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MaXon Systems secures funding to build autonomous air defence against mass drone attacks
Ukrainian firm MaXon Systems secures funding for its AI-driven autonomous air defence against drone swarms. The software-centric platform shifts interception from pilot workload to automated execution.
European Union endorses Leaders' Declaration at AI Summit in India
EU backs India's AI summit declaration, pledging global cooperation on AI governance. The European Legal Gateway Office and Frontier AI Grand Challenge were launched, bolstering EU-India tech ties and domestic AI development.
Pontiro secures £357,500 to expand healthcare AI infrastructure
UK healthtech Pontiro raises £357,500 for its AI infrastructure handling medical images. The funding will enable expansion into NHS England trusts, accelerating AI deployment in healthcare.
The next frontier in oncology: Why survival must become a designed metric, not a passive outcome
AI revolutionizes oncology, enabling earlier diagnosis and precision medicine. Experts urge designing treatments around survival, not just endpoints, using data from "exceptional survivors."
From AI strength to diversified growth: The French tech ecosystem
European tech investment hit €72 billion in 2025, with France securing third place at €8. 7 billion....
Zurich-based AI infrastructure startup Rapidata raises €7.2 million to scale global human feedback network
Zurich AI startup Rapidata secures €7. 2M for its human feedback network, aiming to accelerate AI development....
Norway’s Kilter secures €6.5 million to scale autonomous precision weeding technology; prepares for Series B
Norway's Kilter secures €6. 5M to scale AI-powered precision weeding robots, reducing pesticide use by up to 95%....
Female-led Danish startup Hemi Health raises €4 million to expand migraine and concussion care internationally
Danish HealthTech Hemi Health raises €4M Seed funding for international expansion of its digital migraine and concussion care platform. The company utilizes a proprietary digital platform to deliver structured, outcome-driven treatment, connecting patients with specialists via video.
The executive that helped build Meta’s ad machine is trying to expose it
Former Meta executive Brian Boland testified that the company's ad system incentivized user engagement, including teens, despite risks. His testimony counters Mark Zuckerberg's framing of Meta's mission as balancing safety and free expression.
German AI infrastructure startup Cognee lands €7.5 million to scale enterprise-grade memory technology
Berlin AI startup Cognee lands €7. 5M for AI memory tech, driving European AI sovereignty....
Spanish companies have returned to hiring in 2026. The problem is that there is no one to hire
Spanish firms planned to boost hiring in 2026 but face a severe talent shortage. 81% of companies aim to expand, yet 93% struggle to find qualified candidates.
Lightspeed leads $23M investment in AI startup for accounting departments Stacks
London AI startup Stacks secures $23M Series A, led by Lightspeed, to automate enterprise finance workflows. The AI platform consolidates scattered financial data, aiming to streamline accounting for 30 clients including Future and Epidemic Sound.
Ukraine's latest death trap for Russian soldiers has confirmed something we suspected: the new "atomic bomb" is invisible
Ukraine's conflict showcases how satellite connectivity is the new battlefield advantage. Disconnected forces lose sight and coordination, proving speed is the ultimate weapon.
NDS Cloud accelerator team seeks dialogue with the market
Dutch government seeks dialogue with tech market to build sovereign cloud infrastructure. 69 companies participated, highlighting potential while stressing government must make clear choices.
Giggle raises funding to expand flexible staffing platform
Budapest's Giggle raises funding for Romanian expansion, modernizing temp staffing with its platform. The mobile marketplace connects blue-collar workers to shift-based roles, with €5M in transactions last year.
Scopely takes majority stake in Pixel Flow! at $1B valuation
Scopely acquires majority stake in Turkish game studio Pixel Flow! at over $1B valuation....
Dear Europe: we are sending you a free VPN to watch football for free. Sincerely, the U.S. Department of State
US launches freedom. gov to bypass European content restrictions, offering VPN tools for access....
Enterprise finance platform Stacks raises €19 million to streamline reporting and month-end workflows
British finance platform Stacks raises €19 million for its AI-powered reporting suite, reflecting strong EU investor appetite for enterprise AI. The funding accelerates expansion into AI-driven operational finance and data infrastructure.
TrueLayer lands eBay "strategic investment"
eBay Ventures backs UK fintech TrueLayer with a strategic investment. This partnership launches an open banking payment option for eBay checkout, offering a real-time alternative to card payments.
Stockholm-based Agaton secures €8.4 million to turn customer conversations into revenue insights
Swedish AI startup Agaton secures €8. 4 million to transform customer conversations into revenue insights....