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Madrid’s Devengo raises €2 million as EU Instant Payments Regulation accelerates A2A innovation
Madrid-based FinTech Devengo secured €2 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure. This funding comes as the EU Instant Payments Regulation accelerates innovation within the fintech sector.
Digital Omnibus: EU Commission apparently aims for a sweeping reduction in data protection
Brussels is reportedly planning major cuts to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as part of its "digital omnibus" proposal. The move aims to simplify digital regulations but could weaken data protection for Europeans.
Agreement moves closer: EU Council could abandon mandatory chat control
The EU Council may scrap mandatory chat control, potentially ending years of debate over scanning private communications. A compromise proposal from Denmark could secure agreement, with Germany signaling approval.
Record breakers: Europe’s top 10 AI funding rounds of 2025
Paris-based Mistral AI, a large language model developer, leads the charge in Europe's AI funding landscape with its open-weight models. The company, founded in 2023, is defining the continent's AI future with solutions for enterprise use.
Doctolib fined 4.6 million euros for abuse of dominant position: the French unicorn denounces "a worrying signal"
Doctolib, the French healthcare tech unicorn, faces a record €4. 6 million fine for abusing its dominant market position....
EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 143: Rebecka Löthman Rydå, General Partner at Norrsken Evolve
Norrsken Evolve, a €57M pre-seed fund, is backing European founders building sustainable futures. The fund, born from the Norrsken Accelerator, supports early-stage startups with capital, community, and mentorship.
'iOS 26.2 disables convenient Wi-Fi feature between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU': this is why
Apple is disabling a convenient Wi-Fi syncing feature between iPhones and Apple Watches in the EU with iOS 26. 2....
Motley raises $1.5M and launches AI business reporting platform
Swiss startup Motley launches its AI-powered business reporting platform after securing a $1. 5 million pre-seed round....
Struck raises €2 million to simplify building compliance with AI
Amsterdam-based Struck secured €2 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven building compliance platform across Europe. The software automates compliance checks, aiming to speed up permitting and promote sustainable construction across the continent.
Irish Proveye secures European Space Agency contract to develop precision fertiliser platform
Irish climatetech startup Proveye secured a contract from the European Space Agency to develop ProvVari. The AI-driven platform will use satellite data and drone imagery to optimize fertilizer use, launching in Ireland in 2026.
Circus Defence makes first deployment with BRAVE1 in Ukraine — a world first for autonomous defence
German startup Circus Defence deploys its autonomous food preparation system in Ukraine, marking a world first for autonomous defense operations. The collaboration with BRAVE1 will provide frontline-ready, AI-powered food systems to support Ukrainian forces.
Pasqal secures strategic investment from LG Electronics to unlock real-world quantum advantages for product innovation
French quantum computing firm Pasqal secures a strategic investment from LG Electronics to advance quantum computing for industrial applications. The partnership will co-develop algorithms to tackle LG's complex business challenges like simulations and material discovery.
Leil lands €1.5M to make hyperscale storage infrastructure accessible for all
Leil, an Estonian data storage infrastructure software company, secures €1. 5 million in seed funding to make hyperscale storage accessible....
Office alternative from Germany by Ionos and Nextcloud is now available
Ionos and Nextcloud launch "Workspace," a German alternative to Microsoft 365, to boost digital sovereignty. The service aims to provide a secure option, avoiding reliance on US-based cloud services.
Freeda raises €3.4M to transform construction plan reviews with AI
Paris-based Freeda secured €3. 4M to revolutionize construction plan reviews with AI-powered analysis....
Tesla Launches Its “MultiPass” in France to Facilitate the Charging of Its Vehicles
Tesla rolls out its "MultiPass" in France, allowing drivers to locate and pay for third-party charging stations directly. This new feature simplifies the charging process for Tesla owners by integrating various charging networks.
European Parliament backs Europol expansion: “A dangerous step towards mass surveillance in the EU”
The European Parliament approved a new Europol Regulation, prompting strong criticism of potential mass surveillance. Civil society and the European Data Protection Supervisor raised warnings about the Facilitators Package expansion, which passed with 59 votes in favor.
Photo giant Getty fails with copyright lawsuit against AI tool
A London court mostly sided with Stability AI in Getty Images' copyright lawsuit, impacting AI training's legal landscape. The ruling found no copyright infringement, though key questions on AI and image rights remain unresolved.
Cover letters were a treasure for recruiters, until AI turned them into wet paper
The rise of AI has devalued cover letters in job applications, diminishing their impact on hiring decisions. A Princeton and Dartmouth College study analyzing 2....
Aspirity Partners secures €875 million for debut fund, one of Europe’s largest new private equity launches of 2025
Aspirity Partners, a London-based private equity firm, launched its debut fund with over €875 million for financial and enterprise tech services. The fund, significantly oversubscribed, highlights strong investor confidence in European tech sectors.