Leah Hodgson
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Startup radar: Europe's healthtech startups to watch
We spoke with VCs active in European healthtech to find out which companies they think represent the cutting edge of healthcare in 2023. → Read More
Europe leads the pack for 2021's micromobility VC deals
Investments in European micromobility startups are going through the roof and leading the global VC deal count, as US counterparts struggle to rebuild their momentum after a banner year in 2018. → Read More
OurCrowd tops list of 2021's most active VCs in Israel
Israel has seen a record year for venture capital funding. OurCrowd is leading the pack, but who else is among the top VC investors in the country's startups? → Read More
Europe's unicorn herd grows bigger and faster in 2021
This year has seen a record number of European startups achieve unicorn status as the increased participation of US investors pushes up valuations. → Read More
Hot or not: Where European VC funding went in 2020
The record amount of VC investment in Europe in 2020 underlines an appetite for the continent's startups even in the face of a global pandemic. → Read More
Peloton investor Felix Capital looks to reinvent lifestyles with $300M fund
London-based Felix Capital has pulled in $300 million for its third fund targeting digital lifestyle startups. → Read More
A Brexit refuge: The Baltic nation offering hope to UK startups
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has many startups nervous about the future. Enter Estonia's e-Residency program. → Read More
Monday.com becomes Israel's most valuable startup with $150M Series D
Israeli startup Monday.com catapults to unicorn status with a $150 million Series D, standing out on the growing list of project management startups. → Read More
The top 10 VC investors in European proptech
Technology is poised to disrupt Europe's real estate market, and startups are reaping the benefits. We've created a list of the most active VC investors in the industry. → Read More
A tale of three startup hubs: Business booms in the Baltics
The Baltics are often ignored due to their tiny size, but that hasn't stopped the region from producing several successful startups. What is turning the region into a burgeoning tech hub? → Read More
8 charts defining Europe's PE industry
Activity in the private equity space has picked up from its slower pace in 1Q. Check out these highlights from our 2Q 2018 European PE Breakdown report to see the trends. → Read More
The top 13 VC investors in Israeli startups
Israel is home to some of the world's most innovative companies and talent pools. We crunched the numbers to unearth the top 13 VC investors in the country's startups. → Read More
Nordic investor to boost infrastructure sector with €8B fund
The infrastructure space is set to receive a massive boost as EQT plans to raise €8 billion for what would be Europe’s largest fund in the sector. → Read More
Pot of gold? Inside Europe's evolving cannabis market
As Canada prepares to embrace legalised marijuana, Europe is beginning to rethink its position and investors are taking notice. But what would a legal European cannabis market look like? → Read More
Rise or fall? The evolution of the European fintech industry
In the last five years, the European fintech market has become vastly popular. But is the pace of growth sustainable? → Read More
The 7 most active VC investors in Europe-based robotics and drones startups
Robotic dogs and pizza delivery drones have been grabbing headlines, but these new technologies are steadily becoming a common feature affecting all industries. → Read More