Circular seeks redemption with new smart ring that could outshine Oura
French upstart Circular has unveiled a fresh challenge to Oura — the current lord of the smart rings. Circular has just released a new smart ring that offers two key…
How can Dutch battery startups win big? Focus on supply chain ‘pinch points,’ says CEO
Dutch battery startups must innovate at “critical pinch points” in the supply chain to compete globally, says Kevin Brundish, CEO of Eindhoven-based battery company LionVolt. The comments come at a…
4 key traits this Silicon Valley VC looks for in founders
Every year, millions of businesses are created around the world. In order for these big ideas to turn into successful startups, most of them will inevitably come up against the…
One smart ring to rule them all? Finnish startup Oura raises $200M
Finnish startup Oura has closed its Series D funding round at $200mn, bringing the smart ring maker’s valuation to a cosy $5.2bn. Oura’s smart ring uses 20 biometric markers to track…
Hostaway secures $365M to cash in on short-term rental boom
Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have transformed travel. They’ve made it easier for tourists to access personalised, private accommodations and for property owners to monetise their spaces. With global tourism…
Dutch startups raised $3.5B in 2024. Here are the 10 largest funding rounds
It’s been a great year for the Dutch startup ecosystem. Venture capitalists have, so far, invested $3.5bn into Netherlands-based early-stage companies, according to Dealroom data. That makes 2024 Dutch tech’s…
Dutch tech in 2024: year in review
According to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome, the Netherlands ecosystem is now ranked number 13 in the world — placing it ahead of both Paris and…
Star-studded startup Baller League raises $25M to spark ‘new era’ for football
Baller League — a new six-a-side football league that has attracted support from legends like Ronaldinho, Gary Lineker, and Luis Figo — has raised $25mn from EQT Ventures as it…
Head of Microsoft for Startups: Europe just needs time to spawn more winners
Microsoft probably needs no introduction. But in case you are not familiar with the Microsoft for Startups program, it is an initiative that provides free licences and Azure credits to…
Scientifica raises €200M to fund and provide lab space for deep tech startups
Rome-based venture capital firm Scientifica has launched a €200mn fund to support startups in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other frontier technologies. The fund, set to launch early next year,…
Where do startups come from? Ideas and entrepreneurs, of course
At TNW, we are all about supporting and elevating startups and entrepreneurs who are doing epic stuff with tech. When Red Bull reached out to talk about their innovation competition,…
Nvidia, Accel back Netherlands-based AI firm Nebius in $700M deal
Amsterdam-headquartered Nebius, which builds full-stack AI infrastructure for tech firms, has secured $700mn in a private equity deal led by Nvidia, Accel, and asset manager Orbis. The funding comes in…
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