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From big bets to sector diversity: the Dutch tech ecosystem
European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the Netherlands raising €6. 9B....

With half of chronically ill patients failing to take medication correctly, Oska Health secures €11 million for personal health app
Oska Health secures €11M Seed funding to scale its AI-powered hybrid care model for chronically ill patients. This digital health venture joins a wave of European HealthTech startups attracting capital for condition management.

UK’s ARIA joins CommonAI with €18 million grant to strengthen AI compute delivery
UK's ARIA joins CommonAI with €18 million grant to boost AI compute delivery. This strengthens the AI ecosystem across the UK and Europe with shared inference infrastructure.

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Enrico Giacomelli the Founder and Chairman of Namirial
Namirial, a European digital trust leader, targets €1. 1B valuation following mergers and investments....

UK AI infrastructure startup Callosum challenging AI Silicon Valley “monoculture” comes out of stealth
UK AI startup Callosum launches stealth with $10. 25M funding, challenging Big Tech's "monoculture" AI development....

Seraphim Space surpasses €84 million target with latest close of early-stage SpaceTech fund
London's Seraphim Space fund surpasses €84M target, fueling early-stage SpaceTech. This investment surge underscores SpaceTech's role in enabling AI and digital systems for the global economy.

Dimitris Vassos, Co-founder and CEO of Omilia joins the speaker line-up at the EU-Startups Summit 2026!
Omilia CEO Dimitris Vassos to speak at EU-Startups Summit 2026 on enterprise AI value. Vassos will share insights on scaling AI solutions with over $50M ARR and 150+ large-scale AI deployments.

Taster founder’s UK FinTech startup Alpa raises €2.9 million to build the financial operating system for hospitality
London FinTech Alpa raises €2. 9M for its hospitality financial operating system....

Alpa lands $3.5M to build financial platform for hospitality
London fintech Alpa raises $3. 5M to give hospitality real-time profit data....

German AI FoodTech startup Foodforecast raises €8 million to tackle ultra-fresh food wastage
German AI startup Foodforecast secures €8M to slash food waste using AI-driven demand forecasting. Their technology targets ultra-fresh supply chains, aiming to reduce waste by 30% and boost sales for European retailers.

London-based Dwelly secures over €79.3 million to scale AI-driven rental marketplace
London's Dwelly secures €79. 3M to digitise UK rental agencies with AI....

Kinfolk closes $7M seed round for AI-driven HR platform
London-based Kinfolk lands $7. 2M seed funding for its AI-driven HR platform....

European alternatives to Gmail and Outlook: the best email providers made in Europe
European firms offer privacy-focused email alternatives to Gmail and Outlook. Proton Mail, based in Switzerland, provides end-to-end encryption and a free basic service, with paid plans starting at €3....

SolveAI raises $50M to help employees build their own enterprise software
London-based SolveAI secures $50M to empower employees building compliant enterprise software with AI. The platform bridges the gap for large organizations needing tailored applications, reducing reliance on costly outsourced solutions.

€100K, 100 startups, 3 years: The Baltics double down on early talent
Baltic VCs FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut launch a €100K initiative to back 100 early-stage startups over three years. This program aims to empower young Gen Z founders with crucial early funding and support to build globally competitive businesses.

10 of the most promising Netherlands-based startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Netherlands startups are driving innovation in AI and enterprise software. AI-powered Aizy optimizes online ad campaigns for SMEs, leveraging automated bidding and human oversight for significant growth potential.

UK DeepTech startup BeyondMath raises €8.4 million to expand generative physics research
UK DeepTech startup BeyondMath secures €8. 4M to pioneer generative physics for engineering simulation....

Wayve rockets to €7.2 billion valuation with €1 billion Series D bet on AI-driven autonomy – backing from Uber and Microsoft
Wayve rockets to €7. 2B valuation with €1B Series D, backed by Microsoft and Uber....

Thema secures $6.2M to support mapping of market expansion opportunities for private equity
London's Thema secures $6. 2M, including a UK government grant for AI, to map private equity expansion opportunities....

London’s Allica Bank targets 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 after €131 million raise
London's Allica Bank secures €131M to capture 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 with its proprietary tech. This deal mirrors broader EU fintech investment in AI identity and risk management platforms.
