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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InvenireX raises €2.4M in biotech diagnostics funding
The European biotech sector is experiencing renewed investor confidence, particularly in diagnostic technologies that promise to revolutionise early disease detection. This trend reflects growing…
Peec AI raises €18M Series A for brand visibility tools
European brands are increasingly struggling to maintain visibility across fragmented digital channels, creating a €2.3 billion addressable market for AI-powered brand monitoring solutions. This…
Infinite Orbits raises €40M for satellite servicing expansion
Europe’s space economy is witnessing a fundamental shift as satellite servicing moves from science fiction to commercial reality. The continent’s growing appetite for space…
Artios raises €105.8M Series D for cancer drug development
European biotech is experiencing unprecedented momentum in oncology innovation, with investors increasingly backing companies developing novel cancer therapeutics. The latest validation comes from Artios,…
Voize raises €43M in healthcare AI funding from Balderton
Europe’s healthcare sector is experiencing a technological renaissance, with AI-powered solutions addressing critical staffing shortages across the continent. At the forefront of this transformation…
Flatpay raises €170M Series C to become Denmark’s newest unicorn
Denmark’s fintech sector has reached another significant milestone as the Nordic region continues to cement its position as a global payments innovation hub. The…
Guidoio raises €3.5M in driving tech seed funding round
Europe’s driving licence sector is undergoing a quiet digital revolution, with traditional bureaucratic processes giving way to streamlined digital platforms. Leading this transformation is…
Hummink raises €15M to scale micronic printing tech
European manufacturing is experiencing a precision revolution, driven by companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the microscopic level. The latest player making…
Holo raises €1M in personalised health tracking pre-seed
The European health-tech sector continues its robust growth trajectory, with personalised healthcare solutions attracting significant investor attention across the continent. This trend reflects growing…
Dialog raises €3.7M in AI shopping agent funding round
European e-commerce is experiencing a paradigm shift as artificial intelligence transforms how consumers discover and purchase products online. The fragmented nature of European retail…