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How To | Fintech | 6 Apr

These are the pitch decks which helped two fintechs raise $34m amid the coronavirus pandemic

The founders' top tips? Leverage existing contacts, be honest and be realistic.

News | Government | 5 Apr

UK tech leaders call on government to act now to save startups

Save our Startups campaign warns that many of the 30,000 startups in the UK could collapse.

Opinion | Government | 2 Apr

What will it take to save the UK’s startups and scaleups?

The UK government urgently needs to support startups and scaleups, to protect jobs now — and in the future.

News | Funding | 2 Apr

Crowdfunding platforms grapple with slowdown

Seedrs and Crowdcube are focusing efforts on companies that are booming, hoping to stop investors retreating.

The screen capture shows the impact of coronavirus confinement measures on Plume Labs' air quality map, focused on the center of Paris

News | Cities | 1 Apr

Air pollution drops in European cities: how does your street look?

Europeans are stuck at home because of coronavirus and pollution is dropping. Check out these before and after air-quality maps.

Analysis | Hiring | 1 Apr

Startups still hiring in Europe amid coronavirus

A list of European startups that are still hiring in the current climate.

Analysis | Workspaces | 31 Mar

Are coworking spaces doomed?

In the time of social distancing, what’s happening to the spaces that exist to bring people together?

Photo of The Blooming Founders coworking space

Opinion | Startup Life | 31 Mar

Reflections of a bootstrapped founder

Governments have forgotten about bootstrapped founders in their coronavirus support measures. What are they to do?

Interview | Fintech | 30 Mar

How $5.3bn US fintech Plaid is taking on Europe

We spoke to the team leading its move across the Atlantic.

How To | Venture Capital | 30 Mar

Investor wisdom for startups’ coronavirus pain

Here’s their best advice from investors for coping with the crisis.

Interview | Property | 26 Mar

Coronavirus real estate slowdown hits Badi hard

Spare-room rental app Badi slashes revenue forecasts due to coronavirus real estate slowdown, but opportunities lie ahead.

Photo of Cedric O, France's Minister of State for Digital Affairs

News | Government | 25 Mar

France pledges €4bn liquidity support to startups

France is piling on measures to help startups through coronavirus. The latest announcement is a massive cash injection.

Analysis | Fintech | 25 Mar

Fintech in coronatimes: Why some sub-sectors are especially vulnerable in a downturn

A sector-by-sector analysis of what might happen to European fintechs during a downturn. Which are most at risk and which might profit?

Johannes Schildt, founder of Swedish doctor on demand app Kry.

Analysis | Startup Life | 24 Mar

Coronavirus: Which startups are winning and losing?

Europe’s founders on how coronavirus has shaken their plans.

Analysis | Fintech | 23 Mar

Fintech unicorns could see $76bn wiped off their valuations

The fintech bull run looks like it's run out of steam and investors say the mightiest companies will fare the worst.

How To | Startup Life | 20 Mar

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