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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Mimic raises €13.8M in Swiss robotics funding breakthrough
European robotics is experiencing a renaissance, driven by labour shortages and manufacturing reshoring. Swiss startup Mimic has just secured €13.8 million in seed funding…
Octonomy raises €18.4M for agentic AI service workflows
The European artificial intelligence landscape is witnessing unprecedented momentum in agentic AI development, with enterprises increasingly seeking sophisticated automation solutions for complex service workflows.…
GitLaw raises €2.8M in legal AI funding round
The European legal technology sector is witnessing unprecedented investment activity as traditional law firms grapple with digital transformation pressures. Against this backdrop, GitLaw has…
The Icon League raises €15M in sports tech Series A funding
Five-a-side football is experiencing a renaissance across Europe, with premium leagues and digital platforms capturing the attention of both players and investors. This trend…
Bending Spoons raises €710M in Italian tech funding milestone
Italy’s mobile app ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, with local champions increasingly attracting global capital. The latest testament to this trend comes from Bending…
Altrove raises $10M for AI material alternatives
Europe’s critical materials shortage has reached a tipping point, with supply chain vulnerabilities exposed across automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors. Against this backdrop,…
EnduroSat raises €95.7M for small satellite production scale-up
Europe’s small satellite manufacturing sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by increasing demand for Earth observation, IoT connectivity, and space-based services. In this rapidly…
Human Health raises €4.7M in precision health funding round
Europe’s digital health sector continues its robust funding trajectory as regulatory tailwinds and an ageing population create unprecedented opportunities for precision medicine platforms. The…
Fintech IT Group raises €16.5M amid Ukraine wartime funding
Despite ongoing conflict, Ukrainian fintech companies continue demonstrating remarkable resilience in securing international investment, challenging preconceptions about wartime entrepreneurship in Europe’s eastern frontier. The…
Antidote raises €2.95M to accelerate UK fintech innovation
The UK’s fintech landscape is witnessing a new wave of institutional backing as specialised accelerators emerge to bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and…