Google searches on the term “metaverse” have increased 50x in the last month. Microsoft have announced their metaverse vision for team collaboration. And Facebook outlined their vision for a social metaverse by literally renaming to Meta. But what is the metaverse, and why should we care? In the words of venture capitalist Matthew…
A year on since the launch of our dedicated Impact startup database at Impact Fest, we take a look at the venture and innovation impact ecosystem, and the…
Around $1–2 trillion is laundered every year globally, around 2–5% of the global GDP. And only 1–3% of laundered funds are identified and possibly stopped. With…
Dutch startups have created 130,000 jobs in the Netherlands
2 November, 2021
In our third annual edition of the Dutch startup jobs report in partnership with TechLeap and CBRE, we’ve found that startups in the Netherlands have created 130,000 local jobs across…
Climate tech investment trends – five years on since the Paris Agreement
26 October, 2021
As the UN’s Climate Conference COP26 approaches, in collaboration with London & Partners, we’ve taken a look at the trends in global climate tech investment and innovation since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement five years ago. Subscribe to Dealroom’s Impact newsletter, for weekly insights and trends on startups addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Climate tech is booming globally Since the signing of the Paris…
Global health and biotech startups – no let up in record-breaking funding pace
21 October, 2021
Despite a blockbuster 2020, health and biotech startups are continuing to smash all records in 2021. In partnership with Emerge GHI, and as Q3 has come to an end,…
A record quarter for global fintech investment – Q3 2021
20 October, 2021
As Q3 has drawn to a close, we’ve taken a look at one of tech’s most lucrative sectors, and how things have fared so far in 2021. Fintech has consistently…
Urbanization is accelerating. By 2050 it is expected that 70% of the global population will live in cities. This will create additional strain on the infrastructure, natural resources, and housing…
A UiPath to success: Central and Eastern European startups coming of age
14 October, 2021
Bolt, Wise, Rohlik, Vinted, UiPath, GitLab and Pipedrive. Central and Eastern Europe is producing startups that would be envy of any ecosystem, and increasingly attracting the world’s attention. With startup…
We are excited to launch Atlanta’s dedicated startup database in partnership with the City’s economic development authority, Invest Atlanta. The comprehensive platform provides data…
The open-access Oslo startup, scaleup and investor database
7 October, 2021
We’re excited to launch Oslo’s dedicated startup database, mapping the city’s startup and venture capital ecosystem, in partnership with Oslo Business Region, a limited company funded and…
