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Netherlands-based Forestwise, on a mission to halt deforestation in Kalimantan’s rainforests, has just received an investment from Denpasar-based terratai, a venture builder for nature. 🌳🤝 In addition to the funding, the Indonesian venture builder also announced partnerships with the Dutch firm to drive the protection of rainforests in Kalimantan. Here’s everything you need to know about this deal: https://lnkd.in/gJfQJ2Px Dirk-Jan Oudshoorn, Theo Smits, Matt Leggett #Sustainability #RainforestConservation

#Amsterdam-based VaultN, a smart distribution platform for digital games, has secured €1.4M in a seed funding round from PixCapital and uBIT.🚀 This investment will accelerate VaultN’s mission to streamline and automate the distribution processes for digital goods, making it more efficient and accessible for publishers and retailers worldwide. Read more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/gMwJgkNW emrah kara, Arthur de Catheu, Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld #Gaming #Startup #TechNews #Funding

#Amsterdam’s robotic startup Antfarm secures €200k from the company’s co-founder and CEO Sébastien Willems. 💰🤖 The company will use the funds to accelerate its growth and enhance robots and AI to significantly impact the global waste crisis. Read more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/gQYDvAjG #Robotics #AI #WasteManagement #Sustainability

Ghent-based Companion.energy, a startup specialising in energy software for industrial enterprises, has secured €2.1M from investors, including Übermorgen Ventures and Cavalry Ventures. 🔋💰 Entourage, led by Pieterjan Bouten, and imec.istart future fund also participated in this round. Companion.energy addresses the challenges faced by industrial companies dealing with energy price fluctuations due to the rise of renewables and shifting to electric alternatives. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gGeUeMBi Thomas Vyncke, Jonas Verstraeten #EnergySoftware #Funding

NON.energy, a company in sustainable energy technologies, just secured €1.15M in fresh funding! 🔋💰 The company wants to drive the energy transition by making it “feasible and worry-free” for everyone. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gGcRHtUh Roel Vaneeckhout, Bastiaan Benoit, Birdhouse Ventures #SustainableTech #Funding

#Amsterdam’s Fairphone, an ethical electronic manufacturer, has been awarded the esteemed King Willem I Award for Sustainable Entrepreneurship. 🏆🌟 The award, often referred to as the “Oscar” for sustainable business practices, was presented by Her Majesty Queen Máxima and Klaas Knot, the chairman of the Koning Willem I Stichting and president of De Nederlandsche Bank. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaGGntyp Bas van Abel, Reinier Hendriks #Fairphone #Sustainability #EthicalTech

Amsterdam-based Prosus Group, the global consumer internet group and tech investor, has named Fabricio Bloisi as the new CEO of both Prosus and its parent company, Naspers Limited.🌟🚀 The Boards of both companies unanimously approved the appointment, which will take effect on July 1, 2024. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzet9PET #Prosus #Naspers #Leadership #TechInvestor

London-based PolyAI just secured €46M in fresh funding, valuing them at €460M! 💼🚀 The startup aims to transform customer service with voice assistants for enterprises. PolyAI builds customer-led voice assistants that carry on natural conversations to solve customer problems. The voice assistants understand customers, regardless of what they say or how they say it. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/d4QsThM8 Nikola Mrkšić, Tsung-Hsien Wen, Pei-Hao (Eddy) Su, Hedosophia, nVentures, NVIDIA #PolyAI #Funding #CustomerService #VoiceAssistants

SwissDrones, a manufacturer and operator of long-range unmanned helicopter systems designed to replace manned helicopters, has raised €9.2M in a Series B equity growth funding round. 💼💰 The round was backed by a consortium of investors, including aviation investor DiamondStream Partners, Chevron Technology Ventures, Ingleside Investors, as well as, existing shareholders. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d7SPDzyz Ulrich Amberg, Jim Gable #SwissDrones #Funding #Innovation

London-based PEACHIES has just wrapped up its latest funding round, securing €1.63M! 👶♻️ This boost will fuel their mission to deliver premium nappies with style and sustainability. Rima Suppan, co-founder of Peachies, says, “We are creating a new nappy category where premium product and customer service design unlocks uncharted value for families. That’s longer nights, fewer nappies per day, less laundry and the assurance baby’s skin is protected and comfortable.” Read more about the startup here: https://lnkd.in/dH5xK95w Morgan Mixon, Antler, Anotherway Ventures, Frederik Brandis #Peachies #Funding #PremiumNappies #Sustainability