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Euler closes €2M to scale AI-powered software for 3D printing
Icelandic startup Euler secured €2 million to scale its AI-powered software for 3D printing, aiming to improve reliability. The platform integrates with 3D printers, using AI for real-time monitoring and already reducing build failure time by 77% for some customers.

The EU is considering banning the installation of mobile network equipment from Huawei or ZTE. It is a dangerous strategy
Brussels is considering a ban on using Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment in mobile networks across the EU. This move could escalate tensions with China, potentially impacting European businesses....

As banks face an “invisible enemy”, London’s FALKIN raises €1.7 million to stop fraud before it starts
London-based digital safety company FALKIN secured €1. 7 million in pre-Seed funding to stop scams before payments....

With allergy misdiagnosis affecting nearly half of Europeans, Lithuania’s Self.co secures €2.56 million to make testing accessible
Self. co, a Lithuanian digital health company, secured €2....

Facebook has killed "Likes" on external websites for a very simple reason: it no longer needs them to monitor us
Meta is discontinuing "like" and "comment" buttons on external websites by February 2026. This move suggests the social media giant no longer needs to track user activity across the web....

Europe decides tomorrow if the future of connectivity will be for telcos or for Wi-Fi
European regulators are deciding how to allocate the 6 GHz frequency band, a key resource for WiFi 7 and 6G. This decision impacts the future of high-capacity wireless networks, pitting telecom operators against the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance.

FALKIN raises $2M to protect bank customers from AI-powered scams
FALKIN, a digital safety firm, secured $2 million to protect bank customers from AI-powered scams. The London-based company's AI platform analyzes risks to prevent fraud, with plans for deeper integrations and a Safety Labs launch.

New €30 million Step Fund targets early-stage Italian startups with international growth potential
Step Venture launched a €30 million Step Fund, targeting Italian startups focused on international expansion. The fund aims to raise €50 million, backed by CDP Venture Capital and focused on FinTech, HealthTech, and connected-world technologies.

LexDo.it lands €1.7M to boost its platform for launching and running businesses
Italian platform LexDo. it secured €1....

Czech startup Flowpay launches in the Netherlands with €30 million backing to close Europe’s SME financing gap
Czech FinTech Flowpay launches in the Netherlands with a €30 million facility to provide fast, accessible capital to SMEs. The company aims to address Europe's €400 billion SME financing gap with its embedded finance infrastructure.

Ada Ventures unveils Deck Genius to give founders VC-level feedback powered by AI
Ada Ventures launched Deck Genius, an AI-powered tool offering VC-grade feedback on pitch decks for startup founders. The free platform provides detailed analysis, aiming to analyze 500 pitch decks monthly, building on the success of AdaGPT.

Delvitech secures $40M to scale AI-powered optical inspection technology
Swiss deeptech firm Delvitech secured $40M in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered optical inspection technology. The investment will fuel global expansion, including a manufacturing facility in India targeting a monthly production capacity exceeding 200 machines by 2030.

Epidemic Sound launches Studio, an AI tool that auto-soundtracks creator videos in seconds
Swedish soundtracking platform Epidemic Sound launched Studio, an AI tool that auto-soundtracks videos for creators. The AI-powered tool quickly matches and places music and sound effects, saving content creators significant time.

Spain’s Amenitiz expands to 15,000+ hotels and processes €3 billion in bookings ahead of new €38.9 million funding
Spanish hospitality tech firm Amenitiz secured €38. 9 million to expand its all-in-one management system for hotels....

AP: Three-quarters of websites adapt misleading cookie banner after warning, investigation launched into refusers
Brussels's privacy watchdog, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), reports 75% of websites have fixed misleading cookie banners after warnings. Enforcement actions will now target the remaining holdouts to ensure user control over data.

Japan’s €33B bet on Europe: deeptech & AI lead as cross-border investment surges
Japanese investors are pouring billions into European deep tech and AI, with a record 70% of funding allocated to these sectors in 2024. Since 2019, €33 billion of Japanese capital has flowed into Europe, with the UK attracting the most at €14....

As compliance eats 75% of MedTech budgets, Utrecht’s Guideways raises over €1 million to speed FDA approvals
Utrecht-based AI startup Guideways secured over €1 million in pre-Seed funding to help MedTech companies speed up FDA approvals. The investment will accelerate the development of their agentic AI platform to bring medical devices to patients faster.

Arkyn receives €4M financing to accelerate growth and expand product suite
Copenhagen-based enterprise software company Arkyn secured €4 million in funding to accelerate growth and expand its product suite. This will include AI-enabled features that optimize planning and field execution for its digital platform focused on service and asset maintenance within SAP.

Swiss startup YQuantum secures €160k to advance miniaturised hardware for quantum computers
Zurich-based YQuantum secures €160k to develop miniaturized hardware for quantum computers. The funding from Venture Kick will accelerate commercialization in the growing European quantum hardware sector, joining others like QuantWare and QFX.

IKEA wipes the slate clean: its home automation catalog is completely renewed with 21 Matter-compatible devices
IKEA overhauls its smart home catalog, launching 21 new devices fully compatible with Matter. This move aims to simplify home automation by ensuring seamless integration across various smart home ecosystems.
