Top news of the week: 11.05.2021.
Europe Startup News
We must open up venture capital investment to pension funds to deliver for British savers
Darktraceâs IPO was a relief to investors and founders considering a float on the London market, doing much to take
Shift Technology raises $220M at a $1B+ valuation to fight insurance fraud with AI
While incumbent insurance providers continue to get disrupted by startups like Lemonade, Alan, Clearcover, Pie and many others applying tech to rethink how to build a business around ...
How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn
At the heart of Duolingo is its mission: to scale free education and increase income potential through language learning. However, the same mission that has helped it grow to a business ...
How 4 New Jersey pools turned into a startup that just raised $10M
As the oldest of 12 children, Bunim Laskin spent much of his teen years looking for ways to help keep his siblings entertained. Noticing that a neighborâs pool was often empty, Laskin ...
Europe's early-stage scene on Fire đ„
$100m+ in Seed Funding across 14 deals
All Aboard the Trans-Europe Express! Episode 2: The Historical Perspective
Understanding the current state of European tech through the three significant waves of activity in the ecosystem
The Station: Einride preps for a US expansion, Argo AI reveals its lidar specs and a Tesla Autopilot reality check
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here â just click The Station â to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello and welcome back to The ...