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UPCITI closes $20M to drive global growth of its urban operating platform
UPCITI closes $20M to drive global growth of its urban operating platform

UPCITI closes $20M to drive global growth of its urban operating platform

Paris-based UPCITI secured a $20M Series A round to expand its urban operating platform globally. The platform, live in over 150 cities across 17 countries, combines software and hardware to help municipalities manage operations with a privacy-first approach.

October 16, 2025 at 07:00
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With €3.5 million in funding, Spanish startup Omnia is helping brands stand out across AI platforms
With €3.5 million in funding, Spanish startup Omnia is helping brands stand out across AI platforms

With €3.5 million in funding, Spanish startup Omnia is helping brands stand out across AI platforms

Spanish startup Omnia secured €3. 5 million in pre-Seed funding to boost brand presence on AI platforms....

October 16, 2025 at 04:00
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Nscale Expands Microsoft Deal as It Eyes IPO in 2026
Nscale Expands Microsoft Deal as It Eyes IPO in 2026

Nscale Expands Microsoft Deal as It Eyes IPO in 2026

Nscale is expanding its Microsoft deal, deploying GPUs across Europe in a significant move. The U....

October 16, 2025 at 03:26
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Biometric surveillance: "Body data is not freely disposable"
Biometric surveillance: "Body data is not freely disposable"

Biometric surveillance: "Body data is not freely disposable"

Biometric data usage by investigative authorities faces legal challenges following a press conference in Berlin by privacy advocates. They argue that European and constitutional law prohibit matching biometric data with internet images, based on a technical assessment.

October 15, 2025 at 15:56
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British court on Clearview AI: Data protection also applies to biometric surveillance from abroad
British court on Clearview AI: Data protection also applies to biometric surveillance from abroad

British court on Clearview AI: Data protection also applies to biometric surveillance from abroad

A UK court ruled that British data protection laws apply to US-based Clearview AI, a facial recognition firm. The ruling means the UK's ICO can penalize Clearview for violations, even if it operates from abroad.

October 15, 2025 at 12:35
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With a $21.5m funding round, the European platform xMoney wants to revolutionize online payments
With a $21.5m funding round, the European platform xMoney wants to revolutionize online payments

With a $21.5m funding round, the European platform xMoney wants to revolutionize online payments

xMoney, a European platform, secured $21. 5 million to revolutionize online payments....

October 15, 2025 at 12:20
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enspired extends Series B to €40M to accelerate global AI-powered BESS expansion
enspired extends Series B to €40M to accelerate global AI-powered BESS expansion

enspired extends Series B to €40M to accelerate global AI-powered BESS expansion

Vienna-based enspired, an AI-powered optimizer for battery energy storage systems, secured over €40 million in Series B funding. The investment will fuel global expansion, with the first step being a partnership in Japan.

October 15, 2025 at 12:00
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London-based CybaVerse raises €5.9 million aiming to make cybersecurity simpler, more efficient, and more accessible
London-based CybaVerse raises €5.9 million aiming to make cybersecurity simpler, more efficient, and more accessible

London-based CybaVerse raises €5.9 million aiming to make cybersecurity simpler, more efficient, and more accessible

London-based cybersecurity startup CybaVerse secured €5. 9 million in Series A funding to grow its platform for SMEs....

October 15, 2025 at 11:30
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CybaVerse secures £5M to fuel growth and accelerate innovation
CybaVerse secures £5M to fuel growth and accelerate innovation

CybaVerse secures £5M to fuel growth and accelerate innovation

CybaVerse, a UK cybersecurity firm, secured £5 million in Series A funding to scale its SaaS platform. The investment will fuel sales, expand the team, and advance CybaOps development for SMEs and managed service providers.

October 15, 2025 at 11:30
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Consultation response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Digital Omnibus
Consultation response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Digital Omnibus

Consultation response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Digital Omnibus

EDRi warns the European Commission's "Digital Omnibus" risks dismantling fundamental rights, despite claims to simplify digital policy. The initiative, expected by November 19, 2025, has drawn criticism regarding potential impacts on digital protections.

October 15, 2025 at 09:50
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Finanz secures €700K to expand financial education across Europe
Finanz secures €700K to expand financial education across Europe

Finanz secures €700K to expand financial education across Europe

Milan-based fintech Finanz secured €700K to expand its financial education platform across Europe. The app, already helping users in Italy, aims to address the €10 trillion sitting idle in European accounts, impacting 335 million non-investors.

October 15, 2025 at 09:30
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Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: The Problem with Perspective
Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: The Problem with Perspective

Stories from the DSC Advisory Board: The Problem with Perspective

The enforcement of the Digital Services Act in Germany is under scrutiny, with its success depending on the perspective and stakeholders involved. The delay of the DSC-Beirat's re-establishment highlights the complexities of the DSA's implementation.

October 15, 2025 at 09:26
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Delta Green raises €2M to turn European homes into virtual power batteries
Delta Green raises €2M to turn European homes into virtual power batteries

Delta Green raises €2M to turn European homes into virtual power batteries

Prague-based Delta Green secured €2 million to expand its software platform across Europe, transforming homes into virtual power batteries. The company's software coordinates energy consumption by shifting usage, discharging batteries, and exporting solar power.

October 15, 2025 at 09:02
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Orbiri secures £320K for community-powered solution to end screen-time nightmare
Orbiri secures £320K for community-powered solution to end screen-time nightmare

Orbiri secures £320K for community-powered solution to end screen-time nightmare

London-based Orbiri secures £320K to launch a community-powered platform designed to manage children's screen time. The platform will roll out next year, aiming to offer a collaborative solution against unrestricted smartphone use.

October 15, 2025 at 08:00
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“Unmuting the world”: Spain’s SLNG raises €3.3 million to challenge US-centric speech AI infrastructure
“Unmuting the world”: Spain’s SLNG raises €3.3 million to challenge US-centric speech AI infrastructure

“Unmuting the world”: Spain’s SLNG raises €3.3 million to challenge US-centric speech AI infrastructure

Spanish startup SLNG. ai secured €3....

October 15, 2025 at 06:00
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SLNG.ai raises €3.3M to build global voice AI infrastructure to challenge US dominance
SLNG.ai raises €3.3M to build global voice AI infrastructure to challenge US dominance

SLNG.ai raises €3.3M to build global voice AI infrastructure to challenge US dominance

Spanish startup SLNG. ai secured €3....

October 15, 2025 at 06:00
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Tour of an OVH data center: Water cooling for all servers
Tour of an OVH data center: Water cooling for all servers

Tour of an OVH data center: Water cooling for all servers

OVHcloud's data center tour highlights its water-cooling system for up to 40,000 servers, aiming for maximum energy efficiency. The patented system, in development for two decades, extends hardware lifespan.

October 14, 2025 at 17:25
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Berlin’s TravelTech startup Swifty joins Revolut to enhance AI-driven travel and lifestyle experiences
Berlin’s TravelTech startup Swifty joins Revolut to enhance AI-driven travel and lifestyle experiences

Berlin’s TravelTech startup Swifty joins Revolut to enhance AI-driven travel and lifestyle experiences

Revolut acquired Berlin-based AI travel startup Swifty to boost its lifestyle and loyalty products for its 65M+ global customers. The move follows a 2025 trend of European travel and lifestyle startups integrating AI, with Exoticca and WeTravel also raising significant funds.

October 14, 2025 at 16:00
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London-based startup Clove launches out of stealth with €12 million to make wealth management widely available
London-based startup Clove launches out of stealth with €12 million to make wealth management widely available

London-based startup Clove launches out of stealth with €12 million to make wealth management widely available

London-based startup Clove launches with a €12 million pre-Seed round to make wealth management accessible to more people. The company plans a full launch in 2026, aiming to use AI to break traditional financial advice economics.

October 14, 2025 at 13:41
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Strawberry raises $6M to make advanced AI automation intuitive
Strawberry raises $6M to make advanced AI automation intuitive

Strawberry raises $6M to make advanced AI automation intuitive

Strawberry, a Swedish AI-powered browser, secures $6 million in funding to bring advanced AI automation directly to users. The platform, which personalizes the browsing experience, aims to make AI accessible to freelancers and small businesses.

October 14, 2025 at 13:30
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