News Summary TechCrunch has announced the launch of a new podcast series, Build Mode, aimed at providing a survival guide…
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Lifeline Ventures closes €400M Fund VI to support early-stage European startups
Lifeline Ventures, a Helsinki-based venture capital firm, has closed a €400 million Fund VI, a vehicle aimed at supporting early-stage…
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Europe’s Venture Market Finds Its Strength in Early-Stage and AI Funding in Q3
💡 Key takeaways• Europe’s startups pulled in $13.1B in Q3 2025, marking a 22% year-over-year growth.• Early-stage and AI funding…
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Empowering Early-Stage Innovation: A Conversation with Sadhika Agarwal, Co-Founder and Leading Investments at Equirus InnovateX Fund
The Indian startup ecosystem continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace, with funds like Equirus InnovateX Fund playing a critical…
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Maia Ventures launches €55M fund to back early-stage agrifoodtech startups in Europe — TFN
The global agri-food sector faces inefficiency, health concerns, and fragile supply chains that demand urgent solutions. Maia Ventures addresses this…
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3 early-stage startup funding tips from a serial founder
For serial entrepreneur Ted Mann, the longer he can put off raising capital, the better. After leading four startups, Mann…
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Why personal branding for founders is essential for early-stage startups to succeed
The author argues that human connection, not ads, drives early-stage startup success. When you are starting a company, especially in…
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Europe’s Venture Scene Held Steady In Q3, Buoyed By Early-Stage Funding And Klarna IPO
Klarna’s long-awaited IPO provided a standout moment for Europe’s venture ecosystem in Q3, but the more noteworthy signal may be…
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Raising $100 million is clearer than $1 million — a tragedy for early-stage companies
Recently, my company, XPANCEO, closed a $250 million Series A round at a $1.35 billion valuation. It was the largest…
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Driving Early-Stage Innovation in India: An Exclusive Conversation with Vikram Chachra of 8i Ventures
The Indian startup ecosystem is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with early-stage capital and operational support becoming critical for founders navigating…
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