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Brussels hosts webinar on AI's transformative impact on automotive and mobility sectors. Sessions explore connected autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport services.

French startup UBEES secures €8 million to scale its tech-driven regenerative agriculture solutions globally. Their AI-powered pollination programmes aim to boost crop yields and biodiversity.

German Bundestag members seek digital sovereignty, pushing for open source and European clouds to reduce Microsoft reliance. Full alternatives remain elusive, posing a significant challenge to this ambitious shift.

Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling secures €700k for drone countermeasures, fueling Europe's counter-UAS sector. The funding accelerates kinetic defense against FPV drones, a market projected to hit $10 billion by 2030.

French tech giant Capgemini severs ties with its US subsidiary over a controversial ICE contract. The move follows public outcry regarding the subsidiary's involvement with the immigration agency.

Swedish FinTech Bits raises €12 million to automate financial crime compliance workflows. The funding accelerates expansion and investor interest in European regulatory automation platforms.

Europe's startup scene exploded in January 2026 with five new unicorns across cybersecurity, cloud, and ESG software. This surge signals a robust European innovation identity, challenging the notion of a "dry January."

London-based 01C launches Amara, an AI platform generating 3D worlds from text prompts for designers and game developers. The tool accelerates environment creation, integrating natively with Unreal Engine.

Meta's appeal against an Amsterdam court ruling ends January 26, 2026, concerning user timeline control on Facebook and Instagram. The original verdict mandated Meta offer non-profiled feeds, aligning with DSA principles of user autonomy.

Flowwow executive to share AI-driven global scaling strategies at EU-Startups Summit. Gorbacheva will detail leveraging AI for cross-border customer experience, focusing on cultural adaptation and trust.

Additive Drives raises €25M for 3D-printed electric motors that cut energy losses by up to 70%. This funding fuels hypergrowth and global expansion for the German deeptech startup.

French IT fleet management scale-up Fleet raises €100M at a €100M valuation. The company's international platform combines procurement, management, and cybersecurity for SMEs.

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

AI menopause app Menotracker launches, promising zero user data storage through a ConsentKeys partnership. The app offers personalized insights on over 100 symptoms, aiming to combat medical gaslighting with data.

French IT scale-up Fleet secures €100M valuation in its first LBO. This French company focuses on IT fleet management and equipment for SMEs.

Portugal's PSD proposes age verification for social media accounts, requiring proof for users under 13 and 16. This digital policy aims to enhance child protection online.

European startups secure over €710M in funding, signaling robust investor confidence. Over 15 exits and M&A deals also marked a busy week for the region's tech ecosystem.

EU drafts Data Act compensation rules for digital service providers. A webinar on February 10th will gather stakeholder feedback on calculating reasonable compensation under the new regulation.

EU seeks feedback on draft Data Act guidelines to define "reasonable compensation." Clarity on these parameters will reduce ambiguity and legal uncertainty for businesses under the new regulation.

Constructor Capital launches €92. 8M fund to back DeepTech and software startups....