# Coronavirus

How startups are dealing with coronavirus

Baseimmune used this pitch deck to win $4.8m for its vaccine algorithm
News
November 2, 2021
Baseimmune used this pitch deck to win $4.8m for its vaccine algorithm
By using its AI-based design algorithm the company has been able to shorten the time it takes to develop vaccines
Mimi Billing
Why plant-meat maker Moving Mountains is stocking up the supermarket shelves
Analysis
January 14, 2021
Why plant-meat maker Moving Mountains is stocking up the supermarket shelves
The closure of restaurants across the UK saw plant-based meat maker Moving Mountain’s burgers drop off the menu and into supermarkets.
Sarah Drumm
BioNTech: the German biotech behind the coronavirus vaccine
News
November 10, 2020
BioNTech: the German biotech behind the coronavirus vaccine
Founded by migrants to Germany and funded by US and Asian investors: BioNTech is a classic European startup story
Freya Pratty
Home decor in the age of coronavirus
Analysis
November 3, 2020
Home decor in the age of coronavirus
Augmented reality, sustainable direct-to-consumer furniture and design software are bringing interior design into the 21st century, aided by the current pandemic
Kit Gillet in Bucharest
Put a ring on it: Employers keen to help monitor employees’ health
Interview
October 28, 2020
Put a ring on it: Employers keen to help monitor employees’ health
Celebrities — and now also big corporates — are fans of Finnish startup Oura’s health-tracking rings.
Kit Gillet in Bucharest
Your chance to invest in a potential vaccine for Covid-19
News
October 1, 2020
Your chance to invest in a potential vaccine for Covid-19
If clinical trials are successful, the company estimates crowdfunding investors could see their share value multiply ten-fold in a few years
Tim Smith
The EU Recovery Fund: a €750bn make-or-break moment for southern Europe
Analysis
August 31, 2020
The EU Recovery Fund: a €750bn make-or-break moment for southern Europe
Southern Europe is about to spend an unprecedented amount of money on its Covid-19 recovery — but how can it avoid the pain of the last crash?
Tim Smith
European fintechs have raised over $3bn since lockdown began, but where's that money gone?
Analysis
August 28, 2020
European fintechs have raised over $3bn since lockdown began, but where's that money gone?
Consumer apps and insurtechs have dominated fintech investment in recent months
Isabel Woodford
Potential CEE winners in a post-Covid world, according to VCs
Analysis
August 27, 2020
Potential CEE winners in a post-Covid world, according to VCs
The central and eastern European companies and trends that investors think could thrive in the new global landscape.
Kit Gillet in Bucharest
These are the fintechs backed by the UK Future Fund
Analysis
August 24, 2020
These are the fintechs backed by the UK Future Fund
The UK government's investment scheme now counts at least a dozen finance-focused startups in its portfolio
Isabel Woodford
The alternative to Dr Google
Interview
August 17, 2020
The alternative to Dr Google
It’s not only medics and the internet that can offer us medical guidance; smart apps are making a big difference to patients — and healthcare providers too.
Sponsored by: Samsung – The Next Wave
Why we still won’t be prepared for the next pandemic
Opinion
August 12, 2020
Why we still won’t be prepared for the next pandemic
We need a new funding model for drug discovery.
Dmitry Kuzmin
Meet Europe’s “Green Deal” startup heroes
Analysis
August 6, 2020
Meet Europe’s “Green Deal” startup heroes
The EU is investing record money into “Green Deal” startups to support a sustainable recovery
Tim Smith
The €200,000 luxury drone and the startup behind it
Analysis
July 30, 2020
The €200,000 luxury drone and the startup behind it
Delair designs and builds ultra-high-end super expensive drones in France. They’re not for the average Joe.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Pioneers of the new world: Your winners
Analysis
July 29, 2020
Pioneers of the new world: Your winners
After a wave of nominations from our readers, we have selected over 80 European founders and companies shaping the post-pandemic world.
Connor Bilboe and Isabel Woodford
Withings raises $60m for healthcare pivot
News
July 28, 2020
Withings raises $60m for healthcare pivot
Fitbit type devices aren't just for fitness fanatics — they could also play a huge role in cutting down high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. That's the market Withings is going after.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Quantexa raises $65m as pandemic leads to jump in financial crime
News
July 23, 2020
Quantexa raises $65m as pandemic leads to jump in financial crime
The investigators of fraud and money laundering have never been busier.
Maija Palmer
AB Tasty raises a delicious $40m and doubles down on US expansion
News
July 22, 2020
AB Tasty raises a delicious $40m and doubles down on US expansion
The Paris marketing startup is raising money and accelerating its US push. Its founder moving to New York has been instrumental.
Marie Mawad in Paris
A better way to test for Covid-19? QUIBIM raises €8m for its AI detection platform
News
July 21, 2020
A better way to test for Covid-19? QUIBIM raises €8m for its AI detection platform
The Valencian startup’s artificial intelligence platform is working with hospitals across Europe to detect Covid-19 cases
Tim Smith
Robinhood cancels UK launch as it reels from operational problems
News
July 21, 2020
Robinhood cancels UK launch as it reels from operational problems
The US stock trading app said that "a lot has changed in the world over the past few months".
Michael Stothard
SaaS startups: kings of the coronavirus crisis?
Analysis
July 21, 2020
SaaS startups: kings of the coronavirus crisis?
From skyrocketing stocks to mass layoffs, B2B SaaS companies are having a wild ride
Tim Smith
Young Frenchies don’t love banks
News
July 20, 2020
Young Frenchies don’t love banks
A poll shows French 18- to 35-year-olds want to save up and invest their money more — just not with banks.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Fixing an ageing approach to care
Interview
July 13, 2020
Fixing an ageing approach to care
Covid-19 has shown us that elderly care needs a rapid rethink, says Cera CEO Ben Maruthappu
Kit Gillet in Bucharest
Top 25 healthtech influencers to follow on Twitter
Analysis
July 10, 2020
Top 25 healthtech influencers to follow on Twitter
From digital health whizzes to femtech gurus, meet the healthtech Twitter influencers you should follow.
Connor Bilboe

# Coronavirus

Baseimmune used this pitch deck to win $4.8m for its vaccine algorithm

Why plant-meat maker Moving Mountains is stocking up the supermarket shelves

BioNTech: the German biotech behind the coronavirus vaccine

Home decor in the age of coronavirus

Put a ring on it: Employers keen to help monitor employees’ health

Your chance to invest in a potential vaccine for Covid-19

The EU Recovery Fund: a €750bn make-or-break moment for southern Europe

European fintechs have raised over $3bn since lockdown began, but where's that money gone?

Potential CEE winners in a post-Covid world, according to VCs

These are the fintechs backed by the UK Future Fund

The alternative to Dr Google

Why we still won’t be prepared for the next pandemic

Meet Europe’s “Green Deal” startup heroes

The €200,000 luxury drone and the startup behind it

Pioneers of the new world: Your winners

Withings raises $60m for healthcare pivot

Quantexa raises $65m as pandemic leads to jump in financial crime

AB Tasty raises a delicious $40m and doubles down on US expansion

A better way to test for Covid-19? QUIBIM raises €8m for its AI detection platform

Robinhood cancels UK launch as it reels from operational problems

SaaS startups: kings of the coronavirus crisis?

Young Frenchies don’t love banks

Fixing an ageing approach to care

Top 25 healthtech influencers to follow on Twitter