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- Top VCs that truly add value – Only 5% of investors make a real difference. Discover who they are and why they matter.

- Deep Tech Momentum 2025 – Europe’s biggest deal-making event for Deep Tech startups lands in Berlin this May.

- Call for Beverage Startups – EIT Food and Corporación Hijos de Rivera S.L. are looking for science-backed innovations in drinks.

- The 2025 European Deep Tech Report is here! – A deep dive into the trends, investments, and breakthroughs shaping the industry.

- Deforestation explained by Frank Holleman – An insightful breakdown of how forest loss impacts climate, biodiversity, and the global economy.

- The 5 startups and scale-ups of the week : Nix Air Solutions (Agritech startup), Manastu Space (Spacetech scale-up), Demet'Air (Vertical forest startup), LightMirror (Whole city energy saving planning tool startup) and SONOJET (aerosol generation startup)

- Deeptech and climate tech jobs: ATLANT 3D (atomic scale manufacturing), AM 4 AM (aluminum piece manufacturing)

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• 1️⃣ Plastic Waste Incubator – A free 5-week program for researchers and startups worldwide tackling plastic waste innovation. Apply now to scale your impact! Global but focusing on Asia Pacific.
• 2️⃣ AI Agents Are Talking to Each Other – What happens when an AI makes a call… and the other side is also an AI? The future of automated, seamless communication is here. This video blew my mind. Go check it
• 3️⃣ Fundraising? Don’t Get Ghosted by VCs! – The #1 mistake founders make when pitching? They don’t think like investors. Here’s how to make your pitch impossible to ignore. They want proofs, give them.
• 4️⃣ $1B ARR with Just 30 Employees?! – AI startups are rewriting the rules. Some are hitting insane revenue numbers with lean teams and zero VC funding. See the Lean AI Leaderboard. Entrepreneurship at another level. Not directly applicable to deeptech and climate tech but surely inspiring.
• 5️⃣ Co-Founder Agreements Save Startups! – Skip this and risk startup-killing conflicts. Here’s the ultimate co-founder agreement template to set expectations from day one. I was looking for such an agreement, I am happy to share it!
• What newsletters am I reading? French Tech Updates
• 5 early-stage startups or scale-ups I spotted this week that blew my mind!

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1. Top 100 Sustainability Startups – Apply now to get featured & accelerate your impact
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3. The Advisor Trap – How to spot bad advisors and protect your equity
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Expanding to the U.S. is every ambitious European founder’s dream—but most burn cash, stall deals, and underestimate the market.

In this episode of Reactor, I sit down with Christina Rebuffet-Broadus, U.S. growth expert and CEO of Transatlantia, to break down the exact strategies European startups need to scale, sell, and thrive in America.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Why copy-pasting your European strategy to the U.S. is a recipe for failure
✅ The biggest mindset shift European founders must make to land 7-figure deals
✅ How to sell deeptech & climate tech in a market that moves faster than Europe
✅ The CEO agenda test: Are you really prioritizing growth?
✅ Why most U.S. expansions fail—and how to fix yours before it’s too late

🚀 If you’re a tech founder going global, this episode is your cheat code.

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This week’s Reactor Newsletter is packed with insights into deeptech, VC funding, and climate innovation. Let’s dive in!

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This week’s top insights:

• Munich’s Deeptech Fellowship – A new program connects PhDs with top VCs to turn research into startups.
• The Ultimate VC List for French Founders – 470 investors mapped out, including impact and climate funds.
• Vietnam’s Climate Tech Boom – The startups leading Southeast Asia’s green transformation.
• Get Your Climate Startup Funded – Share your deck with 30,000+ climate investors for free.
• Asia’s Deeptech Scaling Challenge – Why commercialization is the missing piece for climate innovation.

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🚀 5 Good News in Deeptech & Climate Tech – Feb 10, 2025

👀 New here? Welcome to Reactor! Every week, we break down the biggest trends in deeptech, climate tech, and startup innovation. If you’re a founder, investor, or just love cutting-edge tech, hit that subscribe button and stay ahead of the curve!

This week's Reactor Newsletter is here! Quick highlights:

1️⃣ Where VCs Are Investing in 2025 – 12 key areas attracting funding this year
2️⃣ The Capital Raising Playbook – A must-read guide for startup fundraising
3️⃣ Climate Tech Fundraising Opportunity – Connect with top VCs for impact investment
4️⃣ Understanding Post-Money SAFEs – Avoid dilution and raise smarter
5️⃣ Recycling Hotel Soap to Save Lives – Circular economy in action

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⏳ In This Episode

1️⃣ 100+ Fundraising Agents – No Retainers 💰
Are you a startup founder raising funds? Discover an exclusive list of fundraising agents who work only on a success-fee basis—no retainers needed.
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2️⃣ AI Productivity Tools by a16z 🤖
The best AI tools tested by top investors and founders in 2024—from automating workflows to boosting creativity.
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3️⃣ The Future of Optical Communications 🌐
Laser-based optical communication is faster, more secure, and interference-free. This technology is set to redefine space and satellite communications.
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jfmorizur_the-past-present-and-future-of-optical-activity-7284491491064832001-VLun

4️⃣ Major Deeptech & Climate Tech Funding Rounds 🌱🚀
Over $500M raised by game-changing startups in space, robotics, logistics, and clean energy. Here’s a snapshot:

• Loft Orbital – $170M to scale space infrastructure. Read more
• Shippeo – $30M to expand real-time transportation visibility. Read more
• Capra Robotics – €11.3M for next-gen autonomous mobile robots. Read more
• Amogy – $56M for ammonia-to-power solutions. Read more
• Stoke Space – $260M to develop 100% reusable rockets. Read more

5️⃣ Paris’ Air Quality Transformation 🌍
Paris has successfully cut pollution and transformed into a greener city with simple urban planning moves. Here’s how they did it:
✅ Built 1,400 km of protected bike lanes 🚲
✅ Created low-emission zones & pedestrian-friendly areas 🚶‍♂️
✅ Banned older diesel vehicles & restricted SUVs 🚘
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Welcome to this week’s Reactor Newsletter, where we bring you the most exciting developments from the worlds of deeptech and climate tech. Here’s your weekly dose of innovation and progress:

1️⃣ EIT Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Innovation
2️⃣ Y Combinator Success Tips: Boost Your Odds
3️⃣ VC Funding Surge: $3B Raised in December
4️⃣ Forbes' Top 25: Tomorrow's AI Unicorns
5️⃣ EIT Food Incubator: Equity-Free Support for Startups

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1️⃣ Funding Opportunities from EIT Urban Mobility

🚀 A wave of funding opportunities is here—don’t miss out on these deadlines:

• Catalyse NEB 2025: Apply by 3 February for €20,000 and business support.
  Details: Catalyse NEB 2025
• EIC Women Leadership Programme: Apply by 9 February for guidance on leadership and entrepreneurial skills for women-led startups.
  Details: Women Leadership Programme
• RAPTOR Open Call: Apply by 12 February for up to €40,000 and a chance to pilot your solution in city mobility challenges.
  Details: RAPTOR Open Call
• Investment Readiness Programme for Impact (IRP4IMPACT): Apply by 28 February to boost fundraising capabilities with resources, coaching, and networking.
  Details: Investment Readiness Programme
• Scaling Startups Programme Open Call: Apply by 28 February to provide VC expertise and help mobility startups scale globally.
  Details: Scaling Startups Programme

For a full overview, visit the EIT Urban Mobility LinkedIn page: EIT Urban Mobility

2️⃣ EIT Food Seedbed Incubator: Equity-Free Funding for Agrifood Innovators

Do you have a novel tech-based innovation that could transform the food system? The EIT Food Seedbed Incubator offers a 6-month program to validate and launch scalable Agrifood Tech ventures.

Why join?

• Up to €10,000 in equity-free funding.
• Access to 100+ industry leaders and agrifood specialists.
• Entrepreneurial training and 1:1 coaching.
• Lifetime membership in the EIT Food community.

Applications close on 21 February.

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Welcome to this week’s Reactor Podcast, where we bring you the most exciting developments from the worlds of deeptech and climate tech. Here’s your weekly dose of innovation and progress:

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1️⃣ Fresh Capital for Innovation: This Week’s VC Announcements

It’s been a big week for venture capital. Here are the key fund announcements fueling the next wave of innovation:

• First Look Partners: $30M fund for early-stage emerging fund managers and breakout companies.
• 360 Capital: €140M fund focused on climate tech, including energy transition and urban sustainability.
• Voima Ventures: €100M Fund III to support science and deeptech startups in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
• Founders Fund: $3B for its third growth equity fund, continuing its legacy from San Francisco.

Thanks to John Gannon for sharing the details. For more VC updates, check out MovesinVC.com.

🔗 Read John’s post: VC Announcements on LinkedIn

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2️⃣ Evolution of Belgium’s Tech Ecosystem: 2010–2024

Belgium’s tech startup scene has not only recovered since 2020—it’s thriving like never before. Here are the highlights:

• imec continues to drive innovation with its imec.xpand program, creating numerous spin-offs.
• 20% of Belgian tech companies in 2023 had female founders—a significant milestone
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• Belgium has seen an increasing number of unicorns, future unicorns, and IPOs.
• Key players like Odoo, Euroclear, and Movu Robotics are growing rapidly.
• The transition from SaaS dominance (2010–2021) to an AI-led focus.

Thanks to Omar Mohout for sharing this valuable analysis.

🔗 Learn more: Belgium Tech Ecosystem Analysis

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3️⃣ Demystifying Term Sheets: A Guide for Founders

Are you raising funds? Do you have a term sheet in your inbox? Here are the key aspects to watch out for:

• Valuation: Understand what your company is truly worth.
• Control Rights and Protections: Pay attention to liquidation preferences and anti-dilution clauses.
• Preparation for Difficult Times: Plan for scenarios when things don’t go as expected.

If these terms sound overwhelming, take a look at this valuable term sheet guide by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, shared by Vasily Pieters.

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Hello everybody and welcome to the Reactor newsletter!

In this episode of the Reactor Podcast, I was pleased to interview Thomas Benoit, CEO of Set In Stone.

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Thomas started a web3 cybersecurity company straight out of college.

He has been a deeptech entrepreneur for 5 years and last year, he pivoted!

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We discussed his entrepreneurial journey from college to launching a successful startup in cybersecurity and blockchain.

We explore the challenges of navigating the cybersecurity landscape, the shift towards Web3 security, effective sales strategies for startups, and the importance of personal branding in tech.

The conversation also touches on the environmental impact of blockchain technology and the industry's future.





You can find Set in Stone here:

1. Company Website: Find and Fix Blockchain App Vulnerabilities In Instant:  https://www.setinstone.io/

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Main take-aways

Focus is key for entrepreneurs with limited resources.

The shift to Web3 security is essential for modern businesses.

Sales strategies should prioritize building trust and relationships.

Personal branding is crucial in the tech industry.

Curiosity drives learning and adaptation in entrepreneurship.

Networking is vital for finding opportunities and support.

Understanding customer needs is fundamental to product development.

The Escargot method can guide business expansion effectively.

Blockchain technology is still evolving and has a significant impact.

Environmental considerations a