Deep Tech's Rise: Collaboration is Key
Global deep tech funding has doubled in a decade, driven by both private investment and government initiatives prioritizing national security and technological independence; successful collaborations between corporations and deep tech startups, such as Toyota and Pony.ai, are key to realizing deep t...
Deep Tech's Rise: Collaboration is Key
Global deep tech funding has doubled in a decade, driven by both private investment and government initiatives prioritizing national security and technological independence; successful collaborations between corporations and deep tech startups, such as Toyota and Pony.ai, are key to realizing deep t...
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32% Bias Score
BBVA's Spark thrives amid startup downturn, expands to London
BBVA's Spark, a banking unit offering debt financing to startups, thrived in 2023, facilitating major debt rounds for several companies despite a challenging market; its recent expansion into London aims to leverage the larger European startup ecosystem.
BBVA's Spark thrives amid startup downturn, expands to London
BBVA's Spark, a banking unit offering debt financing to startups, thrived in 2023, facilitating major debt rounds for several companies despite a challenging market; its recent expansion into London aims to leverage the larger European startup ecosystem.
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36% Bias Score
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investments decreased in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, despite increased individual deal values, driven by a boom in AI investments (€14.6 billion) and a rise in venture debt (€17.2 billion).
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investments decreased in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, despite increased individual deal values, driven by a boom in AI investments (€14.6 billion) and a rise in venture debt (€17.2 billion).
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16% Bias Score
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
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36% Bias Score
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Startup Investment Up 7.5% in 2024, But Challenges Remain
Italian venture capital investment in startups reached €1.127 billion in 2024, a 7.5% increase year-on-year, but this growth is tempered by a decline in innovative startups and regional investment imbalances; the new Startup Act and AI Act aim to stimulate further growth.
Italian Startup Investment Up 7.5% in 2024, But Challenges Remain
Italian venture capital investment in startups reached €1.127 billion in 2024, a 7.5% increase year-on-year, but this growth is tempered by a decline in innovative startups and regional investment imbalances; the new Startup Act and AI Act aim to stimulate further growth.
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36% Bias Score
DEI's Broken Rung: From Rhetoric to Results
Desiree Almodovar, a Latina founder and tech leader, criticizes the ineffectiveness of traditional DEI approaches, citing data from McKinsey, Deloitte, and Crunchbase reports highlighting the disconnect between stated goals and tangible progress, advocating for a shift in responsibility to leadershi...
DEI's Broken Rung: From Rhetoric to Results
Desiree Almodovar, a Latina founder and tech leader, criticizes the ineffectiveness of traditional DEI approaches, citing data from McKinsey, Deloitte, and Crunchbase reports highlighting the disconnect between stated goals and tangible progress, advocating for a shift in responsibility to leadershi...
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28% Bias Score
European VC Investment Dips in 2024 Despite AI Boom and Venture Debt Surge
In 2024, total European VC investment decreased despite a rise in individual deal values and a surge in AI funding (€14.6 billion), while venture debt increased by 27.3% to €17.2 billion; PitchBook predicts subdued funding in 2025 but notes a positive trend of increasing exits.
European VC Investment Dips in 2024 Despite AI Boom and Venture Debt Surge
In 2024, total European VC investment decreased despite a rise in individual deal values and a surge in AI funding (€14.6 billion), while venture debt increased by 27.3% to €17.2 billion; PitchBook predicts subdued funding in 2025 but notes a positive trend of increasing exits.
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16% Bias Score
European VC Investment Dips Despite AI Boom and Exit Surge
European venture capital investment totaled less in 2024 than in 2023, despite larger average deals, due to fewer deals; however, AI investment boomed to €14.6 billion, and exits increased, creating cautious optimism for the future.
European VC Investment Dips Despite AI Boom and Exit Surge
European venture capital investment totaled less in 2024 than in 2023, despite larger average deals, due to fewer deals; however, AI investment boomed to €14.6 billion, and exits increased, creating cautious optimism for the future.
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44% Bias Score
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
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ChatGPT Adds Scheduling Feature, Expanding its Personal Assistant Capabilities
OpenAI announced that paying ChatGPT users can now schedule reminders and alerts, showcasing the company's efforts to enhance its conversational AI chatbot with assistant-like capabilities, although it still lags behind competitors in overall functionality.
ChatGPT Adds Scheduling Feature, Expanding its Personal Assistant Capabilities
OpenAI announced that paying ChatGPT users can now schedule reminders and alerts, showcasing the company's efforts to enhance its conversational AI chatbot with assistant-like capabilities, although it still lags behind competitors in overall functionality.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Venture Capital Reaches €1.127 Billion in 2024, But Growth Remains Limited
The 2024 EY Venture Capital Barometer reveals that Italian venture capital reached €1.127 billion, a 7.5% increase from 2023, but this represents only 0.06% of Italy's GDP, highlighting the need for structural improvements to foster growth in the sector.
Italian Venture Capital Reaches €1.127 Billion in 2024, But Growth Remains Limited
The 2024 EY Venture Capital Barometer reveals that Italian venture capital reached €1.127 billion, a 7.5% increase from 2023, but this represents only 0.06% of Italy's GDP, highlighting the need for structural improvements to foster growth in the sector.
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40% Bias Score