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Irish regulators will investigate LinkedIn and TikTok over potential violations of the Digital Services Act. The probe will examine how easily users can report illegal content on the platforms.

Orq. ai, based in Amsterdam, secured €5 million in seed funding to address the AI production gap for enterprises....

Shop Circle secured a $100 million credit facility to fuel its AI-powered acquisition model for B2B software platforms. The company has acquired 16 companies, using AI to boost EBITDA margins by 15-20% through operational rewiring.

Liablix, an Italian AI startup, secured €1. 2M to modernize automotive claims analysis using 3D reconstruction technology....

Donna, an AI assistant for field sales teams, secured $4. 8 million to boost international expansion and product development....

Mater-AI secured £1. 5M to tackle wasted heat in the energy sector with AI-powered materials discovery....

Belgium's Donna secured €4. 1 million to scale its AI assistant designed for field sales teams, aiming for international expansion....

Mistral, the French AI startup, has released its full suite of AI models under the Apache license. This move allows for greater accessibility and customization by developers across Europe and beyond.

Italian tech firm Bending Spoons will acquire Eventbrite for €430 million in cash, turning the US-listed event platform private. The acquisition further expands Bending Spoons' portfolio, which already includes Evernote and Vimeo, solidifying its position in digital product consolidation.

Dutch municipalities unanimously agreed to collectively address AI, cloud, and digital security challenges. This initiative follows the national digitalization strategy, aiming for at least 80% collective action across various digital themes.

Dutch government initiatives aim to build a sovereign cloud for the public sector to reduce reliance on foreign providers. This push is led by Ron Kolkman, who highlights cloud technology's crucial role in the country's digital infrastructure.

The Spanish government delayed the mandatory implementation of Verifactu, its electronic invoicing system, until 2027 for companies, freelancers and SMEs. This political move, impacting businesses, was driven by political considerations, with potential fines of up to €50,000 for non-compliance.

Irish cybersecurity startup Mirror Security secured €2. 1 million to advance its AI security platform utilizing fully homomorphic encryption....

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) launches a three-week public campaign urging organizations to review their cookie policies. The campaign will run across various media channels including radio, websites, and newspapers.

London-based Expedition Growth Capital launched a €323 million fund to back European software companies that skipped venture capital. The firm will invest €8....

Brussels launches a public feedback phase on draft rules for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes, a key element of the AI Act. This initiative allows providers to test AI systems under supervision, with feedback accepted until January 6, 2026.

Dublin-based Mirror Security secures $2. 5 million to expand its AI security and encryption technology teams....

Paris-based Bitstack, a Bitcoin savings app, secured €12. 9 million to accelerate its European expansion....

Shiftmove, based in Berlin, acquired Ocean, a fleet management division, expanding its European footprint. This move positions Shiftmove as a major fleet tech provider, serving 27,000 customers and managing 730,000 vehicles across Europe.

Duvo secured $15 million in seed funding to provide retailers with AI-powered staff, aiming to cut manual work. The platform offers AI assistants for various tasks, with the goal of expanding into other sectors needing automation.