Europe’s first billion-dollar education start-up is a tutoring site backed by SoftBank, Tencent
Vienna-based online tutoring start-up GoStudent has raised roughly $244 million in an investment round that values the firm at $1.67 billion.
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The risk of the energy transition is that it only benefits a few, CEO says
Governments around the world have signaled their intent to move away from fossil fuels and pursue net zero targets.
Euro zone business activity surges by its fastest rate in 15 years
Euro zone business activity shows "very encouraging signs of the recovery gaining momentum," Chris Williamson from IHS Markit told CNBC's "Street Signs Europe."
How can you live more sustainably? Five experts share their tips
What can we do as individuals to reduce our carbon footprint? CNBC speaks to five experts who share their ideas on how we can change our routines.
This little-known payments start-up is now Europe's third-biggest fintech
Dutch payments firm Mollie said it raised $800 million in a mega financing round valuing the company at $6.5 billion.
Louis Vuitton-owner LVMH believes the future of retail will be mostly in-store
French luxury goods giant LVMH has no doubt about how the future of retail will look like.
Car hire start-up Virtuo adds Teslas to fleet in electrification push
European car hire firm Virtuo is adding dozens of Teslas to its fleet as part of an effort to electrify more of its vehicles.
Goldman Sachs makes two big predictions about Europe's economic recovery
Experts at Goldman have laid down their predictions for an expected recovery in the euro zone, highlighting when they believe the ECB will lift its stimulus measures.
European tech investment smashes 2020 record in first six months
Investment into European tech firms is surging this year.
Harry Kane: Man City make £100 million transfer bid for Tottenham striker
City are open to including players in addition to the cash offer, but Tottenham are expected to reject the bid.
Google closes its dedicated London start-up space
Google has decided "not to reopen" Campus in East London after it was forced to close by the coronavirus pandemic.
Marine Le Pen's far-right party falls short in France's regional elections
"The French far right leader Marine Le Pen was the great loser in the first round of French regional elections," an expert said.
Siemens Gamesa to supply 'typhoon-proof turbines' for major Japanese wind project
The project will be located on the island of Hokkaido, the firm said.
New Covid study hints at long-term loss of brain tissue, Dr. Scott Gottlieb warns
Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned about the potential long-term effects of Covid and pointed to a new study that suggests brain tissue is being destroyed.
Ireland wants a 'compromise' on Biden's 15% global tax plan
Ireland, known for its low tax rates, wants a compromise over global taxation, the country's finance minister told CNBC.
Computer scientists are questioning whether Alphabet’s DeepMind will ever make A.I. more human-like
Computer scientists are questioning whether DeepMind will ever be able to make machines with the kind of "general" intelligence seen in humans and animals.
Five years before a vaccine can 'hold the line' against Covid variants, England's medical chief says
England's top medical officer has warned that the coming winter will continue to be difficult for the country's health system.
U.S. solar capacity passes 100 gigawatts after strong first quarter, but Covid challenges persist
The sector faces some potential headwinds going forward.
BMW starts European road tests of hydrogen fuel cell cars
Firm says prototypes will be tested on a range of metrics, including reliability and safety.
Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder to be fitted with heart-starting device following cardiac arrest
The 29-year-old was given CPR on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen after collapsing during the first half of his side's 1-0 Group B defeat by Finland on Saturday evening.
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