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TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost Denmark’s global startup presence
TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost Denmark’s global startup presence

TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost Denmark’s global startup presence

Denmark’s TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost its global startup presence and attract international investors. This funding aims to enhance Denmark's visibility as a tech nation from 2026 to 2028.

February 3, 2026 at 13:00
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OpenAI’s Codex app: When your IDE gets a brain
OpenAI’s Codex app: When your IDE gets a brain

OpenAI’s Codex app: When your IDE gets a brain

OpenAI launches Codex app for macOS, empowering developers with AI coding agents for complex, multi-day tasks. This tool goes beyond simple code generation, offering parallel task management and background workflows.

February 3, 2026 at 10:56
The Next Web
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$26M funding round backs Veremark’s international expansion and service rollout
$26M funding round backs Veremark’s international expansion and service rollout

$26M funding round backs Veremark’s international expansion and service rollout

London-based Veremark raises $26M to expand its AI-powered background screening and verification platform globally. The funding fuels product development and aims to bolster workplace trust in an era of complex hiring and AI-generated candidate data.

February 3, 2026 at 10:20
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London-based Veremark secures €22 million to expand AI-driven background screening tools
London-based Veremark secures €22 million to expand AI-driven background screening tools

London-based Veremark secures €22 million to expand AI-driven background screening tools

London's Veremark secures €22 million for AI background screening expansion. This significant Series B funding fuels global growth and new product investment in AI-driven workplace trust.

February 3, 2026 at 10:13
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enclaive closes €4.1M round focused on multi-cloud confidential computing
enclaive closes €4.1M round focused on multi-cloud confidential computing

enclaive closes €4.1M round focused on multi-cloud confidential computing

German cybersecurity firm enclaive secures €4. 1M for its confidential computing platform....

February 3, 2026 at 10:00
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AI, fintech, medtech dominate as Irish venture capital up 25pc – KPMG
AI, fintech, medtech dominate as Irish venture capital up 25pc – KPMG

AI, fintech, medtech dominate as Irish venture capital up 25pc – KPMG

Irish venture capital surged 25pc to $1. 45bn in 2025, driven by AI and fintech....

February 3, 2026 at 09:44
Silicon Republic
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London-based AI startup Polaron raises €6.7 million to build the “intelligence layer for materials science”
London-based AI startup Polaron raises €6.7 million to build the “intelligence layer for materials science”

London-based AI startup Polaron raises €6.7 million to build the “intelligence layer for materials science”

London AI startup Polaron secures €6. 7M to build an AI-powered intelligence layer for materials science....

February 3, 2026 at 09:00
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Polaron completes $8M funding round for materials science intelligence
Polaron completes $8M funding round for materials science intelligence

Polaron completes $8M funding round for materials science intelligence

London AI startup Polaron secures $8M to build a materials intelligence layer, accelerating R&D and design. The funding fuels generative design tools for automotive and energy sectors.

February 3, 2026 at 09:00
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UBEES secures €8M to support global expansion of regenerative pollination
UBEES secures €8M to support global expansion of regenerative pollination

UBEES secures €8M to support global expansion of regenerative pollination

UBEES secures €8M to boost regenerative agriculture with connected beehives. The AI-powered platform analyzes pollinator health and environmental data to optimize farming practices.

February 3, 2026 at 08:50
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Refute raises £5M seed round to address disinformation threats
Refute raises £5M seed round to address disinformation threats

Refute raises £5M seed round to address disinformation threats

London-based Refute secures £5M seed funding to combat AI-driven disinformation. The company's platform identifies online manipulation, protecting businesses from hybrid warfare tactics.

February 3, 2026 at 08:45
Tech.eu
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Apply AI Sectoral deep dive - Mobility, transport, and automotive
Apply AI Sectoral deep dive - Mobility, transport, and automotive

Apply AI Sectoral deep dive - Mobility, transport, and automotive

Brussels hosts webinar on AI's transformative impact on automotive and mobility sectors. Sessions explore connected autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport services.

February 3, 2026 at 08:36
European Commission Digital Strategy
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French startup UBEES raises €8 million to expand bee-powered regenerative agriculture globally
French startup UBEES raises €8 million to expand bee-powered regenerative agriculture globally

French startup UBEES raises €8 million to expand bee-powered regenerative agriculture globally

French startup UBEES secures €8 million to scale its tech-driven regenerative agriculture solutions globally. Their AI-powered pollination programmes aim to boost crop yields and biodiversity.

February 3, 2026 at 06:54
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Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling targets FPV drones as it raises €700k for rotary shotgun
Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling targets FPV drones as it raises €700k for rotary shotgun

Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling targets FPV drones as it raises €700k for rotary shotgun

Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling secures €700k for drone countermeasures, fueling Europe's counter-UAS sector. The funding accelerates kinetic defense against FPV drones, a market projected to hit $10 billion by 2030.

February 2, 2026 at 17:20
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OpenClaw: all the news about the trending AI agent
OpenClaw: all the news about the trending AI agent

OpenClaw: all the news about the trending AI agent

Open-source AI agent OpenClaw gains traction, enabling users to automate tasks via messaging apps. Cybersecurity researchers warn of potential data exposure due to configuration errors, highlighting significant risks.

February 2, 2026 at 16:47
The Verge Policy
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Jensen Huang has gone to dinner with TSMC with a request: to step up their game because NVIDIA "needs a lot of wafers"
Jensen Huang has gone to dinner with TSMC with a request: to step up their game because NVIDIA "needs a lot of wafers"

Jensen Huang has gone to dinner with TSMC with a request: to step up their game because NVIDIA "needs a lot of wafers"

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang pressed TSMC for more chip production capacity during a Taiwan visit. The AI chip giant needs "lots of wafers" to meet soaring global demand.

February 2, 2026 at 16:00
Xataka
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Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts
Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts

Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts

Docusign CEO warns AI's contract analysis risks misinterpretation and liability. The company explores AI automation for document generation, emphasizing practical applications over hype.

February 2, 2026 at 16:00
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Genie 3 is impressive creating worlds for video games. But the problem with video games was never creating worlds
Genie 3 is impressive creating worlds for video games. But the problem with video games was never creating worlds

Genie 3 is impressive creating worlds for video games. But the problem with video games was never creating worlds

Google's Genie 3 AI generates interactive 3D worlds from text prompts in seconds. While technically brilliant for asset creation, it won't disrupt the industry as game development's challenge lies in experience, not world-building.

February 2, 2026 at 15:46
Xataka
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Four years ago, China had one chipmaker in the world's top 20. Today it has three
Four years ago, China had one chipmaker in the world's top 20. Today it has three

Four years ago, China had one chipmaker in the world's top 20. Today it has three

China now has three chip equipment manufacturers in the global top 20, up from one in 2022. US sanctions have unexpectedly spurred local industry growth, challenging Western dominance in critical technology sectors.

February 2, 2026 at 15:30
Xataka
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Google's Flood Risk Map: Here's how you can check if you live in a risk zone
Google's Flood Risk Map: Here's how you can check if you live in a risk zone

Google's Flood Risk Map: Here's how you can check if you live in a risk zone

Google launches an experimental flood risk map tool, allowing users to check for extreme flooding dangers worldwide. The map highlights areas particularly vulnerable to flash and river floods, with Spain showing significant risk.

February 2, 2026 at 14:23
Xataka
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Swedish startup Bits raises €12 million to deepen automation across FinTech compliance workflows
Swedish startup Bits raises €12 million to deepen automation across FinTech compliance workflows

Swedish startup Bits raises €12 million to deepen automation across FinTech compliance workflows

Swedish FinTech Bits raises €12 million to automate financial crime compliance workflows. The funding accelerates expansion and investor interest in European regulatory automation platforms.

February 2, 2026 at 13:34
EU-Startups
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