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French cybersecurity startup MokN raises €2.6 million to combat credential theft
Paris-based cybersecurity startup MokN has secured €2. 6 million in seed funding....

French cybersecurity startup MokN raises €2.6 million to combat credential theft
French cybersecurity startup MokN secures €2. 6 million in seed funding to combat credential theft with "phish-back" technology....

New: roadmap for meaningful disclosure
The Dutch "Digitale Overheid" (Digital Government) program has introduced a new step-by-step plan to make government information more accessible. This initiative supports public organizations in fulfilling their obligation to proactively disclose information, as outlined in the Open Government Act (Woo)....

Manchester-based PEAK:AIO raises €5.7 million to scale high-performance AI infrastructure
PEAK:AIO, a Manchester-based company, secured €5. 7 million in funding to expand its high-performance AI infrastructure platform globally....

How smart policies can strengthen Europe’s startup ecosystem and boost economic growth
European startups face challenges in the current tech landscape, particularly compared to the US and China, with innovation-dampening factors such as high taxes and bureaucracy. Fundraising hit a record low in the first half of the year, though some sectors like AI saw investment....

Gotcha! French cybersecurity startup MokN tricks attackers into surrendering stolen credentials, raises €2.6 million to expand to the U.S.
MokN, a Paris-based cybersecurity startup, secured €2. 6 million in seed funding....

The "Rider Law" aimed to improve delivery in Spain. In the sector, there are those who believe it has served the opposite purpose.
The "Ley Rider" in Spain aimed to improve delivery services. The legislation, introduced in 2021, mandated that delivery platforms reclassify their self-employed delivery workers as employees....

Amsterdam’s Saga raises over €1.5 million to expand its lawyer-centric AI platform across Europe and Latin America
Dutch LegalTech startup Saga secured over €1. 5 million in a Seed round from Dutch and Norwegian investors to expand its AI platform internationally....

London-based Simple Life raises over €33 million in a Series B round backed by Kevin Hart to scale its AI health coach
London-based AI health coaching app Simple Life secured over €33 million in a Series B round. The funding, led by Hartbeat Ventures and Liquidity, will support the expansion of its AI capabilities....

fan3 raises $5M from Improbable to fix broken ticketing
fan3, an entertainment tech company, secured $5 million in funding from Improbable. Their platform aims to improve ticketing fairness, combating bot activity and scalping to ensure real fans can access events....

fan3 raises $5M from Improbable to fix broken ticketing
fan3, an entertainment tech firm, secured $5M from Improbable to combat ticketing fraud and scalping in the live events industry. The platform integrates with existing ticketing systems, using digital passes and blockchain to prioritize genuine fans and offer exclusive perks.

Copenhagen-based 55 North announces €134 million first close for record €300 million quantum technology fund
Copenhagen-based venture capital firm 55 North announced the first close of its €300 million inaugural fund, raising €134 million. The fund, backed by Novo Holdings and EIFO, is positioned as the world’s largest dedicated quantum technology fund....

Simple Life lands $35M to scale its AI health coach
London-based Simple Life secured $35 million in Series B funding, led by Hartbeat Ventures. The company's AI-powered health app offers personalized plans and real-time insights to support weight loss....

Denmark launches the world’s largest quantum fund
Denmark has launched a €300 million quantum technology venture capital fund, 55 North, which has already secured €134 million in its first close. The fund is the largest of its kind and is backed by the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Novo Holdings, and others....

Denmark launches the world’s largest quantum fund
Denmark launches the world's largest quantum technology venture capital fund, 55 North, with a first close of €134 million. The fund, backed by EIFO and Novo Holdings, will invest globally in quantum tech, including IQM and Kiutra.

Nscale Raises $433M Days After Record $1.1B Series B
Nscale, an AI infrastructure provider based in London, has secured additional funding. This follows their recent record-breaking $1....

European tech funding surges 163% in September, hitting €8.4 billion
European tech funding surged 163% in September, reaching €8. 4 billion, driven by AI investments and a massive deal for Mistral....

European tech funding surges 163% in September, hitting €8.4 billion
European tech funding experienced a significant surge in September, increasing by 163% to reach €8. 4 billion....

Aircraft bombs: Smart German software reduces the risk of explosion
A German software program is being used to assess the risk of unexploded World War II bombs found in Germany. These bombs cause disruptions like evacuations and transportation delays when discovered....

Thought Machine raises £45M as losses increase
Thought Machine, a UK-based cloud-based banking services provider, secured a £45 million funding round in July. The funding will support the company's growth and further product development, according to recent filings....
