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What’s in the Name: How this boutique PR agency found its soul in Sanskrit philosophy

13 hours ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

In today’s startup world, attention is currency, and trust is everything. The right story told the right way can open doors of opportunities that one cannot fathom. Behind every headline-grabbing story is a team that knows how to shape perception and build trust. That’s where ThirdEyeMedia, a global PR agency, comes in.
Paris-based bootstrapped startup Fleet expands to the Netherlands: Know more

15 hours ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Paris-based Fleet, a bootstrapped startup pioneering Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) for startups and SMEs, announced that it is expanding into the Netherlands. Operating without external funding, the French company has rapidly scaled across markets such as France, Spain, Germany, and the UK + Ireland. The company has closed 2024 with double-digit million in revenue. According to the founder, the Netherlands’ openness to Opex models and circular IT aligns well with Fleet’s offering.
[Exclusive] Amsterdam’s SOUS raises funding from PeakBridge: Co-founder Thomas Scholte on building Shopify for culinary creators, partnerships and more - Silicon Canals

16 hours ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Be it’s a restaurant or independent chefs, they often aim to reach more customers and boost their earnings beyond their physical locations. However, tackling the vast world of online sales can feel overwhelming. Here’s where SOUS, an Amsterdam-based startup, comes into play with an all-in-one commerce operating system designed specifically for the culinary world.
London-based Isembard secures €8M to make manufacturing cheaper and greener

20 hours ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

London-based Isembard, the software-first manufacturing company, has raised $9M (approximately €8M) in a seed funding round led by Notion Capital, which is backed by the UK Government’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF) and the German Federal Government. Notion Capital is a European B2B SaaS and Cloud VC with more than $1B in assets under management and with more than 100 investments to date. The VC’s portfolio includes GoCardless, Mews, Paddle, Unbabel, and YuLife.
Germany’s Node.energy raises €15M to simplify the planning and management of decentralised energy production

1 day ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Frankfurt-based Node.energy, an energy management solutions and services platform, has €15M in a Series B funding round from new investors DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF) and eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNER. Existing investors, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Helen Ventures, BitStone Capital, and BONVENTURE, also participated in the round. The German company will use the funds to accelerate its growth and expand its footprint.
After Jesus chatbot, Utrecht-based Watermelon launches special AI agent dedicated to Pope Francis

1 day ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Utrecht-based Watermelon, a startup specialised in AI chatbot solutions, announced the launch of a special AI agent — Pope Francis. The announcement comes a couple of days after Pope Francis died at the age of 88. His funeral will be held on Saturday, according to a Reuters report. Through WhatsApp, people can ask him questions about his life, the follow-up process in the Catholic Church and the Vatican, or other personal topics.
Copenhagen-based KOMPAS VC closes €150M Fund II to back startups that enhance industrial sustainability

1 day ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Copenhagen-based KOMPAS VC, a specialist early-stage venture capital firm, announces a €150M closing of its second fund — Fund II. The fund was backed by renowned LPs who have returned after Fund I to double down on KOMPAS. Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC, says, “Technological advances can create more sustainable products, services, and business models.
Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

2 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Limburg, the Netherlands-based Back to Battery, a climate tech startup focused on recycling used lithium-ion batteries, has secured investment from Graduate Entrepreneur. Dutch-based Graduate Entrepreneur aims to stimulate the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rotterdam and Delft. Graduate Entrepreneur is an initiative of a group of influential and merited alumni of Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, and the Delft University of Technology.
Scotland’s CSignum secures €6.9M to advance underwater wireless networks - Silicon Canals

2 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Bathgate, Scotland-based CSignum, a company specialised in wireless technology extending IoT communications beneath the surface, has secured £6M (approximately €6.9M) in a Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Archangels, Par Equity, and Scottish Enterprise with additional investment from British Business Investment (BBI), Raptor Group, Deep Future, SeaAhead’s Blue Angel Network, and notable individual US investors.
Paris-based H'ability scores €1.2M to develop playful VR solution for hemiplegia rehabilitation

2 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Paris-based H’ability, a medtech startup specialised in immersive virtual reality rehabilitation, has secured €1.2M in fresh funding from business angles, including YEAST and BAMA, as well as backing from banks such as Bpifrance, Banque Populaire, and CIC. The company will use the funds to scale its operations across France and lay the groundwork for international expansion. Additionally, the company will use the funds to focus on its technical innovation.