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Founderful raises $140M fund as Switzerland vies for Europe's tech top spot

Founderful raised $140 million for its second fund, signaling strong investor confidence in Switzerland's tech ecosystem.

Europe's Innovation Ecosystem Can Make It the New Palo Alto

Unicorns, valued at over $1 billion, are elusive; only 1% of VC-backed startups achieve this status.
Europe's innovation ecosystem is producing high-potential companies, challenging Silicon Valley's dominance.

The 10 biggest Nordic funding rounds in 2024

The Nordic startup ecosystem is now valued at $552 billion, reflecting substantial growth and innovation in recent years.

Hexa, the startup studio behind Aircall and Swan, unveils its next batch of startups | TechCrunch

Hexa nurtures B2B startups by matching founding teams with innovative ideas and providing essential support until they become independent.

Founderful raises $140M fund as Switzerland vies for Europe's tech top spot

Founderful raised $140 million for its second fund, signaling strong investor confidence in Switzerland's tech ecosystem.

Europe's Innovation Ecosystem Can Make It the New Palo Alto

Unicorns, valued at over $1 billion, are elusive; only 1% of VC-backed startups achieve this status.
Europe's innovation ecosystem is producing high-potential companies, challenging Silicon Valley's dominance.

The 10 biggest Nordic funding rounds in 2024

The Nordic startup ecosystem is now valued at $552 billion, reflecting substantial growth and innovation in recent years.

Hexa, the startup studio behind Aircall and Swan, unveils its next batch of startups | TechCrunch

Hexa nurtures B2B startups by matching founding teams with innovative ideas and providing essential support until they become independent.
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The first trailer for A24's Death of a Unicorn has Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega freaking out about accidentally killing everyone's favourite fictitious animal

The film 'Death of a Unicorn' combines horror and black comedy, featuring the unexpected consequences of discovering and killing a unicorn.
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Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU

The Netherlands leads the EU as the number one startup ecosystem, with significant growth, several unicorns, and strong funding.
London remains at the top in Europe with a high ecosystem value, numerous unicorns, and substantial VC investments.

Report: Sweden's startup ecosystem retains EU lead, but loses momentum

Sweden is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU, with 7,000 startups and 41 unicorns, excelling in exit value above $1bn.

Dutch tech in 2024: year in review

The Netherlands ranks 13th globally for startup ecosystems, with increased investment despite fewer deals in 2023.

Antler's "Europe's New Tech Founders 2024" report - Silicon Canals

Europe is now producing technical founders at a large scale, creating potential for the first-ever tech giant.

These are the 24 largest European funding rounds of 2024

Europe's startup ecosystem has seen significant growth, producing over 571 unicorns and a record $426B in total funding over the last decade.

Europe's unicorns have risen to 447.4B in total value, report finds

Europe's active unicorns now valued at €447.4bn, indicating steady market growth and increased deal activity in 2024.

Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU

The Netherlands leads the EU as the number one startup ecosystem, with significant growth, several unicorns, and strong funding.
London remains at the top in Europe with a high ecosystem value, numerous unicorns, and substantial VC investments.

Report: Sweden's startup ecosystem retains EU lead, but loses momentum

Sweden is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU, with 7,000 startups and 41 unicorns, excelling in exit value above $1bn.

Dutch tech in 2024: year in review

The Netherlands ranks 13th globally for startup ecosystems, with increased investment despite fewer deals in 2023.

Antler's "Europe's New Tech Founders 2024" report - Silicon Canals

Europe is now producing technical founders at a large scale, creating potential for the first-ever tech giant.

These are the 24 largest European funding rounds of 2024

Europe's startup ecosystem has seen significant growth, producing over 571 unicorns and a record $426B in total funding over the last decade.

Europe's unicorns have risen to 447.4B in total value, report finds

Europe's active unicorns now valued at €447.4bn, indicating steady market growth and increased deal activity in 2024.
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Watch out for these 10 hot startups from South Korea | TechCrunch

South Korea's startup ecosystem has prospered thanks to investment from major tech firms and government support, despite recent challenges in funding.

38 startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Despite tight VC market, new unicorns emerge monthly.

56 US startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Unicorns are still emerging monthly despite a tight venture capital market, showing broad investor interest, particularly in technology sectors.

49 US startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Unicorns continue to emerge monthly despite a tight venture capital market, notably in AI, cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech.

These are all the new EU unicorns of 2024 - Silicon Canals

2024 is witnessing a recovery in Europe with eight new unicorns and increased funding in the tech sector, notably in AI and energy.

Endeavor CEO says long-term capital needs to be prioritized in emerging ecosystems | TechCrunch

Venture capital is increasingly global, with over 50% now invested in startups outside the U.S., and smaller ecosystems are contributing to this shift.

Watch out for these 10 hot startups from South Korea | TechCrunch

South Korea's startup ecosystem has prospered thanks to investment from major tech firms and government support, despite recent challenges in funding.

38 startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Despite tight VC market, new unicorns emerge monthly.

56 US startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Unicorns are still emerging monthly despite a tight venture capital market, showing broad investor interest, particularly in technology sectors.

49 US startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Unicorns continue to emerge monthly despite a tight venture capital market, notably in AI, cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech.

These are all the new EU unicorns of 2024 - Silicon Canals

2024 is witnessing a recovery in Europe with eight new unicorns and increased funding in the tech sector, notably in AI and energy.

Endeavor CEO says long-term capital needs to be prioritized in emerging ecosystems | TechCrunch

Venture capital is increasingly global, with over 50% now invested in startups outside the U.S., and smaller ecosystems are contributing to this shift.
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Why Silicon Spain's tech scene is perfectly poised for explosive growth

Spain's tech startups have exceeded €100bn in value, showing a significant growth and positioning as an emerging European tech powerhouse.
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How Europe's biggest tech campus is growing out of a Soviet-era sock factory

Lithuania's startup scene is rapidly expanding, transforming Vilnius into a key European tech hub with over 900 startups and significant growth.

Wait, wasn't layoff season meant to be over? | TechCrunch

Startups are still facing challenges, including layoffs and financial struggles.
Aileen Lee reflects on the evolution of unicorns over the past decade, highlighting the increase in their numbers and the dominance of B2B startups.

The unicorns among us | TechCrunch

The term 'unicorn' was coined to describe startups reaching $1 billion valuation, and now there are over 500 on the list.
B2B startups have seen significant growth in the last decade, but the pendulum may swing back eventually.

Nasdaq Private Market CEO says only 25 of 1,200 unicorns are actively trading on the secondaries market

The secondary market is primarily active for a small number of startups, creating liquidity challenges for the majority of unicorns.

How Europe's biggest tech campus is growing out of a Soviet-era sock factory

Lithuania's startup scene is rapidly expanding, transforming Vilnius into a key European tech hub with over 900 startups and significant growth.

Wait, wasn't layoff season meant to be over? | TechCrunch

Startups are still facing challenges, including layoffs and financial struggles.
Aileen Lee reflects on the evolution of unicorns over the past decade, highlighting the increase in their numbers and the dominance of B2B startups.

The unicorns among us | TechCrunch

The term 'unicorn' was coined to describe startups reaching $1 billion valuation, and now there are over 500 on the list.
B2B startups have seen significant growth in the last decade, but the pendulum may swing back eventually.

Nasdaq Private Market CEO says only 25 of 1,200 unicorns are actively trading on the secondaries market

The secondary market is primarily active for a small number of startups, creating liquidity challenges for the majority of unicorns.
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Top crypto unicorns in 2024 | App Developer Magazine

The number of crypto unicorns has been steadily growing, with 59 companies collectively valued at $188.81 billion in 2024.

Back in the Unicorn Club with Cowboy Ventures' Aileen Lee | TechCrunch

Aileen Lee discusses the different types of unicorns in the startup world
Unicorns are not just based in Silicon Valley, with 19% located in New York

Counting down to the Reddit IPO (again) | TechCrunch

Reddit has plans to go public in March.
If Reddit has a successful IPO, it could make going public more acceptable for other companies.

Unicorns directors share the real-life inspirations behind new queer film

The film 'Unicorns' draws inspiration from personal experiences, friends, and the LGBTQ+ community, portraying complex identities and relationships.

Accel turns to rural India in hunt for future unicorns | TechCrunch

Accel focuses on rural India for potential unicorns.
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