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.
Seaya Ventures, a new €40 million technology fund.
The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.
Seaya Ventures, a new €40 million technology fund.
The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.
3scale and Marfeel win significant venture rounds in Barcelona
See on Scoop.it - venture capital ESPAÑOL We’ve been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a...
3scale and Marfeel win significant venture rounds in Barcelona
See on Scoop.it - venture capital ESPAÑOL We’ve been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a...
Sush.io raises $325K led by Kima Ventures for its "Smart Dashboard" to help Online/SaaS tracking of personal expenses.
This year has seen several new startups in Europe related to financial services. One of them, FINTONIC, the most recent is the emergence of a personal account manager. Fintonic is a company with 100% Spanish capital whose business model is based on the one that Mint has been running for 6 years in the USA and which currently has more than ten million users.
Sush.io raises $325K led by Kima Ventures for its "Smart Dashboard" to help Online/SaaS tracking of personal expenses.
This year has seen several new startups in Europe related to financial services. One of them, FINTONIC, the most recent is the emergence of a personal account manager. Fintonic is a company with 100% Spanish capital whose business model is based on the one that Mint has been running for 6 years in the USA and which currently has more than ten million users.
The ICT sector accounted for 44% of VC operations in Spain in 2012.
According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital sector in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the invested volume.
The ICT sector accounted for 44% of VC operations in Spain in 2012.
According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital sector in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the invested volume.
Kyruus raises 11MM$ for big data development in the healthcare sector
Kyruus, the leading Big Data healthcare company, announced in Q1 2013 the closing of a Series B $ 11M financing. The investment was led by Capital Lux, with participation from Fidelity Biosciences, as well as existing investors Venrock Partners and Highland Capital. The financing brings the total amount raised by Kyruus to 19.6MM$ since its inception in 2010.
Kyruus raises 11MM$ for big data development in the healthcare sector
Kyruus, the leading Big Data healthcare company, announced in Q1 2013 the closing of a Series B $ 11M financing. The investment was led by Capital Lux, with participation from Fidelity Biosciences, as well as existing investors Venrock Partners and Highland Capital. The financing brings the total amount raised by Kyruus to 19.6MM$ since its inception in 2010.
US VCs raised 14% less funds in 1Q 2013
According to Reuters, fundraising by private equity firms fell 14 per cent in dollar terms to $4.05 billion in the first quarter of 2013, marking a weak start for an industry that is struggling in the face of investor concerns over weak returns.