Let's have a date! ??

Ok, agreed - this might be the creepiest newsletter subject line of the year, but seriously it would be awesome to connect in person on April 24-25 in sunny Malta. :)

The list of participating speakers, exhibitors, startups and investors is filling up super fast now, but in case you haven't secured your EU-Startups Summit ticket yet, there is still a chance. Just between you and us: The code STARTUPLOVE gives you 15% off if you secure your tickets until the very end today's (hopefully) romantic Valentine's day. :)

And here are some other fresh opportunities, startup news and insights for you:

? Europe's Rising Startup Stars: Earlier this week we introduced you to 10 of the most promising early-stage startups from Latvia, Lithuania, and Luxembourg. Check them out!

?? Growing Further Awards 2025: This year’s standout startups have the potential to redefine the food retail supply chain. The awards, organised by the Greenman Group, serve as a springboard for emerging companies, offering a €100K prize fund to support their growth and foster industry connections. Meet the innovators shaping a more sustainable future!

???? Supporting Women in Tech: Women remain underrepresented in the startup and VC world, and as a small symbolic gesture, we’re giving away 10 tickets for this year’s EU-Startups Summit! If you're a woman in tech/VC and want to join us in Malta on April 24-25, apply now! Applications close in about 45 minutes at 11.30 AM CET.

?? This Week in AI and Automation:

• Dublin-based Tines secured €120.7 million for its AI-powered workflow platform.
• London-based Noxus raised €1.4 million to help enterprises build their own AI workforce.
• As the 2025 two-day AI Action Summit unfolded in Paris, a major push is set to position Europe as a global leader in AI is taking shape.
• Latent Labs secures €47.9 million in funding to realise the potential of AI-powered, programmable biology

?? Speaker Spotlight: Meet the experts joining our “Aerial Revolution: How drones are used for the good panel discussion at the EU-Startups Summit 2025! Industry leaders Bobby Healy (Manna Drone Delivery), Ansgar Kadura (Wingcopter), and Richard Parker (Altitude Angel) will share insights on how drones are improving efficiency, safety, and accessibility worldwide. Secure your ticket today!

?? Fresh VC Funds: Antwerp-based Junction closed €115 million fund to bridge growth-stage funding gap for Europe’s energy transition. Barcelona-based Nina Capital a female-founded healthtech VC closed a €50 million fund. London-based SFC Capital raised an additional €11.9 million to invest in early stage ventures across UK. Munich-based CDTM Venture Fund raised €8.2 million for early-stage startups.

?? VC Insights: Ever wondered what happens after you send your pitch deck to a VC? Iryna Krepchuk from Trind Ventures breaks down the process - from initial screening to securing a call. Get insider tips on how to make your deck stand out and increase your chances of funding success!

?? Travel and Mobility: Munich-based Car subscription service FINN closed a new ABS financing program (Asset-backed Security) with a volume of up to €1 billion. Barcelona-based Exoticca got a €25 million boost to its expansion plans. Vigo-based Vancubic raised €500k to expand modular camper conversions

Have a nice nice Valentine's Day today and soon a nice weekend, and make sure to remember our date in Malta. :)

Your EU-Startups Team