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Digital Sovereignty: New Alliance Demands More Commitment to Open Networks
A new civil society coalition demands increased commitment to open networks, urging more digital sovereignty in Europe. The group, including Wikimedia Deutschland and Mastodon gGmbH, will present its demands at the upcoming Digital Sovereignty Summit in Berlin.
Meet the winning startups of the EU’s Innovation Radar Prize 2025
German startup ExoMatter won the 2025 Innovation Radar Prize for its AI-powered platform designed for materials R&D. The platform provides easily searchable, AI-enriched data through advanced filters and a natural language AI agent.
Paage scores $2.2M to build the AI cockpit for social commerce
Paage, a Paris-based AI platform, secures $2. 2 million in seed funding to build an AI-powered cockpit for social commerce....
B2B sales lose 65% of time to admin – Sweden’s Spiich Labs raises €600k to automate it
Swedish startup Spiich Labs secured €600k in pre-Seed funding to automate administrative tasks for sales teams. The AI-powered agent aims to eliminate over eight hours of weekly admin work, joining a trend with nearly €7 million invested in similar European AI sales automation tools.
Zaiffer unveils confidential token protocol after €2 million raise to bridge privacy and regulation in DeFi
Paris-based Zaiffer launches its confidential token protocol after securing €2 million to bring privacy to DeFi. The startup aims to offer a "VPN for on-chain finance," joining a European trend that saw roughly €61....
DataCamp acquires Optima to power the next-gen AI learning engine
DataCamp acquired Optima to enhance its AI-powered learning platform for data and AI skills. The Belgium-founded company will integrate Optima's AI-native system across its platform, accelerating its offerings in the next six months.
Zaiffer launches with €2M backing from Zama and PyratzLabs to bring confidentiality to DeFi
Zaiffer, a new venture by Zama and PyratzLabs, launches with €2 million to bring confidentiality to DeFi. The platform introduces confidential tokens, allowing users to conceal on-chain amounts while maintaining audit trails, designed for Ethereum-compatible blockchains.
Spiich Labs gets backing from Tandem Health and Creandum founders
Swedish startup Spiich Labs secured €600k in pre-seed funding to boost sales productivity with its AI assistant. The AI tool automates CRM updates and meeting preparations, potentially saving sales reps over eight hours per week.
WhatsApp will have to moderate its channels in Europe
WhatsApp will be forced to moderate its channels in Europe to ensure user safety and privacy. This requirement comes as a result of the EU's ongoing efforts to regulate tech giants operating within its borders.
CERPRO secures €2M pre-seed to set a new manufacturing quality standard
Berlin-based CERPRO secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to automate and standardize manufacturing quality processes using AI. Their QualiSpec software, launched in December 2024, has already been adopted by over 100 SMEs, speeding up processes by 80%.
Research programs between the EU and Switzerland reactivated
Switzerland's researchers can now participate in Horizon Europe, Euratom, and Digital Europe programs. This move allows the Swiss to engage in projects focused on digital innovation.
"Artificial Intelligence": Ursula von der Leyen as a parrot of the tech bosses
The EU's AI hype is under fire as scientists criticize Ursula von der Leyen for echoing tech giants' overblown claims. They urge her to focus on AI's potential missteps instead of fueling unrealistic expectations of Artificial General Intelligence.
WhatsApp under pressure? Here's how the DSA will change everything for the messaging service
Brussels is set to designate WhatsApp as a "very large online platform," potentially forcing it to comply with stricter moderation rules. This move, under the Digital Services Act, would impact how WhatsApp handles content moderation and user protection across Europe.
Quality assurance German startup CERPRO raises €2 million to accelerate industrial workflows by up to 80%
Berlin-based CERPRO, an AI-based SaaS startup, secured €2 million in pre-Seed funding to expand its industrial quality assurance platform across Europe. The funding comes amid a surge of investment in AI-driven industrial software, with other startups raising millions for similar solutions.
Euler closes €2M to scale AI-powered software for 3D printing
Icelandic startup Euler secured €2 million to scale its AI-powered software for 3D printing, aiming to improve reliability. The platform integrates with 3D printers, using AI for real-time monitoring and already reducing build failure time by 77% for some customers.
The EU is considering banning the installation of mobile network equipment from Huawei or ZTE. It is a dangerous strategy
Brussels is considering a ban on using Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment in mobile networks across the EU. This move could escalate tensions with China, potentially impacting European businesses....
As banks face an “invisible enemy”, London’s FALKIN raises €1.7 million to stop fraud before it starts
London-based digital safety company FALKIN secured €1. 7 million in pre-Seed funding to stop scams before payments....
With allergy misdiagnosis affecting nearly half of Europeans, Lithuania’s Self.co secures €2.56 million to make testing accessible
Self. co, a Lithuanian digital health company, secured €2....
Europe decides tomorrow if the future of connectivity will be for telcos or for Wi-Fi
European regulators are deciding how to allocate the 6 GHz frequency band, a key resource for WiFi 7 and 6G. This decision impacts the future of high-capacity wireless networks, pitting telecom operators against the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance.
FALKIN raises $2M to protect bank customers from AI-powered scams
FALKIN, a digital safety firm, secured $2 million to protect bank customers from AI-powered scams. The London-based company's AI platform analyzes risks to prevent fraud, with plans for deeper integrations and a Safety Labs launch.