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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Desktop Commander raises €1.1M for AI desktop automation
European enterprises are increasingly turning to AI-powered automation solutions to streamline repetitive desktop tasks, with investment flowing into startups addressing workplace productivity challenges. The…
AmphiStar Secures €2.5M SPRIND Biosurfactants Funding
Belgian biotech AmphiStar wins €2.5M SPRIND biosurfactants funding for Stage 3, marking its third consecutive grant from Germany’s innovation agency to advance circular manufacturing.
Shippingbo Secures Main Capital Backing for EU Expansion
Toulouse’s Shippingbo lands Main Capital Partners investment to accelerate its unified logistics platform across Europe through organic growth and M&A strategy.
Formalize Raises €30M Series B to Scale Compliance Platform
Copenhagen’s Formalize secures €30M Series B funding from Acton Capital and Blackfin Tech to expand compliance automation across Europe.
MoleSense Secures €156K for Molecular Maternity Wearables
MoleSense secures €156,000 in maternity wearables funding from Venture Kick to bring molecular monitoring to high-risk pregnancies across Europe.
SpinDrive Secures Magnetic Bearing Funding for US Push
Finland’s SpinDrive lands new growth funding from Rhapsody Venture Partners and Innovestor to scale magnetic bearing tech and launch Magma X100 across US markets.
Steven.com raises €46M in media tech funding breakthrough
The European media technology sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation as traditional entertainment boundaries blur with digital innovation. In this evolving landscape, Steven.com has…
Dracula Technologies raises €30M Series A for ambient energy
The ambient energy harvesting sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum across Europe as industries seek sustainable alternatives to traditional battery systems. French innovator Dracula Technologies…
Cellcolabs raises €10.3M for stem cell manufacturing innovation
Europe’s biotechnology sector is witnessing unprecedented investment in manufacturing innovation, with Swedish companies leading the charge in making advanced therapies accessible worldwide. The latest…
Adaptam Therapeutics raises €3M in cancer immunotherapy funding
Europe’s oncology sector is witnessing a surge in innovative approaches to tackle cancer’s most persistent challenge: immune evasion. While traditional immunotherapies have shown promise,…