Author: Filipe Kiss
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Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is bucking the international growth trend
Fast growth in 2022 as everywhere else was contracting The Saudi Arabian startup ecosystem has experienced rapid growth in recent years. With the combined value of the sector surpassing $11 billion in 2022, Saudi Arabia is a significant emerging player in global tech. With 1,031 startups and scaleups operating in the country, the future of…
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Extracting investments for seaweed startups
Seaweed aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing segments of global food production. With concerns about the environment, food security and climate change mounting, seaweed startups could play a major role in the sustainable future of our planet. Here some sustainable applications and solutions from seaweed: Transportation: Seaweed can be used, in total or in part, for…
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Reset expectations, but Nordic startup nations punch well above their weight
Home of Slush, Spotify and sauna, the Nordic countries have gained a reputation as some of the most notoriously entrepreneurial tech ecosystems in the world. With SVB and NGP Capital, we’ve conducted a pulse check of the Nordic startup and venture capital ecosystem, during a turbulent time for innovation communities around the world. [report-download index=”1″/]…
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A fork in the road for European foodtech
Is food delivery past its sell by date, and is there fresh appetite for alternative protein and functional beverages? Some big shifts are underway among European foodtech startups and funding. With Five Seasons Ventures, our annual report dives into the state of the ecosystem, in data. [report-download index=”1″/] Flat enterprise value for foodtech ecosystem The…
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Electric vehicle (EV) battery tech in the UK
It’s been a dramatic few weeks for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery tech ecosystem. The collapse of Britishvolt has brought perhaps more attention than ever to the industry. But in such an important and emerging area of innovation, there’s also more going on beyond the unicorns and headlines. In partnership with UKRI we’ve taken a…
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European deep tech in 2023 – short term resilience, long term potential
In 2021, we predicted a pivotal year for Deep Tech. Was it? A lot has happened in the tech world since then. In collaboration with Lakestar and Walden Catalyst Ventures, we’ve checked back in on Europe’s deep tech credentials, hurdles and opportunities. Download the full report: [report-download index=”1″/] Key findings: European Deep Tech startups raised $17.7B…
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Methane mitigation startups
Methane mitigation startups: Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy have led a $12M Seed round for Rumin8, an Australian startup feeding seaweed to cows to tackle methane emissions. And they’re not the only startup taking on methane, which is responsible for over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The major difference between CO2 and methane is that…
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European mobility startups – electric vehicles and corporate funding in the fast lane
Investors hit the breaks on European mobility startups in 2022, but electric vehicles are still charging up. In partnership with Via ID x Mobility Club, we’ve once again taken a look at the state of European mobility tech, startups and venture capital. After a strong first half of the year, mobility startup funding slowed significantly…
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Is European Edtech funding falling behind?
The fourth annual European Edtech Funding report, by Brighteye Ventures with Dealroom data, has just been launched. It digs into the health of the Edtech funding landscape in 2023, the market development, most prominent regions, and future trends set to define the next generation of startups and of learners. While in the first half of…
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Introducing startup patent intelligence
This week we’ve made a major addition to the platform in the form of patent data and patent heatmap visualizations. Consistent with our mission to create a 360-degree understanding of every tech and innovation ecosystem, as well as provide a deeper portrait of startups themselves, this has long been on our (and users’) wishlist. We’re…