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Daily digest of all European digital development news
Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing pressure for their work on platform regulation
EDRi network condemns US administration pressure on members over platform regulation. This highlights ongoing tensions between online speech advocacy and regulatory enforcement in Europe.
Capalo AI raises €11M to expand battery storage optimisation
Finnish Capalo AI secures €11M for its AI-powered battery storage optimisation software. The company expands its virtual power plant across Europe, aiming to enhance grid balance and asset performance.
Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act
EU Commission finds TikTok's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act. Features like infinite scroll and personalized recommendations are under scrutiny for harming user well-being.
From big rounds to broad momentum: the UK tech ecosystem
UK tech secured €21. 5 billion in 2025, topping European investment with AI and fintech leading the charge....
Growing pressure on Europe’s electricity grids drives €11 million for Capalo AI to scale virtual power plant operations
Helsinki's Capalo AI secures €11M Series A for its AI virtual power plant, accelerating battery storage optimisation across Europe. The funding fuels the company's European expansion amidst growing grid pressure and clean energy investments.
Daytona raises $24M Series A to build agent-native compute infrastructure
Croatian-founded Daytona secures $24M Series A for agent-native compute infrastructure. The funding propels the company's mission to build scalable, programmable sandboxes for AI agent workloads.
Swiss nanotechnology startup Chiral secures €10 million to scale post-silicon chip manufacturing
Swiss Chiral secures €10M to scale post-silicon chip manufacturing using nanomaterials. Over €35M has been deployed across European semiconductor DeepTech firms in 2025-2026.
Munich-based TWAICE secures €24 million EIB loan to scale predictive battery analytics for Europe’s energy transition
Munich's TWAICE secures €24M EIB loan for predictive battery analytics, accelerating Europe's energy transition. The funding fuels growth in EV and storage sectors, boosting battery performance and lifespan.
Female-led UK construction data startup Qflow secures €2.3 million strategic investment from Autodesk
UK construction data startup Qflow secures €2. 3M from Autodesk, boosting its AI-powered platform....
Interpretation Issue 152: Data Protection Economic Advantage?
Privacy debate intensifies: Does data protection stifle business or provide an economic edge? Podcast hosts discuss with Frederik Richter, exploring potential benefits and challenges for companies.
Dutch FinTech startup Duna raises €30 million to expand compliant AI for business identity and onboarding
Dutch FinTech Duna secures €30M for AI-driven business identity and onboarding. This funding targets global trust infrastructure amidst surging investment in EU digital identity solutions.
Bound secures $24.5M Series A to expand FX hedging tools
London fintech Bound secures $24. 5M Series A for its automated FX risk management platform....
Colibri Project strengthens digital resilience in emergency scenarios
Portugal launches Projeto Colibri to bolster digital resilience against escalating emergency threats. The initiative aims to secure critical infrastructure and ensure service continuity during natural disasters.
Telefónica sought to lay off 4,525 employees with its ERE. Now it has a problem called 5,124 volunteers
Telefónica's Spanish ERE sees 5,124 volunteers, exceeding the 4,525 planned layoffs. Over 350 workers are now outside the voluntary redundancy plan due to the surge.
London-based risk management platform Bound secures €20.7 million to support EU regulatory approval and growth
London-based Bound secures €20. 7M to pursue EU regulatory approval for its FX risk platform....
UK LegalTech startup Lawhive secures €50 million to scale AI-driven consumer law firm model
London LegalTech startup Lawhive secures €50 million to scale its AI-driven consumer law firm model. The funding fuels US expansion amid sustained investor interest in legal AI applications.
Irish co-founded payments firm Apexx bags $10m from Finch
Irish co-founded payments firm Apexx Global secures $10m from Finch Capital. The funding fuels expansion, building on Finch's prior investments in Irish fintechs like NomuPay.
ElevenLabs’ €424 million raise values the company at €9.3 billion and marks one of Europe’s largest AI funding rounds this year
AI voice startup ElevenLabs secures €424 million, valuing the British company at €9. 3 billion....
Invest Europe and EIF report: How gender and geography shape Europe’s VC ecosystem
Invest Europe reveals European VC hubs foster strong connections, driving cross-border investment. British Isles lead as preferred partners, while Spain and Italy keep most capital local.
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Tessa Clarke, Co-founder and CEO of Olio
Olio's co-founder discusses the platform's mission to redistribute surplus food and household items, empowering communities to reduce waste. The app connects neighbours and retailers, helping 9 million users share 135 million meals and prevent 300,000 tonnes of CO₂e.