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Dear Reader, this issue of Startupbusiness Review opens with the nuclear fusion project by Proxima Fusion that is now open source, then the two interviews with Giuseppe Lacerenza of Keen Venture about defence-tech and with Andrea Di Camillo of P101 about the state of Italian VC. We write about AI and sustainability, we publish a comprensive article about the new Italian law on startups, latest investments and rounds, and news from startups, scaleups, venture builders. We publish two opportunities supported by Startupbusiness: one from Austrian Business Agency, the Austrian government agency supporting international companies to expand in the country and one from Designtech, the Startupbusiness' parent company, about a special program for companies and professionals during the Milano Design Week 2025, check both them out. Enjoy reading and may the Force be with you.
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Scaleup
Proxima Fusion, the Stellaris project, nuclear fusion is open source
The scaleup led by Francesco Sciortino makes public its plans for a commercial nuclear fusion power plant
Interviews
Lacerenza, innovation in defence-tech and the dual-use concept
The partner of the nascent defence technology investment fund Keen Venture analyses the scenario and opportunities
Interviews
Andrea Di Camillo, the VC industry is now there, we need to grow with global vision
P101 presents the State of Italian VC report and its founder takes stock of the dynamics and importance of investing in innovation
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Funding News
Ten million euro for Arsenale Bioyards’ bio-manufacturing operation
Scaleup develops a bio-based industrial alternative to petrochemicals and animal-derived products
Funding News
First closing at EUR 7.3 mln for Approxima’s Series A
The medtech startup is backed by ENEA Tech and biomedical, Panakès Partners, Club degli Investitori and other business angels
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Vc voice
Vc Voice
FoolFarm, EUR 3.7 million capital increase and developments in the US
Venture builder brings Italian start-ups to the US market, creates a hub in Miami and lays the foundations for a US fund
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Start-ups and scale-ups
Scaleup
MDotM signs partnership with Noonum for AI in fintech
The Italian scaleup that developed the Sphere platform will integrate technologies developed by the Seattle-based company
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Startup kit
Legal
All regulatory news for innovative start-ups and SMEs
The start-up legislation in its most recent evolution provides new incentives but also new rigidities, here is all you need to know
Events
Events
Milan Design Week, the Designtech programme for companies from all over the world
Designtech has developed a specific programme for companies and professionals wishing to make the most of opportunities
Events
Austria, a destination for international business development
Event organised by Austrian Business Agency, BIP with testimonials from Reinova and Accessway takes place in Milan on 2 April
Events
Venice Boat Show, focus on technology and sustainability
The event takes place at the Arsenale and focuses on innovation, hybrid propulsion, design also in view of the Osaka Expo
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