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Europe spacetech startups need more money and talent to compete
For Europe to hold its own beyond Earth’s gravity, its startup ecosystem will need more sources of capital and more talent.
Apr 28, 2025How Europe is creating new routes for defence startups to emerge
A new crop of defence-focused venture builders and accelerators are helping early-stage startups break into the tight-knit world of military technology.
Apr 24, 2025Corporate investors pile into the humanoid robot revolution
Investments in robots and drones grew nearly three-fold in QI, as AI ushers in a new crop of AI-assisted robots that can learn and react like humans.
Apr 21, 2025Cybersecurity investors increase focus on critical infrastructure protection
As threats to critical infrastructure become more complex, so are the solutions that investors look to fund.
Apr 18, 2025Japanese electronics producer Murata launches US CVC
Wonderstone Ventures will target global investments at seed and early stages.
Apr 17, 2025Europe's defence contractors warned to partner with startups or lose business
Defence contractors face stiff competition from VC-swelled European startups, but their corporate venture investments could help them stay in front.
Apr 16, 2025Rotondo to head up Guatemalan conglomerate CMI’s venture team
After leading Wayra Hispanoamérica, Augustín Rotondo joins the Guatemalan conglomerate to run its venture unit.
Apr 15, 2025CVC exits approach 2022 levels
Corporate-backed startups exits were at their highest level for over two years in Q1 2025, with large acquisitions spiking the total value.
Apr 14, 2025Aarzoo Sharma leaves shipping company Maersk's venturing unit
Sharma is moving to Dubai for a position in VC.
Apr 11, 2025Brazilian pulp supplier Suzano backs biomaterials startup Simplifyber in $12m series A…
The latest funding round was led by Suzano Ventures and included investors such as Plug and Play.
Apr 10, 2025Climate investors turn back to Europe for stable returns
Climate tech investors attracted to the US by the Inflation Reduction Act climate bill are now turning their eyes back to Europe.
Apr 9, 2025Corporates backed more startups in Q1, even stripping out the AI mega-deals
There were 1,215 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in Q1, the highest quarterly total for two years.
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