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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Sequoia Launches €874M Europe Venture Funds
Sequoia unveils €874M across two Europe venture funds, with partner Luciana Lixandru declaring Europe’s founder pool “never been stronger” amid AI boom.
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,…
Lithea Raises €851K for Childhood Bone Cancer Treatment
Childhood bone cancer represents one of oncology’s most challenging frontiers, where traditional treatments often fall short and innovative approaches struggle to secure adequate funding.…
Enpal secures €700M facility in solar energy financing
The European renewable energy sector is witnessing unprecedented capital allocation as institutional investors recognise the continent’s energy transition as a generational investment opportunity. Leading…
Aunoa raises €15M in conversational AI funding round
European enterprises are rapidly embracing conversational AI to transform customer interactions, with businesses across the continent investing heavily in intelligent automation solutions. This shift…
Cytely raises €3M as smart microscopy transforms lab analysis
European laboratories are embracing AI-powered microscopy at unprecedented rates, with productivity gains of up to 75% driving investment across the continent. This surge in…
Immaterial raises €15.4M for MOF decarbonisation tech
Industrial decarbonisation has moved from regulatory compliance to competitive advantage across Europe, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism creating unprecedented demand for breakthrough…