In a significant move to propel the clean technology sector forward, EIT InnoEnergy in partnership with leading industry figures, announces the opening of applications for the second edition of the Hello CleanTech 2.0 Startup Challenge.  This online, equity-free programme not only aims to significantly influence the world’s energy industry but also provides a unique platform… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Open call for cleantech innovators: Join the Hello CleanTech 2.0 Startup Challenge (Sponsored) appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more

The fashion and retail industry has been facing a series of formidable challenges, from the intricacies of supply chain management to rising production costs, and evolving consumer behaviours. Brands and retailers in the industry are rethinking how they can stay competitive and win over customers. Could artificial intelligence (AI) hold the key to unlocking new… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post How is AI being used in fashion and retail in Europe? appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more

Reboxed®, a sustainable tech startup with a mission to help solve the e-waste crisis by rehoming 100 million electronic devices by 2030, has secured €1.8 million in seed funding led by ACF Investors.  Founded in 2020 during the first Covid lockdown by friends Phil Kemish and Matt Thorne, Reboxed provides out-of-the-box solutions for retailers and… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post London-based circular economy startup Reboxed® secures €1.8 million to help tackle e-waste appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more

Ooodles, a UK-based startup offering SMEs a go-to, one-stop-shop for simple, affordable and flexible tech rentals, announced it has raised €11 million, led by Paris-based asset manager, Smart Lenders Asset Management (SLAM). Founded in 2021 by industry veteran Leonardo Poggiali, Ooodles is a Device-as-a-Service startup giving the underserved SME market access to high-end laptops, phones,… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post London-based Ooodles raises €11 million to turn IT tech buying on its head with its rental platform for SMEs appeared fir ..read more

refurbed, who have achieved 1bn in GMV (Gross merchandise value) in June 2023 since its founding, has announced a €54 million investment led by existing investors Evli, C4 and Speedinvest, with significant participation from All Iron and several new backers. This Series C investment brings the total investment since the company’s inception in 2017 to… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Vienna-based refurbed closes €54 million Series C to turbo charge growth of refurbishment industry appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more

In a world where approximately one-third of the food produced for human consumption gets wasted, a new wave of startups is stepping up to tackle this global crisis. According to Eurostat, around 10% of food made available to EU consumers (including retail, food services, and households) may be wasted. This alarming statistic is juxtaposed with… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Turning waste into wealth: 10 promising European startups tackling the food waste crisis appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more

Resourcify, a waste-management and recycling platform, has raised €14 million Series A funding, signalling confidence in its business model of reducing companies’ waste and promoting a circular economy. The round was led by Vorwerk Ventures, further financial investors include Revent, Ananda Impact Ventures, Speedinvest, BonVenture, WEPA Ventures. Waste is a pressing issue for individuals, communities… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Hamburg-based Resourcify snaps €14 million Series A to make every company dramatically reduce its waste app ..read more

Bioeconomy startup traceless, which produces a natural biomaterial as an alternative to plastic, announces the completion of a €36.6 million funding round. The Series A funding round is led by private equity fund UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund (“UB FIGG”), which invests in sustainable and resource-efficient forest and bio-based industries, and complemented by SWEN… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Hamburg-based traceless secures €36.6 million to build first industry plant for bio-circular alternative to plastic appeared first on EU-St ..read more

Gütersloh-based Schüttflix announced that it has raised €45 million in a financing round led by the founders and existing investors and supplemented by a working capital line. New equity investors include FJ Labs, DEVK Insurance and various family offices. In addition, Goldbeck, one of Europe’s leaders in commercial construction, and the waste management specialist IK… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post German contech Schüttflix bags €45 million to enable a fully circular economy for building materials appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more

Bike Club, one of Europe’s largest subscription provider of kids’ bikes, has agreed to acquire Bicircular, a Barcelona-based bike subscription platform for children in Spain. Founded in London in 2016, Bike Club enables parents to subscribe to premium light-weight bikes for their children, and then exchange the bikes for larger sizes as their children grow…. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post London-based Bike Club pedals European growth by acquiring Barcelona bike subscriptions startup Bicircular appeared first on EU-Startups ..read more