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London AI startup Stacks secures $23M Series A, led by Lightspeed, to automate enterprise finance workflows. The AI platform consolidates scattered financial data, aiming to streamline accounting for 30 clients including Future and Epidemic Sound.

Ukraine's conflict showcases how satellite connectivity is the new battlefield advantage. Disconnected forces lose sight and coordination, proving speed is the ultimate weapon.

Dutch government seeks dialogue with tech market to build sovereign cloud infrastructure. 69 companies participated, highlighting potential while stressing government must make clear choices.

Germany's Friedrich Merz urges mandatory real names online to "protect freedom." This push for clear identity on the web and in apps aims to increase accountability.

Budapest's Giggle raises funding for Romanian expansion, modernizing temp staffing with its platform. The mobile marketplace connects blue-collar workers to shift-based roles, with €5M in transactions last year.

Scopely acquires majority stake in Turkish game studio Pixel Flow! at over $1B valuation....

US launches freedom. gov to bypass European content restrictions, offering VPN tools for access....

British finance platform Stacks raises €19 million for its AI-powered reporting suite, reflecting strong EU investor appetite for enterprise AI. The funding accelerates expansion into AI-driven operational finance and data infrastructure.

German companies face a March 6 deadline to register under NIS2, impacting 29,000 businesses. TÜV SÜD warns of non-compliance risks as the cybersecurity directive tightens.

eBay Ventures backs UK fintech TrueLayer with a strategic investment. This partnership launches an open banking payment option for eBay checkout, offering a real-time alternative to card payments.

Swedish AI startup Agaton secures €8. 4 million to transform customer conversations into revenue insights....

Plato secures €12. 2M to transform global wholesale with AI, automating sales and ERP workflows....

Revolut Business launches payment terminals and POS app in France, aiming for merchant platform dominance. This fintech move targets professionals with a new digital offering for transactions.

European tech startups face a talent crisis as entry-level hiring plummets 73%. Unrealistic experience demands and AI automation for senior roles are creating a future skills gap.

EU data protection chief demands safeguards against indiscriminate scanning for voluntary chat control. Companies like Meta and Google may lose renewal of exceptions if mass surveillance risks aren't addressed.

Tingit secures €1. 5M to scale its AI-powered repair platform across the EU....

Talent Garden expands its digital innovation platform across 12 European markets, training 25,000 annually. This EdTech leader bridges physical communities and digital learning, amid significant EU investment in digital skills.

Berlin-based Plato secures $14. 5M to inject generative AI into wholesale distribution....

AI pioneer David Silver launches London-based Ineffable Intelligence, raising $1 billion for superhuman intelligence research. The venture aims to build groundbreaking AI systems.

Meta plans to launch its stalled smartwatch and the second generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses this year, signaling a renewed push into wearable tech. The company is reportedly restructuring its roadmap for AR/VR headsets as well.