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Vigilant AI. ai secured £585,000 in pre-seed funding to deploy "AI Teammates" for regulated businesses, addressing AI compliance concerns....

Amsterdam-based Source. ag secured €15....

Holi, a Polish HealthTech startup, secured €3 million in seed funding to expand its digital obesity clinic across Europe. The data-driven platform will target Southern and Eastern European markets, following the lead of several other funded digital health companies.

Swiss robotics company mimic secured €13. 8 million in seed funding to deploy its AI-powered robots across multiple industries....

The Dutch government launches the "Denk vooruit" campaign, urging citizens to prepare for emergencies, including digital disruptions like cyberattacks. This initiative provides resources to help people cope with potential failures of the internet and mobile networks.

German AI startup octonomy secures a $20 million seed round to expand its agentic AI platform for complex service workflows. The funding will accelerate the development of digital coworkers designed to handle technical support tasks, achieving 95% accuracy and integrating within 20 days.

Spanish Army's Logistics Academy is developing "Gonzalo" (GZLO), an AI model to assist military operations. This ChatGPT-like system aims to serve as an administrative assistant, focusing on security and confidentiality within the armed forces.

Amazon is cutting 1,200 jobs in Madrid and Barcelona as part of its global restructuring. This move follows the company's initial announcement of 14,000 layoffs worldwide.

Parisian deeptech startup Altrove secured $10 million in seed funding to scale its AI-designed materials, reducing reliance on critical imported resources. The funding will allow Altrove to expand labs and grow the team, aiming for industrial-scale production within two years.

Brussels launched the "Doorverwijsboom" for organizations under the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw) to streamline incident reporting and support. The resource provides sector-specific guidance, CSIRT contact information, and links to ten mandatory security measures.

Spanish fintech startup Abacum, led by CEO Julio Martinez, streamlines financial operations with its AI-powered platform for CFOs. The company, serving hundreds of mid-market firms across 31 countries, has raised $105 million to date.

The European Central Bank plans a pilot program for the digital euro, launching in mid-2027 if legislation passes in 2026. Issuance of the digital currency could follow in 2029.

At 18, Robert Mukhametov, based in Cyprus, created three AI-powered apps, each ranking in the App Store's Top 100 without outside funding. His first app, CalSnap, uses AI to help users track calories by photographing their meals, a success achieved through bootstrapping.

The European Central Bank is preparing to launch the digital euro, with plans for it to enter circulation by 2029. This digital currency aims to provide a secure and efficient means of payment for all citizens.

Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons secured $710 million in an equity round, valuing the company at $11 billion. This follows the acquisition of AOL and fuels Bending Spoons' plans for further investment and growth.

NVIDIA launches Drive AGX Hyperion 10, a computing and sensor system for autonomous vehicles, shifting the focus from data centers. Uber will deploy 100,000 units by 2027, with Stellantis, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz also participating in the project.

European robotics secured €618. 7 million across 33 deals in the first half of 2025, representing a broadening scope in the market....

London-based data lineage provider Solidatus secured a £5M loan from Salica Investments to boost R&D and growth. The funding will accelerate AI-enabled features to simplify data trust and regulatory compliance in the growing $20 billion data governance market.

European Startup Embassy launched to serve as a hub for Central and Eastern European startups expanding to the US. This new initiative aims to connect fragmented communities, offering a shared landing pad in San Francisco to accelerate global expansion.

Q. ANT, a German photonic processing company for AI, secured an additional investment from Duquesne Family Office, bringing its Series A total to $80 million....