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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻: 𝗪𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗜 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟭𝟰𝗺 𝗘𝗨𝗥!🚀 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Vsquared Ventures has successfully closed our second fund at €214 million, significantly surpassing our initial target of €165 million! This new fund will fuel Europe's #DeepTech boom, supporting early-stage startups with investments ranging from €500k to €5m. Right now there is immense opportunity for #Europe to become a global deep tech powerhouse. Companies that solve real problems through real technology on a global scale will be successful and these are the ones we partner with. As we continue to drive forward with #VsquaredII, we remain dedicated to leveraging not only capital, but also our expertise and extensive network for our founders, with the goal in mind to prove that the next global deep tech leaders can and will be European. With this fund, we've already made eight strategic investments in groundbreaking companies like NEURA Robotics, a pioneer in cognitive robotics; cylib, innovators in next-generation battery recycling technology; Quantune Technologies GmbH, which is developing the world’s first wearable laser-based biomarker measurement system; bioscience company Atrandi Biosciences | Droplet Genomics, which is enabling next-gen sequencing at scale; Dynelectro, which is enabling cost-efficient and sustainable hydrogen production; Lace Lithography, focused on advancing chip patterning technology; leading provider of space-based insights constellr; and Synthara AG, at the forefront of integrating in-memory computing. We are proud to be backed by prominent pan-European LPs, cementing our mission, and are excited to leverage this momentum to build a resilient and competitive deep tech ecosystem in Europe. Want to find out more? Then take a look at what Handelsblatt’s Nadine Schimroszik and Sifted's Miriam Partington reported: Handelsblatt: https://lnkd.in/e3faffnK Sifted: https://lnkd.in/e_UrVP-Q

Exciting news! Co.Labs and gener8tor have unveiled their first-ever Sustainable Mobility Accelerator cohort. This is a game-changer for the future of transportation! Here's what you need to know: 1. TOP PICKS: From a pool of 145 startups across 25 countries, five innovative companies made the cut: MarsCharge™, FLUIX, Coulomb AI, Xtelligent, and Terminus. 2. Innovative Solutions: MarsCharge™ offers ultrafast EV chargers. FLUIX slashes data center emissions by 45%. Coulomb AI enhances battery safety. 3. Global Impact: These startups are set to revolutionize sustainable mobility, making our world greener and more efficient. Kudos to these trailblazers for driving change! Which startup excites you the most? https://lnkd.in/d_fPJNP9 #SustainableMobility #GreenTech #Innovation #MondayFunding

America's spirit of entrepreneurship has long driven global innovation, but we're now facing a critical slowdown. Our leading companies aren't innovating as rapidly, and early-stage innovators lack the financial support they need. This has significant implications for our global competitiveness and the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies. At Aventurine Capital Group, we're addressing this by investing in early-stage intellectual property and technology companies in sectors like AI, robotics, and quantum computing. Our perpetual fund allows us to focus on long-term returns and broad-based royalties, supporting innovations from the ground up. Together, we aim to restore America's leadership in global modernization and overcome the current innovation crisis. https://lnkd.in/gAtz2Xcx #AI #Robotics #QuantumComputing #IP #VC #Patents #DeepTech

🍃 15 #greentech startups have their pitch decks polished and are ready to showcase their outstanding innovations in a 3-hour online event on February 20, starting at 10:00 CET. 🚀 Do not miss the opportunity to get quality deal flow. Get to know the #SynergistEIC #innovators

Exciting news for innovators in Loudoun County! The 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge is now open for applications, targeting these four key categories: 🔬 Life Sciences Technology Innovation – Advancing health solutions in pharmaceuticals, biotech, AI, and medical devices. 🛰️ Cyber and Defense Innovation – Strengthening cyber protection and defense technologies for mission success. 🤖 Highly Specialized Manufacturing Innovation – Driving advancements in automation, unmanned systems, and robotics. 🌞 Clean Technology Innovation – Innovating sustainable solutions for energy efficiency and environmental protection. Each category winner receives $15,000, and the People’s Choice Award, determined by public vote, offers an additional $10,000. Winners receive funding and a spot in the 6-week growth program with Startups Ignite to accelerate their businesses. I'm proud to support this initiative by promoting the challenge and helping teams apply. Many of the past winners have been friends and clients. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eKMttNpk #StartupsInnovation #LoudounCounty #LoudounPossible #Manufacturing #CleanTech #DefTech #DefenseTech

I couldn't agree more with Tobias Gotthardt: " we stay #strong, if we invest in #innovation"...so far super inspired by Werksviertel-Mitte Bayern Innovativ GmbH #techdays #day1 🎯✋️🌍Today I met and spoke to so many fascinating companies mocci - made to work flowrabbit.ai STRATESYS fortiss TactoTek Google SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen BayStartUP BPS Teaching Factory Competence Center Swissbit AG Proxima Fusion Forschungsverbund ForDaySec Chemistree GmbH AGVOLUTION Diehl Metering PERIAN GmbH BioID GmbH Marvel Fusion Motius Allianz Global Investors based in my #beautiful #bavaria and actively working on #innovation. We shall never forget, what people are #thinking of and #dreaming of, will come, right? Ralf Schneider 🎯✋️🌍 Antonia Schmalz made a great statement about our #startup ecosystem, if we do not trust in #startups, we are refusing to investigate their innovation #capability 🎯✋️🌍 #Technology isn't developing linear, what makes it so interesting and fascinating Frank Glatz 🎯✋️🌍 Very inspiring approach towards #energy made me think of the complexity of #sustainability Francesco Sciortino Really looking forward to #day2🥳 Proturity GmbH #processmanagement #changemanagement #software #readmap #strategyconsulting #boutiquepartner

#DeepTechBriefing is out! 🚀 This week, we start with Anthropic, the #AI startup founded by former #OpenAI executives, now eyeing a staggering $40B valuation in funding talks —a bold move that signals the growing influence of AI Next, we’re charting new waters with HavocAI, fresh off an $11M #seedround led by Scout Ventures and Trousdale Ventures. These state-of-the-art vessels are transforming maritime technology, redefining operations from #defense to environmental monitoring. On the sustainability front, with demand for rare earth elements surging, Cyclic Materials has closed its Series B funding round to scale up rare earth recycling infrastructure. Backed by ArcTern Ventures and major corporate investors like Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Hitachi Ventures, and BMW i Ventures, they’re set to drive a new wave of global sustainability. In the robotics sector, Vsim , a UK startup founded by two former #Nvidia engineers, has raised a seed round led by EQT Ventures. Their AI-driven robotics simulation technology is accelerating robotic training by up to 100 times, paving the way for rapid industrial automation. Finally, we’re breaking new ground in quantum technology with Ephos, which has secured seed funding led by Starlight Ventures. They are building the world’s first facility dedicated to designing and producing glass-based #quantum #photonic #chips. 👉 Explore the full briefing for in-depth details:https://lnkd.in/d9aRr5c6 Every Sunday, we bring you five stories that amaze, inspire, and showcase the relentless progress happening in #deeptech. 🔔 Subscribe to receive it directly in your inbox and join a community of visionaries—#founders, #VCs, #CVCs, and top professionals—driving the future of #tech and #innovation. #hardtech #techinnovation #foresight #entrepreneurship #semiconductors #reindustrialization #startups #investing #business #science #industry

On May 2, 2024 REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund convened people from around the world for Supply Chain & Industrial Transformation: The Next Generation (Silicon Valley 2024) at the JP Morgan Chase Palo Alto Technology Center in Palo Alto, CA. In this showcase Constanza Gomez demonstrates how Sortile enables the sorting of post-consumer waste textiles and apparel using near infrared spectroscopy. Sortile is a startup in our portfolio at REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund. Our Thesis: REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund invests in early stage startups refashioning legacy industries through Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, & Next Generation Supply Chains; Defensible through economic moats. More in the video below. #SCITSV2024 #SCITSV2024Showcase

💡 Closing the gap between academia and industry is one of the main challenges when considering open innovation. Nevertheless, at STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play we do our best to bring these two worlds onto a more comprehensive path where innovation is synonymous with research. 🔊 There is no doubt how crucial green hydrogen is for our future. In our Research Insights Issue #3, we bring our corporate partners the latest developments that research groups and companies are working on.