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Reducing noisy and polluting motorcycles, mopeds and delivery trucks in a 1 km radius from Sitges center has been on my agenda for some time but needs solutions causing least disruption. Interested in joining this effort to bring the green city vision to fruition? Only 100 cities from the 27 EU Member States will be supported and despite not being a city, Sitges is well-positioned to lead this transformation. Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya Generalitat de Catalunya

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Founders: want to know what your company is worth? 📢 ➡️ Tomorrow torq.partners is giving a Valuation 101 workshop at Crossroads 2024 by Startup Utrecht Region at Dotslash Utrecht. At 13.00 at the Frontspace stage we will be giving founders (and other interested parties) a quick run through of how investors and acquirers value companies. So: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝: 💰 Planning a fund raising round? 🤝 Thinking about your exit roadmap and curious what your company would be worth? 📈 Wanting to offer key personnel shares and in need of a market valuation for your business? We will provide you with a very practical "how to" and easy-to-apply valuation methods. So you can ensure that you will approach your fund raising round or exit well-informed and with confidence. Yori May Mitch Karsten torq.partners | Benelux #startup #fundraising #valuation #entrepreneurship #founders #venturecapital #capitalraise #exit #mergersandacquisitions

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👉 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬: Dutch startup Odd.Bot - "Robotics for a Sustainable Future" has secured €2 million in pre-Series A funding to advance its autonomous weeding robot, Maverick. This investment, led by Iconic Ventures with contributions from PolKa Capital Management, regional farmers, private investors, and Horizon, the development agency of Flevoland, will support the development of sustainable robotic solutions for agriculture. The Maverick robot offers a chemical-free alternative to traditional weeding methods, promoting healthier crops and soil. With the first 16 units for 2025 already sold out, Odd.Bot is poised to make a significant impact in the AgriTech sector. #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #Robotics #Innovation #StartupFunding #OddBot #AutonomousWeeding #GreenTechnology #Agriculture #TechNews | Martijn Lukaart

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Loop Earplugs: Born after too many nights out left ears ringing 🎶 Aquablu: Inspired by a sea of plastic bottles while chasing surf waves 💧 Basic-Fit: Started to make fitness accessible for everyone 🏋️ Bynder: Kicked off with a goal to simplify digital asset chaos 📁 Groendus: A bold move to help companies go green efficiently 🌱 Giftify: Started as a way to avoid bad gift choices 🎁 → Starting a business is easy. Scaling it takes grit. Proud to have contributed to the growth of these and other scale-ups in 2024. 🤓 Evolving operating models 💡 Scaling the People function 💰 Implementing reward strategies 🚀 Leading companies through hypergrowth 🔍 Assessing and improving company culture 📈 Hiring VPs of People and Chief People Officers 🤩 Turning underperforming companies into high-performing 🎯 Coaching founders, executives, and People & Culture leaders and much more. We ❤️ doing all of this. A big thank you to everyone we collaborated with.  Here’s to more bold moves and big wins in 2025! Eveliese Luiting Anke Berends Anil Kishoendajal Martine Buis Emilie Van der Lande Sanne Verhagen Michaela Bartlam

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🚀 #Now in the Growth Stage: How to accelerate startup development with these 3 key steps, shared by Sharon Klaver , Founder & MD of Builders: 👾Data Gathering: Gather as much data as possible to inform your decisions and strategies. ⭐Validation: Ensure both your product and team are thoroughly validated through testing and feedback loops. ✨Intuition Matters: Trust your instincts and listen to your gut feelings when navigating the startup journey. #EUSS24 #Entrepreneurship #BuildingSuccess

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Funding is the lifeblood of every startup.💰 But how do you secure the right amount to thrive in a competitive market? 🤔 What should you focus on when pitching to a (potential impact) investor? 💬And what does the current funding landscape actually look like? At Enschede Slush'D at the University of Twente — home to over 1,200 academic startups born from the research of tens of thousands of students and scholars 🚀 — investors Beau-Anne Chilla, Herman Kienhuis, Job Wever, and our own Warner Philips shared their insights and top tips. 🎯 And now, those insights have been captured by Elcke Vels in an article for Innovation Origins. A must-read for anyone looking to secure funding! 🔍 Check out the link to the article in the first comment ⤵️ #impactinvesting #vc #funding #startups #investmenttips

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#KLM #ZeroAvia KLM and electric aviation solutions startup ZeroAvia announced plans for a zero-emissions demonstration flight using hydrogen-electric engines powered by liquid hydrogen. The test flight plans come as a series of initiatives are underway to target rapid aviation sector decarbonization, such as electrified propulsion or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Hydrogen, however, is viewed by some in the industry as a more promising long-term solution, given its potential to be produced through carbon-free methods, and its energy attributes. https://lnkd.in/dSZtA6CF

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#KLM #ZeroAvia KLM and electric aviation solutions startup ZeroAvia announced plans for a zero-emissions demonstration flight using hydrogen-electric engines powered by liquid hydrogen. The test flight plans come as a series of initiatives are underway to target rapid aviation sector decarbonization, such as electrified propulsion or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Hydrogen, however, is viewed by some in the industry as a more promising long-term solution, given its potential to be produced through carbon-free methods, and its energy attributes. https://lnkd.in/dSZtA6CF

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Netherlands based Innovation Industries recently launched their third fund to back deep-tech start-ups and scale-ups. 💸 €500M Innovation Industries Fund III, with backing from PME pensioenfonds, Pensioenfonds Metaal en Techniek ( PMT ), bpfBOUW, Pensioenfonds ABP, KPN, Pensioenfonds TNO, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Athora Netherlands, Rabobank, Oost NL, InnovationQuarter, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM), Wachstumsfonds, Invest-NL, European Investment Fund (EIF) and KfW Capital 💡 Innovation Industries Fund III invests in technology companies that offer innovative solutions to societal challenges, including #energysupply, #circularity, #healthcare, and #agrifood. The fund generally invests between €10 million and €30 million in each company over multiple funding rounds. 🌍 #Benelux and #Germany 📈 Innovation Industries has invested into more than 30 #deeptech companies including beeOLED, Battolyser Systems, EnOcean, Carbyon, Pharrowtech, Protealis, Onera Health, Axelera AI, among others. 💭 "Investing in deeptech is very attractive from various perspectives. Nevertheless, deeptech companies still face significant challenges in raising capital. With our third fund, combined with the Strategic Partners Fund, we are taking an important step in addressing this issue for Dutch deeptech companies." - Nard Sintenie, partner at Innovation Industries. 💭 “Our investment in the Innovation Industries Fund III underlines our commitment to highly innovative companies in the Netherlands.” - Nicolaas Heij, Senior Investment Manager, Invest-NL. 🗞️By Vigneshwar Silicon Canals - European Technology News https://lnkd.in/dabHmYQA 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Chris I Harm I Nard I Sander I Caaj I Tom I Vincent I Pleuni I Margherita I Rogier I Tobias I Tom I Claire I Team Innovation Industries … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #Netherlands #dutch

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So far renewable energy has only increased consumption of energy and electricity. Trillions are needed if your goal is net zero. Nations get to choose their own path for energy and electricity. Vaclav Smil estimates the cost to reach net zero is $440 trillion, paid for by affluent nations spending 20% to 25% of their GDP for the next 25 years.

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🌿🚆 Strong by Form: Pioneering Greener Trains with Nederlandse Spoorwegen 🚆🌿 We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with NS, one of the industry leaders in rail transportation from the Netherlands. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation, working to create lighter, greener trains with our revolutionary Woodflow technology. Woodflow is proving itself as a viable alternative to traditional materials, offering a unique combination of lightweight, high-performance properties while drastically reducing environmental impact. This partnership is not just about transforming trains—it’s about demonstrating how advanced biomaterials can redefine industries traditionally dominated by heavy, high-emission materials. While we can’t reveal all the details just yet, we promise the results will challenge the status quo of what’s possible in mobility and sustainability. In the image below, you’ll see Ilse de Vos-van Eekeren of NS (the mastermind behind this project) holding a Woodflow sample, accompanied by Saskia van den Muijsenberg of biomimicryNL, Emma Buijse of BiomimicryNL, Giacomo Del Negro of BiomimicryNL, and Eduardo de la Guerra of Talgo. These incredible individuals are driving this exciting journey toward a sustainable transportation future. Stay tuned for updates—there’s much more to come! 🚀 #Sustainability #Innovation #GreenerTrains #Woodflow #StrongByForm #RailInnovation #FutureOfMobility #CleanTech #Biomimicry

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Did your startup or scaleup raise funding in Q3? Then it's time to celebrate! And of course meet fellow founders, investors and get to know more about the Dutch investment landscape. Secure your spot, all details below! #fundfest #quarterlystartupreport #funding

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🏑 From Polkadots to Penalty Shots (and Planes)! 🏑 We’re not just spreading risk across Spain, the Netherlands, and Dubai – we’re also spreading cheer as proud sponsors of the Fletiomare Girls U12 hockey team (rocking their polka-dotted socks 🧦) and the Kampong Gents 1st Team (no polka dots, just goals!). 🎯 Oh, and if you spot the company logo on the Kampong shirts, that’s one of our very own concepts – part of the group! 🙌 You’ll see it in action starting this Sunday as Kampong faces off against Klein Zwitserland. 🏑 Currently cheering from Dubai (with sand between our toes), but catch us tomorrow flying off to Spain. 🌍✈️ Who says spreading risk and managing real estate can’t be a globe-trotting adventure? Our website? Still a “work-in-progress” (kinda like our jetlag recovery 😴), but between closing deals, boarding planes, and cheering from the sidelines, we’ll get there. Eventually. Until then, whether it’s real estate, risk management, or really good hockey, we’ve got you covered. And if you spot us at the games, come say hi – we’ll be the ones juggling phones, laptops, and pom-poms. 🖥️🎉 📢 By the way, Spain and Dubai are full of exciting opportunities right now – whether you’re investing in real estate or looking to minimize risk, there’s never been a better time to talk! #HockeySponsors #RealEstateAndRisk #PolkadotsAndPenaltyShots #DubaiToSpain #TooBusyWinning #OpportunitiesInSpain #OpportunitiesInDubai #Kampong

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🚀 ZonMw Empowers 15 Innovators with Off Road Research Grants! 🌟 ZonMw is breaking the mold in biomedical and health research by awarding 15 talented researchers with its innovative Off Road grants! 🔍 Key Highlights: - Encourages high-risk, high-reward research initiatives. - Prioritizes originality over past achievements. - Offers personalized mentorship and resources for project development. - Aims for unexpected breakthroughs in the biomedical and health domains. This unique program allows researchers to explore unconventional ideas, fostering an environment where creativity can thrive. With dedicated support to transform concepts into viable proofs of concept, ZonMw is paving the way for tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. Interested in pushing the boundaries of innovation? 🌐 Learn more about this exciting opportunity by clicking on the link! #BiomedicalResearch #HealthEconomics #HealthScience #Innovation #Publications #RegulatoryAgencies #ResearchGrants #ZonMw #MarketAccess #MarketAccessToday

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⚡️ELECTRIFYING NEWS 🔋 👏🏻Powerdot secures €165 million in green financing from major financial institutions to boost ultra-fast EV charging points across Europe. 💪🏻Only more reasons to work harder Let’s go Powerdot #GreenFinancing #NetZeroTransportation #EVCharging #SustainableMobility #Powerdot

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Tomorrow I will be at #ImpactFest, and will even do some reverse pitching to start-ups. Hope they will be nice! In short the explanation of Impact City does not lie on what it is all about: 'pave the way for a sustainable future on this precious planet' and 'enter a transformative experience as we delve deep into four crucial themes that shape our world'. Looking forward to be discussing these crucial theme's in more depth, as with The DOEN Foundation we cover almost all of them in one way or another. For those who are at #Impactfest tomorrow, some explanation below on why you should come and talk to me or my colleague's-> 🌱 At DOEN Participaties B.V. and The DOEN Foundation, we lead with an impact-first approach, investing in regenerative food systems, waste reduction, alternative materials, and circular business models, from pre-seed to Series A. With a portfolio of 70+ investments, we’re committed to driving sustainable change and catalyzing innovation. Feel free to connect with me or reach out to my colleague Mirjam Niessen, Carol Gribnau, Coen Persijn, Maarten Derksen. Looking forward to impactful conversations! #Regenerative #Impactfest #Circulair

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Vijen Patel is the founding partner of The 81 Collection, a VC fund that invests in unsexy industries. Before that, Vijen founded Pressbox, a dry cleaning startup, in 2013 and sold it to Procter & Gamble in 2018. In our conversation, Vijen shared: → What defined his upbringing → Journey with Pressbox → Building The 81 Collection → Investing in Hard Industries → The Power of Patience and Purpose → India opportunity → Sports & family & much more! Listen now 👇🏼 Youtube: https://bit.ly/3XujEs2 Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Tjeah5 Some key takeaways: 1. Breaking the Mold: Coming from a family of physicians, I chose a different path—entrepreneurship. Sometimes, success means stepping out of the expected and embracing your unique journey. 2. The Power of Risk-Taking: American culture's risk-taking spirit played a crucial role in my career. Being the first in my family to venture into technology, I realized that risk is often the bridge between dreams and reality. 3. From Actuarial Science to Building an Empire: My entrepreneurial journey started with a failed attempt at being an actuary. Yet, that experience led me to finance and eventually to founding a dry cleaning startup that grew to 1200 locations. Don’t fear pivots; they might lead you to unexpected success. 4. Investing in ‘Unsexy’ Industries: While many chase the next big tech startup, I found value in overlooked sectors. Investing in what others ignore can yield the most significant returns, both financially and socially. 5. Purpose-Driven Success: For me, entrepreneurship isn’t just about profits. It’s about creating jobs, lifting communities, and making a lasting impact. When your work aligns with a deeper purpose, the rewards are far beyond financial. What risks have you taken that changed your life or career? Share your thoughts below! #investing #entreprenurship #indiandiasporas

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These 10 Dutch companies raised the country’s biggest funding rounds in 2024; all are currently hiring: The Netherlands is making waves in the startup ecosystem, and 2024 is already shaping up to be a positive year for funding rounds. From tech companies to sustainability startups, Dutch businesses are drawing significant attention and investment from both local and international VCs. According to the Quarterly Startup Report, around €424M was invested in Dutch ... Read more #DutchStartups #FundingRounds #VentureCapital

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