Explore the funding landscape for Nordic women-led startups and the barriers they encounter in raising capital.
Author: Kenyon Shah
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British FinTech firm MillTech secures €51 million in fresh funding at a €277 million valuation, strengthening its position in Europe’s competitive digital finance market.
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UK tax reforms to R&D, SEIS/EIS and carried interest are unsettling investors and founders, raising fears the country’s startup ecosystem could lose ground to global rivals.
French investor Ad Terra acquires a majority stake in 45-8 Energy to strengthen European sovereignty and secure access to strategic subsurface resources.
Data startup AfterQuery raises $30M at a $300M valuation from Altos Ventures, positioning itself as a key supplier of expert training data for AI labs.
US startup Flashpass raises $4.1M led by J2 Ventures to help state governments rapidly retrain workers whose jobs are threatened or displaced by AI.
From battlefield drones to smart body armour, investors are pouring capital into the full defence tech stack as security threats and dual‑use innovation reshape the market.