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This week, five Swiss startups have successfully raised over 17.5 million from investors, both local and international, proving that growth capital is well within reach for companies in Switzerland. If you want to stay up to date, subscribe to the Venturelab Startup Funding newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dF8a7Tpt Meet this week’s successful startups:  Ikerian (Retinai) raised USD 8 million to expand RetinAI discovery across Europe. UMAMI raised CHF 4.3 million to keep making Microgreens in an urban and natural ecosystem. Albatross AI raised CHF 2.8 million to improve eCommerce recommendations. sallea raised USD 2.6 million to accelerate 3D Scaffolds for cultivated meat. RTDT Laboratories AG received CHF 150'000 to optimize wind turbine fleet operation.   Check also the Swiss Venture Insights Q3 Report: https://lnkd.in/d6CVvpj #SwissStartups #Fundraising

Coffeefrom® and Terra Next: innovation in the bioeconomy sector 🤝🚀 We at Coffeefrom® are thrilled to be part of Terra Next, the acceleration program for startups and innovative SMEs operating in the bioeconomy sector. Terra Next is part of the National Accelerators Network of CDP Venture Capital SGR, a network that covers the entire Italian territory with the goal of supporting the growth of startups specialized in the most potential markets. It features the participation of Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center as a co-creator and promoter, as well as the support of Cariplo Factory, which operationally manages the program. Stay tuned as we embark on this journey to drive significant environmental and economic impacts, supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and investors.🌍🌱 #coffeefrom #coffeegrounds #circulareconomy #endofwaste #italianstartup #accelerationprogram #TerraNext #CariploFactory #CDP #InnovationCenter #IntesaSanpaolo

Nine early-stage startups that are part of the Spark Accelerator Program on Friday participated in a pitch session for potential investment. The Spark Accelerator Program is an initiative of Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, implemented by the iHub that seeks to grow and scale commercially viable businesses that are also creating societal change. Here is a highlight of the session. #SparkAccelerator #InnovationForImpact Dilip Pal Michael Mutiga

💡 Take a look at PwC's recent Startup Investment report below, which showcases the startup journey of Hectre so far, alongside what's in our future horizon.

🚀 Most Active VC Firms Based in Slovakia Slovakia's vibrant startup ecosystem is home to a growing number of venture capital (VC) firms that are actively investing in innovative businesses and technologies. These firms are critical in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the country’s economic growth. From fintech and medtech to sustainability and mobility solutions, Slovakia's VC landscape is as diverse as the startups it funds. Here are the country’s most active investors: - 365.fintech, led by Rudolf Vrabel - Neulogy Ventures, led by Christian Mandl and Jaroslav Lupták - Venture to Future Fund, led by Matej Říha and Martin Bansky - Vision Ventures, led by Tomas Bel and Gabriel Horvath, CFA - Zero One Hundred, led by Dusan Duffek and Michal Csonga 📧 For more insights on each investor, check out our article (Link in the comments) on Startup Researcher Europe and subscribe to our newsletter! #Slovakia #VentureCapital #Startups

🚀 LIMATICA Secures an Impressive €1.4M in Pre-Seed Funding! Congratulations to the team, which participated in the XPRENEURS incubator for high-tech start-ups batch #16, for successfully closing their pre-seed funding round with a remarkable €1.4 million! Scaling battery factories remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges, but Limatica is tackling it head-on with groundbreaking technology. "Batteries are already playing a significant role in the energy transition. We want to initially be a piece of the puzzle in making western battery factories competitive and make the industry as a whole more sustainable", says Bastian Ruther, co-founder & CEO of Limatica. Their solution accelerates quality assessments of battery cells by 95% and cuts costs by 80%. Additionally, it reduces the time required for "cell aging" evaluations from 5-10 days to just minutes – a game-changing innovation that enables manufacturers to scale sustainably and efficiently. A big thank you to their investors: kopa ventures, Bloomhaus Ventures AG, HEARTFELT_, and the dedicated business angels who believe in Limatica’s vision. Congratulations to the founders Bastian Ruther, Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. Paul Büschel, Thomas Günther, and the entire team! 🙌 #startups #funding #batterytech #innovation #sustainability

@EnterpriseSingapore and @DealStreetAsia launches the Singapore Venture Funding Landscape 2023 full year study, capturing key investment trends and funding numbers in #Singapore and #SoutheastAsia. In 2023, #Singapore maintained its position as the biggest venture capital market in Southeast Asia. With #deeptech bagging 25% of its total funding, startups in the #healthtech, #greentech and #agritech sectors continue to tackle global challenges. Find out more on @Startup SG: https://lnkd.in/gQP4kuKG

"How Startups and Corporates Can Build the Green Economy."  A Roundtable Discussion at Techne Summit Alexandria 2024, organized by AUC Venture Lab. The expanding green economy presents significant opportunities for startups and corporates to work together on sustainable solutions. This collaboration enables them to address market gaps effectively and highlights the initiatives that corporates are pursuing to reach their net-zero targets. Additionally, these partnerships play a crucial role in advancing organizations’ commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identifying the most promising investment areas within the green sector. #TechneSummit #WhereInnovationMeetsOpportunity #10YearsOfConnectingTheRightPeople #CorporateInnovation #Startups #Investors

The session 'Denmark: Driving Sustainable Innovation: Leadership in ESG for a Better Future' brought together thought leaders from Denmark and India to discuss how academia, startups, and venture capital can unite to create scalable, sustainable solutions. The session emphasized cross-border partnerships as the key to tackling global challenges and unlocking new pathways for growth. #BTS2024 #BTSUnbound #BreakingBoundaries #bengalurutechsummit