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Why European startups are sleepwalking into a talent crisis
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.
Suspicionless mass surveillance: EU data protection officer against indiscriminate scanning in voluntary chat control
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 raises €1.5M to scale AI-powered repair platform across Europe
Tingit secures €1. 5M to scale its AI-powered repair platform across the EU....
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Davide Dattoli, Founder and Executive Chairman of Talent Garden
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.
Plato closes $14.5M to bring AI automation to wholesale trade
Berlin-based Plato secures $14. 5M to inject generative AI into wholesale distribution....
David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed
AI pioneer David Silver launches London-based Ineffable Intelligence, raising $1 billion for superhuman intelligence research. The venture aims to build groundbreaking AI systems.
Plato closes $14.5M round to scale AI tools for distributors
Plato secures $14. 5M to supercharge wholesale distributors with AI automation....
Agaton raises $10 million to expand its AI platform for sales teams
Stockholm-based Agaton raises $10 million for its AI sales platform that analyzes customer conversations. The funding will boost go-to-market efforts and expand AI capabilities across enterprise sales teams.
Notepad++: Security Update Against Code Smuggling Vulnerability
Notepad++ plugs critical code execution vulnerability. The widely used text editor's security update closes a loophole exploited by attackers to run malicious code.
Copla raises €6M Series A to support EU regulatory compliance
European regtech firm Copla secures €6M to streamline compliance with new EU regulations. Its AI-powered platform helps financial services navigate DORA, the AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act, combating increasing cyber threats.
Flinn secures $20M to develop AI tools for product lifecycle management in medtech and pharma
Vienna AI firm Flinn secures $20M to automate medtech regulatory processes. Their software uses AI to replace manual workflows, aiming to shorten development times and lower costs in pharma.
See you tomorrow at the Big Brother Awards?
Big Brother Awards highlight privacy breaches in Amsterdam. Awards recognize 2025's worst offenders against digital rights, alongside a champion for digital freedoms.
Henna Virkkunen and India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar to launch the European Legal Gateway Office in India for ICT professionals and students
EU launches Legal Gateway Office in India to attract ICT talent. The initiative aims to facilitate mobility for Indian professionals and students, supporting Europe's digital transition.
Dutch AI marketing company Aizy secures €2 million, reaching €22 million valuation less than a year after launch
Dutch AI marketing platform Aizy secures €2 million, valuing the startup at €22 million less than a year after launch. The funding accelerates expansion of its AI-driven performance marketing tools for SMEs.
#heiseshow: Social Media Ban, Spotify's AI Development, Smart Meter Mandate
Germany debates a child social media ban as Spotify accelerates AI development. E....
Exclusive: German startup happyhotel raises €6.5 million to build AI agents for hotel revenue management
German startup happyhotel raises €6. 5M to deploy AI agents for hotel revenue management....
Firecell and Accelleran unite in €7.9M-backed merger to simplify private 5G networks
Firecell and Accelleran merge in a €7. 9M deal to create a sovereign private 5G solution for industry....
Groundbreaking ruling: VPNs must block illegal sports streams
Spanish court orders VPN providers NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal sports streams. LaLiga can update blocklists in real-time to instantly halt piracy during live games.
AI and Data Protection: Where the EU's Digital Omnibus Is Currently Rolling
EU lawmakers accelerate digital policy overhaul, eyeing AI Act amendments and a "Data Omnibus" to simplify regulations. The ambitious plan aims to boost European competitiveness by streamlining existing laws.
Unicity Labs banks €2.5 million to advance peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture for AI agents
Unicity Labs banks €2. 5 million for peer-to-peer AI agent infrastructure....