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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AI Score secures €864K pre-seed for governance solutions
As artificial intelligence transforms European business operations, a stark reality emerges: 70% of security leaders identify AI governance as their top priority, yet most…
Dotega raises €13M to expand proptech platform across Europe
The European property technology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by digitisation demands from homeowners managing shared properties. Berlin-based Dotega has secured €13 million…
Contribe raises €433K pre-seed extension, bringing total pre-seed funding to €1.3M
E-commerce donation platform expands across Europe after fresh funding Contribe, the Danish startup helping online stores integrate charitable giving directly into checkout, has secured…
Arcoris Bio raises €6.7M in biomarker detection funding
The European life sciences sector continues to attract significant venture capital as investors recognise the continent’s strengths in precision medicine and regulatory expertise. The…
Upway raises €55M Series B for second-hand e-bike marketplace
Europe’s cycling revolution is shifting gears from new bike sales to the circular economy, as consumers increasingly seek sustainable alternatives to expensive e-bikes. Leading…
Switch raises €600K to optimise European urban mobility
Europe’s urban mobility sector is experiencing a profound shift as cities grapple with congestion, emissions targets, and fragmented transport networks. While billions have poured…
Hoora raises €1.1M to transform mobile gaming discovery
Mobile gaming discovery remains fragmented across Europe, with millions of players struggling to find titles that match their preferences in an oversaturated market of…
Devengo raises €2M as instant payments transform European fintech
The European instant payments landscape is experiencing unprecedented acceleration, driven by regulatory mandates that are reshaping how financial institutions approach account-to-account transactions. Against this…
Cambridge Photon Technology raises €1.8M for solar efficiency
As Europe races to meet its 2030 renewable energy targets, innovative solar technologies are attracting serious investor attention across the continent. The latest validation…
Motley raises $1.5M pre-seed to automate AI-powered business reporting
European business teams are drowning in reporting work. Motley, a Swiss startup based in the Zurich area, has raised a $1.5 million pre-seed round…