Stéphane Paillard
Covering European fundraising, first-time fund managers, and the founders behind the rounds. Previously built event and community products across the French tech ecosystem; now runs Sesamers and hosts the Sesame Summit.
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Brilliance raises €6 million to develop RGB laser chips for augmented reality displays
The European photonics sector is quietly building the hardware foundations for the next generation of augmented reality devices, with integrated chip-scale solutions poised to…
Standing Ovation raises €30 million to scale precision fermentation dairy proteins globally
Europe’s precision fermentation sector is entering a decisive phase of commercialisation, as investors and food industry incumbents increasingly back technologies that promise to decouple…
Wearable Robotics raises €5 million Series A to scale neuromotor rehabilitation globally
The global rehabilitation robotics sector is experiencing a period of sustained clinical validation and commercial maturation. Driven by an ageing European population, rising incidence…
Generare raises €20 million to unlock novel molecules from microbial genomes
Europe’s biotechnology sector is experiencing a significant structural shift in how the pharmaceutical industry approaches early-stage drug discovery. For decades, the pipeline of novel…
Outpost Raises $17.5M Series A to Scale Its Merchant-of-Record Platform for Global Commerce
London fintech Outpost raises $17.5M Series A led by Ribbit Capital to scale its AI-powered merchant-of-record platform, simplifying cross-border payments, tax, and compliance for…
Galdera Labs Raises €1.5M to Build AI-Powered Financial Modelling Platform
The European fintech sector continues to attract early-stage capital, with AI-powered financial modelling emerging as a particularly active frontier for investor interest. As finance…
Allday Goods Raises £765K to Scale Recycled-Plastic Kitchen Knife Brand
The sustainable consumer goods sector is witnessing growing investor appetite as environmentally conscious brands prove they can combine purpose with profitability. East London-based Allday…
Arkadia Space Secures €14.5M EIC Backing for Green Propulsion Tech
Europe’s space technology sector is experiencing a strategic shift as the continent moves to reduce its dependence on toxic propellants and build sovereign capabilities…
Theia Insights Raises $8M Series A to Map the Global Economy with AI
The intersection of artificial intelligence and financial infrastructure continues to attract significant venture capital attention across Europe, as institutional investors seek more sophisticated tools…
Flink Raises $100M as Quick Commerce Stabilises in Europe
Europe’s quick commerce sector is entering a new phase of maturity, with profitability replacing growth-at-all-costs as the defining metric for investors. After years of…