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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....
Sanderson finally signs Cosmere adaptations after years of struggle, and Apple gives him more control than George R.R. Martin has
Apple TV secures unprecedented deal with Brandon Sanderson for Cosmere adaptations. The author gains extensive creative control over 'Mistborn' films and 'Stormlight Archive' series.
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.
UK CMA wants Google to allow sites to opt out of AI Overviews
UK regulators push Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews. Google explores giving sites control over AI-generated search summaries to protect content creators.
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.
TestGorilla’s Founder Wouter Durville joins the EU-Startups Summit 2026 on May 7-8 in Malta!
TestGorilla founder Wouter Durville to keynote EU-Startups Summit in Malta, discussing AI skills in hiring. 71% of leaders now prioritize AI fluency over experience.
Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5.8 million to scale global tech ecosystem mapping
Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5. 8M to map global tech ecosystems with AI....
daphni Blue completes €260M final close for science-driven European investments
daphni closes €260M fund for European science ventures, accelerating AI and digital tech translation from research labs. The VC will back 40 deeptech startups, fostering innovation at the science-digital intersection.
German HealthTech startup Recare closes €37 million funding round to scale AI platform and expand internationally
Berlin-based HealthTech Recare secures €37M to scale its AI platform and expand internationally. The funding accelerates its AI agent deployment to automate hospital workflows and address Europe's growing healthcare worker shortage.
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M for its agentic cybersecurity platform that detects identity fraud. Investors include Satya Nadella and Bill Ackman, signaling strong backing for European AI solutions.
WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy
WhatsApp launches AI chatbot charges for Italian developers, impacting messaging costs. Businesses face new fees for AI integration, signaling a shift in platform monetization.
finanzen.net group snaps up AI investing startup Vickii
German financial portal finanzen. net Group acquires AI investing startup Vickii....
Nestlé, PepsiCo and L’Oréal among brands using Dragonfly AI as it raises €5.7 million for predictive AI
London-based Dragonfly AI secures €5. 7M for neuroscience-led creative testing technology....
Amazon suddenly cuts 16,000 jobs: now totaling 30,000 in just three months and at a time of record profits
Amazon cuts 16,000 global jobs, totaling 30,000 in three months amid record profits. This significant workforce reduction targets corporate roles, impacting US employees most severely.
Is the AirTag 2 worth buying? Key differences with Apple's first generation
Apple launches AirTag 2, boosting precision and range by 50% for item tracking. The device also features increased speaker volume and Apple Watch support, maintaining similar pricing to its predecessor.
I've tried Apple Creator Studio and it's clear to me that Adobe has a big problem. The key: its price
Apple Creator Studio launches, bundling Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro for €12. 99 monthly....
Bluesky is testing ‘live’ features to take on X
Bluesky rolls out "live" features to rival X, aiming for more interactive and timely feeds. The platform is testing new interactions to make feeds feel more engaging during live events.