Early-Stage
Aug 2, 2026
Inside the London Founder House Rewriting Burnout Rules
A London-based founder house is pushing back against the grind culture that dominates startup life, betting that structured rest and community can actually make founders more productive. It's a small but telling signal of how the next generation of entrepreneurs thinks about sustainability. Here's what's different about their approach.
Startups
Founder Mental Health
London
Jul 8, 2026
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures Closes $25M Fund II
Solo GP Ashley Smith has closed a $25 million second fund under Vermilion Cliffs Ventures, targeting early-stage startups across AI, security, and adjacent sectors. The new vehicle continues Smith's thesis-driven approach to backing technical founders at the earliest stages.
AI
Cybersecurity
Early-Stage
Jul 7, 2026
5 European Startups to Watch: bayshore, INXM, More
A fresh wave of European founders is making moves. Here's a quick rundown of five newly launched startups spanning AI, optics, and beyond that are worth keeping on your radar.
AI
Early-Stage
European tech
Jul 6, 2026
10 Startups to Watch at Cologne's Startup Summer Night
Ten early-stage companies are taking the stage at the Cologne Startup Summer Night, showcasing products and pitching innovative business models to visitors and potential investors. From AI tools to niche SaaS platforms, the event offers a firsthand look at Germany's emerging startup scene.
Startups
Germany
Cologne