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“From Germany, for the world” – Plato secures €12.2 million to automate sales and ERP workflows in distribution
“From Germany, for the world” – Plato secures €12.2 million to automate sales and ERP workflows in distribution

“From Germany, for the world” – Plato secures €12.2 million to automate sales and ERP workflows in distribution

Plato secures €12. 2M to transform global wholesale with AI, automating sales and ERP workflows....

February 19, 2026 at 11:50
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Why European startups are sleepwalking into a talent crisis
Why European startups are sleepwalking into a talent crisis

Why European startups are sleepwalking into a talent crisis

European tech startups face a talent crisis as entry-level hiring plummets 73%. Unrealistic experience demands and AI automation for senior roles are creating a future skills gap.

February 19, 2026 at 11:30
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Tingit raises €1.5M to scale AI-powered repair platform across Europe
Tingit raises €1.5M to scale AI-powered repair platform across Europe

Tingit raises €1.5M to scale AI-powered repair platform across Europe

Tingit secures €1. 5M to scale its AI-powered repair platform across the EU....

February 19, 2026 at 11:05
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The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Davide Dattoli, Founder and Executive Chairman of Talent Garden
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Davide Dattoli, Founder and Executive Chairman of Talent Garden

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Davide Dattoli, Founder and Executive Chairman of Talent Garden

Talent Garden expands its digital innovation platform across 12 European markets, training 25,000 annually. This EdTech leader bridges physical communities and digital learning, amid significant EU investment in digital skills.

February 19, 2026 at 10:47
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Plato closes $14.5M to bring AI automation to wholesale trade
Plato closes $14.5M to bring AI automation to wholesale trade

Plato closes $14.5M to bring AI automation to wholesale trade

Berlin-based Plato secures $14. 5M to inject generative AI into wholesale distribution....

February 19, 2026 at 10:41
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David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed
David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed

David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed

AI pioneer David Silver launches London-based Ineffable Intelligence, raising $1 billion for superhuman intelligence research. The venture aims to build groundbreaking AI systems.

February 19, 2026 at 10:06
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Plato closes $14.5M round to scale AI tools for distributors
Plato closes $14.5M round to scale AI tools for distributors

Plato closes $14.5M round to scale AI tools for distributors

Plato secures $14. 5M to supercharge wholesale distributors with AI automation....

February 19, 2026 at 09:10
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Imperia launches software that lets businesses build their own supply chain solutions with AI (Sponsored )
Imperia launches software that lets businesses build their own supply chain solutions with AI (Sponsored )

Imperia launches software that lets businesses build their own supply chain solutions with AI (Sponsored )

Spanish tech firm Imperia launches SCP Studio, an AI-powered platform enabling businesses to build custom supply chain solutions. This shifts industrial software from rigid configuration to continuous creation, directly addressing operational realities.

February 19, 2026 at 09:00
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Agaton raises $10 million to expand its AI platform for sales teams
Agaton raises $10 million to expand its AI platform for sales teams

Agaton raises $10 million to expand its AI platform for sales teams

Stockholm-based Agaton raises $10 million for its AI sales platform that analyzes customer conversations. The funding will boost go-to-market efforts and expand AI capabilities across enterprise sales teams.

February 19, 2026 at 09:00
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Copla raises €6M Series A to support EU regulatory compliance
Copla raises €6M Series A to support EU regulatory compliance

Copla raises €6M Series A to support EU regulatory compliance

European regtech firm Copla secures €6M to streamline compliance with new EU regulations. Its AI-powered platform helps financial services navigate DORA, the AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act, combating increasing cyber threats.

February 19, 2026 at 08:05
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Flinn secures $20M to develop AI tools for product lifecycle management in medtech and pharma
Flinn secures $20M to develop AI tools for product lifecycle management in medtech and pharma

Flinn secures $20M to develop AI tools for product lifecycle management in medtech and pharma

Vienna AI firm Flinn secures $20M to automate medtech regulatory processes. Their software uses AI to replace manual workflows, aiming to shorten development times and lower costs in pharma.

February 19, 2026 at 08:00
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Henna Virkkunen and India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar to launch the European Legal Gateway Office in India for ICT professionals and students
Henna Virkkunen and India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar to launch the European Legal Gateway Office in India for ICT professionals and students

Henna Virkkunen and India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar to launch the European Legal Gateway Office in India for ICT professionals and students

EU launches Legal Gateway Office in India to attract ICT talent. The initiative aims to facilitate mobility for Indian professionals and students, supporting Europe's digital transition.

February 19, 2026 at 07:30
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Dutch AI marketing company Aizy secures €2 million, reaching €22 million valuation less than a year after launch
Dutch AI marketing company Aizy secures €2 million, reaching €22 million valuation less than a year after launch

Dutch AI marketing company Aizy secures €2 million, reaching €22 million valuation less than a year after launch

Dutch AI marketing platform Aizy secures €2 million, valuing the startup at €22 million less than a year after launch. The funding accelerates expansion of its AI-driven performance marketing tools for SMEs.

February 19, 2026 at 06:30
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Exclusive: German startup happyhotel raises €6.5 million to build AI agents for hotel revenue management
Exclusive: German startup happyhotel raises €6.5 million to build AI agents for hotel revenue management

Exclusive: German startup happyhotel raises €6.5 million to build AI agents for hotel revenue management

German startup happyhotel raises €6. 5M to deploy AI agents for hotel revenue management....

February 19, 2026 at 05:26
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Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court
Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court

Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court, with his Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses highlighting the intersection of tech and societal impact. Parents affected by social media addiction sat nearby during the proceedings.

February 19, 2026 at 05:13
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Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app
Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app

Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app

Google's Gemini app now generates AI music using DeepMind's Lyria 3 model. This feature, available globally in eight languages, lets users create 30-second tracks from text, images, or videos.

February 18, 2026 at 17:00
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Firecell and Accelleran unite in €7.9M-backed merger to simplify private 5G networks
Firecell and Accelleran unite in €7.9M-backed merger to simplify private 5G networks

Firecell and Accelleran unite in €7.9M-backed merger to simplify private 5G networks

Firecell and Accelleran merge in a €7. 9M deal to create a sovereign private 5G solution for industry....

February 18, 2026 at 16:18
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Unicity Labs banks €2.5 million to advance peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture for AI agents
Unicity Labs banks €2.5 million to advance peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture for AI agents

Unicity Labs banks €2.5 million to advance peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture for AI agents

Unicity Labs banks €2. 5 million for peer-to-peer AI agent infrastructure....

February 18, 2026 at 16:00
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"We had to make difficult engineering decisions to maintain that price": Toni Urban, Pixel Product Manager, on the Pixel 10a
"We had to make difficult engineering decisions to maintain that price": Toni Urban, Pixel Product Manager, on the Pixel 10a

"We had to make difficult engineering decisions to maintain that price": Toni Urban, Pixel Product Manager, on the Pixel 10a

Google's Pixel 10a targets the competitive mid-range market with challenging engineering decisions to maintain its price. The device incorporates advanced features, aiming to bridge the gap with premium models.

February 18, 2026 at 16:00
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Google Pixel 10a: it doesn't reinvent the wheel, and yet it's a clear contender for the mid-range throne
Google Pixel 10a: it doesn't reinvent the wheel, and yet it's a clear contender for the mid-range throne

Google Pixel 10a: it doesn't reinvent the wheel, and yet it's a clear contender for the mid-range throne

Google launches Pixel 10a, focusing on computational photography and software enhancements. The €549 device aims to dominate the mid-range market with its AI-powered camera.

February 18, 2026 at 16:00
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