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Ex-Google exec Mahir Sahin launches €50M Cloudberry Ventures fund to back Europe's Deeptech. The firm targets AI infrastructure bottlenecks, aiming to prevent IP strip-mining by US investors.

EU regulators may target VPNs after age verification mandates. This digital crackdown could impact privacy tools for millions.

European startups secured funding for AI agents in physical industries and agritech automation. Smaller, specific funding rounds highlight a trend in venture capital concentration.

Social media CEO calls for 16+ age limits, opposing typical platform stances. This move could reshape child safety regulations across Europe's digital landscape.

Madrid-made technology powers NASA's Artemis II Moon mission, selected for a critical spacecraft system. This Spanish-designed thermal control unit travels aboard the European Service Module, launching April 2026.

Mistral AI CEO proposes a 1-5% levy on AI model giants operating in Europe. This would fund Europe's cultural sector and grant AI providers legal certainty for content training.

European AI chatbots emerge as privacy-focused alternatives to US giants. These platforms aim to protect user data with strong privacy safeguards.

Germany implements EU rules on political online ads, sparking debate over press freedom. Experts warn broad definitions risk silencing media, with some pushing to scrap the regulations entirely.

EU launches "EU Inc. " corporate rules to simplify founding companies, enabling sub-€100 setups in 48 hours....

London-based fintech LemFi, serving 2M+ customers and processing $1B+ monthly, joins EU-Startups Summit 2026. CEO Ridwan Olalere will share insights on building disruptive global fintech products.

Starling Bank launches the UK's first agentic AI financial assistant, leveraging Google Gemini and Cloud to manage customer finances. This move pushes fintech towards advanced AI for everyday banking tasks.

DORA regulation forces EU finance firms to boost digital resilience, but 14 months on, most still lag. The January 17, 2025 deadline exposed a stark readiness gap.

EU Inc. framework launched to slash startup registration time to 48 hours and costs under €100....

Flexzo AI secures €10. 3M to optimize UK healthcare staffing with agentic AI....

Drones inspect Dutch dikes using ethical data tool DEDA, raising privacy and transparency concerns. Wetterskip Fryslân pilots AI to manage drone data ethically.

Thunderbird adds robust Exchange support, enhancing its European appeal and digital productivity tools. The email client's 2026 roadmap includes new Pro services and mobile features.

Montis VC launches a €50M fund for energy and AI startups, backed by EIF. It targets 20-25 early-stage companies driving industrial innovation and the energy transition.

Dutch AgTech startup BBLeap secures €5M for its precision spraying technology. The company uses hardware and software for centimeter-accurate plant treatment, significantly reducing chemical waste.

Warsaw-based Montis VC launches a €50M fund for European energy and industrial tech startups. It targets 20-25 pre-seed and seed investments in companies focused on automation and AI.

Warsaw's Montis VC launches €50M fund for AI-driven energy and IndustrialTech startups. Backed by EIF via REPowerEU, the fund targets AI applications for productivity gains across Europe.