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Rome-based VoiceMed reaches €1 million in total funding; launches pilot for early detection of chronic respiratory diseases
Rome-based VoiceMed secures €1M to advance its AI-powered voice analysis for chronic respiratory disease detection. The digital health firm will accelerate clinical trials for its smartphone-based remote monitoring solutions.
Bootstrapped and profitable AI InsurTech company mea Platform raises €42.2 million
UK AI InsurTech mea Platform secures €42. 2M to accelerate AI product development and customer engagement....
AI films that evolve in real time with classical music and audience interaction: OOVIE Studios raises €164k
OOVIE Studios raises €164k to develop "Music Interactive Movies" that evolve with audience input. The funds will accelerate business development and the OO App, enabling movie creation from music.
For Saudi Arabia, 50 billion is not enough: after buying EA, it's the turn of a mobile giant
Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group eyes mobile gaming giant Moonton Technology for up to $7 billion. This follows its $50 billion EA acquisition, signaling a massive push into global digital entertainment markets.
Italian AviationTech startup Intuos raises €720k to scale fleet operations platform internationally
Italian AviationTech startup Intuos raises €720k for its ML-powered fleet operations platform. This investment fuels international expansion beyond Europe and South Africa, targeting the US market.
Let’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state
Ring's "Search Party" ad sparks backlash, raising surveillance state concerns. The camera company's law enforcement partnerships and ICE access fuel privacy fears across social media.
MediaMarkt kicks off its Web Week with good discounts on TVs, mobiles, and more
MediaMarkt launches Web Week and Techmania sales, offering significant discounts on TVs, smartphones, and audio devices. The promotion features a Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 smartphone for €199 and a 55-inch Xiaomi Mini LED TV for €399.
X (Twitter) is not working: the social network is down worldwide
X (Twitter) suffered a global outage affecting web and app users. The platform experienced widespread issues preventing users from reading posts.
Ireland’s newest pot of gold: 10 of the most promising startups to watch in 2026
Ireland's tech scene is booming with 10 promising Dublin-based startups across biotech, AI, fintech, and enterprise software. These young companies are attracting significant early funding and launching innovative products to drive the ecosystem forward.
Sendance secures investment to grow wearable sensor and data platform
Austrian startup Sendance secures new funding for its wearable sensor and data platform. The investment will boost digital health product development and expand adoption of its patented technology for medical devices.
Platform designed to cut cell and gene therapy production costs attracts €6.9 million for UK startup Tozaro
UK biotech startup Tozaro secures €6. 9M to cut gene therapy costs using 'Smart Polymer' technology....
After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model
ByteDance is improving safeguards on its AI video generator after Hollywood accuses it of copyright violation. Generated videos of actors went viral, prompting concerns about IP infringement and potential EU regulatory scrutiny.
Intuos receives €720K for non-commercial aviation operations and safety
Intuos secures €720K for its digital platform enhancing non-commercial aviation safety and efficiency. The AI-powered solution digitizes flight planning and monitors performance, aiming for global expansion.
Austrian creator of viral OpenClaw joins OpenAI
Austrian AI creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI, sparking debate about European tech talent drain. His viral OpenClaw assistant becomes an open-source foundation supported by OpenAI.
Milan-based Contents secures €5.9 million for AI workflow platform, sets up Doha hub for Middle East expansion
Milan's Contents secures €5. 9M for AI workflow execution, expanding to Doha....
The Fourth Law secures investment to advance drone AI for Ukraine
Kyiv-based The Fourth Law secures funding for drone AI advancement. Their AI and robotics solutions for defense, including on-edge AI, enhance drone mission success rates.
European tech weekly recap: More than 65 tech funding deals worth over €3.4B
European tech secured €3. 4B in funding across 65+ deals last week....
Legora and Tandem Health CEOs reject Anthropic and OpenAI threat
Swedish AI startup CEOs dismiss US AI lab threat, arguing their specialized legal and health AI platforms offer distinct value. While frontier models spark interest, they don't compete with deep industry infrastructure like Legora's document management.
Large-Scale Pilots of AI and GenAI for Medical Imaging
Commission launches EUR 9M pilot call for AI in medical imaging to boost analysis of scans like MRI and CT. The initiative, running April to October 2026, aims to integrate AI into real-world clinical settings.
Sitegeist secures €4M pre-seed for AI modular robots in construction
Munich startup Sitegeist secures €4M for AI robots automating construction repair. Robotics and AI tackle Europe's €100B infrastructure backlog, boosting efficiency and safety.