In today’s tighter funding climate, the rules of the game for startups have changed dramatically. With venture capital harder to raise and runways shortening, early-stage founders are rethinking how to cut through the noise, attract capital, and gain traction. And one key shift is becoming clear: they’re turning to PR earlier than ever before. Once The post Why more early-stage startups are embracing PR from day one appeared first on EU-Startups.

Are you a sustainable startup looking to maximise your impact? The Amazon Sustainability Accelerator is now open for applications, offering ambitious startups the opportunity to scale climate tech solutions, access expert support, and pilot innovative technologies directly with Amazon. If you’re building a solution that could transform how we use energy, manage waste, or reduce The post Build, scale, impact: Applications for the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2025 are now open! (Sponsored) appeared first on EU-Startups.

Cellugy, the industrial biotechnology startup developing innovative, biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials in the personal care sector, has just secured €8.1 million to support scaling up the production of its biofabricated cellulose-based rheology modifier material, EcoFLEXY. The fresh capital comes in the form of a grant from the LIFE Programme, the European Union’s funding The post Danish BioTech startup Cellugy secures €8.1 million to eradicate microplastics in personal care products appeared first on EU-Startups.

Berlin-based Enter, a one-stop platform for energy efficiency in the real estate sector, has successfully completed its Series B funding round, raising over €20 million for a total investment (since 2022) of over €40 million. Returning investors include Coatue, Target Global, noa (formerly A/O Proptech), Partech, and Foundamental, joined for the first time by SE The post Berlin-based Enter secures €20 million for energy efficiency in the real estate sector appeared first on EU-Startups.

Orus, the Paris-based digital insurer specialising in tailored insurance for independents and SMBs, today announced a €25 million Series B funding round to fuel international roll-out, beginning with Spain, and the launch of a new broker platform built to modernise the SMB insurance distribution model. The round was led by Singular, with participation from existing The post French startup raises €25 million to become Europeʼs one-stop shop for SMB insurance appeared first on EU-Startups.

Turin-based Wibo, an EdTech startup helping companies grow by strengthening their internal capabilities through executive-led learning paths, has closed a €500k round to consolidate its presence in the Italian market, expand its training areas by integrating content on AI, and accelerate the development of its proprietary technology. Leading the round is a group of prominent The post Italian EdTech startup Wibo raises €500k for its upskilling and leadership programmes appeared first on EU-Startups.