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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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…
AnyTax raises €1M for German tax infrastructure modernisation
Germany’s tax advisory sector faces a looming crisis. With 57% of the country’s tax advisors aged over 50, the profession confronts both a demographic…
CityLegends raises €1.7M to scale street sports platform
European street sports culture is experiencing a digital renaissance, with urban communities increasingly seeking authentic platforms to connect, compete, and celebrate their craft. Into…
Primaa raises €7M Series A to accelerate European expansion
The European SaaS landscape continues its robust momentum with sophisticated enterprise solutions capturing significant investor attention. French startup Primaa has secured €7 million in…
Qala raises €1.7M in enterprise data governance funding
Enterprise data governance has become the invisible battleground where European compliance meets AI ambition. As regulations like the EU AI Act reshape how companies…
iPNOTE raises €857k to democratise IP legal services across Europe
The European legal tech sector is witnessing a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence transforms traditionally opaque and expensive intellectual property services. While US legal…
Vesence raises €8.3M in legal tech seed funding round
European legal technology is experiencing unprecedented investor appetite, driven by regulatory complexity and digitalisation demands across fragmented EU markets. The latest beneficiary is Vesence,…