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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Foreverland raises €6M for cocoa-free chocolate alternatives
Europe’s cocoa-free chocolate segment is attracting growing investor attention as confectionery manufacturers scramble to mitigate the supply chain volatility that has rattled the industry…
Rift raises €4.6M for aerial reconnaissance platform
Europe’s defence technology sector is witnessing unprecedented investment momentum, driven by shifting geopolitical realities and increasing demand for autonomous surveillance solutions. At the forefront…
Delta Charge raises €3.7M for European energy grid solutions
Europe’s energy infrastructure is undergoing its most significant transformation since electrification began. As renewable energy sources strain aging grid systems and electric vehicle adoption…
Logistica OS raises €15M for AI supply chain platform
European supply chain management is experiencing a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence transforms how companies orchestrate their logistics operations. The complexity of modern supply…
Donnerstag.ai raises €4.3M in AI fintech funding round
The European fintech sector continues its resilient growth trajectory, with AI-powered solutions gaining particular momentum among investors seeking to capitalise on the intersection of…
NcodiN raises €16M in fintech seed funding from MIG Capital
Europe’s fintech landscape continues to mature as institutional investors back emerging players positioned to capitalise on the region’s fragmented but lucrative financial services market.…
Bandits raises €400K in AI workflow funding from Miton
European businesses are drowning in fragmented workflows, juggling multiple software platforms that refuse to communicate. This disconnected digital landscape costs companies countless hours and…
BOB raises €23M Series A for Bitcoin DeFi expansion
Bitcoin’s decentralised finance ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented institutional interest across European markets, with regulatory clarity finally emerging after years of uncertainty. Against this backdrop,…
Dost raises €7.1M Series A for UK mental health platform
The European workplace wellbeing sector continues its steady march towards mainstream corporate adoption, with employers increasingly recognising mental health support as critical infrastructure rather…
Keyzy raises €147M for rent-to-own property expansion
London’s housing crisis has reached breaking point, with homeownership increasingly out of reach for middle-income earners. Against this backdrop, innovative property solutions are attracting…