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Netherlands-based Doktar lands €7.5M to make sustainable farming practical and profitable

4 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

The Netherlands’ headquartered Doktar, an ag-tech company, has raised €7.5M in a fresh funding round co-led by the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) and Pymwymic, a Dutch impact investor. The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is the first venture fund exclusively dedicated to accelerating the shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based circular economy.
Berlin-based Project A closes oversubscribed €325M Fund V, AUM hits €1.2B

4 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Berlin-based Project A, an early-stage European investor, announced the close of its oversubscribed €325M Fund V, increasing its total assets under management to €1.2B. Fund V was raised in just four months, with strong participation from existing LPs, alongside several new global backers, including institutional investors, strategic partners, and family offices from both sides of the Atlantic.
After €92.7M, Amsterdam’s FINOM raises €115M from AVP and others

5 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Amsterdam-based FINOM, a digital banking solution for SMEs and entrepreneurs, has secured €115M in a Series C funding round led by AVP (previously AXA Venture Partners). AVP is an independent global investment platform dedicated to high-growth, tech (from deep-tech to tech-enabled) companies across Europe and North America, managing more than €2.5B of assets across four investment strategies: venture, early growth, growth, and fund of funds.
Cedars-Sinai launches €43.4M Coronet Ventures Netherlands Fund to back Dutch health tech startups

5 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures has officially launched Coronet Ventures Netherlands, its third international healthcare-focused investment fund, aimed at supporting early-stage health and life sciences startups across the Netherlands. “At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to advancing innovations that improve patient care while making healthcare more efficient and cost-effective.
How the Dutch Startup Visa launched Estefania Hernandez's HR tech revolution

5 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Karthek Iyer |Karthekayan Iyer

In January 2024, Estefania Hernandez packed her bags and left Mexico City behind, embarking on a journey that would see her launch her third startup in an entirely new ecosystem. With approval for the Dutch Startup Visa in hand, she arrived in Rotterdam ready to build a company with global ambitions. Today, just over a year later, her HR tech platform Everday is working with paying customers across two continents and has secured significant funding to fuel its growth.
Sweden’s Techarena secures €1.08M: Founder Omid Ekhlasi on European growth plans, founder needs, and why collaboration beats competition

5 days ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Stockholm-based Techarena, Europe’s fastest-growing entrepreneurship platform, announced that it has secured SEK 12M (approximately €1.08M ) from venture capital firm BackingMinds. BackingMinds is a European venture capital firm that invests in the blind spots of venture capital and overlooked founders and segments. The company has invested in successful companies such as CemVision, TransferGalaxy, and TrusTrace in its portfolio. “Europe stands at a critical moment for innovation.
In other news this week: AURELIUS closes Fund V at €830M, Pelico raises €34.7M to expand AI-powered supply chain platform, Jet HR raises €25M and more - Silicon Canals

1 week ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

The past few days have been packed with big news across the startup world. From fresh funding rounds and new partnerships to acquisitions, there’s been a lot happening all at once. With so many updates, it’s hard to keep track of everything, and let’s face it, we’ve probably missed a few along the way. That’s why we’ve put together this quick list. It covers the key news stories we almost missed but still matter, from companies raising money to new products and much more.
Amsterdam’s Plek acquired by Dutch-based BCS HR Software: Know more - Silicon Canals

1 week ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands-based BCS HR Software, a Human Resource Management (HRM) and payroll software provider, announced the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Plek, a provider of employee engagement and internal communication solutions. The acquisition marks the eighth add-on since BCS partnered with Main Capital Partners in April 2022.
AI Tool of the Week: Voicemod’s AI dongle unlocks real-time AI voice changing for console gaming; now available in Europe - Silicon Canals

1 week ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

As gaming and digital self-expression continue to evolve, more players are seeking tools that enhance creativity across platforms. One company at the forefront of this movement is Voicemod, known globally for its real-time AI voice transformation technology. Based out of Valencia, Spain, the company’s mission is to empower people to supercharge their voice wherever they communicate, fostering self-expression and belonging.
French AI-powered kids’ media company raises €73.8M to turn platform-native children’s IPs into global franchises

1 week ago | siliconcanals.com | Vigneshwar Ravichandran

Paris-based Animaj, a next-generation kids’ media company, announced the close of an $85M (approximately €73.8M) funding round. The round was led by HarbourView Equity Partners (USA) and Bpifrance Large Venture (France), with participation from JP Morgan, Bootstrap Europe, Left Lane Capital, XAnge, Daphni, and Marquee Ventures.