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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SalesPatriot raises €4.6M in defence procurement tech funding
European defence procurement is undergoing its most significant modernisation in decades, driven by geopolitical tensions and the urgent need to streamline military supply chains.…
Sesame HR secures €50M in Spanish fintech growth funding
Spain’s fintech sector is witnessing a remarkable evolution in funding mechanisms, moving beyond traditional equity rounds towards innovative growth instruments that preserve founder control.…
Stockholm-based Grasp secures €6 million in Series A
Swedish startup Grasp, which automates tasks for investment banking and management consulting using multi-agent AI systems, has announced a €6 million Series A funding…
AevoLoop secures €8M in combined funding to scale circular plastics technology
Europe’s mounting plastic waste crisis has reached a tipping point, with microplastics infiltrating everything from drinking water to food chains across the continent. Against…
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.
Builders Raises €3M for AI Venture Studio Expansion
Rotterdam’s Builders secures €3M to scale its AI venture studio, launching 10 companies annually across Europe with €4.5M total funding.
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.