Fundraising Rounds

Enterprise finance platform Stacks raises €19 million to streamline reporting and month-end workflows Stacks, a British enterprise finance platform, has recently announced a successful Series A round, raising €19 million ($23 million) to further develop their AI-driven reporting and analysis suite. Led by Lightspeed, with participation from EQT Ventures, General Catalyst, and S16VC, this round marks a significant milestone for the startup. Founded in 2024 by former leaders from Uber and Plaid, Stacks aims to revolutionize enterprise finance by addressing the core problem of fragmented data. By building an AI-ready data layer, the company enables CFO teams to shift from…

Stockholm-based Agaton secures €8.4 million to turn customer conversations into revenue insights In the competitive world of sales and customer service, understanding and utilizing customer conversations is key to success. That's where Agaton comes in. The Stockholm-based startup has just announced that it has secured €8.4 million in total Seed funding to turn customer conversations into valuable revenue insights. With this investment, Agaton aims to revolutionize the way companies approach sales and service, with the help of their innovative agentic AI technology. The Seed round was co-led by Inception Fund and Alstin Capital, with participation from seed+speed Ventur…

From Germany, for the world: Plato secures €12.2 million to automate sales and ERP workflows in distribution In the fast-paced world of wholesale distribution, efficiency is key. That's why Plato, an AI-based operating system for wholesale distributors, has secured a whopping €12.2 million in Seed funding to revolutionize the industry. With a mission to transform the €2.5 trillion global trading industry through AI, Plato has caught the attention of top investors, including European VC firm Atomico and prior investors Cherry Ventures. This latest round of funding follows their 2024 pre-Seed round of €6 million, as reported by EU-Startups. But what makes Plato stand o…

Dutch AI marketing company Aizy secures €2 million, reaching €22 million valuation less than a year after launch Introduction The world of marketing is constantly evolving, and one company is at the forefront of this change. Aizy, a Dutch startup founded in 2024, has recently secured €2 million in funding, bringing its valuation to an impressive €22 million in less than a year after its launch. This achievement is a testament to the company's innovative approach to performance marketing, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Let's take a closer look at Aizy and how it plans to revolutionize the industry. The Story of Aizy Founded by entrepreneur Stefan Nuijten, Aizy…

Video surveillance startup Vizza raises €30m Series B The world of video surveillance is rapidly evolving, and one company that is leading the charge is Vizza. The startup, founded in 2018, has just announced a successful Series B funding round, raising a staggering €30m. This latest investment is a testament to the company's innovative approach and the growing demand for advanced video surveillance technology. Vizza offers a cutting-edge video surveillance platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide unparalleled security and monitoring solutions. With this latest round of funding, the company plans to expand its product offerings, accele…

Exclusive: German startup happyhotel raises €6.5 million to build AI agents for hotel revenue management Offenburg-based startup happyhotel has secured €6.5 million in its Series A funding round to develop AI agents for the hotel industry. The round was led by Reimann Investors, with participation from existing investors such as Start-up BW Innovation Fund, seed + speed Ventures, and Wecken & Cie. Founded in 2019, happyhotel offers revenue management software for hotels, aiming to automate tasks and enable professional revenue management for every hotel. With this latest funding, the company plans to expand its presence in Europe and invest in the further development o…

Germany's HeyCharge Secures €2.5 Million EIC Grant to Scale Offline EV Charging Across Europe Germany's HeyCharge, a Munich-based EV charging technology company, has secured a game-changing €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. This grant will fund HeyCharge's SecureCharge FLEX project, which aims to bring their patented EV charging platform to millions of Europeans living in multi-unit residential buildings, where traditional EV chargers often fail due to lack of internet connectivity. With this funding, HeyCharge hopes to revolutionize the way EV charging is done across Europe, making it more reliable, affordable, and accessible for…

French VC Quantonation Raises €220 Million for Flagship Quantum and Deep-Physics Fund French VC Quantonation has raised an impressive €220 million for its second flagship fund dedicated to investing in quantum and deep-physics technologies. This amount surpasses the initial target and makes Quantonation the largest dedicated quantum investment firm by assets under management (AUM) globally. Strong Support from Returning Limited Partners and New Investors The success of the second fund can be attributed to the strong support from returning limited partners, including Vertex Holdings, Fonds National d’Amorçage 2, and Bradley M. Bloom, co-founder and former Managing Dire…

Stockholm-based Hybridity raises €2 million to automate regulatory compliance through AI In today's highly regulated business landscape, compliance can be a major barrier to growth and success. It is estimated that European businesses spend over €150 billion annually on compliance-related activities. To address this issue, Stockholm-based startup Hybridity has developed an AI platform called Hy5 that automates complex EU regulations such as DORA, NIS2, and GDPR. And with its recent €2 million funding round, the company is ready to take the next step in commercializing its innovative solution. Hybridity's new investors include industry heavyweights such as Henrik Ekelun…

Quantonation Announces €220m Fund for Early-Stage Quantum Technology Startups Quantonation, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage quantum technology startups, has recently announced the closing of its new €220m fund. This comes at a time when interest in quantum technology is surging, with both investors and companies recognizing its potential for game-changing innovation. A Testament to Growing Interest and Potential The new fund, named Quantonation II, is the firm's second fund dedicated to investing in quantum technology. It is significantly larger than its first fund, which was €30m. This increase in capital is a testament to the growing interest a…

Milan-based Contents secures €5.9 million for AI workflow platform, sets up Doha hub for Middle East expansion The world of enterprise AI is rapidly evolving, and Milan-based Contents is leading the way with its innovative work execution platform. Recently, the company closed a €5.9 million Series B extension, led by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), with participation from Alkemia Capital. This brings their total funding to €21 million and sets the stage for their expansion into the Middle East. Contents CEO and Founder, Massimiliano Squillace, believes that the next phase of enterprise AI is not about model generation, but about controlling the workflow layer between int…