Ecosystems
10 Spots to Meet Founders and VCs in Berlin
Discover the top locations in Berlin's Mitte neighborhood where founders and venture capitalists (VCs) frequently meet and network.
Ecosystems
10 Spots to Meet Founders and VCs in Berlin
Discover the top locations in Berlin's Mitte neighborhood where founders and venture capitalists (VCs) frequently meet and network.
Running
Fintech Scaleups Urged to Engage with Regulators to Avoid Compliance Issues
Europe's fintech scaleups are advised to maintain open communication with regulators to ensure compliance as they scale rapidly.
Stages
Europe's Sustainability Ambitions Face Financing Hurdles
A recent roundtable discussion highlighted the challenges Europe faces in financing its sustainability ambitions, including a lack of capital availability for growth-stage companies and a fragmented market for scaling companies.
Running
European Unicorns Spinning Out New Startups in Stealth Mode
Alumni founders from European unicorns are launching new startups in stealth mode, leveraging their experience and networks to build innovative businesses.
Ecosystems
LITILIT Secures €8M Loan to Scale Femtosecond Laser Production
Lithuanian startup LITILIT receives €8M from ILTE to advance its modular femtosecond laser systems, aiming to simplify industrial adoption and expand applications in mass manufacturing.
Today
Running
Fintech Scaleups Urged to Engage with Regulators to Avoid Compliance Issues
Europe's fintech scaleups are advised to maintain open communication with regulators to ensure compliance as they scale rapidly.
Europe's Sustainability Ambitions Face Financing Hurdles
European Unicorns Spinning Out New Startups in Stealth Mode
LITILIT Secures €8M Loan to Scale Femtosecond Laser Production
Klarna Experiences Senior Executive Exodus
Computomics Raises €6.3M to Scale Climate-Smart Plant Breeding
Bootstrapped and Profitable: Taimi and Hily Set Sights on IPO Readiness
24 stories today6 sections7 topics trackedUpdated through the day
Further reading
Stages
Bootstrapped and Profitable: Taimi and Hily Set Sights on IPO Readiness
Taimi and Hily, two mobile dating apps, are preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) after achieving profitability through bootstrapping. Founded by Jake Vygnan and his Kyiv co-founders, the apps cater to different markets, with Hily targeting mainstream dating and Taimi focusing on the LGBTQ+ community.
Ecosystems
Berlin Startup Attuned Offers Human Connection to Manage Stress and Overwhelm
Attuned, a Berlin-based startup, is addressing the gap between needing clinical treatment and feeling fine by offering human connection through its platform.
Running
European Tech Weekly Recap: €763M Invested Across 35+ Deals
The European tech scene saw significant investments and exits in the past week, with over €763 million invested across 35+ deals and over 10 exits and M&A transactions.
Funding
Amber Raises €7M to Expand AI-Powered Business Knowledge Platform
Amber, an AI platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has secured €7 million in Series A funding to expand across Europe and further develop its technology.
Funding
Astute Launches B2B New Media Platform with $1.2M in Funding
Astute, a platform for B2B companies to manage partnerships with creators, raises $1.2 million and launches its new platform.
Stages
Nebex Launches €100M Initiative to Boost French Space Startups
Nebex, a commercial exchange connecting space companies with sovereign buyers and capital, has launched a €100 million Industrial Return Initiative in France.
Explore topics
Common questions
How often is Graft and Grit updated?
New stories are published through the day as reporting is confirmed. The homepage lists the most recent items first.
Where does Graft and Grit get its information?
Every story carries a named source attribution. Our methodology page sets out which document types we treat as primary and how we handle estimates.
Who writes the articles?
Each story carries a named byline. Author pages collect everything that writer has filed for this site.
How are corrections handled?
Corrections are logged on a dedicated page with a date and a plain description of what changed, rather than edited in silently.