Mollie Commits €350 Million to European Expansion and Superapp Development

Dutch fintech Mollie is committing €350 million to accelerate its European expansion, positioning itself as a multi‑service platform for merchants. The plan includes hiring, product development and market entry across the continent, reflecting the company’s shift from a single‑service payment provider to a broader superapp model.

Italian Energy Company Dolomiti Energia Joins Primo Climate Venture Fund to Back Cleantech Startups

Dolomiti Energia joins Primo Climate, a venture capital fund managed by Primo Capital, to support energytech startups. The partnership aims to leverage Dolomiti Energia’s industrial expertise and Primo Climate’s venture capital experience to accelerate innovation in the energy transition sector, particularly in the Trentino region.

UK Women’s Health Startup Juno Bio Raises $3.8 Million and Opens California Sequencing Lab

Juno Bio, a UK-founded women’s health company, raised $3.8 million to support its expansion and opened a CLIA-certified sequencing lab in Oakland, California. The company specializes in precision vaginal microbiome testing and has sold over 20,000 tests, aiming to address gaps in women’s health diagnostics.

Dutch E-commerce Company BuyBay Granted Payment Suspension Amid Financial Difficulties

BuyBay, a Dutch sustainable returns processing company, has been granted a payment suspension by the Amsterdam court, signaling financial distress. The company, which operates in the growing secondhand and refurbished market, plans to expand to Germany and France but has faced leadership instability in recent years.