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Daily digest of all European digital development news
Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Jan. 26-30)
Paris's Twin secured €8. 4M for automation tools, while Germany's heyData raised €13....
How Distance Technologies is giving armoured vehicle crews x-ray-like vision
Finnish startup Distance Technologies equips armoured vehicles with x-ray vision using glasses-free mixed reality. Their tech turns windows into AR displays, enhancing battlefield situational awareness and training.
What Series A founders get wrong about hiring
European startups face hiring pitfalls, with recruitment costs consuming up to 20% of funding. Founders must build talent acquisition as scalable infrastructure, not reactive events.
Want digital sovereignty? That'll be 1% of your GDP into AI infrastructure please
"Europe pushes for AI digital sovereignty with a proposed 1% GDP investment in AI infrastructure. This move aims to bolster domestic capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign tech giants."
EDPB and EDPS warn: simplification of AI rules must not come at the expense of fundamental rights
EU data watchdogs warn the AI Act's simplification risks fundamental rights. The "Digital Omnibus" proposal faces scrutiny from EDPB and EDPS over potential trade-offs.
The AP in 2026: focus on mass surveillance, AI, and digital resilience
Dutch Data Protection Authority prioritizes mass surveillance, AI, and digital resilience for 2026-2028. The agency aims to better protect citizens in an increasingly digital world.
Mos Health secures $1.1M to expand personalised health offerings
Polish-American startup Mos Health secures $1. 1M for its AI health platform....
Spotify confirms Turkish office opening
Spotify launches new Istanbul office, signaling a "structural" commitment to Turkey as a priority market. The move follows government pressure and a resolved dispute over content, with Turkish music exports surging.
UK’s WealthAi closes €837k pre-Seed to automate workflows for private banks and family offices
UK's WealthAi secures €837k pre-Seed for its AI-driven wealth management OS. This funding fuels a growing European trend of significant investment in AI-powered FinTech solutions.
Spain’s rising tech scene: 10 of the most promising startups driving change in 2026
Spain's startup scene accelerates with 10 new ventures driving innovation in AI, fintech, and cybersecurity. These companies, founded from 2024 onwards, highlight the nation's growing tech ecosystem.
Polish-American startup Mos Health raises nearly €920k for its AI-powered preventive health and wellness platform
Polish-American AI health startup Mos Health raises €920k to deploy its preventive wellness platform. The AI Health Partner analyzes user data to create personalized protocols, aiming to close the health execution gap.
Mistral AI Upgrades Vibe Coding Agent
Mistral AI upgrades its Vibe coding agent, challenging US dominance in AI software development. This advancement reinforces Europe's push for homegrown AI innovation.
London’s HomeCooks secures €1.6 million for its home-cooked meals prepared by independent chefs
London's HomeCooks secures €1. 6 million for its home-cooked meal marketplace connecting consumers with independent chefs....
Inside the numbers: Ten countries leading Europe’s tech investment in 2025
European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the UK leading at €21. 5B....
How Redwerk built a global software business without middle managers or venture capital
Kyiv-founded Redwerk scales globally without managers or VC funding. This software agency builds complex platforms for EU Parliament, fintech, and healthcare clients, demonstrating an alternative growth model in tech.
Dutch data centre optimisation startup Lucend raises €2.7 million to expand to the U.S.
Dutch data centre AI startup Lucend raises €2. 7M to expand to the U....
TetraxAI raises pre-seed funding for AI risk tools in clean energy
TetraxAI secures €1. 2M pre-seed for AI risk tools in clean energy infrastructure....
Levellr raises $2.5M to turn discord and gaming user voice data into brand intelligence
Levellr secures $2. 5M to transform Discord data into brand intelligence....
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Personio co-founder & CEO Hanno Renner
Personio CEO Hanno Renner discusses scaling Europe's HR software giant from near-zero cash to a multi-billion valuation. The interview explores growth challenges and leadership lessons for European scaleups.
From lab coats to unicorns: French VC Daphni Blue closes €260 million fund to turn science into startups
French VC daphni closes €260M fund to transform European science into global startups. The fund has already invested in nine early-stage science-based companies, with two more TechBio deals pending.