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Artiria Medical

Artiria Medical

Artiria Medical is a neurovascular MedTech startup developing minimally invasive medical technology. Founded and based in Europe, the company specializes in advanced catheter systems for treating neurological conditions. Currently in the growth stage, Artiria Medical is advancing its clinical pipeline with backing from leading investors.

EnAcuity

EnAcuity

EnAcuity is a MedTech startup pioneering the first Al-powered, software-only hyperspectral imaging solution for real-time tissue visualization. Founded in 2023 and based in London, United Kingdom, the company specializes in advanced spectral analysis to enhance diagnostics and surgical decision-making without the need for specialized hardware. Currently in the growth stage, EnAcuity is advancing its technology with backing from leading investors to revolutionize non-invasive medical imaging.

StiQ Cloud Kitchen

StiQ Cloud Kitchen

StiQ Cloud Kitchen is a food-tech startup revolutionizing the food delivery industry through its innovative cloud kitchen model. Founded in Greece, StiQ operates multiple high-tech culinary hubs that house diverse virtual restaurant brands, focusing exclusively on delivery and takeout. By leveraging advanced kitchen technology and data-driven operations, StiQ optimizes efficiency while maintaining high-quality food offerings. Currently in its growth phase, the company recently secured $10.7 million in Series B funding to expand its footprint across Greece and beyond, with backing from leading investors.

Capri Medical

Capri Medical

Capri Medical is a neurotechnology startup developing innovative bioelectronic therapies for pain management and neuromodulation. Founded in 2021 and based in the UK, the company specializes in minimally invasive implantable devices designed to treat chronic pain and neurological disorders. Currently in the growth stage, Capri Medical is advancing its clinical pipeline with backing from leading investors to bring next-generation neurostimulation solutions to patients worldwide.

The Yellow SiC Holding GmbH

The Yellow SiC Holding GmbH

The Yellow SiC Group is a deep-tech startup specializing in advanced silicon carbide (SiC) materials for next-generation power electronics. Founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company focuses on developing high-performance SiC solutions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial applications. Currently in the growth stage, The Yellow SiC Group is scaling its technology with backing from leading investors to drive the future of semiconductor innovation.

Boilr

Boilr

Boilr is a Tech startup focused on developing a gaming outsourcing platform, intended to help clients find the partner that suits them best among thousands of service providers and games studios. Founded in 2022 and based in France, the company ensures the quality of game studios, facilitates acquisition for service providers, verifies capacity, and enables collaboration, helping firms to create healthy business relationships through automatic and continuous updates. Currently in the early-stage VC phase, Boilr is supported by investors including Antler, Purple, FJ Labs, Kima Ventures, and others.

Santero Therapeutics

Santero Therapeutics

Santero Therapeutics is a biotech startup focused on developing antibiotics designed to fight multiple resistant pathogens. Founded in 2021 and based in Belgium, the company focuses on providing medicines and inhibitors for the treatment of multi-drug-resistant infections, enabling patients to get treatments with better-tolerated drugs. Currently in the early-stage VC phase, Santero Therapeutics is advancing its clinical innovation with support from investors including Newton BioCapital, SambrInvest, and others, to revolutionize treatment options in metabolic and rare disease healthcare.

InhaTarget Therapeutics

InhaTarget Therapeutics

InhaTarget Therapeutics is a biotech startup focused on developing innovative treatments for respiratory diseases. The company specializes in targeted inhalation therapies that deliver medications directly to the lungs, improving efficacy while reducing systemic side effects. Their proprietary technology enables precise drug delivery to specific areas of the respiratory system, potentially revolutionizing treatment for conditions like asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.

Greenback Recycling Technologies

Greenback Recycling Technologies

Greenback Recycling Technologies is a cleantech startup revolutionizing plastic waste management through innovative recycling solutions. The company has developed advanced technologies to process and transform plastic waste into high-quality recycled materials, addressing the global plastic pollution crisis. With large-scale industrial facilities, Greenback is working to create a circular economy for plastics, reducing environmental impact while creating sustainable value from waste materials.

NComp

NComp

NComp/MTwin is a tech startup offering a cloud-based simulation platform that enables companies to create digital twins of their physical systems and processes. Their pay-as-you-go model and secure cloud storage make advanced simulation technology accessible to businesses of all sizes. The MTwin platform helps organizations optimize operations, predict maintenance needs, and test scenarios virtually before implementing changes in the real world, driving efficiency and innovation across industries.

Orbi

Orbi

Orbi is an HR startup developing student management software to enhance campus life and job placement. Founded in 2021 and based in Sweden, Orbi offers a certified job portal and event management tools for universities. In the early-stage VC phase, the company aims to streamline student engagement and career opportunities, positioning itself as a key player in digital campus solutions.

NEX Aero

NEX Aero

NEX Aero is an aerospace startup focused on developing hybrid-electric, hydrogen-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for air cargo. The company is pioneering sustainable aviation solutions that combine the flexibility of vertical takeoff with the efficiency of electric and hydrogen propulsion systems. NEX Aero's innovative aircraft design aims to revolutionize logistics and transportation by providing environmentally friendly alternatives for cargo delivery, especially in areas with limited infrastructure.

New Origin

New Origin

New Origin is a photonics startup focused on manufacturing advanced silicon nitride photonic chips for optical communication applications. Founded in 2022 and based in Enschede, Netherlands, the company specializes in leveraging the properties of light, miniaturization, and wafer-scale manufacturing to produce high-quality chips. As an independent, open, and pure-play wafer foundry, New Origin offers industry-leading turnaround times and competitive costs, enabling industries to produce photonic chips with exceptional quality, handling wavelengths from visible to near-infrared. Backed by investors like PhotonDelta, New Origin is driving innovation in the photonics sector.

Glint Solar

Glint Solar

Glint Solar is a cleantech startup specializing in AI-powered solar project analytics. Founded in Norway, the company provides satellite data and machine learning tools to help developers identify and assess optimal solar farm locations. Currently in the early-stage VC phase, Glint Solar is addressing the growing demand for efficient renewable energy site selection, accelerating the global transition to solar power.

Voltfang

Voltfang

Voltfang is a German cleantech startup focused on repurposing used electric vehicle batteries for sustainable energy storage solutions. The company has developed innovative technology to give second life to EV batteries, creating modular storage systems that can be deployed in various commercial and industrial settings. By extending the useful life of these batteries, Voltfang is addressing both the growing need for energy storage and the challenge of battery waste, contributing to a more sustainable energy ecosystem.

Vetbiolix

Vetbiolix

Vetbiolix is pioneering new routes to animal health through innovative biotechnology solutions. The company focuses on developing novel therapeutic approaches for veterinary medicine, combining cutting-edge research with practical applications to improve animal healthcare outcomes.