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London's Elbow Beach Capital launches impact fund

March 18, 2022

Elbow Beach Capital has launched an impact-focused fund with an initial £20 million. The vehicle will target early-stage startups focused on decarbonization, sustainable energy, circular economy...

WeAre8 lands €13.5M Series B

March 18, 2022

London-based WeAre8 has secured around €13.5 million in a round led by Channel 4 Ventures and Centerstone Capital. The startup offers an app that pays users to watch advertisements.

Fintech startup Payrails banks $6.4M

March 18, 2022

Andreessen Horowitz has led a $6.4 million in Berlin-based Payrails, TechCrunch reported. The startup provides a cloud-native operating system designed to simplify accepting payments. The capital...

Sesame HR picks up €10M Series A

March 18, 2022

Spain-based Sesame HR has raised €10 million in a round led by Providence Strategic Growth. The startup's software is designed to help companies digitize and streamline routine HR tasks. The funds...

Hoxton collects $215M for latest fund

March 18, 2022

Hoxton Ventures has closed its third flagship fund on $215 million. The vehicle, which has already been used for 19 investments, will target early-stage European tech startups, with the possibility...

Deda Group eyes €1B+ IPO

March 18, 2022

Italy's Deda Group is considering a public listing that could value the technology company at over €1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. The IPO could occur later this year or in early 2023.

KKR's Biosynth acquires Vivitide

March 18, 2022

KKR has closed its acquisition of UK life sciences company Biosynth Carbosynth, as well as Biosynth's acquisition of Vivitide, which provides custom peptides and antibodies for the biotech...

WestBridge backs SCT MBO

March 18, 2022

WestBridge has invested £17 million to support the management buyout of Smart Capital Technology. The UK company provides IT inventory as a service.

E-grocer Getir reaches decacorn status as delivery sector continues to grow

March 17, 2022

Getir was valued at $11.8 billion with its Series E, making the company Europe's first grocery delivery decacorn. The delivery sector has attracted a wealth of VC funding since the pandemic started, and it shows few signs of slowing.

Stellantis Ventures launches €300M vehicle

March 17, 2022

Global automaker Stellantis has launched a VC arm, Stellantis Ventures, with a €300 million fund. The investor will target early- and late-stage investments in automotive and mobility companies.

Kither Biotech closes €18M+ Series B

March 17, 2022

Kither Biotech has raised €18.5 million in a Series B co-led by Claris Ventures and 2 Invest. The Italian company develops novel treatments for rare respiratory diseases.

LDC stakes UK's Aspire

March 17, 2022

Aspire Technology Solutions has raised funding from LDC in a round that values the company at £85 million. Aspire provides IT and cybersecurity services.

Capital D-led group takes over Phrasee

March 17, 2022

A consortium led by Capital D has acquired a 64% stake in Phrasee, an AI-powered natural-language platform. Phrasee has previously raised funding from investors including Albion Capital, Next15 and...

Gilde Healthcare raises €500M+ for healthcare fund

March 17, 2022

Dutch firm Gilde Healthcare has raised €517 million for its fourth private equity healthcare vehicle. GHPE IV will target lower-middle-market investments in northwest Europe.

Logically closes $24M growth round

March 17, 2022

Vitruvian Partners has led a $24 million investment in Logically, with participation from investors including the Amazon Alexa Fund. The startup uses AI to fight the spread of misinformation.