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Ex-Reuters team out of Denmark raises €1.5 million for AI newsroom Financial News System
Ex-Reuters team out of Denmark raises €1.5 million for AI newsroom Financial News System

Ex-Reuters team out of Denmark raises €1.5 million for AI newsroom Financial News System

Copenhagen-based Financial News Systems secures €1. 5M for its AI-only financial newsroom....

March 30, 2026 at 17:19
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Berlin-based Midas lands €43 million to expand tokenised investment infrastructure
Berlin-based Midas lands €43 million to expand tokenised investment infrastructure

Berlin-based Midas lands €43 million to expand tokenised investment infrastructure

Berlin-based Midas lands €43 million to build tokenized investment infrastructure. The funding accelerates instant redemptions and deeper liquidity across onchain investment products.

March 30, 2026 at 16:23
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The French AI startup that benefits from geopolitical chaos has just raised $830 million. For European data centers
The French AI startup that benefits from geopolitical chaos has just raised $830 million. For European data centers

The French AI startup that benefits from geopolitical chaos has just raised $830 million. For European data centers

French AI startup Mistral AI secures $830 million to build European AI data centers. The funding surge is partly driven by a demand for European alternatives to US tech giants, exacerbated by geopolitical shifts.

March 30, 2026 at 15:16
Xataka
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Italy’s VC ecosystem matures into €10B engine — but structural gaps still hold it back
Italy’s VC ecosystem matures into €10B engine — but structural gaps still hold it back

Italy’s VC ecosystem matures into €10B engine — but structural gaps still hold it back

Italy's VC ecosystem has matured into a €10 billion engine, with annual investments quadrupling over the decade. However, structural gaps and limited corporate participation hinder its growth and European competitiveness.

March 30, 2026 at 14:54
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EDIC Digital Commons start projects
EDIC Digital Commons start projects

EDIC Digital Commons start projects

European Digital Infrastructure Consortium launches projects for open digital infrastructure. An "100-day challenge" and a pilot for a European Sovereign Tech Fund are among the initiatives.

March 30, 2026 at 14:54
Digitale Overheid
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Mistral AI raises $830M in debt to set up a data center near Paris
Mistral AI raises $830M in debt to set up a data center near Paris

Mistral AI raises $830M in debt to set up a data center near Paris

French AI firm Mistral AI secures $830M in debt to build a data center near Paris. The facility aims to be operational by Q2 2026.

March 30, 2026 at 14:49
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Maguar takes significant stake in GlobalSuite Solutions to capitalise on surging demand for compliance tech
Maguar takes significant stake in GlobalSuite Solutions to capitalise on surging demand for compliance tech

Maguar takes significant stake in GlobalSuite Solutions to capitalise on surging demand for compliance tech

German investor Maguar takes a significant stake in Spanish GRC software firm GlobalSuite Solutions. The deal aims to accelerate GlobalSuite's expansion and technology innovation, capitalising on surging demand for compliance tech.

March 30, 2026 at 14:18
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Hearing in Saxony: Still many construction sites in police law amendment
Hearing in Saxony: Still many construction sites in police law amendment

Hearing in Saxony: Still many construction sites in police law amendment

Experts warn a new German police law amendment may clash with the EU's AI Act. Jurists noted potential conflicts with the AI Regulation, and a police union representative raised concerns about discriminatory software use.

March 30, 2026 at 14:05
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Mistral AI extends a year of outsized expansion with €722 million to deepen Europe’s AI infrastructure
Mistral AI extends a year of outsized expansion with €722 million to deepen Europe’s AI infrastructure

Mistral AI extends a year of outsized expansion with €722 million to deepen Europe’s AI infrastructure

Mistral AI secures €722 million debt financing to build a Paris AI data centre, boosting Europe's sovereign AI infrastructure. This funding supports NVIDIA systems, accelerating the company's AI cloud ambitions and Europe's push for digital autonomy.

March 30, 2026 at 13:28
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Mistral AI: the French artificial intelligence champion raises 830 million dollars for a data center
Mistral AI: the French artificial intelligence champion raises 830 million dollars for a data center

Mistral AI: the French artificial intelligence champion raises 830 million dollars for a data center

French AI champion Mistral AI secures $830M to build a data center near Paris. The startup's funding will purchase Nvidia chips for its infrastructure, ensuring client autonomy.

March 30, 2026 at 12:31
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European Commission admits attackers broke into public web systems, but says little else
European Commission admits attackers broke into public web systems, but says little else

European Commission admits attackers broke into public web systems, but says little else

European Commission admits attackers breached public web systems, but provided minimal details. The extent of the compromise remains unclear following the security incident.

March 30, 2026 at 12:15
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French AI start-up Mistral raises $830m in debt
French AI start-up Mistral raises $830m in debt

French AI start-up Mistral raises $830m in debt

French AI startup Mistral secures $830m in debt financing. The company plans to build cutting-edge European data centers with 200MW capacity by 2027.

March 30, 2026 at 10:36
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Finnish quantum unicorn IQM secures €50 million from BlackRock ahead of public listing
Finnish quantum unicorn IQM secures €50 million from BlackRock ahead of public listing

Finnish quantum unicorn IQM secures €50 million from BlackRock ahead of public listing

Finnish quantum unicorn IQM secures €50 million from BlackRock. The funding accelerates technology development and market entry, ahead of plans for a public listing.

March 30, 2026 at 10:29
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ShinyHunters claims responsibility for European Commission breach
ShinyHunters claims responsibility for European Commission breach

ShinyHunters claims responsibility for European Commission breach

ShinyHunters claims responsibility for a data breach of the European Commission, accessing over 350GB of sensitive material. The stolen data includes mail server dumps, databases, and confidential documents.

March 30, 2026 at 10:26
Silicon Republic
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Mistral secures first debt raise of $830M to power its first data centre
Mistral secures first debt raise of $830M to power its first data centre

Mistral secures first debt raise of $830M to power its first data centre

Mistral AI secures $830M debt to build its first French data centre, acquiring 13,800 Nvidia GPUs. The French AI startup aims for European AI autonomy, competing with US rivals.

March 30, 2026 at 10:15
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European tech weekly recap: More than 55 tech funding deals worth over €850M
European tech weekly recap: More than 55 tech funding deals worth over €850M

European tech weekly recap: More than 55 tech funding deals worth over €850M

European tech startups secured over €850M across 55 funding rounds last week. Over 15 exits and M&A deals were also recorded, showcasing significant activity across the continent.

March 30, 2026 at 10:00
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Mistral secures $830M from seven banks to build its own AI data centre
Mistral secures $830M from seven banks to build its own AI data centre

Mistral secures $830M from seven banks to build its own AI data centre

French AI firm Mistral AI secures $830M in debt from seven banks to fund its new data centre near Paris. The facility, operational by Q2 2026, is a key part of its European compute sovereignty strategy.

March 30, 2026 at 09:23
The Next Web
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Luxembourg’s TerraSpark raises over €5 million to harness solar energy from space and deliver it wirelessly to Earth
Luxembourg’s TerraSpark raises over €5 million to harness solar energy from space and deliver it wirelessly to Earth

Luxembourg’s TerraSpark raises over €5 million to harness solar energy from space and deliver it wirelessly to Earth

Luxembourg's TerraSpark raises over €5 million for space-based solar power technology. The startup aims to harness solar energy from orbit and deliver it wirelessly to Earth.

March 30, 2026 at 09:11
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Bochum-based deeplify raises €2 million to bring critical infrastructure inspections out of the Excel era
Bochum-based deeplify raises €2 million to bring critical infrastructure inspections out of the Excel era

Bochum-based deeplify raises €2 million to bring critical infrastructure inspections out of the Excel era

Bochum-based deeplify raises €2 million to digitise critical infrastructure inspections. The AI startup will use the funding to modernise asset integrity management workflows, moving away from manual processes.

March 30, 2026 at 07:17
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European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach
European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach

European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack after hackers claimed to have stolen significant data from its cloud storage. This incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive EU data held by the executive body.

March 27, 2026 at 18:59
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