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European tech weekly recap: Over €2B invested in the tech ecosystem in the last week of February
Europe's tech scene sees over €2B poured into startups last week. Seventy funding deals and five exits signal robust investor confidence despite economic headwinds.
Building Europe’s native code infrastructure: Tangled closes $4.5M round
European code platform Tangled secures $4. 5M to rival GitHub and reclaim developer data ownership....
Noxon closes seed funding round to advance muscle-computer interface technology
Munich medtech Noxon secures seed funding for its muscle-computer interface. The wearable device offers continuous diagnostics and personalized activation, transforming neuromuscular disorder treatment.
Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it
Catalan startup Kloutit uses AI to combat e-commerce chargebacks, securing nearly 200 clients. The company now operates in nine countries, aiding platforms like Wallapop and Cabify.
We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"
Swiss energy firm Alpiq transforms abandoned Spanish coal mines into giant hydroelectric "batteries." The €147M project repurposes former mining sites in El Bierzo for energy storage.
New speakers for Tech.eu Summit London, the reality of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem four years on, and IQM to go public
London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....
Monzo former CEO TS Anil appointed board vice-chair in boardroom shake-up
Monzo's former CEO TS Anil returns as vice-chair in a board shake-up. The UK challenger bank, serving 14m customers, is navigating international expansion and a new CEO.
Poland’s new tech wave: 10 of the most promising startups to watch in 2026
Poland's tech scene accelerates with 10 promising startups launching AI-driven tools and digital platforms. These venture-backed ventures leverage strong engineering talent, aiming for international growth into 2026.
London-based Encord raises €50 million to support next phase of physical AI deployment
London-based Encord secures €50M for physical AI data infrastructure, accelerating product development. Funding boosts its mission to solve data readiness bottlenecks as AI moves into full production.
AI in 2026: The data drought, healthcare opportunities, and space tech
AI startups face a looming data drought, sparking a new market for synthetic and proprietary data sourcing. Healthcare and space tech are key growth areas, driven by wearables and AI decision support.
Digital bank Monzo to nearly double Irish headcount by 2027
Digital bank Monzo nearly doubles Irish headcount by 2027 as investments fuel Dublin expansion. New jobs created to bolster European headquarters operations.
ISPTech secures €5.5M seed to improve in-orbit mobility
German space tech firm ISPTech secures €5. 5M seed to advance non-toxic propulsion for agile in-orbit maneuvering....
Swiss “Shark Tank” winner storabble acquires Germany’s on-storage to consolidate Europe’s fragmented storage market
Swiss storabble acquires German on-storage to consolidate Europe's fragmented storage market. The deal integrates on-storage's tech platform and logistics systems to build a pan-European storage marketplace.
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1.5 million with EU backing to scale emission-free delivery across Europe
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1. 5 million for emission-free delivery expansion across Europe....
Intrinsic Joins Google to Accelerate Physical AI
Google's Intrinsic unit accelerates physical AI integration with DeepMind and Cloud. This move aims to bring AI-powered automation into manufacturing processes across Europe.
Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE ahead of public debut
Einride secures $113M for autonomous truck expansion. Funding accelerates global rollout of its electric and self-driving freight technology.
German municipalities could cut 100 million tonnes of CO2e – Ark Climate raises €2.1 million to support local action
German software firm Ark Climate secures €2. 1M to develop AI models for municipal climate action....
Google might reshuffle search results to try to dodge fines in the EU
Google to test search result changes across Europe to comply with EU antitrust charges. Rival services for hotels and flights will rank higher, prioritizing competition over Google's own offerings.
€4.5M raised by FlyFocus to scale European drone production
Poland-based FlyFocus secures €4. 5M to scale European drone production amid reliance on non-European tech....
Mistral and Accenture strike deal to help businesses deploy AI
Mistral AI and Accenture strike a deal to help businesses deploy AI models and customize offerings. The partnership accelerates AI adoption and aims to unlock ROI for enterprises globally.