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Qevlar AI lands $30M to expand AI security operations platform
French AI security startup Qevlar AI secures $30M to enhance its autonomous AI SOC platform. The funding will accelerate the development of technology designed to automate threat investigations and improve security posture for enterprises.
Escape secures $18M Series A to develop AI cybersecurity agents
Paris-based Escape raises $18M to deploy AI agents for automated cybersecurity. The funding accelerates their platform's goal to simulate attacks and remediate vulnerabilities in live systems.

Industrial startup Isembard bags €43 million to scale software-powered factories for aerospace and energy sectors
Isembard secures €43M to scale software-powered factories for aerospace and energy sectors, planning 25 new sites by 2026. This funding fuels expansion into Germany, France, and Ukraine, boosting industrial automation across Europe.

There are European alternatives to Google Drive if you want your photos in the cloud. Internxt is one of them: it only costs 16 euros a year
European cloud storage alternatives challenge US giants. Spanish startup Internxt offers 1TB for just €16 annually, aiming to reduce reliance on American tech services.

Spain is preparing a data center specifically intended to have an AI for war. The surprise: it's in Soria
Spain launches Numant-IA, a new data center in Soria dedicated to artificial intelligence for defense. The project integrates advanced computing and algorithms, marking a significant step in Spain's technological military capabilities.

ILS secures seed funding to expand ProVision legal workflow platform
UK legal tech firm ILS secures over $3M seed funding to automate investment fund workflows. ProVision platform uses AI and GDPR compliance to streamline legal processes, already managing 5,000+ side letters.

Saltz raises €20M to build global chef-supplier marketplace
Saltz secures €20M to digitize Europe's fragmented food supply chain. The B2B marketplace connects chefs directly with suppliers, streamlining orders and payments across 20 countries.

UK manufacturing startup Isembard secures $50M
Isembard snaps up $50M to deploy AI-powered manufacturing factories across the UK and Europe. The UK startup's software aims to automate key industrial components, with plans for 25 factories by 2026.

Spain bets its future in the semiconductor industry on a single card: gallium chips
Spain bets on gallium chips as its future in semiconductors, aiming for next-gen photonic semiconductors. This venture could revolutionize telecom, defense, and quantum computing.

Vilnius-based food supply marketplace Saltz raises €20 million Series A, plans 100+ hires as it expands across Europe
Vilnius digital marketplace Saltz secures €20 million Series A for European expansion. The funding fuels investment in cross-border food trade technology and over 100 new hires by 2026.

Nscale secures €1.7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure
Nscale secures €1. 7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure, accelerating development across Europe....

10 promising startups shaping Slovenia’s evolving innovation scene in 2026
Slovenia's innovation scene is highlighted by Apillon, a Web3 development platform simplifying blockchain for 150,000+ builders. The company offers plug-and-play tools for decentralised apps, having raised €3....

European tech weekly recap: €1B in deals and February's highlights
European startups secured over €1 billion in funding last week amid more than 15 M&A and exit deals. This surge highlights continued investor confidence and robust deal-making activity across the continent's tech ecosystem.

3 data sharing standards mandatory for the government
Dutch government mandates 3 data-sharing standards to enhance digital services and enable a federated data system. These standards—NL-SBB, CloudEvents, and FSC—will improve how public sector organizations exchange data securely and transparently.

Italy’s AI robotics startup Mirai Robotics raises €3.6 million to build autonomous systems for maritime operations
Italy's Mirai Robotics secures €3. 6M for AI robotics transforming maritime operations....

Germany’s Telura exits stealth with €4 million pre-Seed to unlock geothermal energy with electric impulse drilling
Germany's Telura launches with €4M pre-Seed for electric impulse drilling technology, aiming to accelerate geothermal energy access. The startup's innovation targets Europe's growing energy gap driven by AI and electrification demands.

Austrian Post acquires 70% stake in Bulgarian e-commerce logistics platform euShipments.com
Austrian Post acquires 70% of Bulgarian e-commerce logistics platform euShipments. com....

Germany’s Cellbox Solutions raises €3.5 million to expand global transport technology for living cells
Germany's Cellbox Solutions raises €3. 5M for its warm-chain logistics technology, enabling global transport of living cells....

Italy’s Roboze secures DefenceTech investment ahead of US aerospace and defence headquarters launch
Italy's Roboze secures DefenceTech investment for its AI-powered manufacturing platform. The company combines hardware, materials, and software to enable distributed production of critical components for aerospace and defence.

“We are at the starting line” of open banking payments, says Stripe-backed TrueLayer CEO
TrueLayer CEO declares open banking payments are just beginning, with major retailers like Amazon adopting the tech. This pay-by-bank alternative promises deeper loyalty program integration and future variable recurring payments.
