SeedBlink Blog

Welcome to your weekly European tech digest. We've handpicked the most impactful news, insightful reads, and essential podcasts shaping the continent's innovation landscape.

Food for thought

Fintech leads Q1 | Read more

In the first quarter of 2025, European tech companies raised €18.4 billion across 912 deals, a 40% drop compared to the €29.9 billion secured in Q1 2024. Despite the decline, this still marks a 25% increase from the €14.7 billion raised in Q1 2023.

Scientist founders to watch in European deeptech | Read more

Dive into the stories of 25 scientist founders who are redefining the boundaries of technology and entrepreneurship, and learn how their unique blend of scientific expertise and entrepreneurial spirit is shaping the future of European innovation.

Enhancing food delivery efficiency with e-bike subscriptions | Read more

Food delivery couriers play a crucial role in urban economies, yet many struggle with the high upfront costs of transportation. As food delivery services expand, there is a growing demand for a cost-effective, sustainable, and hassle-free mobility solution.

Podcast of the week: Tom Hulme & Stan Boland - Tune in

Tom Hulme, General Partner at GV, and Stan Boland, CEO of FiveAI, dive into the future of tech ecosystems and innovation. From fixing the UK tech landscape to lessons learned from global leaders like Stripe and Jensen Huang, this episode unpacks strategies for retaining talent, improving government support for venture capital, and navigating geopolitical challenges.

SeedBlink Secondaries

Early-liquidity solutions for investors & employees.

Secondary deals offer the opportunity to invest in established companies by buying shares directly from current shareholders, bypassing traditional funding rounds. Currently available:

• Databricks - AI cloud data platform | 10,000 organizations globally, including 60% of the Fortune 500, with clients such as Block, Comcast, Shell, and Rivian.
• .lumen - glasses for the blind | Landmark year with record-breaking raise, commercialization in sight, and global showcases (Toyota Mobility Foundation, Amazon Web Services, NVIDIA, CES).
• Bolt - urban mobility, redefined | Operating in 500+ cities across 45+ countries. With over 150 million users and a €2 billion annual revenue milestone achieved in 2024.
• Epic Games - gaming and software licensing | Over 800 million accounts across Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League. $5.8 billion estimated revenue in 2024.
• Koenigsegg - automotive excellence | hypercar company selling vehicles ranging from $1.7-4.5 million each, maintaining profitability while setting world records through innovative technology.

SeedBlink Ventures

Co-invest alongside top-tier investors in tech startups.

giles® is addressing the global clinical and medical research market, valued at $80,71B in 2025 with an AI-powered research assistant that integrates with medical databases, understands complex queries, and automates time-consuming admin tasks.

Brainhero is on a mission to revolutionize therapy for children with autism and ADHD addressing critical gaps in pediatric healthcare. Backed by Xista, Arax Capital Partners.

... and other 10 startups are actively raising now. Explore them.

On the Bulletin Board: Take control of your portfolio with SeedBlink's Secondary Market. Buy or sell shares in 45 promising tech startups—no minimum ticket required. Explore your opportunities.

Community events

Learn all about specific startups and the bigger tech picture.

Thursday - April 24 - 3:00 PM CET - online

🎙️Fire pitch with giles - a startup that created an AI agent for faster and easier clinical, medical and healthcare research by leveraging conversational AI to accelerate data-driven decision-making.

SeedBlink Syndicates

Pool capital, aggregate shareholders and simplify governance.

Our new Angels & Deal Makers tool enables investment leaders to pool smaller tickets into powerful investment vehicles without the admin hassle.

We're currently seeking design partners from the angel and deal maker community - if you're interested in shaping this specialized experience and access special pricing, join our early access program. And if you know an angel who might be a great fit, feel free to share. Here’s to smarter investing and better deals.

SeedBlink Equity

Equity management, stakeholder governance and portfolio tracking.

Portfolio management: tools and tactics for investors | Read more

Managing a VC portfolio requires balancing return maximization with risk management. Success depends on strategic capital allocation, well-timed follow-on investments, founder support, and data-driven performance tracking - all within a long-term framework suited to startup uncertainty.