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Editor’s Note: This article has been contributed by guest poster, Alina Klarner. Inflation, higher interest rates, public market volatility, bank failures – the last 12 months sure haven’t been the smoothest of times. This has also been reflected in the early-stage investment market, which has seen valuations come down and investment raises slow. Investors are being… This content is for members…

Impact investing is on the rise. Investors are now increasingly looking to the wider impact that a startup aims to have, looking to back those companies that will generate a positive measurable social and environmental impact that goes hand-in-hand with financial return. It’s a positive trend to see and one that we desperately need. The… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log…

Munich-based VC firm Rethink Ventures is on a mission to rethink the future of transport, making it more sustainable and tech-driven. The firm has just launched a new €50 million fund to back impactful solutions. Part of Europe’s green transition and the move towards creating a more sustainable, planet-positive continent, is the need to rethink… This content is for members only. Visit the site…

Lisbon-based Goparity has announced a €2 million investment round as impact investing continues to pick up international traction. The fintech company plans to take its impact-driven mission to international reach with fresh cash, spreading its positive impact on people and the planet to new markets.  Founded in 2017, Goparity is a fintech platform with a… This content is for members only. Visit…

Decelera Menorca opens call for impact startups to take part in its 2023 decelerator programme! (Sponsored)

Decelera, the world’s first startup decelerator is now accepting applications for its 2023 programme. Giving 20 impact-driven startups 10 days to breathe, focus and grow, the programme is a chance to prepare for future growth on the island of Menorca. Apply today! Across Europe, startups and entrepreneurs have a variety of accelerator programmes that they… This content is for members only. Visit…

UK-based Rest Less secures €6.8 million for its platform empowering over 50’s to live their best lives

Rest Less, a startup tapping into the so-called silver economy, has just secured over €6.8 million for its platform dedicated to the over 50’s. The UK-based company provides this generation with a digital community, advocate and advice platform.  Turning 50 is regarded as a  life milestone for many people and it’s generally associated with changes… This content is for members only. Visit the site…

Jenson Funding Partners unveils new €69.7 million fund for startups fueling the net zero transition

UK-based early-stage VC firm Jenson Funding Partners is ramping up support for startups helping to fuel the green transition with the launch of a new €69.7 million fund. The B Corp-certified firm aims to kickstart the fund in 2023, backing planet-positive startups in the UK.  As awareness grows around the urgent need to reach a… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register…