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The coding vibe wants to help Open Source. But developers don't want AI-made messes.
Open Source developers reject AI-generated code due to quality concerns. TLDraw halts external contributions, citing a surge of low-quality pull requests impacting project integrity.
French fintech Pennylane raises €175M
French fintech Pennylane secures €175M to fuel AI expansion and continental growth. This major funding round, led by TCV, accelerates its strategy in a selective European market.
The two faces of cinema: the director of 'Sirat' criticizes Netflix, but 40% of European directors do not reach their second film
European filmmakers clash over Netflix's influence and audience engagement. A recent study reveals 40% of European directors fail to make a second film within a decade.
The millionaires already know what to ask for 2026: that it be at least as lucrative as 2025
Wealthy individuals saw record gains, adding $2. 2 trillion to their fortunes as millions faced layoffs....
Finnish automation start-up Agileday bags €6.4m to fuel growth
Finnish automation startup Agileday secures €6. 4m to fuel growth and global expansion....
Building a European digital stack: The alternatives to US big tech you should know
Brussels launches open-source consultation to build Europe's digital infrastructure beyond US Big Tech. The move aims for technological independence and privacy-respecting services by empowering European developers.
Google won’t stop replacing our news headlines with terrible AI
Google doubles down on AI-generated news headlines, claiming success in user satisfaction despite misleading content. This controversial feature continues to replace publisher headlines, impacting news integrity and user trust.
At 16, he created a picosatellite from his room in Madrid. Today his company is at the global forefront of IoT communications.
Spanish startup Fossa Systems launches 24 IoT satellites, aiming for 80 by year-end. The company focuses on global IoT connectivity solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the space.
Can AI replace the humanity of Classical Music?
AI completes Beethoven's unfinished symphony in Germany, sparking debate on creativity. Beethoven AI analyzed his style to generate new music, raising questions about AI's role in art.
ClearScore snaps up London mortgage outfit Acre Platforms
Fintech ClearScore acquires mortgage platform Acre Platforms, diversifying offerings and leveraging Acre's tech globally. This move integrates mortgage demand into Acre's broker ecosystem, marking ClearScore's expansion into home lending.
Utrecht’s Comper raises pre-Seed round for its software intelligence platform – described as “Figma for codebases”
Dutch software intelligence startup Comper secures pre-Seed funding to enhance its "Figma for codebases" platform. The investment will expand its early access program and accelerate product development amid rising AI coding acceleration.
Profile: The Danish fintech boss who says “no” a lot
Danish fintech Flatpay becomes a unicorn, reaching $1 billion valuation with $170 million funding. The payment solutions provider serves over 70,000 merchants across Europe.
From idea to impact: Europe’s 15 largest tech seed rounds in 2025
Europe's tech sector secured €2. 4 billion in seed funding for 2025, with software and AI leading deal counts and round sizes....
ClearScore strengthens mortgage strategy with acquisition of fellow London-based Acre Platforms
ClearScore acquires UK mortgage tech firm Acre Platforms, boosting its fintech stack for consumer credit. This move expands its reach into mortgages, mirroring sector consolidation.
Agileday raises €6.4M to scale AI solutions for professional services
Finland's Agileday secures €6. 4M Series A for its AI-powered professional services automation platform....
Dutch startup Helin secures €10 million to scale its industrial edge intelligence platform
Dutch startup Helin secures €10M to expand its AI industrial edge intelligence platform. The funding will scale international sales and enhance technology for real-time monitoring and control in demanding industrial environments.
Humans& thinks coordination is the next frontier for AI, and they’re building a model to prove it
Humans& launches a new foundation model for AI collaboration, aiming to move beyond chat. Founded by AI veterans, the startup emphasizes coordinated AI action as the next frontier.
Mews raises $300M to accelerate AI-powered hospitality operations
Mews secures $300M at $2. 5B valuation to power AI-driven hospitality operations....
With €255 million in funding, Dutch company Mews doubles down on automation and payments in hospitality
Dutch hospitality OS Mews secures €255M to boost AI and automation, valued at €2. 1B....
10 Estonian startups to keep an eye on in 2026 and beyond!
BetterPic, an AI-powered platform from Tallinn, offers studio-quality headshots by generating 4K images from selfies. The startup secured €2....