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German ClimateTech Startup dsb Raises €10 Mn+ to Expand Energy-Efficient Home Renovation Services
Germany July 21, 2026
UK Biomaterials Startup Ponda Wins €2.76 Mn to Advance Wetland Farming
UK July 21, 2026
Italian DeepTech Startup ORiS Raises €4.5 Mn to Advance Wireless Power Technology for Space
Italy July 21, 2026
Leeds-Based Xentra Attracts €3.18M to Grow Cybersecurity Business
UK July 21, 2026
Lugo FoodTech Startup Sensesbit Secures €1 Mn to Boost Global Growth
Spain July 20, 2026
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Circular Materials Raises €11.8 Mn to Recover Critical Materials
Italy-based Circular Materials has raised €11.8 million through a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) financing round. The company develops technology to recover critical and strategic raw materials from industrial wastewater, helping industries recycle valuable resources. The funding came from several European investors, including CDP Venture Capital, the European Innovation Council Fund, EIT RawMaterials, 360 […]
July 21, 2026
German ClimateTech Startup dsb Raises €10 Mn+ to Expand Energy-Efficient Home Renovation Services
Berlin-based ClimateTech startup Deutsche Sanierungsberatung (dsb) has raised more than €10 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Simon Capital and VERBUND X Ventures, with existing investors IBB Ventures, Vireo Ventures, and Atlantic Food Labs also taking part. The new funding will help dsb launch its own electricity tariff, expand […]
July 21, 2026UK Biomaterials Startup Ponda Wins €2.76 Mn to Advance Wetland Farming
Bristol-based biomaterials startup Ponda has received a €2.76 million (£2.35 million) grant. The company is known for creating BioPuff, a plant-based insulation material. The grant was awarded through DEFRA’s Farming Innovation Programme. It will fund a 30-month project to create one of the world’s largest wetland farming demonstrations. As part of the project, Ponda will […]
July 21, 2026Italian DeepTech Startup ORiS Raises €4.5 Mn to Advance Wireless Power Technology for Space
Turin-based DeepTech startup ORiS has raised €4.5 million in a pre-Seed funding round. The company develops laser-based wireless power transmission systems for space and dual-use applications. The funding round was led by Earlybird and co-led by Pitchdrive, with support from Galaxia, Vento, and Piemonte Next Fund. ORiS also received a €500,000 grant from the Piedmont […]
July 21, 2026Leeds-Based Xentra Attracts €3.18M to Grow Cybersecurity Business
Leeds-based digital security startup Xentra has raised €3.18 million (£2.7 million) in funding. The investment came from Maven VCTs and NPIF II – Maven Equity Finance. The company will use the funding to grow its business by strengthening its leadership team, attracting more customers, and increasing revenue from its existing clients. Xentra provides cybersecurity, safeguarding, […]
July 21, 2026
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Lugo FoodTech Startup Sensesbit Secures €1 Mn to Boost Global Growth
Sensesbit is a FoodTech startup based in Lugo that specializes in advanced sensory analysis for the food industry. The company has raised €1 million in a new funding round to support its growth and expand its business into international markets. The funding round was backed by Clave Capital, Eoniq Fund, WindOne Consultores, and Paraíso Natural […]
July 20, 2026Claranova Appoints Éric Roussel as CFO
Claranova has appointed Éric Roussel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He also joins the company’s Executive Committee. Éric Roussel replaces Antonio Adornato, who had been serving as the interim CFO. Éric Roussel has a master’s degree in finance from the Institut Mines-Télécom Business School and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). […]
July 20, 2026
CuspAI Hits €2.2B Valuation After €393.2 Mn AI Funding Round
CuspAI, a Cambridge-based AI company that develops technology for discovering new materials has raised €393.2 million ($450 million) in a Series B funding round. The investment values the company at €2.2 billion ($2.6 billion). Along with the funding, CuspAI has launched the AI Materials Foundry, a global network designed to speed up the discovery and […]
July 20, 2026
Enterprise AI Company Contents Completes Sixth Acquisition with Balio Deal
Contents, a Milan-based enterprise AI platform, has acquired Balio, a company based in Barcelona that focuses on corporate financial wellbeing. Contents helps businesses use AI agents, enterprise knowledge, and approval workflows to improve their operations. Balio provides solutions that help companies support the financial wellbeing of their employees. The companies did not disclose the financial […]
July 20, 2026
Top Funding Wrap Of The Week – 13 July – 17 July 2026
European Startups raised capital in order to expand and move into more successful. Here is this week’s Top European Startups Funding Roundup- 13 July – 17 July 2026. Neko Health Neko Health, a health technology company based in Stockholm, has raised €612.7 million ($700 million) in a Series C funding round. SWISSto12 SWISSto12, a SpaceTech […]
July 18, 2026
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Estonian Soldera Secures €1.6M To Unify Europe’s Renewable Energy Registries
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