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French VC 360 Capital launches Poli360 2 with €85 million to back European DeepTech startups. The fund aims to transform research into globally competitive companies, joining a wave of specialized VC funding in the region.

Stockholm's Newly raises $2M+ for its AI-powered platform that builds native apps without code. The funding accelerates its mission to slash development from months to hours.

Air Street Capital, founded by Nathan Benaich, launches its $232M Fund III, becoming Europe's largest solo GP venture firm. The fund targets AI-first companies across North America and Europe, signaling a major shift in AI-driven innovation.

Dutch data watchdog publishes cloud guide for health data processors. The practical guide aims to ensure careful consideration of risks when organizations utilize cloud solutions for sensitive health information.

360 Capital launches €85M fund targeting €100M for deeptech startups. The fund will invest in Industry Automation and Sustainability across Europe.

Ex-Google exec Mahir Sahin launches €50M Cloudberry Ventures fund to back Europe's Deeptech. The firm targets AI infrastructure bottlenecks, aiming to prevent IP strip-mining by US investors.

EU regulators may target VPNs after age verification mandates. This digital crackdown could impact privacy tools for millions.

European startups secured funding for AI agents in physical industries and agritech automation. Smaller, specific funding rounds highlight a trend in venture capital concentration.

Madrid-made technology powers NASA's Artemis II Moon mission, selected for a critical spacecraft system. This Spanish-designed thermal control unit travels aboard the European Service Module, launching April 2026.

Mistral AI CEO proposes a 1-5% levy on AI model giants operating in Europe. This would fund Europe's cultural sector and grant AI providers legal certainty for content training.

EU launches "EU Inc. " corporate rules to simplify founding companies, enabling sub-€100 setups in 48 hours....

London-based fintech LemFi, serving 2M+ customers and processing $1B+ monthly, joins EU-Startups Summit 2026. CEO Ridwan Olalere will share insights on building disruptive global fintech products.

Starling Bank launches the UK's first agentic AI financial assistant, leveraging Google Gemini and Cloud to manage customer finances. This move pushes fintech towards advanced AI for everyday banking tasks.

DORA regulation forces EU finance firms to boost digital resilience, but 14 months on, most still lag. The January 17, 2025 deadline exposed a stark readiness gap.

EU Inc. framework launched to slash startup registration time to 48 hours and costs under €100....

Flexzo AI secures €10. 3M to optimize UK healthcare staffing with agentic AI....

Drones inspect Dutch dikes using ethical data tool DEDA, raising privacy and transparency concerns. Wetterskip Fryslân pilots AI to manage drone data ethically.

Montis VC launches a €50M fund for energy and AI startups, backed by EIF. It targets 20-25 early-stage companies driving industrial innovation and the energy transition.

Dutch AgTech startup BBLeap secures €5M for its precision spraying technology. The company uses hardware and software for centimeter-accurate plant treatment, significantly reducing chemical waste.

Warsaw-based Montis VC launches a €50M fund for European energy and industrial tech startups. It targets 20-25 pre-seed and seed investments in companies focused on automation and AI.