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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Struck raises €2M in AI compliance tech funding round
European construction technology is experiencing a regulatory renaissance, as new AI legislation forces the industry to reimagine compliance workflows. At the heart of this…
Spotawheel raises €300M in used car platform funding round
Europe’s automotive marketplace sector continues to attract substantial institutional capital, with investors betting on the continent’s shift towards digitised vehicle transactions. The latest beneficiary…
BTRY raises €4.9M in Swiss solid-state battery funding
Switzerland is positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global solid-state battery race, traditionally dominated by Asian manufacturers. The latest move comes from…
Leil raises €1.5M in hyperscale storage funding round
Europe’s enterprise storage market is experiencing a fundamental shift as hyperscale infrastructure becomes democratised beyond tech giants. Traditional storage solutions struggle to match the…
Freeda raises €3.4M to accelerate AI construction planning
The European construction technology sector is experiencing a digital transformation wave, with artificial intelligence emerging as the key differentiator for next-generation planning solutions. As…
WeWillWrite raises €2M to tackle student writing crisis
With artificial intelligence reshaping education across Europe, a concerning trend has emerged: 73% of students struggle with fundamental writing skills. This alarming statistic underscores…
DREV Raises €2.8M to Reduce Waste and Strengthen Europe’s Circular Battery Industry
As Europe’s battery gigafactory construction accelerates amid stringent compliance demands, the challenge of capturing and reusing critical metals has become paramount. Swedish cleantech startup…
Aspirity Partners raises €875M for European private equity fund
European private equity is experiencing a renaissance, with established firms and newcomers alike raising substantial war chests to capitalise on market opportunities across the…
Maesn raises €2.3M in unified API platform funding
European software integration is experiencing a renaissance as businesses increasingly demand seamless connectivity between disparate systems. The unified API sector, long dominated by American…
YON E Health raises €250k for femtech device innovation
European femtech continues to defy funding statistics, with innovative health solutions targeting underserved women’s health markets securing capital despite the broader challenges facing female…