofounder Tom Blomfield stepping down as CEO

The cofounder will now take on the role of president at a difficult time for the challenger bank.

Interview | Coaching | 20 May

Remote mentoring tips from the experts

The crisis has made mentoring more important than ever.

Analysis | Gaming | 20 May

Video games want players to stay beyond Covid

More women and older crowds played video games during lockdown. Now, it’s all about making that boost last beyond the coronavirus crisis.

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News | Events | 20 May

There’s more to UK tech than London

Not all pioneering technology companies are born in London — meet the promising and fast-growing businesses of the north.

Opinion | Healthtech | 20 May

Healthtech: How to make sure we don’t go back to square one

The UK's healthcare system has adopted digital technologies at a remarkable rate — but will the momentum hold up post-Covid?

How To | Funding | 19 May

How to apply to the Future Fund

Applications for the Future Fund open this Wednesday. Here are your questions, answered.

News | Corporate Innovation | 19 May

Corporate innovation weekly: medical nudges

From sustainable fuelling stations to telemedical support in hotel rooms, this is what Europe's largest corporations have been investing in this week.