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Every story from the Sesamers desk — funding rounds, data, interviews and opinion across European tech.
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 latest proof comes from Fintech IT…
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 scalable growth. Against this backdrop, Antidote…
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 cliff and mounting pressure to digitalise…
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 this vibrant landscape steps CityLegends, an…
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 Series A funding, led by MH…
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 handle data, startups addressing this complexity…
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 tech has dominated headlines, a new…
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, a Y Combinator-backed legal tech startup…
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. Into this complex landscape steps SalesPatriot,…
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. This shift reflects a maturing European…