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Belgian business software company Odoo's valuation has surged to €7 billion as General Atlantic increases its stake. This secondary transaction involved General Atlantic purchasing shares from Wallonie Entreprendre, a regional backer.

German robotics-as-a-service provider NEOintralogistics secured €3M in seed funding to democratize warehouse automation. The company's pay-per-pick model allows for quicker, more affordable automation and reduces reliance on manual labor.

French accounting software platform Pennylane secured $200M in a Series E round led by TCV, bolstering its AI development and European expansion. The funding values the company at $4....

Orbem, a deeptech company, secured €55. 5M to scale its AI-powered MRI technology for biological analysis....

European tech saw over €1 billion in funding flow into the sector last week, fueled by more than 80 deals across the continent. The week also saw over 15 exits and mergers and acquisitions across the European tech landscape.

Berlin-based GeneralMind secured $12 million to build an AI autopilot for automating supply chain workflows. The AI system will execute workflows across email, spreadsheets, and ERP systems to manage tasks.

French cyber insurance startup Stoïk secured €20 million in Series C funding to fortify its position in the European market. The AI-powered company, which protects over 10,000 businesses, will use the funding to expand into Central and Southern Europe.

Stockholm-based Stilla launched with $5 million to build an AI collaboration platform for product teams. The platform integrates with tools like Slack and GitHub to provide shared context, helping teams align priorities as they scale AI adoption.

Berlin-based AI startup GeneralMind, founded by the team behind Razor Group, secured €10. 2 million just six months after launch....

Paris-based accounting unicorn Pennylane secured €175 million to accelerate AI development and expand across Europe. This funding round, led by TCV and Blackstone, aims to solidify its position as the financial OS for European SMEs and prepare for electronic invoicing in 2026.

Brussels-based Dripl secured €4 million to expand its smart water dispensers across Europe, aiming for sustainable hydration solutions. The funding will boost production and expand beyond the 500 companies already using their services in Benelux.

Belfast-based sports tech company TeamFeePay secured £9M in equity funding to expand its platform across Europe. The software streamlines administrative tasks for grassroots football clubs, with plans to create up to 75 new roles.

Munich's Vanagon Ventures launches a €20 million fund to invest in European pre-Seed DeepTech and AI startups. The VC firm will back B2B companies tackling system-level challenges, with initial tickets up to €500k.

Brussels launched a €307. 3 million funding initiative for AI and related technologies, focusing on trustworthy AI and digital autonomy....

German VC firm Vanagon Ventures closed its €20M Fund I to back deeptech startups specializing in AI and quantum computing. The fund will invest up to €500,000 in pre-seed B2B companies targeting Europe's sovereignty and sustainability initiatives, aiming for approximately 30 portfolio companies.

Hamburg-based one. five secured €14 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered platform for packaging product development....

Sinpex, an AI-powered KYB platform, secured a €10 million Series A round to automate compliance for European businesses. The SaaS solution streamlines client onboarding and KYB compliance, preparing companies for the 2027 EU AML Regulation.

Elyos AI, a UK startup, secured €11. 1 million to build AI agents for trades and field services, automating communications....

Brussels shifts towards open digital infrastructure with a call for evidence on Open Digital Ecosystems to reduce dependency. The DMA and DSA are entering an enforcement phase, making compliance the key concern for tech companies in 2026.

German AI customer service platform Parloa secured a massive $350 million in funding, tripling its valuation to $3 billion. The European tech scene also saw French AI startup Harmattan reach unicorn status with a $200 million raise.