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Dear Reader, We write about ecodesign and why it is important, we talked to InvestHK to learn more about opportunities in Hong Kong, about Italian and European regulations on startups, the equity crowdfunding scenario in Europe, and about the numerous investments in startups in the last period. Plus the Djungle, CDP VC, Women in Action and Zero accelerators, and an exit by Zest. News from startups and scaleups such as Lapis AI Studio, Bending Spoons and two Lebanese start-ups, and events with the Grand Prix Innovation now in its third edition, the reportage from Slush 2024 in Helsinki. Startup Kit section offers an in-depth look at the various stages of startup funding. Enjoy the reading and may the force be with you. |
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Must Read
2025 the year of ecodesign, the guide to sustainable design
All you need to know about ecodesign, what it is, how it is done, why it is important, which technologies
Interviews
Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, technology, finance, innovation
Charles Ng, Associate Director General of Invest Hong Kong tells Startupbusiness about new projects in the Asian city
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Funding News
Scaleup KoRo raises EUR 35 million and focuses on Italy
Berlin-based scaleup raises funds from European and American investors and looks to growth in Italy, France and Benelux
Funding News
6M€ pre-seed for Volta, start-up innovating BtoB commerce
The French-Italian company receives capital from European and American funds and prepares to provide its platform to European companies
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Report
Equity Crowdfunding, Over Ventures’ European Report
The analysis looks at platforms and campaigns across Europe with France and Italy leading the way
Vc Voice
Space for Imagination, the Djungle Studio accelerator
The project was created to support early stage start-ups in becoming investor ready and raise at least EUR 500,000
Vc Voice
The 4th edition of Zero cleantech accalerator kicks off
The program is backed by Eni, Zest, Elis, CDP Venture Capital, Acea, CNR, Microsoft, Vodafone, SACE, Saipem, ESA
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Start-ups and scale-ups
Scaleup
Bending Spoons buys Brightcove for $233 million
Bending Spoons enters the SaaS market by acquiring the company currently listed on Nasdaq at $4.45 per share
Must Read
Ayki and Pyckd, Lebanese start-ups supported by WIP Pro Terra Sancta
The two start-ups, agritech and e-commerce, are supported by the NGO in industrial development and fundraising
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Events
Grand Prix Innovation, uniting Italy and France
The event organised by CCI France Italie is now in its third edition and awarded start-ups from different sectors
Events
Slush 2024, start-ups take centre stage at Helsinki tech event
Start-ups supported by Agenzia ITA/ICE, Marche Region and Italian Tech Alliance showcased Italian-made innovation
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Startup Kit
Startup Kit
The stages of start-up financing: from pre-seed to exit
The path for the start-up to finance itself and grow is also indicated by the different steps for raising capital
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