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German AI ConTech startup conmeet secures €1.3 million pre-Seed as it exits stealth mode
German AI ConTech startup conmeet exits stealth, securing €1. 3M to revolutionize construction software....

German synthetic data startup simmetry.ai secures €330k to tackle this key bottleneck holding back AI adoption
German AI startup simmetry. ai secures €330k to generate synthetic data, accelerating AI adoption in agriculture and industry....

The Government remains committed to ending telephone SPAM and is now targeting electricity companies. It remains a shot in the dark
Spain bans unsolicited sales calls from energy companies, aiming to shield consumers from spam. Firms have four months to comply or face hefty fines up to €6M.

Stockholm-based Loovi secures €1 million to scale preventive health and longevity platform
Swedish startup Loovi secures €1M for its digital preventive health platform, joining a wave of European HealthTech funding. This funding accelerates development and pilot testing of data-driven longevity solutions.

AP warns of major security risks with AI agents like OpenClaw
Dutch data watchdog warns of major security risks with experimental AI agents like OpenClaw. Widespread use of these open-source systems risks data leaks and account takeovers due to basic security flaws.

ElevenLabs Insures Agents, Targeting Enterprises' Fears
ElevenLabs offers AI voice generation, but enterprises worry about their protection. This new insurance coverage aims to address those fears for AI voice tech.

Spain and Portugal now have "free" energy. If we do not share it with Europe, it is due to a single reason: France
Spain and Portugal boast near-zero electricity prices due to surplus renewables. France's nuclear-focused energy policy is isolating the Iberian peninsula and preventing cheaper power from reaching the rest of Europe.

Imperial College founders raise €2.8 million for The Compression Company; a satellite data compression platform
UK startup The Compression Company raises €2. 8M for AI-driven satellite data compression....

From industrial depth to strategic growth: the German tech ecosystem
Germany's tech scene saw €11. 5 billion in funding in 2025, with AI and energy dominating large rounds....

Very quietly and with its own infrastructure, a European AI company already eats at the table of the big ones: Mistral
French AI startup Mistral AI's revenue surged 20x to over $400M ARR, championing European tech sovereignty. This rapid growth positions them against major AI players with a focus on efficiency and localized models.

What is Claude Cowork, how it works, and what things you can do with this AI assistant on your computer
AI chatbot Claude launches Cowork, a PC assistant automating repetitive tasks for Windows and Mac users. This IA-powered tool streamlines computer operations, acting as a digital agent for enhanced productivity.

UK government adviser and military commander land €12 million to scale Electric Twin’s synthetic audience platform
Electric Twin secures €12M for its AI synthetic audience platform, fueling global expansion. The UK startup models human behaviour to inform business strategies, joining a wave of European AI market research funding.

Stop talking to AI, let them talk to each other: The A2A protocol
New A2A protocol enables AI agents to communicate and act autonomously, bridging the gap between AI automation and human action. This advancement promises seamless integration for tasks like trip planning and messaging, enhancing user convenience.

German GenAI startup Blockbrain lands €17.5 million to advance enterprise-grade AI agents
German GenAI startup Blockbrain lands €17. 5M to bolster AI agent security and governance....

Stanhope AI, co-founded by Irish woman Rosalyn Moran, raises $8m
Irish-founded Stanhope AI secures $8m to advance its 'Real World Model'. This funding propels the AI startup's mission to develop innovative machine learning solutions for real-world applications.

Chronic rhinitis solution NEUROMARK secures €62.5 million as Irish startup Neurent Medical closes Series C
Irish startup Neurent Medical raises €62. 5M for its chronic rhinitis solution....

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Fridtjof Berge, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Antler
Antler, a leading early-stage VC, backed over 1,800 startups globally since 2017. Their latest report highlights AI's acceleration and global innovation beyond Silicon Valley.

Demoboost closes €2.8M to turn product demos into revenue intelligence
Warsaw's Demoboost lands €2. 8M to boost B2B software sales with AI-powered demos....

Bracket closes $7M round to expand treasury intelligence platform
London-based Bracket secures $7M seed funding to bolster its AI-powered treasury intelligence platform. The fintech startup targets mid-market firms struggling with outdated manual processes for FX and cash management.

Electric Twin expands AI audience platform with $14M round
Electric Twin secures $14M to advance its AI audience simulation platform. The funding accelerates international expansion and enhances prediction technology for faster, deeper audience insights.
