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Over 2023, investors put $345.7B into startups, it’s the lowest level since 2017 — Pitchbook

In 2023, the VC industry declined globally. Around the world, investors put $345.7 billion into startups, down 35% than in 2022. Globally, venture deals totaled $76.6 billion in the quarter, down from $94 billion a year earlier. This is stated

Romanian-founded Sessions raises €3M to expand its collaboration platform

Sessions Technologies, New York-based developer of a smart communication platform, has raised €1.5 million from Earlybird, and plans to raise €500,000 from SeedBlink. The funding will be a part of a €3 million expansion round. About the current investment: The

Finland’s RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity, a supply chain software company

Helsinki-based company RELEX Solutions has acquired Optimity, a global provider of supply chain planning and optimization services. The acquisition intends to integrate Optimity’s expertise into RELEX’s platform, ArcticStartup reports. “Our depth in some of the most complex consumer goods industries like

Lithuanian startup MELP raises €635k to fuel its international expansion

Vilnius-based employee benefits startup MELP has raised €635,000 in a round supported by 23 business angels from the NGL syndicate and the Coinvest Capital fund, EU-Startups reports. The funding will allow the company to expand internationally. “Employee retention is a