Top news of the week: 03.01.2023.
This Week in European Tech: Meta buys Luxexcel, Aerones nabs $38.9 million, Infineon ready to spend billions of euros on take-overs, and more
Here's a roundup of this week's biggest European Tech funding rounds, exits, 'other news' that you might have missed, and a compendium of must-read articles on all things #EUtech.
Aiming to harness solar photons to accelerate satellite propulsion, Paris-based Gama prepares New Year's ride on SpaceX payload
Solar sails will potentially use solar photons transmitted through the grand vacuum of space to provide a boundless source of propellants, reducing the cost of deep space exploration. ...
Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars
Through the haze, the reality is that the heart of the American Dream is still beating.
State of Israeli tech ecosystem 2022 and what to expect in 2023
Happy New Year! 2022 is behind us now and the end of year reports are trickling in. 2022…
Why GGV Capital’s Hans Tung is OK with 2023 being ‘the year of down rounds’
Despite a turbulent year, GGV managing partner Hans Tung is optimistic that there are "many large fintechs yet to be built."
12 creative AI startups to watch, according to investors
Creative AI is the hot topic of the moment — VCs investing in the space highlight 12 startups in the sector to keep an eye on.
How to make the most of your startup’s big fundraising moment
One of the biggest reasons founders overlook the value of announcing funding news is assuming the round isn’t "big enough" to warrant attention.
How TechCrunch+ followed the venture dollars in 2022
Venture themes in 2022 included layoffs, demands for growth at all costs, VCs sitting on mountains of cash and low funding for minority groups.