A New Unicorn + A Cleaner & Greener Future ??

Hi there,

Here comes the LinkedIn version of our latest EU-Startups Newsletter, which has been sent on Friday afternoon of last week. If you wan to make sure you receive our newsletters on time via email, you can sign up here.

???Cleaner and greener mobility:?Ever wonder how we can keep European cities on the move without the harmful carbon implications? Well, we found 10 European startups that are helping to achieve just that. Check out the?startup’s making greener?movement a reality.

???Europe’s newest unicorn:?Barcelona welcomed another unicorn to the world as?HRtech startup Factorial?raised over €120 million at a valuation of over €1 billion. That’s just less than 10 unicorns based in Barcelona according to our count.

???Software your startup will love:?Freshworks for Startups program is hosting live product showcase sessions globally in November. The products in focus (easy-to-use CRM Freshsales Suite) are priced affordably, built to delight, yet powerful enough to deliver critical business outcomes.?Learn more.

???Fresh pod drop:?Our latest podcast episode dropped this week.?Chatting with Dr Fiona Pathiraja, medical doctor turned expert investor and Partner of Crista Galli Ventures, we unpacked the future of healthtech and the inherent need to diversify the space - for the good of everyone. Why don’t you tune in today whilst taking a walk in the fresh autumn air?

???Inventing the future:?From scientific discovery to the hospitality sector, we are in a moment of pivotal change and tech is paving the way forward. We chatted with two leaders who are at the forefront of our evolving society. Check out our interview with?Tess van Stekelenburg?of Hummingbird Ventures who told us about how deeptech has the power to influence the future of humanity, and our conversation with Nick Popovici, co-founder of?Vita Mojo, who is developing restaurants of the future.

???Net Zero takes key priority:?European startups are emerging as the global leaders in bringing us towards net zero and a more sustainable planet. This week, greentech continued to hit the headlines as Belin’s climate intelligence platform?Climatiq raised €6 million, Cylib got?€3.6 million, EV-charging providers Zunder bagged?€100 million?and Lightrock closed a massive Climate Impact Fund at?€860 million.?In case you missed it:?we recently published the 1st edition of our monthly?Greentech Report.

???Mind your mental health:?This week started off with World Mental Health Day. The startup life gets quite some criticism for being all hustle and little rest, so we took a look at?some different ways you can destress?and quit toxic work habits. Get some fresh air, some self-care and strive for balance…

???Blockchain for the Planet:?As blockchain continues to be a hot topic, there’s a growing trend to harness its power to positively impact the planet. We took a look at?European startups that are pioneering?the future of planet-centric blockchain applications.

???FutureTravel Summit 2022:?It’s now less than 3 weeks until the?FutureTravel Summit! Dedicated to uncovering the latest trends and innovations shaping the travel and hospitality industry, it’s an exclusive chance to connect with the leaders and innovators moving the sector forward and to join a global discussion on the future of travel. A few tickets up still for grabs - so secure yours ASAP and join us in Barcelona on Nov. 4th!

Have a nice & productive week!

Best regards & greetings,

The EU-Startups Team