bySofia Chesnokova

1 month ago | techfundingnews.com | Sofia Chesnokova |bySofia Chesnokova |byJason Matthews

Bolt, the leading European shared mobility platform, has acquired Denmark’s top-performing taxi company, Viggo, in its first-ever acquisition. This strategic move, announced on March 24, 2025, marks Bolt’s entry into the Danish taxi market and significantly expands its presence in regulated European markets. Bolt is an Estonian mobility company founded in 2013 by Markus Villig. After receiving a €5,000 family loan, he built the app prototype while recruiting drivers on Tallinn’s streets.

1 month ago | techfundingnews.com | Sofia Chesnokova |bySofia Chesnokova |byJason Matthews

Launched in March 2025, Project Europe aims to revamp Europe’s tech landscape, but its ambitious vision has fallen short of reality. The initiative’s initial announcement revealed a glaring “diversity blindspot,” with predominantly male sponsors and mentors. This reflects a systemic problem in European tech, where female-led startups receive only a fraction of VC funding. Adding to the concerns is an age restriction — applicants must be under 25.

1 month ago | techfundingnews.com | Sofia Chesnokova |bySofia Chesnokova |byJason Matthews

Traditional private banking services often lack transparency, accessibility, and personalisation for clients with assets over €100,000, causing dissatisfaction among 6 million French households. RockFi combines human expertise with advanced technology to deliver transparent, personalised wealth management services, including banking, life insurance, and pension savings. The platform empowers private managers to provide superior service through innovative tech tools and diverse investment options.

1 month ago | techfundingnews.com | Jason Matthews |byJason Matthews |bySofia Chesnokova

Commercial contractors face significant operational challenges due to fragmented software solutions, skilled labour shortages, and outdated practices. These inefficiencies lead to increased costs, delayed project timelines, and reduced customer satisfaction. BuildOps addresses these challenges by providing a unified, cloud-based platform integrating field service management, project management, and accounting functions.

1 month ago | techfundingnews.com | Sofia Chesnokova |bySofia Chesnokova |byJason Matthews

Women founders get less than 2% of VC funding. Even worse, progress towards equality is proving painfully slow. So, how can women founders level the playing field until the tech world catches up? The Tech Power Breakfast, a game-changing free event designed to help women founders scale their businesses, command the room, and land investment deals if they’re looking to. It will also help them unlock funding, confidence and connections – all in one morning.