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Info Day: Building an ecosystem for GenAI in Public Administrations
Brussels is hosting a second online info day on February 9th to foster consortia building for its "GenAI in Public Administrations" proposal. The event aims to answer questions and facilitate matchmaking for stakeholders.
With their new €500 million fund, Germany’s DTCP raises the bar for European defense and resilience capital
DTCP, a German investment platform, launched a €500 million fund called 'Project Liberty' focused on defense, security, and resilience technologies. The fund aims to support the growth of European dual-use tech companies and bolster Europe's technological capabilities.
DTCP expands into defence with €20M-per-deal Fund for security and dual-use startups
DTCP launches "Project Liberty," a €450 million fund, to boost European defense and dual-use tech companies. The fund will invest an average of €20 million per deal in up to 30 companies, targeting software, AI, and cybersecurity.
Belgium’s Tinrate secures €1.6 million to monetise expertise, dubbed “OnlyFans for knowledge” by its founder
Belgium's Tinrate, dubbed the "OnlyFans for knowledge," secured a €1. 6 million seed round to launch its advice-sharing platform....
Now online: AI training Basic Digital Skills Module
The Dutch government launched an AI training module as part of its Basic Digital Proficiency program for all public sector employees. The e-learning course, which takes about 30 minutes, aims to educate civil servants on the basics of AI and its responsible use.
Amsterdam-based Optics11 secures €25 million EIB loan to strengthen Europe’s subsea and energy security
Amsterdam-based Optics11 secured a €25 million EIB loan to bolster European subsea and energy security with its advanced fiber optic sensing technology. The company's tech combines hardware with threat detection software to enable faster threat detection and prevent costly disruptions.
Parloa raises $350M, tripling valuation to $3BN
German AI voice agent startup Parloa secured $350 million in Series D funding, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in just seven months. This latest funding round brings the total raised to over $560 million in under four years, fueling global expansion with a focus on the US and Europe.
€310 million raise positions Germany’s Parloa ahead recent enterprise AI agent rounds
Berlin-based Parloa, developing AI agents for enterprises, secured a massive €310 million Series D round to expand in the US and Europe. This brings its valuation to €2....
AINA introduces AI-driven hiring platform backed by $1M raise
Cyprus-based AINA secured $1 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven hiring platform. The platform aims to improve hiring efficiency and reduce recruitment costs by automating tasks and offering career coaching, having already facilitated over 2,000 interviews.
Hydrosat’s thermal satellite tech targets water scarcity and agricultural risk, backed by new €51 million
Luxembourg-based Hydrosat secured €51 million in Series B funding to expand its thermal satellite data and AI-powered analytics. The investment comes amid increasing capital flow into European Earth observation and geospatial analytics, including recent funding for Titan4 and Marble Imaging.
Dublin’s Luna bags €1.5m to bring its AI safety camera to market
Dublin-based Luna secured €1. 5 million to launch its AI-powered rear-facing cycling camera and smartphone app....
The 25 tech companies that dominated European funding in 2025
European tech companies secured €72 billion in 2025, with over 3,740 deals completed, marking the second-strongest year in the last three for investment. CityFibre, a UK-based full-fibre broadband network provider, secured £2....
10 French startups to keep an eye on in 2026 and beyond!
French AI startup Altrove AI develops new inorganic materials with physics-based AI to replace critical components and reduce supply chain risks. The company, founded in 2024, focuses on materials used in energy, automotive, and electronics.
Irish quantum semiconductor startup Equal1 closes €51 million round to scale silicon-based quantum computing
Dublin-based Equal1 secures €51 million to accelerate development and deployment of its silicon-based quantum computers. The funding will enable the company to move from development to deployment, aiming to become the quantum standard for HPC.
AWS flips switch on Euro cloud as customers fret about digital sovereignty
AWS has launched its new European Cloud, aiming to give customers more control over data within the continent. This move comes amid growing concerns about digital sovereignty among European businesses.
Lausanne-based AlphaLum raises €3.6 million to build the missing hardware layer for mass-market smart glasses
Lausanne-based AlphaLum secured €3. 6 million in seed funding to scale its optics and sensing platform for smart glasses....
Luna Systems raises €1.5M to bring AI rider assistance to cycling and motorcycles
Luna Systems secured €1. 5 million to launch AI-powered rider assistance systems for cycling and motorcycles....
Lytra completes pre-seed financing for AI-driven manufacturing solution
Munich-based startup Lytra secured pre-seed funding led by High-Tech Gründerfonds to expand its AI platform. The platform automates manufacturing service processes like spare parts ordering and technician scheduling, targeting mid-sized companies.
Cyb3r Operations raises £4M to address third-party risk blind spots
London-based Cyb3r Operations secures £4 million to provide continuous monitoring of third-party cyber risks for enterprises. The company aims to replace outdated assessment methods with automated oversight, supporting broader adoption and platform expansion.
Skene raises €800k to accelerate software growth via AI agents
Helsinki-based Skene secured €800,000 to fuel its AI-powered platform designed to automate SaaS product growth. The platform analyzes code to generate user guidance, aiming for €1M ARR and expansion by early 2026.