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French startup UBEES secures €8 million to scale its tech-driven regenerative agriculture solutions globally. Their AI-powered pollination programmes aim to boost crop yields and biodiversity.

Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling secures €700k for drone countermeasures, fueling Europe's counter-UAS sector. The funding accelerates kinetic defense against FPV drones, a market projected to hit $10 billion by 2030.

Open-source AI agent OpenClaw gains traction, enabling users to automate tasks via messaging apps. Cybersecurity researchers warn of potential data exposure due to configuration errors, highlighting significant risks.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang pressed TSMC for more chip production capacity during a Taiwan visit. The AI chip giant needs "lots of wafers" to meet soaring global demand.

Docusign CEO warns AI's contract analysis risks misinterpretation and liability. The company explores AI automation for document generation, emphasizing practical applications over hype.

Google's Genie 3 AI generates interactive 3D worlds from text prompts in seconds. While technically brilliant for asset creation, it won't disrupt the industry as game development's challenge lies in experience, not world-building.

China now has three chip equipment manufacturers in the global top 20, up from one in 2022. US sanctions have unexpectedly spurred local industry growth, challenging Western dominance in critical technology sectors.

Google launches an experimental flood risk map tool, allowing users to check for extreme flooding dangers worldwide. The map highlights areas particularly vulnerable to flash and river floods, with Spain showing significant risk.

Swedish FinTech Bits raises €12 million to automate financial crime compliance workflows. The funding accelerates expansion and investor interest in European regulatory automation platforms.

Europe's startup scene exploded in January 2026 with five new unicorns across cybersecurity, cloud, and ESG software. This surge signals a robust European innovation identity, challenging the notion of a "dry January."

London-based 01C launches Amara, an AI platform generating 3D worlds from text prompts for designers and game developers. The tool accelerates environment creation, integrating natively with Unreal Engine.

Flowwow executive to share AI-driven global scaling strategies at EU-Startups Summit. Gorbacheva will detail leveraging AI for cross-border customer experience, focusing on cultural adaptation and trust.

Meta shutters three VR studios including Supernatural's developer, signaling a shift away from fitness games. This move underscores Meta's strategic pivot, impacting hundreds of VR developers and the immersive fitness community.

Additive Drives raises €25M for 3D-printed electric motors that cut energy losses by up to 70%. This funding fuels hypergrowth and global expansion for the German deeptech startup.

French IT fleet management scale-up Fleet raises €100M at a €100M valuation. The company's international platform combines procurement, management, and cybersecurity for SMEs.

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

AI menopause app Menotracker launches, promising zero user data storage through a ConsentKeys partnership. The app offers personalized insights on over 100 symptoms, aiming to combat medical gaslighting with data.

French IT scale-up Fleet secures €100M valuation in its first LBO. This French company focuses on IT fleet management and equipment for SMEs.

European startups secure over €710M in funding, signaling robust investor confidence. Over 15 exits and M&A deals also marked a busy week for the region's tech ecosystem.

EU drafts Data Act compensation rules for digital service providers. A webinar on February 10th will gather stakeholder feedback on calculating reasonable compensation under the new regulation.