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Every story from the Sesamers desk — funding rounds, data, interviews and opinion across European tech.
Retail Robotics Solutions: Robot-Cashier Technology
Retail Robotics Solutions (RRS) is advancing rapidly with its innovative AI technology in corporate catering and self-service restaurants. Founded in 2022, the company quickly became a leader in integrating computer…
Matt C Smith: From Venture Capital to Entrepreneurship
Matt C Smith, a former venture capitalist and exited entrepreneur, discusses his unconventional journey from venture capital to founding a startup and now pursuing his dream of representing South Africa…
Planetary: Leading the Way in Sustainable Protein
As the world looks for sustainable alternatives to conventional protein sources, startups like Planetary, based in Switzerland, are paving the way for a greener and healthier food system. Founded in…
JANE: Unleash the Power of Natural Functional Drinks
Founded in 2020 by Alexandre Thebaud, Emile Maine, and Alexis Karkour, based in Grasse, Côte d’Azur, JANE is a French startup making waves in the beverage industry with its innovative…
Connecting Food: The Power of Blockchain in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
Transparency and traceability have become critical in the complex world of agri-food supply chains. Connecting Food, a French startup founded in 2016, aims to address these challenges by offering a…
Playfinity: Revolutionizing Physical Activity with Digital Experiences
This episode explores how Playfinity, led by CEO Pippa Boothman, is revolutionizing physical activity for kids by integrating sports with digital experiences. The company uses gamification and digitized sports equipment…
Rival Foods: Plant-based meat alternatives
Founded in 2019 by Birgit Dekkers and Willem Spigt, Rival Foods is making waves in the food tech industry from its base in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. With a dedicated team…
Incredo: Preserving Delicious Taste with Sugar Reduction
Founded in 2014 by Eran and Avraham Baniel, Incredo is led by Co-CEOs Kelly Thompson (Duffin) and David Tsivion, and has emerged as a leader in the food tech industry…
BioHalo: Sustainable Materials Revolution
Startups are often the drivers of innovation, and BioHalo, a visionary company from the Technical University of Denmark, stands out as a leader in sustainable material science. Johann Liebeton, BioHalo’s…
Ramify: Revolutionizing Wealth Management
Ramify, a digital wealth management platform, was founded in 2021 by Olivier Herbout and Samy Ouardini. The duo met in 2014 during their engineering studies at CentraleSupélec. Despite different career…