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Berlin-based “AI roll-ups” investment firm Tenet launches
Berlin-based “AI roll-ups” investment firm Tenet launches

Berlin-based “AI roll-ups” investment firm Tenet launches

Berlin VC Tenet launches a €80M fund targeting "AI roll-ups" to boost European tech adoption. The firm aims to acquire and transform professional services businesses into AI-native platforms, starting with a €5M investment in German tax advisory platform Taxforce.

February 18, 2026 at 09:45
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Britain’s truly got talent: 10 of the most promising early-stage startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Britain’s truly got talent: 10 of the most promising early-stage startups to keep an eye on in 2026

Britain’s truly got talent: 10 of the most promising early-stage startups to keep an eye on in 2026

UK startups are launching practical AI solutions, with AttiFin AI securing €5. 6M for its legal platform....

February 18, 2026 at 09:40
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London’s Mondra, fresh off an €11.8 million Series A raise, merges with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo
London’s Mondra, fresh off an €11.8 million Series A raise, merges with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo

London’s Mondra, fresh off an €11.8 million Series A raise, merges with Austrian sustainability startup inoqo

London's Mondra merges with Austria's inoqo to create a global food system decarbonisation powerhouse. The AI-powered platforms will unify supply chain and sustainability intelligence to accelerate impact for food businesses.

February 18, 2026 at 07:34
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Mistral AI buys cloud startup Koyeb
Mistral AI buys cloud startup Koyeb

Mistral AI buys cloud startup Koyeb

Mistral AI acquires cloud startup Koyeb, merging European AI models with critical infrastructure. The move accelerates its push to deliver AI solutions reliably and at scale.

February 17, 2026 at 20:49
The Next Web
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European Parliament bars lawmakers from using AI tools
European Parliament bars lawmakers from using AI tools

European Parliament bars lawmakers from using AI tools

European Parliament bans AI tools for lawmakers amid security concerns. The move restricts access to services like ChatGPT to protect sensitive data and prevent misuse.

February 17, 2026 at 18:28
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Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions
Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions

Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions

Mistral AI acquires Paris-based Koyeb to boost its cloud infrastructure and simplify AI app deployment. This move accelerates Mistral's ambition to build a European AI cloud.

February 17, 2026 at 18:22
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Gates Foundation backs Basel’s Axmed with €5 million to support affordable medicines distribution
Gates Foundation backs Basel’s Axmed with €5 million to support affordable medicines distribution

Gates Foundation backs Basel’s Axmed with €5 million to support affordable medicines distribution

Swiss HealthTech Axmed secures €5M from Gates Foundation to boost affordable medicines distribution via its logistics platform. This funding aids expansion into low- and middle-income countries.

February 17, 2026 at 16:34
EU-Startups
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Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation
Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation

Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation

EU launches Digital Services Act probe into Shein over illegal listings and "addictive design." The investigation scrutinizes if Shein's systems comply with DSA rules on curbing illicit content.

February 17, 2026 at 16:10
The Verge Policy
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London-based SurrealDB raises additional €19 million to scale multi-model database for AI applications
London-based SurrealDB raises additional €19 million to scale multi-model database for AI applications

London-based SurrealDB raises additional €19 million to scale multi-model database for AI applications

London-based SurrealDB secures €19 million to scale its AI-native database. This funding fuels European investment in AI infrastructure and developer tools, with similar rounds for AI agent security and adaptive AI systems.

February 17, 2026 at 15:48
EU-Startups
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SurrealDB secures $23M and launches SurrealDB 3.0 to address AI agent memory challenges
SurrealDB secures $23M and launches SurrealDB 3.0 to address AI agent memory challenges

SurrealDB secures $23M and launches SurrealDB 3.0 to address AI agent memory challenges

London's SurrealDB secures $23M, boosting total funding to $44M, and launches SurrealDB 3. 0....

February 17, 2026 at 15:00
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In 2025 AI seemed to have hit a wall of progress. A wall volatilized in February 2026
In 2025 AI seemed to have hit a wall of progress. A wall volatilized in February 2026

In 2025 AI seemed to have hit a wall of progress. A wall volatilized in February 2026

AI model releases are accelerating rapidly, with multiple major updates from Kimi. ai, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Kuaishou in early February....

February 17, 2026 at 14:30
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The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices
The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices

The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices

European Parliament disables AI features on lawmaker devices due to data security and privacy concerns. This move signals ongoing caution over opaque AI processing despite broader EU AI regulations.

February 17, 2026 at 14:22
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Wireshark: what is this network traffic analyzer and how to use it to detect Internet problems or security flaws
Wireshark: what is this network traffic analyzer and how to use it to detect Internet problems or security flaws

Wireshark: what is this network traffic analyzer and how to use it to detect Internet problems or security flaws

Wireshark, a free and open-source network protocol analyzer, allows users to detect internet connection issues and security flaws. This powerful tool captures real-time data packets for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu users.

February 17, 2026 at 14:01
Xataka
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The artificial intelligence explosion has unexpected victims: Steam Deck, PS6, and Switch 2
The artificial intelligence explosion has unexpected victims: Steam Deck, PS6, and Switch 2

The artificial intelligence explosion has unexpected victims: Steam Deck, PS6, and Switch 2

AI surge drives DRAM chip shortage, impacting console production. Steam Deck faces stock issues, with potential PS6 and Switch 2 delays and price hikes looming.

February 17, 2026 at 14:00
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LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs
LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs

LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs

Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal streaming IPs. This ruling casts VPN providers as intermediaries responsible for policing content access across Spain.

February 17, 2026 at 13:54
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EU launches DSA probe into Shein over child-like sex dolls
EU launches DSA probe into Shein over child-like sex dolls

EU launches DSA probe into Shein over child-like sex dolls

EU launches DSA probe into Shein over illegal products like child-like sex dolls. The Commission probes Shein's systems for compliance, investigating potential harms to minors.

February 17, 2026 at 13:52
Silicon Republic
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Turin’s NANDO secures €3.3 million to scale municipal and food waste optimisation technology
Turin’s NANDO secures €3.3 million to scale municipal and food waste optimisation technology

Turin’s NANDO secures €3.3 million to scale municipal and food waste optimisation technology

Turin’s NANDO secures €3. 3 million to scale its AI waste optimisation technology....

February 17, 2026 at 13:41
EU-Startups
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Executive Vice-President Virkkunen in India for summit on artificial intelligence
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen in India for summit on artificial intelligence

Executive Vice-President Virkkunen in India for summit on artificial intelligence

EU's Henna Virkkunen joins global leaders in India to shape AI governance and boost EU-India tech partnerships. The visit highlights collaboration on AI skills and the launch of a pilot European Legal Gateway Office.

February 17, 2026 at 12:47
European Commission Digital Strategy
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IAMA adapted to practice and regulation
IAMA adapted to practice and regulation

IAMA adapted to practice and regulation

Dutch government updates its algorithm impact assessment to align with the AI Act. The revised IAMA tool helps assess human rights risks of AI systems.

February 17, 2026 at 12:20
Digitale Overheid
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Meta-owned Manus launches AI agents on Telegram
Meta-owned Manus launches AI agents on Telegram

Meta-owned Manus launches AI agents on Telegram

Meta's Manus AI agents launch on Telegram, bypassing its own WhatsApp. This move signals a strategic push for AI integration into popular messaging platforms.

February 17, 2026 at 12:06
Silicon Republic
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