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Weekly Digest: curated tech news & food for thought

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Bianca Iulia Simion

· 3 min read
Weekly Digest: curated tech news & food for thought
Welcome to our weekly conversation starter

Europe's tech landscape is evolving in front of our eyes.

Get the inside scoop on the stories shaping the continent's innovation ecosystem.

Active opportunities

Spotlight: VC-Backed Native Teams is raising a €15,000,000 Series A, having $10M ARR under its belt.

13 companies are actively raising now. Explore them all.

🎙️Pitch of the Week: Lindis Blood Care, the German groundbreaking cancer cell removal solution.

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Good reads

European Growth VC funds | Read more

2024 marks a strong year for high-growth funds in Europe, with global VC funding for European tech startups rising from 5% to 18% over the last two decades, though still trailing the region's economic potential.

Defense tech overview | Read more

Defense VC investment in NATO countries has surged to a record-breaking $3.9 billion in 2024, a staggering 4x increase since 2019. Discover the top 10 investors driving this surge.

The Nordics | Read more

The Nordics have become a hotbed for tech startups, especially in the energy sector. Energy startups have raised over $500 million in 2024 alone, and the region has produced 82 unicorns, with healthtech and fintech leading the way.

Podcast of the week | Tune in

This week's must-listen is Sequoia Capital podcast, featuring Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna's CEO. It explores how OpenAI-powered assistant handled 2/3 of customer service chats in its first month. This is projected to boost Klarna's bottom line by $40 million.

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