Tech.eu is growing: we’re happy to announce that The Nordic Web founder Neil Murray is joining the team to help us out with data analysis, and even better covering the exciting European tech industry.
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European tech companies don’t exit? Think again. Tech.eu releases report on M&A and IPOs in 2014
Last year, Tech.eu tracked a total of 358 exits by European technology firms, either via acquisition, merger or IPO. In our first paid report, we provide a comprehensive analysis of all this activity.
European tech company exits in 2014: 358 deals in total, €80.14B (disclosed), and other take-aways
Tech.eu took a deep dive into all of the data related to acquisitions, mergers and IPOs of European tech companies that took place in 2014. Below are the main take-aways – to buy the full report, go here.
Watching Wuaki.tv, the Rakuten-owned video streaming service combatting Netflix in Europe
Wuaki.tv, the Spanish-born video streaming service owned by Japan’s Rakuten, has 2 million users and plans to reach a ton more in Europe, but it will have to duke it out with the likes of Netflix and Amazon.
Startup Spotlight: Danish startup Fitbay wants to help you find your ‘body double’ and a perfect fit
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, in which we feature interesting but mostly below-the-radar European startups, here’s a Q&A with Fitbay co-founder and CEO Christian Wylonis.
These were the 20 biggest EU tech funding rounds of 2014
We dove into the treasure trove of data we’ve been collecting over the past 12 months to create a detailed overview of the 20 largest funding rounds in European tech in 2014. Enjoy and share the love!
Coming soon to a country near you: the rise and future of video-on-demand services in Europe
Although it remains heavily fragmented, Europe will see a surge in video-on-demand services in the coming years. The question is: will local players be able to withstand the likes of Netflix and Amazon?