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Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish energy prices highest in EU and consumers face more rises in years ahead - ESRI warns

Annual household electricity bills in Ireland may rise by up to €106 in the next four years due to higher network tariffs.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8bn investment in renewables, says thinktank

Cuba can achieve energy independence with an $8bn investment in renewable energy, potentially leading the Caribbean in green energy solutions.
#venture-capital
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Venture

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Venture

Air Street becomes one of the largest solo VCs in Europe with $232M fund | TechCrunch

Air Street Capital raised $232 million for Fund III to invest in early-stage AI companies in Europe and North America.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
12 hours ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Air Street becomes one of the largest solo VCs in Europe with $232M fund | TechCrunch

Air Street Capital raised $232 million for Fund III to invest in early-stage AI companies in Europe and North America.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
20 hours ago

Kelluu raises 15M to build a persistent aerial intelligence layer for Europe

Kelluu raised €15 million in Series A funding led by NATO Innovation Fund for its autonomous hydrogen-powered airships.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Ripple Marks Significant Step in Korea Through First Collaboration With a Leading Insurance Institution

Ripple partners with Kyobo Life to test tokenized government bond transactions in South Korea.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on April 30 focuses on AI funding insights with notable speakers.
World politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Latam Seen as Opportunity Land by Investors Navigating War

Latam markets are emerging as investment opportunities due to their isolation from the ongoing energy crisis caused by geopolitical conflicts.
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

For decades, personalized financial guidance has been too expensive, too generic, or too hard to access. ChatGPT is finally changing that.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

Inertia Enterprises burst onto the scene in February with a $450 million Series A, making it one of the best capitalized startups in the industry, aiming to bring laser-based fusion reactors to market.
Science
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Software Stocks Quietly Sold Off - Snap Up This Undervalued Tech ETF

The S&P 500 Software Index is down 30% but shows signs of recovery, making software stocks a potential buy opportunity.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 day ago

David W Higgins: A fuel cap costing billions would be like downing a bottle of painkillers rather than seeking a cure

Cutting excise duty will significantly impact the country's budget and lead to increased food prices due to higher fuel costs.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

Government backs sale of PTSB for 1.6bn, shares drop sharply

PTSB has agreed to sell to Bawag for €1.619bn, a price below market expectations, requiring shareholder and regulatory approval.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Deals You Didn't Make Are Teaching You How to Win Next Time - Use This Framework to Make It Happen

Missed opportunities can provide valuable lessons if analyzed correctly.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
17 hours ago

Ultra-wealthy line up major portfolio shifts as Iran shock drives global reset - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"This is a system shock," says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. "You have a material energy supply disruption and a structural shift toward fragmentation."
World news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
#eu-competition
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'director general for competition'

Anthony Whelan is appointed as the new Director-General of EU Competition, emphasizing objectivity and independence in competition enforcement.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'director general for competition'

Anthony Whelan is appointed as the new Director-General of EU Competition, emphasizing objectivity and independence in competition enforcement.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
#startups
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago
Business

To Compete in the Global Economy, Europe Needs to Boost Its VC Ecosystem

Europe lacks homegrown mega-cap startups compared with the U.S., driving government focus on boosting high-potential startups and funding institutions.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
Retirement
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Your money questions - Is it correct to argue that putting our cash into AVCs is a waste of money?

Retired HSE employees express concerns about high taxation during retirement.
Online Community Development
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

There is a strong desire for collaboration between institutional investors and community development financial institutions, but barriers exist due to perceived risks and lack of standardization.
#ireland
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Education

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Adrian Weckler: Apple, Microsoft and OpenAI show that mega-billions tech boom in Ireland is far from over

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Education

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Adrian Weckler: Apple, Microsoft and OpenAI show that mega-billions tech boom in Ireland is far from over

Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
European startups
fromIndependent
16 hours ago

'Today, no, we won't be offering mortgages' - Monzo chief shares expansion plans as UK neobank enters Irish market

Monzo has launched in Ireland, aiming to compete with Revolut by offering superior customer service and anti-fraud tools.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
11 hours ago

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Reveals Stake In Bitcoin Startup Flashnet

Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair includes a stake in Bitcoin start-up Flashnet, linking him to Bitcoin's adoption and transaction volume.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why venture lenders are paying monthly dividends while banks retreat

Trinity Capital Inc. provides loans to growth-stage companies and pays a monthly dividend of $0.17 per share, yielding approximately 13.5%.
#entrepreneurship
fromForbes
23 hours ago
Startup companies

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Startup companies
fromForbes
23 hours ago

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 day ago

Irish PM offers $592 million fuel tax cut to reopen refinery as farmers and truckers wage cost-of-living protest | Fortune

Irish government proposes 505 million euros in fuel tax cuts to address protests over rising gas costs amid supply chain disruptions.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints | Computer Weekly

Europe's first microgrid-powered datacentre project faced significant challenges but is nearing completion after seven years of development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Richard Curran: Ireland is sleep-walking into future energy crises by refusing to plan beyond ideology

The catastrophe of the Iran war and the homegrown chaos of this week has once again laid bare the urgent need to reduce our vulnerability to the never-ending cycle of energy shocks.
World news
Bootstrapping
fromIndependent
4 days ago

How to avoid the moneylender pitfalls catching out vulnerable borrowers in Ireland

Short-term loans offer quick cash but often come with hidden costs due to confusing interest rates.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z | TechCrunch

Pillar raised $20 million to automate hedging for commodity-driven businesses using AI to manage financial risk.
European startups
fromTearsheet
16 hours ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Nava raises $8.3 million in seed funding to keep AI financial agents from going off the rails | Fortune

Nava aims to build trust in AI agents for autonomous payments through an escrow service and a verification framework.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Energy and International ETFs Offer the Diversification Your $1,000 Deserves in 2026

The equity market in April 2026 presents varied ETF investment options amid a stable Fed rate and a low VIX.
London startup
fromFortune
1 day ago

China went from uninvestable to unavoidable-and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs | Fortune

Hong Kong's IPO market surged in Q1 2026, driven by AI companies, raising nearly $14 billion, a 490% increase year-on-year.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Only 25 + 40 Days to Get a MiCA License? Let's Decode the Actual Timeline

The realistic timeline for CASP authorization in the EU is 8 to 12 months, contrary to the common 1 to 3 months estimate.
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

The $63.8 Million Problem With FRNW: Why Smaller Clean Energy Funds Face Unique Risks

High oil prices enhance the appeal of renewable energy investments, benefiting funds like Fidelity Clean Energy ETF.
European startups
fromwww.thelocal.se
19 hours ago

Swedish steel startup Stegra to receive 1.4 billion euro investment

Stegra secures 1.4 billion euros in funding to complete its plant in Boden, reflecting confidence in its green steel business model.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
16 hours ago

Helical closes $10M seed to turn bio foundation models into systems

Helical's thesis is that bio foundation models, AI systems trained on vast genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets, have already crossed a quality threshold that makes computational hypothesis-testing meaningful in pharma research.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
22 hours ago

Circle, Dunamu Partner on Crypto Education in South Korea

Dunamu's partnership with Circle signals a commitment to enhancing compliance in South Korea's cryptocurrency market, which has faced increased regulatory scrutiny in recent years.
Cryptocurrency
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Visa Is One of the Safest Dividend Growth Stocks to Own

Visa's business model generates strong cash flow and consistent dividend growth, with a low payout ratio providing a margin of safety.
#fintech
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Sends shares Q1 2026 business update and product progress

Sends has made significant advancements in product development, infrastructure, and community engagement during Q1 2026.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Sends shares Q1 2026 business update and product progress

Sends has made significant advancements in product development, infrastructure, and community engagement during Q1 2026.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government in 'complete panic' as stakes get higher in Ireland's nationwide fuel protests

Government is considering excise cuts on agricultural diesel and tax rebates to address a fuel supply blockade.
#startup-funding
fromwww.alleywatch.com
1 day ago
Venture

The 21 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of Q1 2026

New York's startup ecosystem remains robust, with 21 companies raising over $50M in Q1 2026.
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago
Venture

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Clearbank Europe Becomes First Dutch Credit Institution Licensed as EU Crypto Provider

Clearbank Europe is the first Dutch credit institution to receive MiCA approval to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

From sacked minister to CAP negotiator: Barry Cowen at centre of EU CAP talks

Barry Cowen expresses regret over his dismissal from the Agriculture Minister position six years ago, acknowledging that both he and his party have learned valuable lessons from that experience.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Paschal Donohoe eased concerns of top three corporate tax multinationals before joining World Bank

The Government is considering the possibility of enhanced tax credits for multinational companies, which include major players like Apple, Eli Lilly, and Microsoft.
European startups
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Why More UK Founders Are Turning to VA Agencies Instead of Hiring In-House

UK founders are increasingly opting for EU-based virtual assistants over in-house executive assistants due to cost and efficiency benefits.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors' Net Worth

The CNV recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets for qualifying investors, potentially expanding market access in Argentina.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why Smart Money Is Piling Into EFV as International Value Crushes Domestic Expectations

International developed markets are undervalued compared to U.S. stocks, and the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF captures this opportunity.
London startup
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed

Investors are increasingly funding nuclear power as a sustainable solution for the UK's datacenter energy needs.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Ryanair leads Irish shares surge, oil prices drop, after Iran ceasefire deal

Oil prices dropped significantly while European shares surged due to a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, raising hopes for resumed oil flows.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Trump Crypto Ventures Ranked: Full Performance Breakdown Across 4 Digital Asset Projects

WLFI dropped over 19% amid controversy, while USD1 stablecoin surged 476.3%, and Trump's NFT cards declined 34.8% from their initial price.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Maeconomy raises 1.5M to give building materials a digital identity

Construction and demolition waste is the largest single waste stream in the EU by weight, yet the vast majority of materials removed from buildings are downcycled into low-value rubble rather than recovered for reuse, because no reliable record exists of what those materials are, where they came from, or what condition they are in.
European startups
European startups
fromFortune
5 days ago

ARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to beat out Alphabet and Zipline | Fortune

Manna secured $50 million in funding to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S. and Europe, aiming to revolutionize last-mile delivery.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

TD Cowen Initiates SharpLink With a Buy: Is This Crypto Sports Betting Play the Next Big Thing?

TD Cowen initiated coverage of SharpLink Gaming with a Buy rating, highlighting its unique position in sports betting and crypto treasury management.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Digital Asset Firm Tok-Edge Hits $15 Million Valuation, Eyes $100 Million Target

Tok-Edge has a $15 million valuation and aims for a $100 million fund close in 2026, utilizing a unique redemption token for DeFi integration.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
1 week ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (30 March - 5 April)

European ambition in technology focuses on building infrastructure layers across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and investment strategies.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The Quantum Computing ETF That Could Be Bigger Than AI, and 2 Tech Funds Riding the Same Wave

Quantum computing is transitioning from research to enterprise applications, with investment strategies focusing on infrastructure and diverse portfolios.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
2 weeks ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (23-29 March)

European capital is increasingly focused on backing infrastructure layers across various sectors, particularly in semiconductor and AI technologies.
European startups
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How Ireland became such a major player in the U.S. tech market

Irish companies plan $6.1 billion in new U.S. investments across technology, manufacturing, and food sectors, strengthening Ireland's position as the fifth-largest foreign direct investment source.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 weeks ago

VC Montis raises 50M to back Europe's energy and industrial tech startups

Montis VC plans 20-25 investments in energy transition, industrial automation, and AI, backed by €50 million from various European investors.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Apple unveils new Dublin office and says 'no barriers' to more investment in Ireland

Apple is deepening roots and expanding in Ireland, despite fiscal scrutiny suggesting it contributes a disproportionate share of Irish corporation tax.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
1 month ago

Recap: Europe's top 10 funding rounds this week (9 -15 March)

European venture capital reached record levels in March 2025, with AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, health tech, and defence securing major funding across diverse geographies from Vilnius to the Swiss Alps.
fromTNW | Business
1 month ago

Dublin fintech Teybridge Capital pledges 600 million for UK SMEs

Teybridge Capital Europe, a Dublin-based trade finance and working capital fintech, to invest £4.5 million in the UK market over the next three years, create 30 new jobs at its London office, and deploy £600 million in lending to British SMEs over the same period.
Venture
Startup companies
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'I was over the moon, even if it wasn't retirement money': Tech founder on making his first million in his 20s and pivot to AI age

Blanchfield is an Irish serial tech entrepreneur who founded Demonware, Phorest, PageFair and now AI company Jentic, with exits including Demonware's sale to Activision.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Nscale sets European record: 2 billion raised in funding round

Nscale has now raised over $4.5 billion across equity rounds in less than six months. The capital funds Nscale's vertically integrated AI infrastructure, consisting of GPU compute, networking, data services, and orchestration software, with expansion planned across Europe, North America, and Asia.
European startups
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

European startups raised 12.4 billion in Q2 2025 as investor confidence quietly rebounds - Silicon Canals

European startups raised €12.4 billion in Q2 2025, the strongest quarterly performance since late 2022, driven by investor shift from defensive caution to calibrated conviction and reactivation of growth-stage capital.
Venture
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Adrian Weckler: Ireland's biggest, richest company: 6 things to know if Stripe buys PayPal

Potential Stripe acquisition of PayPal could create the largest payments platform outside Mastercard and Visa, transforming Stripe's Irish operations and significantly increasing the Collisons' wealth.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

European startups raised 12.3 billion in Q2 2025 as investor confidence quietly rebounds - Silicon Canals

European startups raised €12.3 billion in Q2 2025, signaling quiet investor confidence recovery after the 2022-2024 downturn, with stabilized deal volume and improved Series A/B round sizes.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: VC firm 2150 raises 210M fund to solve cities' climate challenges | TechCrunch

Cities concentrate economic activity, resources, waste and emissions, making them prime leverage points for climate-focused, financially viable urban technology investments.
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