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Swiss deeptech firm Delvitech secured $40M in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered optical inspection technology. The investment will fuel global expansion, including a manufacturing facility in India targeting a monthly production capacity exceeding 200 machines by 2030.

Swedish soundtracking platform Epidemic Sound launched Studio, an AI tool that auto-soundtracks videos for creators. The AI-powered tool quickly matches and places music and sound effects, saving content creators significant time.

Spanish hospitality tech firm Amenitiz secured €38. 9 million to expand its all-in-one management system for hotels....

Brussels's privacy watchdog, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), reports 75% of websites have fixed misleading cookie banners after warnings. Enforcement actions will now target the remaining holdouts to ensure user control over data.

Japanese investors are pouring billions into European deep tech and AI, with a record 70% of funding allocated to these sectors in 2024. Since 2019, €33 billion of Japanese capital has flowed into Europe, with the UK attracting the most at €14....

Utrecht-based AI startup Guideways secured over €1 million in pre-Seed funding to help MedTech companies speed up FDA approvals. The investment will accelerate the development of their agentic AI platform to bring medical devices to patients faster.

Copenhagen-based enterprise software company Arkyn secured €4 million in funding to accelerate growth and expand its product suite. This will include AI-enabled features that optimize planning and field execution for its digital platform focused on service and asset maintenance within SAP.

Zurich-based YQuantum secures €160k to develop miniaturized hardware for quantum computers. The funding from Venture Kick will accelerate commercialization in the growing European quantum hardware sector, joining others like QuantWare and QFX.

IKEA overhauls its smart home catalog, launching 21 new devices fully compatible with Matter. This move aims to simplify home automation by ensuring seamless integration across various smart home ecosystems.

London-based AI Score launched with €864k in pre-Seed funding, aiming to provide real-time AI governance and management. The platform addresses growing investor focus on responsible AI, joining a trend with companies like Qala AG and nexos....

The Netherlands may drop its control over semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia if China allows the export of critical chips again. China has lifted the export ban on Nexperia's semiconductors, which threatened to halt global automotive production.

Aquark Technologies secured a €1. 6 million contract from Innovate UK to advance its deployable quantum timing systems for telecommunications....

Anthropic, the US-based AI company, is expanding its European presence with new hubs in Paris and Munich after rapid growth. This move, following recent global launches, reflects the company's commitment to the European market.

Anthropic, the AI lab behind Claude, is expanding its European presence with new offices in Paris and Munich. The company, valued at $183 billion, reports Europe is its fastest-growing region, with nearly 200 employees across the continent.

Klarna launches a new Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) system in Germany, competing with direct debit payments. This open banking initiative, in partnership with Sparkassen, offers a flexible, secure alternative for recurring payments.

Upway, a platform for refurbished e-bikes, secures a $60 million Series C round to fuel its expansion. The company plans to refurbish over one million e-bikes by 2030, enhancing its digital services with financing, insurance, and subscriptions.

Paris-based Hoora raised €1. 1 million to build a "TikTok for gaming," blending social media with instant gameplay....

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.

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.

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.