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Every story from the Sesamers desk — funding rounds, data, interviews and opinion across European tech.
The Must-Attend Tech Events & Tradeshows in Europe for 2025
Tech is evolving faster than ever, and in 2025, staying ahead isn’t an option-it’s a necessity. From AI breakthroughs to game-changing startups, Europe’s tech scene is buzzing with opportunities to…
Backing Innovation in the Baltics: The VC Firms Shaping Lithuania’s Startup Scene
At the heart of Lithuania’s dynamic tech ecosystem are ten venture capital firms that fuel innovation by providing crucial funding to startups.
Meet OpenOcean: From MySQL Roots to Backing Tools That Help Enterprises Adopt AI
Now a general partner at pan-European VC firm OpenOcean, Finnish investor Tom Henriksson has been involved with venture investing and startups since the mid-nineties, with some notable successes.
From Bootstrapping to AI Powerhouse: How Persistence Propelled Picsart to Empower Creators
Picsart co-founder Mikayel Vardanyan talked about his journey and lessons learned with the Selected podcast.
Vilnius celebrates startups and unicorns boosting Lithuania’s global reputation
The Vilnius TechFusion Awards 2024 highlighted the startup that best contributed to Lithuania’s economic growth and reputation last year.
5 things to know about Carrefour’s approach to venture capital
In an interview with the Selected podcast during SIAL Paris 2024, as Carrefour’s Innovation and VC Funds Director Hélène Labaume talked about her dual role and what it says of…
From Niantic to LVMH: Mathieu de Fayet on innovation, AI, and building the future
Speaking with us for the Selected podcast during Web Summit 2024, LVMH’s Mathieu de Fayet shared insights on his journey.
JEC Startup Booster 2025: Meet the finalists
These 20 finalists will pitch on stage during JEC World 2025 as part of the JEC Composites Startup Booster.
The future of snacking: How Mondelēz is driving innovation with SnackFutures Ventures
Richie Gray, Vice President and Global Head of SnackFutures Ventures at Mondelēz International, shared insights on driving innovation in snacking.
You are Beautyfood: the rise of functional beauty foods
The idea that our diet affects our appearance is nothing new. For years, foods like carrots have been praised for improving skin tone, while chocolate has been blamed for breakouts.…