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Dublin-based DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies comply with Europe’s new accessibility law
Dublin-based startup DevAlly secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-powered platform, which aids companies in adhering to Europe's new accessibility regulations. The funding round was led by Miles Ahead Capital, with participation from NDRC, Enterprise Ireland, and other angel investors....
Unaric expands its UK AI footprint with DESelect acquisition
Unaric, a London-based software company, has acquired DESelect, a US-based Salesforce ISV, for an undisclosed eight-figure sum. This marks Unaric's ninth acquisition in two years and strengthens its position in the AI-driven tools market built on the Salesforce platform....
The biggest European semiconductor deals in H1 2025
European semiconductor companies secured €1. 4 billion across 30 deals in the first half of 2025, representing approximately 4% of total capital and 1....
What the rest of Europe can learn from France about defence startups
France has emerged as a leading European hub for defense startups, driven by significant regulatory reforms and state intervention. Over the past two years, the country has revamped immigration laws, simplified legal structures, and expanded funding avenues to foster innovation in the defense and dual-use technology sectors....
Startup Battlefield alum DevAlly raises €2M to help companies with Europe’s feisty new accessibility law
DevAlly, a startup and alum of the Startup Battlefield, secured €2 million in funding. The company focuses on assisting businesses in Europe to comply with the region's accessibility regulations....
BiMA raises €500K for screen-free projector bringing mindful entertainment to children
BiMA, a Munich-based platform focused on mindful entertainment for children, has secured €500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The funding will support the market launch of its first product, a screen-free projector designed to create immersive environments for children....
European Market - European Rules
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) are not an affront to the United States, but an expression of European sovereignty, according to Dennis-Kenji Kipker. The regulations aim to create a fair and competitive digital market within the European Union....
Hyped AI business automation startup n8n raises $180M, valuing it at $2.5BN
Berlin-based AI automation startup n8n secured $180 million in Series C funding, reaching a valuation of $2. 5 billion....
Justice sides with Holaluz employees: there were no grounds to eliminate telecommuting
The Barcelona-based energy company Holaluz was found guilty by the Social Court No. 21 for eliminating remote work for its entire workforce....
Cybersecurity Services Certification Scheme now available
O Esquema de Certificação de Serviços de Cibersegurança, desenvolvido pelo CNCS, está agora disponível. Este esquema visa identificar e valorizar os serviços de cibersegurança....
Report: EU nearing agreement with Apple and Meta in App Store dispute
The European Commission is reportedly close to reaching a resolution with Apple regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This follows the initiation of proceedings against the tech giant over its app store practices....
Panel on AI Finance Lab - for European AI startups
The European Commission is hosting a panel discussion focused on AI Finance Lab for European AI startups. The event will take place on October 8, 2025, and aims to connect European AI startups with investors....
How to stay ahead of NIS2 and the latest EU cybersecurity rules
The EU's cybersecurity regulatory landscape is evolving, with businesses needing to stay informed on the latest developments. Legal expert Ricky Kelly from RDJ provides insights into the current state of cyber regulations....
From community roots to AI ambitions: byFounders shapes the 'New Nordics’ next chapter
byFounders, a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen, is shaping the future of tech in the Nordics and Baltics. It focuses on early-stage startups, with initial investments between €500,000 and €4 million....
Spanish privacy-tech scaleup Nymiz raises €2 million led by TIN Capital
Spanish privacy-tech scaleup Nymiz has secured €2 million in funding, led by TIN Capital. The investment will support Nymiz's goal of establishing "Privacy as Infrastructure" and expanding its presence across Europe, in preparation for a US launch....
London-based Dragonfly raises €3 million to simplify software decision-making with AI
London-based startup Dragonfly secured €3 million in a pre-seed funding round, led by Episode 1. Dragonfly's platform leverages AI to streamline software decision-making, acting as a discovery and advisory system for businesses....
Phagos gets €25M boost to combat bacterial diseases
Phagos, a Paris-based biotechnology company, secured €25 million in Series A funding. The company, founded in 2021, utilizes artificial intelligence to develop bacteriophage therapies aimed at combating bacterial diseases, initially focusing on animal health....
Paris-based Phagos raises €25 million to create a sustainable alternative to antibiotics
Phagos, a Paris-based biotech company, secured €25 million in Series A funding. The company, founded in 2021, uses AI to develop bacteriophage-based therapies as an alternative to antibiotics....
Commission launches two strategies to speed up AI uptake in European industry and science
The European Commission has launched two strategies to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across key industries and scientific research. The "Apply AI Strategy" aims to expedite the implementation of AI within both the public and private sectors....
Commission launches two strategies to speed up AI uptake in European industry and science
Brussels launches two strategies to accelerate Artificial Intelligence adoption across European industries and science. These initiatives aim to make Europe a global leader in trustworthy AI, building on existing infrastructure and talent.