Insights
Every story from the Sesamers desk — funding rounds, data, interviews and opinion across European tech.
Events are your startup’s secret weapon
For startups with good strategy and timing, events can simultaneously drive outcomes across PR, sales, fundraising, partnerships, hiring and positioning.
Startups innovating for safer roads: IMPACT challenge winners revealed at VivaTech 2025
After receiving more than 120 applications from 42 countries, the IMPACT Start-up Challenge shortlisted some great teams, all of which got a chance to present their projects at VivaTech. But…
These 8 startups made the 2025 French Tech Next40/120 list for their revenue and growth
Now in its sixth edition, the French Tech Next 40/120 program follows criteria that have evolved over the years to put less emphasis on paper valuations, and more on tangible…
The 2025 French Tech Next40/120 new entrants: Startups to watch
Here’s an overview of this year’s new entrants — 11 on the Next40 list, and 35 among the remaining 80.
How PR gives VCs an edge in raising funds and winning deals
Branding and PR can’t replace investment performance, but what they can do is amplify your reputation as an investor.
Latvia-based PrintyMed leads Deep Tech Atelier 2025 awards as more startups score helpful wins
Deep Tech Atelier put Latvian talent in the spotlight, and several teams won helpful prizes — sometimes more than one.
The definitive founder’s guide to event strategy
Here’s a guide to spending the correct amount of time and money on events as a founder.
Where European founders struggle, Slush is listening
Concerns around revenue growth skyrocketed among European founders this year, the Slush’s annual Startup Struggle Survey found out.
How to run a startup competition for maximum impact
We break down why startup competitions work, what makes them effective, and how to best organize them.
Navigating the future of events: Insights from Kai Hattendorf
After a decade at the helm of UFI, the global association of the event industry, Kai Hattendorf is one of the most knowledgeable experts about exhibitions.