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Formidable London tech journalist Steve O’Hear dies aged 49
Startup LifeNews
October 14, 2024
Formidable London tech journalist Steve O’Hear dies aged 49
Former TechCrunch reporter Steve O’Hear has died after a short illness, his team announced today
By Amy Lewin and Freya Pratty
SpaceX competitor The Exploration Company nears deal to raise €150m in fresh funding
DeeptechNews
October 14, 2024
SpaceX competitor The Exploration Company nears deal to raise €150m in fresh funding
The Munich and Bordeaux-based startup is building a reusable space capsule
By Anne Sraders
DeepMind AI drug discovery spinout Isomorphic Labs quadruples R&D spend as Alphabet’s AI companies double down
DeeptechNews
October 14, 2024
DeepMind AI drug discovery spinout Isomorphic Labs quadruples R&D spend as Alphabet’s AI companies double down
Isomorphic Labs saw its R&D spend hit £49m in 2023 — but reported no turnover
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
500 entrepreneurs tell UK government increases to capital gains tax could 'jeopardise' country’s tech sector
Public & AcademicNews
October 14, 2024
500 entrepreneurs tell UK government increases to capital gains tax could 'jeopardise' country’s tech sector
The letter — signed by several unicorn founders — urges the UK government to “resist” hiking capital gains tax
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz

500 entrepreneurs tell UK government increases to capital gains tax could 'jeopardise' country’s tech sector
Public & AcademicNews
October 14, 2024
500 entrepreneurs tell UK government increases to capital gains tax could 'jeopardise' country’s tech sector
The letter — signed by several unicorn founders — urges the UK government to “resist” hiking capital gains tax
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Ex-Speedinvest and Target Partners VCs make first close of new fund
Venture CapitalNews
October 9, 2024
Ex-Speedinvest and Target Partners VCs make first close of new fund
The Munich-based fund will invest in 'boring' startups in AI infrastructure, developer tools and security
By Anne Sraders
11 Cambridge startups to watch, according to investors
Venture CapitalAnalysis
October 7, 2024
11 Cambridge startups to watch, according to investors
Startups in Cambridge have raised the most funding of any city in the UK other than London so far this year
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Pro
Why this European VC is building up a presence in the US (and why you should too)
Venture CapitalAnalysis
September 30, 2024
Why this European VC is building up a presence in the US (and why you should too)
Berlin-based Best Nights VC and its portfolio companies suggest now is time to take the plunge
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A founder walks into a bar - and turns it into a lab. Here’s how startups are converting unusual spaces into scientific offices
DeeptechAnalysis
October 9, 2024
A founder walks into a bar - and turns it into a lab. Here’s how startups are converting unusual spaces into scientific offices
Lab space continues to be a barrier for Europe's biotechs — but these founders have found a creative way around the problem
By Sadia Nowshin
How to raise from high-net-worth individuals
Startup LifeHow To
October 7, 2024
How to raise from high-net-worth individuals
Yvette McGriffin, cofounder of pilates brand Reform RX, gives her top tips on raising from high-net-worth individuals
By Anisah Osman Britton
UK founders rush to sell startups ahead of Autumn Budget
Public & AcademicAnalysis
September 30, 2024
UK founders rush to sell startups ahead of Autumn Budget
Others are mulling overseas relocation amid mounting concerns that potential increases in capital gains tax could impact the value of an exit
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
How to navigate regulated markets
Startup LifeHow To
September 30, 2024
How to navigate regulated markets
Patrick Newton, cofounder of Form Ventures — a fund focused on investing and supporting startups operating in both traditionally regulated markets like fintech and health — shares his tips
By Anisah Osman Britton

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin deprioritises Europe amid GDPR regulatory fight
DeeptechNews
October 7, 2024
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin deprioritises Europe amid GDPR regulatory fight
Worldcoin, the crypto biometrics project cofounded by Sam Altman, is shifting its focus away from Europe — where its tech and products are built — to Asia
By Tom Matsuda
Stripe-backed TrueLayer losses mount even as revenue triples
FintechNews
September 26, 2024
Stripe-backed TrueLayer losses mount even as revenue triples
Despite mounting losses, the unicorn calls 2023 “a year of remarkable growth”
By Tom Matsuda
French neobank Qonto expands to four new markets and eyes M&A opportunities
FintechNews
September 26, 2024
French neobank Qonto expands to four new markets and eyes M&A opportunities
The business banking company has seen fast growth over the past years and wants to establish itself as a consolidator in the sector
By Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Bessemer Ventures, Checkout CEO and iPod inventor invest in $30m Series B for ex-Revoluter's fintech
FintechNews
September 25, 2024
Bessemer Ventures, Checkout CEO and iPod inventor invest in $30m Series B for ex-Revoluter's fintech
Apron CEO Bogdan Uzbekov says the fintech is currently focused on growth over profitability
By Tom Matsuda

Basecamp Research raises $60m Series B to scale its AI-powered database of life
Climate TechNews
October 9, 2024
Basecamp Research raises $60m Series B to scale its AI-powered database of life
The round was led by Singular, and will be used to scale up the startup's dataset collection
By Sadia Nowshin
xFarm raises €36m to build superapp for farmers
Venture CapitalNews
October 9, 2024
xFarm raises €36m to build superapp for farmers
The Swiss-Italian company, which aims to offer loans and insurance to farmers, hails Series C round as Europe’s biggest “smart farming” deal to date
By Éanna Kelly
Amazon backs carbon capture startup Paebbl in $25m round as governments commit billions to the tech
Climate TechNews
October 9, 2024
Amazon backs carbon capture startup Paebbl in $25m round as governments commit billions to the tech
The UK, EU, Norway and the Netherlands have all pledged hefty financial packages for carbon capture and storage projects
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Majority of Northvolt’s government funding has never hit its bank account
Climate TechAnalysis
October 2, 2024
Majority of Northvolt’s government funding has never hit its bank account
Sweden, Germany, Canada and the European Union have all pledged funds to Northvolt
By Freya Pratty and Mimi Billing
Pro

SpaceX competitor The Exploration Company nears deal to raise €150m in fresh funding
DeeptechNews
October 14, 2024
SpaceX competitor The Exploration Company nears deal to raise €150m in fresh funding
The Munich and Bordeaux-based startup is building a reusable space capsule
By Anne Sraders
DeepMind AI drug discovery spinout Isomorphic Labs quadruples R&D spend as Alphabet’s AI companies double down
DeeptechNews
October 14, 2024
DeepMind AI drug discovery spinout Isomorphic Labs quadruples R&D spend as Alphabet’s AI companies double down
Isomorphic Labs saw its R&D spend hit £49m in 2023 — but reported no turnover
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
OpenAI confirms new office in Paris
DeeptechNews
October 9, 2024
OpenAI confirms new office in Paris
The US tech giant’s move to the French capital had been hotly anticipated
By Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
'It’s not hard to wire a lot of money to Nvidia': Aleph Alpha’s Jonas Andrulis on the difficulty of making an LLM business work
DeeptechAnalysis
October 3, 2024
'It’s not hard to wire a lot of money to Nvidia': Aleph Alpha’s Jonas Andrulis on the difficulty of making an LLM business work
The German AI startup has pivoted operations this year after missing revenue goals in 2023
By Tim Smith

French healthtech unicorn Alan raises €173m Series F at €4bn valuation
HealthtechNews
September 20, 2024
French healthtech unicorn Alan raises €173m Series F at €4bn valuation
The company previously told Sifted that it had no plans to raise more funds
By Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Billionaires’ body scans: Will longevity clinics ever hit the high-street?
HealthtechAnalysis
September 6, 2024
Billionaires’ body scans: Will longevity clinics ever hit the high-street?
Europe's billionaires are taking a growing interest in expensive full-body-scans — and startups are popping up all over Europe offering them
By Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Doccla raises a £35m Series B to scale its virtual ward in France and DACH
HealthtechNews
September 3, 2024
Doccla raises a £35m Series B to scale its virtual ward in France and DACH
With 1k new patients a month, the company has almost quadrupled its revenue in one year
By Mimi Billing
13 techbio startups to watch, according to investors
DeeptechAnalysis
August 23, 2024
13 techbio startups to watch, according to investors
From transforming clinical trials to rewriting genetic codes, investors share the techbio companies they’re watching
By Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Pro

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Formidable London tech journalist Steve O’Hear dies aged 49

SpaceX competitor The Exploration Company nears deal to raise €150m in fresh funding

DeepMind AI drug discovery spinout Isomorphic Labs quadruples R&D spend as Alphabet’s AI companies double down

500 entrepreneurs tell UK government increases to capital gains tax could 'jeopardise' country’s tech sector

500 entrepreneurs tell UK government increases to capital gains tax could 'jeopardise' country’s tech sector

Ex-Speedinvest and Target Partners VCs make first close of new fund

11 Cambridge startups to watch, according to investors

Why this European VC is building up a presence in the US (and why you should too)

A founder walks into a bar - and turns it into a lab. Here’s how startups are converting unusual spaces into scientific offices

How to raise from high-net-worth individuals

UK founders rush to sell startups ahead of Autumn Budget

How to navigate regulated markets

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin deprioritises Europe amid GDPR regulatory fight

Stripe-backed TrueLayer losses mount even as revenue triples

French neobank Qonto expands to four new markets and eyes M&A opportunities

Bessemer Ventures, Checkout CEO and iPod inventor invest in $30m Series B for ex-Revoluter's fintech

Basecamp Research raises $60m Series B to scale its AI-powered database of life

xFarm raises €36m to build superapp for farmers

Amazon backs carbon capture startup Paebbl in $25m round as governments commit billions to the tech

Majority of Northvolt’s government funding has never hit its bank account

SpaceX competitor The Exploration Company nears deal to raise €150m in fresh funding

DeepMind AI drug discovery spinout Isomorphic Labs quadruples R&D spend as Alphabet’s AI companies double down

OpenAI confirms new office in Paris

'It’s not hard to wire a lot of money to Nvidia': Aleph Alpha’s Jonas Andrulis on the difficulty of making an LLM business work

French healthtech unicorn Alan raises €173m Series F at €4bn valuation

Billionaires’ body scans: Will longevity clinics ever hit the high-street?

Doccla raises a £35m Series B to scale its virtual ward in France and DACH

13 techbio startups to watch, according to investors

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