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Madrid-based VIVLA secures €8 million to scale its co-ownership model for premium second homes
EU Startups
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July 23, 2025
VIVLA, a Spanish PropTech startup focused on access to second homes through a co-ownership model, has raised €8 million in fresh funding in order to expand to other strategic locations and invest in talent and AI. The round was led by Samaipata,...
Narrow-Body Electric Aircraft Not A Fantasy, Says European Startup
Forbes
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Elysian Aircraft's narrow-body single aisle E9X electric airplane model concept. Elysian Aircraft, July 2025 In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint, the global aviation industry is taking serious notice of the concept of electric aircraft....
Startup gets multimillion-dollar funding to launch innovative water-generating technology: 'A strong vote of confidence'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 22, 2025
Photo Credit: Kumulus Water Clean water shouldn't be a luxury. And yet, more than 4 billion people face water scarcity for at least one month each year, according to recent research. A Paris-based climate tech company is working to change that by...
Zimbabweans Celebrate Access to Free Starlink Kits Under New 12-Month Residential Plan
The Zimbabwe Mail
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July 29, 2025
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have become the first African countries to benefit from Starlink’s latest offering: a 12-month Residential Service Plan that provides new users with a free Starlink Kit...
Bengaluru billionaires are changing Indian philanthropy. Old-style CSR is out
The Print
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July 30, 2025
Gopalakrishnan is part of a growing group of India’s first-generation entrepreneurs who are building their legacies much like the Tatas did in India, the Rockefellers and Fords in the United States, and the Rothschilds in Europe. They’re deploying...
Business Weekly Agenda for July 29
Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
Wednesday July 30 The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a “Mingle at Café Folino,” 5:30 to 7 p.m., Café Folino, , 951 Hill Ave., Suite No. 3, Wyomissing. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-caf%C3%A9-folino. This...
Contract Opportunities Expo connects Colorado small businesses Aug. 13
ColoradoBiz
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July 18, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. — Small business owners across Colorado will have a chance to gain a competitive edge in government and corporate contracting at the 2025 Contract Opportunities Expo, returning Wednesday, Aug. 13, to the University Memorial Center...
Powering the front lines: startup PowerUP launches campaign to send hydrogen generator to Ukraine
Tech.eu
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July 24, 2025
Tallinn energy startup PowerUP Energy Technologies has launched a crowdfunding campaign to deliver one UP1K hydrogen generator directly to a drone team operating on the front lines in Ukraine. The aim is to provide a safer power supply and...
Everyone on board: 10 promising European startups navigating the future of travel
EU Startups
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July 24, 2025
Fuelled by innovation in AI, sustainability, digital platforms, and consumer experience, Europe’s travel tech ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly! From personalised planning tools and smart booking engines to immersive experiences and integrated...
California SB-1103: What Landlords Need to Know About New Rights for Small Business Tenants
National Law Review
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July 17, 2025
California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB-1103) took effect on January 1, 2025. Conceived as a transparency and displacement prevention measure for small businesses, the new law creates tenant protections for small enterprises and...
Unacademy To AirLearn, A Vision Or An Escape Route? Why Founders Fleeing Failing Startups To Launch New Ones Is A Startup And Investor Red Flag
Inventiva
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July 24, 2025
Serial loss making or serial pivoting, that is the question we are asking today, can AirLearn redeem what Unacademy lost? Before we dive into the high-profile exit of Unacademy’s founders and their next big bet – AirLearn, let us zoom out and...
N.M. Delegation Announces President’s Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration For Lincoln County, Maintains Push For Inclusion Of Chaves, Otero, & Valencia Counties
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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July 23, 2025
U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement,...
The Most Promising Georgian Startups | Forbes Georgia x Axel
Forbes Georgia
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July 22, 2025
There has been significant progress in the Georgian startup ecosystem in recent years. This advancement is reflected in the success of companies that are making their mark in international markets through innovative ideas and large-scale projects....
UAE and Saudi Arabia break into global top 20 for AI talent, surpassing Italy and Russia
The Times of India
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Saudi Arabia and UAE climb global AI charts with strong talent growth/ Representative Image TL;DR The UAE and Saudi Arabia now rank in the top 20 countries for AI talent, ahead of Italy and Russia. Saudi Arabia is offering world-leading AI...
Why This AI Tool Is the Game-Changer Small Business Owners Have Been Waiting For
Entrepreneur
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July 15, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Successful small businesses have always found ways to keep up with new technologies and shifting consumer habits. Now, a fresh wave of innovation is arriving: agentic commerce. Thanks...
Growth Association ‘dishes the dirt’ on its July small business awardee
Illinois Business Journal
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July 15, 2025
The McKee family. (Photo courtesy RBGA) For its July 2025 Small Business of the Month recipient, the RiverBend Growth Association has chosen to recognize McKee’s Land Management. Located in Godfrey, what began as a small landscaping business...
Most Profitable Small Business Ideas for 2025
Self Employed - Utah
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July 15, 2025
Starting your own business can be an exciting adventure. In 2025, there are many profitable options to consider. Whether you want to offer services from home, online, or in person, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the best...
Under the surface, EU migration tensions simmer
EurActiv
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July 30, 2025
Welcome to the Capitals by Nicoletta Ionta with Eddy Wax. Feedback is welcome. Were you forwarded this newsletter by a friend? Sign up here. In today’s edition: - Migration pact, tougher future - Mixed messages on US-EU deal - EU split on Horizon...
Spain: EIB Group and CaixaBank to provide small businesses and mid-caps with access to €900 million of new financing to promote investment, cover liquidity needs and back the agricultural sector
The European Sting
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July 1, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. €20 million loan will support seafood value chains, a strategic pillar of cooperation between Mauritania and the European Union 30% of financing specially...
Zinke announces bill to protect 98 miles of Madison, Gallatin rivers under Wild and Scenic designation
Big Sky Weekly - Montana
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July 29, 2025
Act emphasizes economic impact generated by ‘outstandingly remarkable’ streams By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR On Tuesday afternoon, July 29, Rep. Ryan Zinke held a press conference in Bozeman to announce his new river protection bill, the Greater...