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Dcycle acquires ESG-X to scale sustainability data management in Europe
Dcycle acquires ESG-X, boosting sustainability data management across Europe. The deal accelerates AI-driven reporting and data residency capabilities amid rising EU disclosure obligations.
UK- and Spain-based sustainability data platform Dcycle acquires Germany’s ESG-X to accelerate DACH expansion
UK- and Spain-based Dcycle acquires Germany's ESG-X, merging AI sustainability reporting with data management. This consolidation accelerates their DACH expansion to meet growing European ESG data regulation demands.
Costco has arrived in Spain in the midst of a hypermarket recession. It has an ace up its sleeve: same-day online sales
Costco launches same-day online delivery in Spain, partnering with Instacart. This digital expansion aims to bolster its wholesale model against established local competitors.
If you think you can win long-term against a betting house we have bad news: they have you figured out from the start
Gambling firms identify skilled bettors from the start, limiting their wagers before significant wins. Algorithms assess players with 80-90% certainty of their profit potential before their first bet.
GOG is already working on native Linux support
GOG launches native Linux support for its Galaxy client, responding to Linux's growing role in PC gaming. Work is underway, signaling a significant move for the digital storefront.
In 2010 a student from Barcelona was looking for an easy way to edit PDFs. 16 years later, it is one of the most viewed websites on the internet
Barcelona-born iLovePDF offers free PDF editing tools, growing into one of the internet's most visited websites. The platform simplifies document management for millions globally.
The death of home cooking: inviting people "for dinner" is increasingly becoming inviting them to order from Glovo
Glovo delivery surges as home cooking declines amid rising costs and time pressures. This digital shift reflects changing consumer habits, prioritizing convenience over traditional meal preparation.
ElevenLabs raises $500M, Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie, and Germany tops January figures
ElevenLabs raises $500M, positioning for IPO, as Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie. Germany led January's tech funding, with over €1....
An alliance between Ford and Geely sounds like melodic music for Almussafes. The reality is much more complex
Ford explores partnerships with Chinese EV makers like Geely for European production. Talks include technology sharing, potentially impacting its Almussafes plant.
Claude Code is becoming the big favorite among programmers. So much so that it already accounts for 4% of everything uploaded to GitHub
Claude Code surge como el favorito de los programadores, representando ya el 4% de los commits en GitHub. Esta IA generativa se proyecta alcanzar el 20% de contribuciones diarias para finales de 2026.
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
EU regulators warn TikTok's addictive features may violate the Digital Services Act. A potential breach could force the platform to redesign its service to prevent harm.
From Milan to Liguria: 10 of the most promising Italian startups shaping the next tech cycle
Italian startups are accelerating tech innovation in fintech, AI, and B2B software. Brum, a digital driving license platform, exemplifies this shift, leveraging a mobile app to streamline the process for 2024 graduates.
Capalo AI raises €11M to expand battery storage optimisation
Finnish Capalo AI secures €11M for its AI-powered battery storage optimisation software. The company expands its virtual power plant across Europe, aiming to enhance grid balance and asset performance.
Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act
EU Commission finds TikTok's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act. Features like infinite scroll and personalized recommendations are under scrutiny for harming user well-being.
From big rounds to broad momentum: the UK tech ecosystem
UK tech secured €21. 5 billion in 2025, topping European investment with AI and fintech leading the charge....
Growing pressure on Europe’s electricity grids drives €11 million for Capalo AI to scale virtual power plant operations
Helsinki's Capalo AI secures €11M Series A for its AI virtual power plant, accelerating battery storage optimisation across Europe. The funding fuels the company's European expansion amidst growing grid pressure and clean energy investments.
Daytona raises $24M Series A to build agent-native compute infrastructure
Croatian-founded Daytona secures $24M Series A for agent-native compute infrastructure. The funding propels the company's mission to build scalable, programmable sandboxes for AI agent workloads.
Swiss nanotechnology startup Chiral secures €10 million to scale post-silicon chip manufacturing
Swiss Chiral secures €10M to scale post-silicon chip manufacturing using nanomaterials. Over €35M has been deployed across European semiconductor DeepTech firms in 2025-2026.
Munich-based TWAICE secures €24 million EIB loan to scale predictive battery analytics for Europe’s energy transition
Munich's TWAICE secures €24M EIB loan for predictive battery analytics, accelerating Europe's energy transition. The funding fuels growth in EV and storage sectors, boosting battery performance and lifespan.
Female-led UK construction data startup Qflow secures €2.3 million strategic investment from Autodesk
UK construction data startup Qflow secures €2. 3M from Autodesk, boosting its AI-powered platform....