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GHARAGE Ventures unveils €40 million Fund I, anchored by Gebr. Heinemann, to back travel and RetailTech startups
GHARAGE Ventures launches €40M Fund I, anchored by Gebr. Heinemann, to digitize the under-digitized travel and retail sectors....
GHARAGE Ventures launches Fund I and opens global travel platform
GHARAGE Ventures launches €40M fund targeting under-digitised travel retail. The fund will back startups with automation and AI focus, aiming for 30 investments globally.
Oslo’s Photoncycle raises €15 million to enable households to store surplus summer solar power for winter use
Photoncycle secures €15M to unlock household solar storage for winter. This technology converts surplus solar power into solid-state hydrogen, reducing Europe's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Wednesday: Billion-dollar investments in Ookla takeover and Pinterest shares
Accenture snaps up Ookla in a major tech acquisition. Hedge funds pile into Pinterest stock amidst market shifts.
Capgemini Joins OpenAI's Frontier Alliance to Scale Enterprise AI
Capgemini joins OpenAI's Frontier Alliance to accelerate enterprise AI deployment. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between AI experimentation and real-world business application.
Cambridge-based Mutable Tactics closes €1.8 million pre-Seed to power coordinated drone team autonomy using AI
DefenceTech startup Mutable Tactics secures €1. 8M pre-Seed for AI drone team autonomy....
Xsensio’s wearable chip that analyses proteins and hormones in real time draws €6 million
Xsensio secures €6M for its wearable chip analysing proteins and hormones in real time. This boosts Europe's €42M wearable biosensing funding surge, offering clinicians vital, previously unavailable, point-of-care data.
Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic and TheStage AI partner to bring privacy-first, cloud-free AI to smart glasses
Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic, and TheStage AI launch privacy-first AI for smart glasses, challenging cloud giants. Their tech processes sensitive data locally, promising faster response times and enhanced user privacy.
The best mobile tech announced at MWC 2026 so far
MWC 2026 launches new AI-powered gadgets as Barcelona show unveils Lenovo's peculiar robot arm concept. The event, running until March 5th, features innovative mobile tech from leading manufacturers.
Groundhawk raises €2M to digitise Europe’s underground infrastructure
Finnish startup Groundhawk secures €2M to digitise underground infrastructure mapping. This AI-powered solution tackles €100B in global damage from inaccurate surveys.
MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max: a textbook "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but with two beastly hearts
Apple launches new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, boasting eight times AI performance. The updated laptops aim to capture a significant share of the high-end computing market.
From Mac utilities to AI ecosystem: MacPaw’s next act
Kyiv-based MacPaw pivots to an AI-first organisation, developing AI products like its "Computerbeing" Eney assistant. This strategic shift aims to transform user interaction with Mac devices, leveraging AI to automate tasks and streamline workflows.
China has something the US lacks in its fight for AI supremacy: it is getting closer to total independence
China's Cambricon Technologies secures $560M for AI chip design, targeting NVIDIA's CUDA dominance. The company reported a 2025 net profit of €257M amid surging domestic AI demand.
AI for 3D Digital Twins in Cultural Heritage: Stakeholder Forum
Brussels hosts AI forum for 3D digital twins in cultural heritage, driving Europe's Apply AI Strategy forward. The event, set for March 23, 2026, aims to integrate advanced AI in preserving historical sites.
Antiverse secures $9.3M Series A for AI antibody platform
UK biotech Antiverse secures $9. 3M Series A for AI antibody platform....
What's New in My Citizen Folder: all the new things you can do after its March 2026 update
Spain's "Mi Carpeta Ciudadana" app adds new mobile services for unemployment benefits and marriage certificates. This update from the Ministry for Digital Transformation expands access to public administration information.
Klarmobil Bang: 100 GB 5G in the Telekom network for only 14.99 Euros
Klarmobil launches Black Friday deal early, offering 100GB of 5G data on Telekom's network for just €14. 99....
Backed by €113.8 million, Dutch startup RIFT to deliver 340 GWh of industrial heat annually and avoid over 1 million tonnes of CO₂,
Dutch startup RIFT secures €113. 8M for its Iron Fuel Technology to decarbonise industrial heat....
Tricorder Technology: Vodafone uses 5G antennas for object recognition
Vodafone deploys 5G antennas for object detection, transforming mobile networks into precise sensors. This ISAC technology promises advanced capabilities even before 6G emerges.
Romania on the rise: 10 of the most promising startups shaping the country in 2026
Romania's tech scene is booming, with 10 promising startups in AI, blockchain, and SaaS building for global markets. Argonian leads with advanced drone detection and air traffic management solutions.