The latest edition of the 54m series growth capital report is out and it is clear that Europe has a strong outlook for growth in the year ahead. For example, the latest figures show that the number of new startups in the region increased by an impressive 45% last year. Meanwhile, the total amount of money invested in startups grew by a massive 66%. To read more about the report and how this growth has happened, visit TechCrunch.
Google for Startups
The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is an initiative established in 2020 by Google to help support Black-founded startups in Europe and Africa. Since its launch, the fund has awarded more than $20 million in funding to Black entrepreneurs in Brazil, Africa, and Europe. It offers cash awards, mentorship, and access to the best of Google. Through its partnership with leading firms, recipients will receive hands-on technical support, and ongoing Google product assistance.
Google for Startups is a program that connects startup communities with the resources and products of Google. It has invested over $2 million in capital to 40 founders in Europe and Africa, and has provided more than $100K in grants to startups in Brazil. Designed to bring the best of Google to technology startups, the program has two accelerators: the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada in Kitchener-Waterloo and the Google for Startups Accelerator Europe in Paris.
ButcherBox
While no doubt you’ve been using ButcherBox for a while now, the latest iteration of the company’s meaty offerings may be a bit of a revelation. As one of the first of the crop to take a crack at delivering pre-cut, pre-packaged and packaged foods to your doorstep, the latest version of the gang has been able to make its presence known. Not only that, but they’ve managed to woo some of the biggest names in the foodservice industry, including Patagonia and King Arthur Flour, and even Ben & Jerry’s. And, they’re doing so without racking up a single redundancy.
EMEA Editor at TechCrunch
TechCrunch is a popular news website that focuses on the technology industry. The site is owned by the AOL Corporation and is known for its annual Disrupt conference. However, TechCrunch has been facing criticism in the past because of a lack of transparency.
Michael Arrington was the founding editor of TechCrunch. He was one of the early employees, and his departure has left many questions about the future of the site. In April, he announced that he would be returning to investing in startups. This raised concerns among fellow bloggers.
Mike Butcher is the EMEA Editor at TechCrunch. Previously, he was a columnist and interviewer. His writings focused on US and international startups. His work also appeared in UK national newspapers and magazines. During his career, he has appeared on CNBC, BBC News, Al Jazeera, and the World Economic Forum.
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Currently, he works as an editor at large for the site, and he is responsible for the company’s European coverage. In addition to his reporting, he serves as a moderator for events and interviews.
