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HotGreen Solutions raises €1.4M in industrial heat pump funding
UK-based HotGreen Solutions secures €1.4M in industrial heat pump funding led by Empirical Ventures to decarbonise process heat with ultra-efficient technology.
Certificall raises seed funding of €1M to fight Europe’s surging AI-powered insurance fraud
Insurance fraud in France jumped 30% in a single year, climbing from €695 million in 2023 to €902 million in 2024, according to the French Insurance Fraud Prevention Agency. The…
Why hyper-focused events are a startup’s secret weapon
For startup founders, events offer a spectrum of opportunities. On one end, you have the mega-conferences, bustling hubs of innovation that bring together tens of thousands of people. They’re fantastic…
Why events still matter in the age of AI
AI is reshaping how people discover information. Search traffic, once the lifeblood of websites, is plummeting as AI tools provide answers and context immediately, eliminating the need to browse to…
JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials
After a successful first edition, JEC Investor Day 2026 is now returning for its second year with expanded ambitions.
Best Startup Events for B2B SaaS Founders (Not the Obvious Ones)
TechCrunch Disrupt? Overrated. Web Summit? A $4,700 mistake I’ll never make again. I’ve burned $18K learning which startup events actually matter for B2B SaaS founders trying to close deals-not just…
Startup Event Networking: 7 Tactics That Get You Remembered
At SaaStr 2023, I had a 12-minute conversation with a VP of Partnerships at a Series C company. No pitch. No business cards. Just asked him about his biggest challenge…
B2B Events International Expansion: Accelerate Your Tech Partnerships Through Strategic Trade Shows and Conferences
B2B events international expansion represents one of the fastest and most effective pathways for tech startups and API SaaS companies to establish meaningful partnerships, validate product-market fit, and secure their…
Entering US Market Through B2B Events: Complete Strategy for Finding Strategic Partners
Entering US market through B2B events is the fastest path for international founders to build meaningful partnerships and establish market presence. With over 330 million consumers and the world’s largest…