Turkey Leads \$3.9 Billion Eastern Europe Startup Funding Surge in 2024
In 2024, Eastern and Southeastern European startups secured \$3.9 billion in funding, with Turkey leading at \$1 billion, followed by Poland (\$592.1 million), Greece (\$536.6 million), and the Czech Republic (\$426 million). The How to Web and Infobip report analyzed 1,286 deals across 20 countries...
Turkey Leads \$3.9 Billion Eastern Europe Startup Funding Surge in 2024
In 2024, Eastern and Southeastern European startups secured \$3.9 billion in funding, with Turkey leading at \$1 billion, followed by Poland (\$592.1 million), Greece (\$536.6 million), and the Czech Republic (\$426 million). The How to Web and Infobip report analyzed 1,286 deals across 20 countries...
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ICO Invests €105 Million in Foreign Funds to Boost Spanish Tech
The Spanish ICO invested €105 million in three foreign venture capital funds—Korelya Capital (€25 million), GP Bullhound (€50 million), and Quadrille Technologies (€30 million)—to stimulate investment in Spanish tech startups as part of its NextTech program, aiming to bolster European technological ...
ICO Invests €105 Million in Foreign Funds to Boost Spanish Tech
The Spanish ICO invested €105 million in three foreign venture capital funds—Korelya Capital (€25 million), GP Bullhound (€50 million), and Quadrille Technologies (€30 million)—to stimulate investment in Spanish tech startups as part of its NextTech program, aiming to bolster European technological ...
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40% Bias Score
Bench Accounting's Collapse: A Cautionary Tale of Misaligned Investor Goals
Vancouver's Bench Accounting collapsed after raising over US$100 million, leaving 11,000 clients without service due to a conflict between the founder's vision and investor-driven strategies prioritizing rapid revenue growth over sustained profitability.
Bench Accounting's Collapse: A Cautionary Tale of Misaligned Investor Goals
Vancouver's Bench Accounting collapsed after raising over US$100 million, leaving 11,000 clients without service due to a conflict between the founder's vision and investor-driven strategies prioritizing rapid revenue growth over sustained profitability.
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Canada Invests $950 Million in BDC Capital to Support Tech Startups
The Canadian government is providing $950 million to BDC Capital to support Canadian startups amid economic uncertainty, allocating $500 million to its growth venture fund and $450 million to its growth equity partners program, reflecting a need to offset reduced private investment and bolster domes...
Canada Invests $950 Million in BDC Capital to Support Tech Startups
The Canadian government is providing $950 million to BDC Capital to support Canadian startups amid economic uncertainty, allocating $500 million to its growth venture fund and $450 million to its growth equity partners program, reflecting a need to offset reduced private investment and bolster domes...
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Europe's AI Strategy: Niche Applications to Counter US Dominance
AI investment surged 62% to \$110 billion globally in 2024, with the US receiving \$80.7 billion, while Europe and China received \$12 billion and \$7.6 billion respectively; European companies are focusing on niche applications to compete.
Europe's AI Strategy: Niche Applications to Counter US Dominance
AI investment surged 62% to \$110 billion globally in 2024, with the US receiving \$80.7 billion, while Europe and China received \$12 billion and \$7.6 billion respectively; European companies are focusing on niche applications to compete.
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Italian Venture Capital: 2024 Growth Amidst Challenges
Italian venture capital investment grew 7.5% in 2024 to €1.13 billion, a small market facing regional disparities, funding concentration, and challenges in retaining talent and translating innovation into economic growth, amid shifting global investment priorities.
Italian Venture Capital: 2024 Growth Amidst Challenges
Italian venture capital investment grew 7.5% in 2024 to €1.13 billion, a small market facing regional disparities, funding concentration, and challenges in retaining talent and translating innovation into economic growth, amid shifting global investment priorities.
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Murati Launches Open-Source AI Venture; xAI Unveils Grok-3
Mira Murati launched Thinking Machine Labs, an open-source AI company, while Elon Musk's xAI released the Grok-3 AI model and DeepSearch, highlighting contrasting approaches to AI development.
Murati Launches Open-Source AI Venture; xAI Unveils Grok-3
Mira Murati launched Thinking Machine Labs, an open-source AI company, while Elon Musk's xAI released the Grok-3 AI model and DeepSearch, highlighting contrasting approaches to AI development.
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Dream Security Raises \$100 Million at \$1.1 Billion Valuation
Israeli cybersecurity firm Dream Security, founded by former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio and others, raised \$100 million in funding at a \$1.1 billion valuation, driven by high demand for its AI-powered cyber protection systems for critical infrastructures.
Dream Security Raises \$100 Million at \$1.1 Billion Valuation
Israeli cybersecurity firm Dream Security, founded by former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio and others, raised \$100 million in funding at a \$1.1 billion valuation, driven by high demand for its AI-powered cyber protection systems for critical infrastructures.
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B2B Fintechs Thrive Amidst Funding Decline
The 2025 Forbes Fintech 50 list reveals that despite a drop in overall funding to \$34 billion in 2024, many fintechs, especially those serving other businesses (31 of 50), flourished; this is highlighted by companies like Parafin (\$75 million revenue), Squire (\$740 million processed), and DailyPa...
B2B Fintechs Thrive Amidst Funding Decline
The 2025 Forbes Fintech 50 list reveals that despite a drop in overall funding to \$34 billion in 2024, many fintechs, especially those serving other businesses (31 of 50), flourished; this is highlighted by companies like Parafin (\$75 million revenue), Squire (\$740 million processed), and DailyPa...
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Canadian Proptech Maturation: Colliers Lab Shows Cost Savings
Colliers Canada's PropTech Lab, an internal program, assessed 500+ proptech tools over three years, showing 90%+ potential cost/time savings; while Canadian proptech funding decreased in 2024, the sector is maturing with a focus on sustainable business models and AI.
Canadian Proptech Maturation: Colliers Lab Shows Cost Savings
Colliers Canada's PropTech Lab, an internal program, assessed 500+ proptech tools over three years, showing 90%+ potential cost/time savings; while Canadian proptech funding decreased in 2024, the sector is maturing with a focus on sustainable business models and AI.
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Venture Capital Fund Challenges Ageism by Backing Entrepreneurs Over 50
Katerina Stroponiati's Brilliant Minds, a venture capital fund focusing on entrepreneurs over 50, received over 500 applications in its first two months, 23% from women-led businesses, highlighting a shift away from ageism in the venture capital industry.
Venture Capital Fund Challenges Ageism by Backing Entrepreneurs Over 50
Katerina Stroponiati's Brilliant Minds, a venture capital fund focusing on entrepreneurs over 50, received over 500 applications in its first two months, 23% from women-led businesses, highlighting a shift away from ageism in the venture capital industry.
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44% Bias Score
Airline Stocks Soar on Lower Oil Prices, FTSE 100 Hits Record High
Driven by lower oil prices and positive broker ratings, airline stocks like EasyJet and Wizz Air soared, while IAG saw mixed results; the FTSE 100 hit a record high despite higher-than-expected US inflation, contrasting with the FTSE 250's decline.
Airline Stocks Soar on Lower Oil Prices, FTSE 100 Hits Record High
Driven by lower oil prices and positive broker ratings, airline stocks like EasyJet and Wizz Air soared, while IAG saw mixed results; the FTSE 100 hit a record high despite higher-than-expected US inflation, contrasting with the FTSE 250's decline.
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36% Bias Score