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London’s LegalTech Orbital raises €50 million Series B to expand AI platform for real estate law
London's Orbital secures €50M Series B for its AI platform revolutionizing real estate law transactions. This funding fuels US and UK expansion, showcasing robust investment in AI-driven LegalTech.
Kime raises €2M to turn AI search into a transparent analytics dashboard
Copenhagen AI SaaS firm Kime raises €2M pre-seed to track brand mentions in AI assistants. The funding accelerates development of its generative engine optimisation analytics platform.
Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out
London-based Synthesia's AI video platform secures $200M Series E, doubling valuation to $4B. The funding fuels employee stock sales and expands AI-driven corporate training solutions across Europe.
European tech weekly recap: Over €2.7B invested across 70+ deals
European tech secured over €2. 7B last week across 70+ funding deals, highlighting robust investor confidence....
Commission designates WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
Brussels designates WhatsApp a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. WhatsApp's 'Channels' feature triggers the designation, requiring Meta to comply with new DSA rules by May 2026.
London VC 2150 closes €210 million Fund II, bringing AUM to €500 million in order to scale climate-driven urban systems
London VC 2150 raises €210M for Fund II, targeting urban tech. This brings total assets under management to €500M, aiming to reshape city infrastructure and industries.
Humans& thinks coordination is the next frontier for AI, and they’re building a model to prove it
Humans& launches foundation models for AI collaboration, aiming to redefine digital teamwork beyond chatbots. The startup, founded by ex-Anthropic and Google DeepMind engineers, targets complex coordination tasks.
TNW Weekly Briefing
EU launches "EU Inc" at Davos, slashing startup red tape to enable single incorporation and cross-border operation by 2027. High-risk tech suppliers will also be phased out of critical infrastructure.
This is the impressive interactive map to view Earth in 4K live from space and monitor satellites
Interactive map reveals Earth in live 4K from space, monitoring thousands of satellites. Over 15,000 Starlink units orbit, offering a unique planetary perspective.
The wind turbines planted in the middle of the ocean were a maintenance challenge. Until the scanner drone appeared.
Danish startup Quali Drone successfully inspected operational offshore wind turbines with drones. This innovation significantly reduces costly downtime for clean energy generation in the maritime sector.
How to improve Gemini's responses: 14 steps to ensure higher quality and better sources
Google Gemini AI prompts improved with 14 detailed steps for higher quality and better sourcing. Users can now fine-tune AI responses by specifying context and structure for more accurate results.
This tool blocks all AI features and other elements you don't want from your browser: and it does so without installations
A new tool lets users disable AI and unwanted features in browsers, cutting through digital clutter. This bypasses corporate browser bloat, focusing solely on web navigation.
Mews raises €255M to accelerate AI and automation in hospitality
Mews secures €255M to boost AI and automation for hotels worldwide. The Amsterdam-based tech platform now valued at $2....
I have decided to become independent of all US technology and embrace European technology. This is how I am achieving it
Author champions European tech, ditching US platforms due to data exploitation. The shift highlights a growing desire for privacy and self-sufficiency in digital choices.
Europe seeks sovereignty in rare earths: the first step to achieve it is a mega-mine in Sweden
EU seeks rare earth autonomy, launching a mega-mine in Sweden to reduce reliance on China. The Per Geijer mine aims to supply 18% of EU's lanthanide needs.
Programming Languages 2026: Which are the five most popular and 46 free courses to learn them
Ranking ranks Python, C, and Java as top programming languages for 2026. Over 46 free courses are available to help developers learn these in-demand skills.
Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp info it was legally required to provide
Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp information legally required. The UK regulator is investigating the social media giant's compliance with sharing data for market competition analysis.
Oslo-based Altek AI secures €423k to expand autonomous guest communication for hotels across the Nordics
Oslo-based Altek AI secures €423k to expand AI guest communication for hotels. The funding accelerates AI-driven digital employee solutions across Scandinavia and Europe.
Ubisoft cancels six games and restructures its studio setup: what is the plan of one of the most powerful studios in the world
Ubisoft cancels six games and shutters studios, slashing its market value by 95%. The move aims to restructure its development pipeline amid significant financial losses.
Cloover secures over $1.2B, EU Inc launched at Davos, and the Danish fintech boss who says “no” a lot
EU Inc launches, accelerating startup growth and innovation with backing from founders and investors. Cloover secures $1....