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Stockholm-based FirstQFM raises €1.2 million to accelerate commercial quantum computing with proprietary foundation models
Stockholm-based FirstQFM secured €1. 2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI foundation models for quantum computing....

Barcelona-based 011h raises €20 million to accelerate low-carbon, tech-driven construction
Barcelona-based construction tech firm 011h secured €20 million in a new funding round to scale its digital building platform. The company's platform connects design, production, and construction processes, reducing waste and emissions.

More protection for minors on social networks: the EU cracks down on tech giants
Brussels demands information from tech giants including Apple, Google, and YouTube, enforcing compliance with the Digital Services Act. The EU focuses on protecting minors on social media platforms.

Santander to launch crypto trading via Openbank in Spain
Santander's digital banking platform, Openbank, will launch crypto trading in Spain, allowing users to invest in digital assets. The service, already live in Germany, will initially offer five cryptocurrencies with a 1....

Commission scrutinises safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store and Google Play under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission is probing Snapchat, YouTube, Apple, and Google's child safety measures under the Digital Services Act. The investigation focuses on age verification, preventing access to illegal products, and harmful content like eating disorder promotion.

Austrian startup newsrooms raises €750K to transform AI-driven content creation
Austrian startup newsrooms secured €750,000 in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-driven content creation platform. The platform allows users to generate various formats like articles and social media posts, with a focus on data security by processing all data exclusively in the EU.

Police have arrested two minors as alleged perpetrators of a leak. Data of Pedro Sánchez and ministers appeared
A cybersecurity investigation in Spain led to the arrest of two minors allegedly responsible for a data leak. The leaked information included personal details of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, cabinet ministers, and members of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI)....

Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX raises €540k to accelerate European expansion
Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX secured €540k in pre-seed funding to expand its cloud-based cybersecurity platform across the European Union. The investment round included contributions from Coinvest Capital, Scalewolf, Plug and Play Tech Centre, and Firstpick....

Cybersecurity startup CBRX secures €540K for European expansion
Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX has secured a €540,000 pre-seed round to expand its operations in Europe. The investment, led by Coinvest Capital, will primarily fund expansion efforts in the DACH region and the Nordics....

Europe’s tech rebounds to €21B in Q3 2025 — but fewer deals signal a more selective market
Europe's tech sector saw a rebound in Q3 2025, with a total of €21 billion in funding. However, the increase in funding was accompanied by a decrease in the number of deals, indicating a more selective market environment....

Clearview AI sees red as UK tribunal sides with regulator over $10M GDPR fine
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been backed by a tribunal regarding a £7. 5 million (approximately $10 million) fine against Clearview AI....

DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission have jointly endorsed guidelines clarifying the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first joint guidelines from the EDPB and the Commission, aiming to simplify compliance for businesses....

DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints
Brussels releases joint guidelines from the European Data Protection Board and the European Commission to clarify how the Digital Markets Act and GDPR interact. The guidelines aim to help gatekeepers understand obligations and rights, providing legal certainty for businesses and individuals.

Anonymization and pseudonymization: take part in the stakeholder event
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is organizing a remote stakeholder event to gather input on anonymization and pseudonymization. This initiative follows a clarification from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the scope of personal data....

Nextcloud withdraws European Commission OneDrive bundling complaint
Nextcloud has withdrawn its complaint against the European Commission regarding Microsoft's OneDrive bundling practices. The open-source cloud platform had previously alleged unfair competition, but now ends the legal challenge.

Impact analysis AI for provinces and water authorities
The new European AI regulation impacts all levels of government, according to an impact analysis for water authorities and provinces. The analysis, which follows a similar study for municipalities, outlines the steps these entities must take for responsible AI implementation....

Dublin-based DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies comply with Europe’s new accessibility law
Dublin-based startup DevAlly secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-powered platform, which aids companies in adhering to Europe's new accessibility regulations. The funding round was led by Miles Ahead Capital, with participation from NDRC, Enterprise Ireland, and other angel investors....

Unaric expands its UK AI footprint with DESelect acquisition
Unaric, a London-based software company, has acquired DESelect, a US-based Salesforce ISV, for an undisclosed eight-figure sum. This marks Unaric's ninth acquisition in two years and strengthens its position in the AI-driven tools market built on the Salesforce platform....

The biggest European semiconductor deals in H1 2025
European semiconductor companies secured €1. 4 billion across 30 deals in the first half of 2025, representing approximately 4% of total capital and 1....

What the rest of Europe can learn from France about defence startups
France has emerged as a leading European hub for defense startups, driven by significant regulatory reforms and state intervention. Over the past two years, the country has revamped immigration laws, simplified legal structures, and expanded funding avenues to foster innovation in the defense and dual-use technology sectors....
