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Mistral AI Upgrades Vibe Coding Agent
Mistral AI upgrades its Vibe coding agent, challenging US dominance in AI software development. This advancement reinforces Europe's push for homegrown AI innovation.

London’s HomeCooks secures €1.6 million for its home-cooked meals prepared by independent chefs
London's HomeCooks secures €1. 6 million for its home-cooked meal marketplace connecting consumers with independent chefs....

Google's search engine change with AI was a mystery about its monetization. It will finally be another subscription
Google launches AI Plus subscription for €7. 99 monthly to integrate AI into search....

It is one of the best VPNs and costs less than two euros a month: Surfshark is a top tool to protect your privacy online
Surfshark VPN offers top-tier online privacy for just €1. 99/month, boosting security amid weekly data breaches....

Inside the numbers: Ten countries leading Europe’s tech investment in 2025
European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the UK leading at €21. 5B....

How Redwerk built a global software business without middle managers or venture capital
Kyiv-founded Redwerk scales globally without managers or VC funding. This software agency builds complex platforms for EU Parliament, fintech, and healthcare clients, demonstrating an alternative growth model in tech.

Dutch data centre optimisation startup Lucend raises €2.7 million to expand to the U.S.
Dutch data centre AI startup Lucend raises €2. 7M to expand to the U....

Sanderson finally signs Cosmere adaptations after years of struggle, and Apple gives him more control than George R.R. Martin has
Apple TV secures unprecedented deal with Brandon Sanderson for Cosmere adaptations. The author gains extensive creative control over 'Mistborn' films and 'Stormlight Archive' series.

TetraxAI raises pre-seed funding for AI risk tools in clean energy
TetraxAI secures €1. 2M pre-seed for AI risk tools in clean energy infrastructure....

Levellr raises $2.5M to turn discord and gaming user voice data into brand intelligence
Levellr secures $2. 5M to transform Discord data into brand intelligence....

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Personio co-founder & CEO Hanno Renner
Personio CEO Hanno Renner discusses scaling Europe's HR software giant from near-zero cash to a multi-billion valuation. The interview explores growth challenges and leadership lessons for European scaleups.

UK CMA wants Google to allow sites to opt out of AI Overviews
UK regulators push Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews. Google explores giving sites control over AI-generated search summaries to protect content creators.

From lab coats to unicorns: French VC Daphni Blue closes €260 million fund to turn science into startups
French VC daphni closes €260M fund to transform European science into global startups. The fund has already invested in nine early-stage science-based companies, with two more TechBio deals pending.

TestGorilla’s Founder Wouter Durville joins the EU-Startups Summit 2026 on May 7-8 in Malta!
TestGorilla founder Wouter Durville to keynote EU-Startups Summit in Malta, discussing AI skills in hiring. 71% of leaders now prioritize AI fluency over experience.

Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5.8 million to scale global tech ecosystem mapping
Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5. 8M to map global tech ecosystems with AI....

daphni Blue completes €260M final close for science-driven European investments
daphni closes €260M fund for European science ventures, accelerating AI and digital tech translation from research labs. The VC will back 40 deeptech startups, fostering innovation at the science-digital intersection.

German HealthTech startup Recare closes €37 million funding round to scale AI platform and expand internationally
Berlin-based HealthTech Recare secures €37M to scale its AI platform and expand internationally. The funding accelerates its AI agent deployment to automate hospital workflows and address Europe's growing healthcare worker shortage.

AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M for its agentic cybersecurity platform that detects identity fraud. Investors include Satya Nadella and Bill Ackman, signaling strong backing for European AI solutions.

WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy
WhatsApp launches AI chatbot charges for Italian developers, impacting messaging costs. Businesses face new fees for AI integration, signaling a shift in platform monetization.

finanzen.net group snaps up AI investing startup Vickii
German financial portal finanzen. net Group acquires AI investing startup Vickii....
