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Sparxell raises €4.2 million to scale plant-based colour technology for fashion and textiles
Sparxell secures €4. 2M for plant-based colour tech, targeting fashion's €40B market....
Design of Chatbots to Support the Implementation of the DSA and AI Act
EU launches AI-powered chatbots to guide businesses on AI and Digital Services Acts. The tools will deploy multilingual support, aiming for smoother implementation of crucial tech regulations.
The world had been in love with US technology for 25 years. We are finally disconnecting.
Europe eyes decoupling from US tech dominance, sparking debate over digital sovereignty. France bans officials from US platforms like Zoom, accelerating adoption of local alternatives like Visio.
BII secures €25 million in Novo Nordisk Foundation funding to target early-stage European biosolutions startups
Novo Nordisk Foundation pours €25 million into BioInnovation Institute's Upscalator initiative to accelerate European biosolutions startups. This funding boosts facilities and expertise, targeting critical early-stage scale-up needs in the burgeoning sector.
Startup opportunities in 2026: Quantum, regional innovation and the green revolution
Europe's 2026 tech landscape will see AI maturation and a quantum race for global leadership. Startups face scaling challenges, needing regional hubs for specialized expertise and funding to bridge innovation and application.
The European Bizum will soon be a reality. It is very bad news for VISA and Matercard
Europe unites its mobile payment systems, creating an interoperable network dubbed "European Bizum." This move challenges Visa and Mastercard's dominance in digital transactions.
TaxNova gets backing from a16z’s accelerator and Revolut and Miro operators
London-based TaxNova launches AI platform to automate R&D tax credits, securing $1m pre-seed funding. The solution connects to engineering tools to speed claims from months to weeks.
The Government wants to prohibit access to social networks for minors under 16 years of age: it has many obstacles ahead
Spain proposes banning under-16s from social media and penalizing platform execs for illegal content. This digital regulation aims to tackle online harms and algorithm manipulation.
HealthTech platform Hublo secures €40 million Revaia reinvestment to support post-exit growth phase
French HealthTech firm Hublo secures €40M from Revaia to fuel post-exit growth. The AI-powered workforce management software targets healthcare operational efficiency.
From Athens to Thessaloniki: 10 of the most promising Greek startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Greece's startup scene accelerates with 10 new tech ventures in 2026, focusing on fintech, AI, and enterprise software. Property management SaaS Billys secures €2....
TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost Denmark’s global startup presence
Denmark’s TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost its global startup presence and attract international investors. This funding aims to enhance Denmark's visibility as a tech nation from 2026 to 2028.
$26M funding round backs Veremark’s international expansion and service rollout
London-based Veremark raises $26M to expand its AI-powered background screening and verification platform globally. The funding fuels product development and aims to bolster workplace trust in an era of complex hiring and AI-generated candidate data.
London-based Veremark secures €22 million to expand AI-driven background screening tools
London's Veremark secures €22 million for AI background screening expansion. This significant Series B funding fuels global growth and new product investment in AI-driven workplace trust.
enclaive closes €4.1M round focused on multi-cloud confidential computing
German cybersecurity firm enclaive secures €4. 1M for its confidential computing platform....
IPTV: 3 pirate sites shut down and millions lose illegal streaming
Italy shuts down three global IPTV piracy sites, cancelling hundreds of thousands of subscriptions. This operation significantly disrupts illegal streaming services across Europe.
AI, fintech, medtech dominate as Irish venture capital up 25pc – KPMG
Irish venture capital surged 25pc to $1. 45bn in 2025, driven by AI and fintech....
London-based AI startup Polaron raises €6.7 million to build the “intelligence layer for materials science”
London AI startup Polaron secures €6. 7M to build an AI-powered intelligence layer for materials science....
Polaron completes $8M funding round for materials science intelligence
London AI startup Polaron secures $8M to build a materials intelligence layer, accelerating R&D and design. The funding fuels generative design tools for automotive and energy sectors.
UBEES secures €8M to support global expansion of regenerative pollination
UBEES secures €8M to boost regenerative agriculture with connected beehives. The AI-powered platform analyzes pollinator health and environmental data to optimize farming practices.
Refute raises £5M seed round to address disinformation threats
London-based Refute secures £5M seed funding to combat AI-driven disinformation. The company's platform identifies online manipulation, protecting businesses from hybrid warfare tactics.