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Regulation

News | Mobility | 27 Nov

The week in mobility: how “green” are Tier’s scooters?

Our roundup of Europe's top mobility news this week: Uber loses its London licence, e-moped rental service Coup quits Europe and we look at how "green" Tier's e-scooters are.

Elon Musk, founder of brain tech biohacking startup Neuralink.

Analysis | Health | 18 Sep

Hey, Elon Musk! Europe’s startups are biohacking the brain

Investors are pouring millions into “punk” biohacking startups. 

Line of Voi scooters in Barcelona

Analysis | Mobility | 15 Jul

From Voi to Circ, we compare Europe’s scooter startups

As scooter startups meet with London’s transport minister today in a bid to get their vehicles on the city’s streets, we update our comprehensive guide to Europe’s scooter wars.

Unbound's egg-shaped vibrator.

Analysis | Funding | 4 Jun

European investors are finally putting money into sextech startups

The so-called ‘sextech’ industry — made up of sex toys, apps and services — is now worth $30bn and is growing by 30% each year.

Analysis | Health | 3 Jun

Digital health startup turns to pets to boost profits

With a lucrative deal to license its platform for animal care, the digital healthcare provider Doktor.se got an offer it couldn't resist.

Analysis | Regulation | 31 May

Voi under attack from Swedish agency after scooter death

After Sweden's first scooter death, the Swedish Transport Agency is pushing for a ban on all electric scooters.

Opinion | Retention | 9 Apr

“The main problem with Spanish stock options is tax and no one dares to tackle it”

Spanish companies end up using "phantom shares" — or moving to London or Delaware —to get around restrictive stock option laws.

Analysis | Payments | 26 Mar

Stripe’s UK manager warns of “heavy cost” for Europe

Online payments giant Stripe is pushing ahead with its European expansion, but the company's UK manager sees more than one challenge on the horizon.

Zurich. Credit: CC/Flickr/ MadGeographer

Analysis | Communities | 21 Mar

Insider View: Zurich’s cool tech collaborators

Zurich is a melting pot for tech startups and big corporates, with gorgeous mountains to boot.

Analysis | Health | 11 Mar

CastPrint is 3D printing beautiful healthtech

Step into the medical complex where Latvia's Castprint wants to change how doctors treat broken bones.

Opinion | Regulation | 13 Feb

“Regulation is a competitive advantage”

Europe can lead the way in creating a regulatory regime that stimulates innovation.

How To | Property | 12 Feb

Lessons learned from Uber

Cleo Sham, formerly a top Uber operations director, has joined Spanish startup Spotahome with a mission to take the rental platform global.

Okra AI is helping foster kids have stable homes. Credit: CC/pxhere/1439033

Analysis | Artificial Intelligence | 6 Feb

Okra AI is helping foster kids find stable homes

Okra AI has a 93% accuracy rate of identifying foster matches that will not break down.

How To | Funding | 30 Jan

Bumps and startup bias: How to balance babies with business

"There are two types of women here, the mums and the hard workers”. Oh no you didn't.

Opinion | Regulation | 14 Jan

A sandbox defence

Innovation and consumer protection can co-exist. That’s why regulatory sandboxes are needed.

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