Utrecht-based boutique game publisher Mystic Forge has announced a significant milestone with the securing of €2M in fresh funding from ForsVC and ROM Utrecht Region. The funding, formalized during INDIGO 2024 in Utrecht, marks a pivotal moment for the company as it prepares to expand its gaming portfolio and reinforce its presence in the global…
Longform.ai, a dynamic UvA spin-off at the forefront of AI innovation, has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards transforming audio data analytics. The company has secured €300K from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland to propel its subscription-based AI service aimed at extracting actionable insights from vast troves of audio content. As online conversations in podcasts and…
Coimbra, Portugal-based Eneida has secured €10.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Junction Growth Investors, marking a significant milestone in enhancing its Neighbourhood Grid Intelligence platform for Zero Emission Neighbourhoods (ZEN). The funding round also saw participation from Santander Alternative Investments, Korys, HCapital, and the company’s founders, underscoring broad support for Eneida’s…
Polestar Capital’s Circular Debt Fund (PCDF) has made headlines by securing €43 million in funding aimed at supporting Dutch circular SMEs in their quest for sustainable innovation. This strategic initiative, bolstered by a €30 million contribution from the European Investment Fund (EIF) with support from InvestEU and the Dutch Alternative Credit Instrument, marks a significant…
Orus Energy, an innovative energy flexibility platform, has successfully secured €2.2 million in a pre-seed funding round aimed at advancing its mission to decarbonize the power grid. The platform utilizes cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to optimize energy consumption across buildings, offering dynamic adjustments that align with the cheapest and greenest electricity periods. This capability not…
Ciphix, a Rotterdam-based hyperautomation specialist, has solidified its position as a key player in Europe’s tech landscape with the acquisition of Bizzomate, a leading provider of low-code software solutions based in Limburg. This strategic move underscores Ciphix’s ambition to lead the hyperautomation sector across the continent. Koen Mallee, CEO of Ciphix, highlighted the significance of…
The Hague-based technology incubator, Sostark, known for pioneering wireless technology solutions, has successfully raised €2 million in a seed funding round led by Summus Fund, a Luxembourg-based firm specializing in early-stage investments. This investment marks a significant milestone for Sostark, enabling it to further enhance its capabilities in developing high-volume wireless solutions tailored for industrial…
Utrecht-based agtech startup Aurea Imaging has secured €2.8 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative sensor systems tailored for precision farming in fruit orchards. The funding round was led by ROM Utrecht Region and included participation from impact investors such as Pymwymic, Knop Ventures, Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds, and BarUni Family…
Roboat, a pioneering startup from Amsterdam spun out from MIT and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS), has secured €550,000 in funding from prominent Dutch VC firms LUMO Labs and SHIFT Invest. This investment aims to propel Roboat’s mission of automating urban waterway transport, fostering safer, more efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions. Founded…
Cartken, a trailblazing robotics navigation software startup founded in Germany, has announced a significant funding milestone, raising $22.5 million to propel its advancements in autonomous navigation. The latest financing round, including a substantial $10 million injection, underscores Cartken’s commitment to revolutionizing industrial automation and last-mile delivery solutions. Cartken’s cutting-edge technology merges AI and computer vision…
