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ZOLLHOF spins out ZOHO.VC as new €10 million early-stage fund hits 70% first close
Nuremberg's ZOLLHOF spins out ZOHO. VC, securing €7 million for early-stage tech startups....

Oppo A6 Pro 5G, analysis: the mobile that has taken very seriously not to break or turn off
Oppo launches A6 Pro 5G focusing on durability and battery life, targeting mainstream users. This phone promises a robust build and extended usage without interruption.

Samsung will start manufacturing HBM4 memory in February with a clear mission: to break SK Hynix's monopoly in AI
Samsung begins HBM4 chip production in February, targeting NVIDIA to break SK Hynix's AI memory dominance. This move is crucial for Samsung's market share amid soaring AI demand.

Kaspersky ends January with a great promo: its VPN is half price for a year
Kaspersky cuts VPN price by 50% for one year, offering secure browsing for under €20. This promotion makes robust online privacy accessible and affordable for European users.

PETs as a tool for privacy-conscious data use
Dutch government bodies explore Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to balance data-driven insights with GDPR compliance. These tools enable data analysis while protecting individual privacy, fostering wider digital collaboration.

Legaltech Luminance unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade
Legaltech Luminance launches its biggest platform upgrade in a decade, integrating AI for contract intelligence. The update addresses the loss of negotiation context in enterprise contracts, becoming the organization's "legal brain."
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Evaro secures $25M to support consumer brands in offering digital healthcare services
Evaro secures $25M Series A to embed regulated digital healthcare services into consumer brands. The platform aims to expand access to care, having already served over two million patients.

Dangers of Clawdbot and how to protect yourself from them before deciding to use it
AI agent Clawdbot grants full computer access, posing data risks. Even creators warn of potential exposure if not secured carefully.

Paraglide raises $5M Seed to reinvent accounts receivable with Agentic AI
Paraglide launches AI agents to automate accounts receivable, securing $5M to combat billing chaos. Early users report a 34% DSO reduction, freeing finance teams for strategic tasks.

ZOHO.VC completes first closing at 70% of target fund
German incubator ZOLLHOF's venture arm ZOHO. VC secures €7M for deeptech and software startups....

London’s Ascension Ventures secures up to €11.5 million commitment to support regional early-stage founders
London's Ascension Ventures secures up to €11. 5M from the British Business Bank to back early-stage founders outside London....

WhatsApp charged almost one euro for the app in 2013. And it is on its way to doing so again.
WhatsApp beta leaks hint at a return to paid subscriptions to avoid ads, potentially costing users nearly a euro. This move could impact millions of European users.

Scoro acquires Envoice to close the project cost visibility gap
Estonian Scoro acquires AI expense firm Envoice, merging project management with automated spend tracking. This digital integration offers real-time cost visibility to professional services firms, vital in an AI-disrupted market.

Inside Finland’s next wave of innovation: 10 promising startups to keep an eye on this 2026!
Finland launches a new wave of deeptech innovation, highlighting 10 promising startups founded since 2023. Distance Technologies, a standout, develops AI-driven 3D lightfield displays for defense and automotive sectors.

EIB backs Belgian MedTech startup SamanTree Medical with €20 million to support real-time surgical imaging
Belgian MedTech SamanTree Medical secures €20M from EIB for surgical imaging tech. This funding boosts advanced real-time tissue analysis and expands the company's European and US commercial presence.

With Clue and Lovehoney as partners, Evaro secures €21 million to expand NHS-licensed embedded health services
Evaro secures €21 million to expand its NHS-licensed digital healthcare platform, embedding prescription services into trusted brands. This funding accelerates its expansion across treatment areas and clinical capabilities, mirroring broader European HealthTech investment trends.

Brickanta closes $8M round to expand AI use in construction planning
Stockholm's Brickanta secures $8M for its AI construction platform, aiming to boost productivity. The agentic AI system streamlines pre-construction workflows, with plans for European expansion.

Electronics brands including Apple and PlayStation turn to subscriptions as Raylo secures €34.5 million
Raylo secures €34. 5M to power LG's electronics subscriptions, signalling a major shift to recurring revenue models for brands....

UK’s Synthesia valued at $4bn after Google Ventures-led series E raise
UK AI unicorn Synthesia secures $200M Series E, valuing the company at $4B. Google Ventures led the round, fueling further expansion in AI-powered video generation.
