In the last year, several initiatives have emerged in the food distribution sector with new models. Several of them have attracted the attention of investors and are ready to take on the big players such as Mercadona, Carrrefour and Eroski.
Brandcont, a Bilbao startup that is heading for the USA
The Bilbao startup Brandcont has been selected by 500startups, one of the most prestigious American accelerators in the USA, to be located in Silicon Valley.
Cutting-edge HR technology: Visier, Chequed.com, Catenon and SnTalent.
In recent months, there have been significant investments in technology companies in the HR sector such as Visier and chequed.com. Technology is also useful for talent management and people assessment.
BBVA ventures invests in American startup Radius
Radius, a provider of marketing business intelligence tools for the small business market, has received an investment from BBVA Ventures. The company, based in San Francisco, provides key tools and data on small and medium-sized businesses in the US, helping marketers and sales teams achieve their goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore the potential of the company's sales and marketing efforts to help marketers and sales teams achieve their sales goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore strategic opportunities in international business.
BBVA ventures invests in American startup Radius
Radius, a provider of marketing business intelligence tools for the small business market, has received an investment from BBVA Ventures. The company, based in San Francisco, provides key tools and data on small and medium-sized businesses in the US, helping marketers and sales teams achieve their goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore the potential of the company's sales and marketing efforts to help marketers and sales teams achieve their sales goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore strategic opportunities in international business.
Celebrities also invest in tech companies
From Ashton Kutcher to Justin Bieber, a number of celebrities have put their money - and sometimes their personal brands - into tech investments like Fab, Flipboard and Mobli. And it's not just celebrities who invest, but also their agents and managers - people like Lady Gaga's manager, Troy Carter.
Celebrities also invest in tech companies
From Ashton Kutcher to Justin Bieber, a number of celebrities have put their money - and sometimes their personal brands - into tech investments like Fab, Flipboard and Mobli. And it's not just celebrities who invest, but also their agents and managers - people like Lady Gaga's manager, Troy Carter.
"Corporate-dominated, underinvested cleantech sector
According to a study by Clipperton finance, startups in the cleantech sector are experiencing a severe funding crisis, although the first quarter of 2013 has been much better than the end of 2012.
Europe's most active Venture Capital firms in Q1 2013
In the first quarter of 2013, according to a report by Clipperton finance, the ranking of the most active funds by number of deals was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, Index Ventures (USA) and Intel Capital.
Europe's most active Venture Capital firms in Q1 2013
In the first quarter of 2013, according to a report by Clipperton finance, the ranking of the most active funds by number of deals was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, Index Ventures (USA) and Intel Capital.
In Europe, ICT sector dominates innovation funding
According to a report by Clipperton Finance, the ICT sector dominates with two thirds of the total investment volume in the first quarter of 2013. Within IT, consumer Internet is the number one segment in Europe.
Innovation funding grows by 24% in Europe
Innovation funding in Europe has seen a rebound in value in Q1 2013 compared to Q4 2012, with total investment of $ 1.4 billion(+24%), according to a Clipperton Finance report on European innovative companies during Q4 2012 and Q1 2013.