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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Mu-raytech raises €325K to commercialise muon beam imaging
While European deep tech startups continue to push the boundaries of scientific innovation, few venture into territories as esoteric as particle physics applications. The…
BOOST Pharma raises €3.1M for rare disease therapeutics
Europe’s rare disease pharmaceutical sector is experiencing renewed investor confidence, with regulatory frameworks like the EU Orphan Drug Regulation creating compelling opportunities for specialised…
Source.ag raises €16.1M in agtech funding round led by Astanor
Controlled environment agriculture is experiencing unprecedented investment momentum across Europe, driven by supply chain resilience concerns and sustainability mandates. The latest beneficiary of this…
Holi raises €3M for digital obesity treatment platform
The European digital health sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by rising healthcare costs and an ageing population seeking accessible treatment solutions. With over…
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,…