Weekly Digest - Chapter 103
Dear investors,
Welcome to your weekly European tech digest. We've handpicked the most impactful news, insightful reads, and essential podcasts shaping the continent's innovation landscape.
Food for thought
CLAs for European startups?|?Read more
Convertible loan agreements, also known as convertible notes or CLAs, are increasingly being used by European founders. But what exactly are CLAs, and why are they beginning to capture attention in the European startup ecosystem?
European VC investment trend?| Read more
Venture capital investment in European startups surpassed $52 billion last year, signaling a steady growth trajectory and market stabilization, according to a new report.
Empowering users to take control of their finances?| Read more
Managing finances can be challenging, but Bankata is on a mission to change that. Led by Diana Seredenciuc, CEO, the platform empowers individuals and SMEs with AI-driven financial products, budgeting tools, and independent reviews, helping users save time and take control of their financial journey.
Podcast of the week: Elias Torres?-?Tune in
Elias Torres, Co-Founder and CEO of Agency and previously Co-Founder of Drift (sold to Vista for $1.2B), shares invaluable insights into the realities of selling a company.?A must-listen for understanding the strategic and emotional aspects of building and exiting a successful tech company.
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Sendance is raising a €2M seed round to redefine assistive technology with its patented sensor and data platform. Backed by AlfaStar Capital. ?
QuickLegal?is raising a €620,000 pre-seed round to scale its AI-powered debt collection platform and expand into new markets. Backed by EIT & Bravva Angels.?
Libraro?is targeting a ￡705M+ opportunity in the publishing industry by looking to solve a specific problem: 99% of manuscripts go unread, while only 2% of published books see financial returns.
... and other 10 startups are actively raising now. Explore them.
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Community events
Learn all about specific startups and the bigger tech picture.
Monday - March 24 - 3:00 PM CET - online
???Fire pitch with Libraro?- a UK startup focusing on transforming the publishing industry by bridging the gap between undiscovered authors and major publishers.? ?
Thursday - March 27 - 4:00 PM CET - online
??? Fire pitch with Contents.com?- an AI-powered content orchestration platform?for enterprises, enabling companies to manage, govern, and scale content production across multiple channels.
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Portfolio management: tools and tactics for investors | Read more
Managing a VC portfolio requires balancing return maximization with risk management. Success depends on strategic capital allocation, well-timed follow-on investments, founder support, and data-driven performance tracking - all within a long-term framework suited to startup uncertainty.