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Europe has just discovered what Brazil has been doing for decades: sleeping lying down on a bus during the trip, and now a Swiss startup is shocking the continent with seats that turn into real beds, complete bedding, unlimited coffee, and only 21 passengers on board.
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Europe has just discovered what Brazil has been doing for decades: sleeping lying down on a bus during the trip, and now a Swiss startup is shocking the continent with seats that turn into real beds, complete bedding, unlimited coffee, and only 21 passengers on board.
Founder News Team Apr 19, 2026 0

The Europe has just discovered something that any Brazilian who has traveled by long-distance bus has known for decades: sleeping…

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Can Europe turn world-class science into world-class scale?
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Can Europe turn world-class science into world-class scale?
Founder News Team Apr 16, 2026 0

Europe’s dynamic science environment, fueled by innovative biotechs and academia, is enviable. Still, challenges remain in venture funding early stage…

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NTT Research’s move to turn research into commercial products: A lesson for Europe 
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NTT Research’s relocate to turn research into commercial products: A lesson for Europe 
Founder News Team Apr 15, 2026 0

News San Jose, California — Three years ago, NTT Research started exploring the possibility of a startup incubator at its…

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TraqCheck raises $8M to turn hiring into an AI-run workflow
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TraqCheck raises $8M to turn hiring into an AI-run workflow
Founder News Team Apr 14, 2026 0

London HRtech startup TraqCheck has raised $8 million in Series A funding, led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from IIFL.…

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Hungary halts the European “illiberal” turn and drops “Russia’s submarine”, sixteen years later
Founder News Team Apr 13, 2026 0

It was the scenario many dreamed of in Brussels and the forecasts finished up being fulfilled. Hungarian opposition leader Péter…

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Curbing Copper Cable Theft: Railways Turn Tables on Organised Crime
Founder News Team Apr 11, 2026 0

The Railways’ New Counter-Offensive Against Organised Cable Theft Global rail networks are turning the tables on organised crime syndicates through…

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Dutch startup MAECONOMY raises €1.5 million to turn building materials into auditable, monetisable circular assets
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Dutch startup MAECONOMY raises €1.5 million to turn building materials into auditable, monetisable circular assets
Founder News Team Apr 10, 2026 0

MAECONOMY, a Dutch startup transforming building materials into auditable, monetisable circular assets, has raised €1.5 million to accelerate its market…

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Seattle entrepreneur Robbie Cape's lengthy job search takes unexpected turn with launch of new startup – GeekWire
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Seattle entrepreneur Robbie Cape’s lengthy job search takes unexpected turn with launch of new startup – GeekWire
Founder News Team Apr 7, 2026 0

Robbie Cape is a tech veteran and serial entrepreneur. (File Photo via 98point6) Robbie Cape, the Seattle tech entrepreneur who…

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Female-founded Swedish startup Enkei closes pre-Seed round to turn construction waste into design-grade materials
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Female-founded Swedish startup Enkei closes pre-Seed round to turn construction waste into design-grade materials
Founder News Team Mar 31, 2026 0

Enkei, a Stockholm-based startup that turns construction waste into refined, low-impact materials, has closed a pre-Seed round at a €3…

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Will Germany Turn from Europe and U.S. to Australia After Expressing Interest in MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Fighter?
Founder News Team Mar 29, 2026 0

Germany is exploring the possibility of acquiring the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned fighter from Australia. The procurement process for such…

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