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Europe had been asking for a major statement. Revolut has just made it with an enormous valuation
Europe had been asking for a major statement. Revolut has just made it with an enormous valuation

Europe had been asking for a major statement. Revolut has just made it with an enormous valuation

Revolut, the London-based fintech, achieved a staggering $75 billion valuation, solidifying its position as Europe's most valuable startup. The valuation comes after a share sale involving major tech investment funds, and the company now has over 65 million global customers.

November 24, 2025 at 19:27
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More security for your company, a web page creator and a 50 euro gift for Amazon: this is Kaspersky's Black Friday
More security for your company, a web page creator and a 50 euro gift for Amazon: this is Kaspersky's Black Friday

More security for your company, a web page creator and a 50 euro gift for Amazon: this is Kaspersky's Black Friday

Kaspersky is offering its Small Office Security package with a 15% discount for Black Friday, now available for €174. 02 with a discount code....

November 24, 2025 at 18:45
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Digital Omnibus: The EU Parliament Is Heading for the Next Conflict
Digital Omnibus: The EU Parliament Is Heading for the Next Conflict

Digital Omnibus: The EU Parliament Is Heading for the Next Conflict

Brussels' "Digital Omnibus" proposal, which aims to simplify digital regulations, faces strong opposition over potential weakening of AI and data protection rules. Four parliamentary factions criticize the move, setting up a potential clash with conservatives who generally support it.

November 24, 2025 at 18:41
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Britain’s HubBox collects €6.8 million in growth funding as demand rises for pickup-point delivery options
Britain’s HubBox collects €6.8 million in growth funding as demand rises for pickup-point delivery options

Britain’s HubBox collects €6.8 million in growth funding as demand rises for pickup-point delivery options

London-based HubBox secured €6. 8 million in growth funding to expand its out-of-home delivery software for e-commerce retailers....

November 24, 2025 at 15:56
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The eastern frontier is Europe's new critical deeptech engine
The eastern frontier is Europe's new critical deeptech engine

The eastern frontier is Europe's new critical deeptech engine

European VC funds unveil a report highlighting the Eastern frontier as a critical deeptech engine for defense innovation. Tough-tech ventures in ten nations now account for 16% of startups, with significant investment in quantum and space technologies.

November 24, 2025 at 15:00
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London and New York-based Model ML raises $75M
London and New York-based Model ML raises $75M

London and New York-based Model ML raises $75M

Model ML, an AI automation platform for financial services, secured a $75 million Series A round to streamline workflows. The London and New York-based startup, founded by the Englander brothers, plans global expansion and will enhance its AI capabilities with this funding.

November 24, 2025 at 13:27
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Social Links raises $3M to boost AI digital risk protection
Social Links raises $3M to boost AI digital risk protection

Social Links raises $3M to boost AI digital risk protection

Netherlands-based Social Links secured $3 million to advance its AI-driven digital risk protection tools for businesses. The AI agents counter AI-driven crime and fraud across social media and messaging services to secure brands and assets.

November 24, 2025 at 12:45
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Model ML raises €65 million as its AI beats McKinsey and Bain benchmarks with under-3-minute output checks
Model ML raises €65 million as its AI beats McKinsey and Bain benchmarks with under-3-minute output checks

Model ML raises €65 million as its AI beats McKinsey and Bain benchmarks with under-3-minute output checks

Model ML, an AI workflow automation platform, secured €65 million to accelerate its global expansion and boost AI capabilities. The Series A funding, led by FT Partners, will help the London-based company expand across key financial hubs.

November 24, 2025 at 12:43
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Revolut lands a €65 billion valuation after latest share sale fuels global bank ambitions
Revolut lands a €65 billion valuation after latest share sale fuels global bank ambitions

Revolut lands a €65 billion valuation after latest share sale fuels global bank ambitions

Revolut, the London-based fintech, secured a €65 billion valuation after a share sale boosted its global bank ambitions. The FinTech heavyweight's valuation increased, with investments from Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, and NVentures.

November 24, 2025 at 11:00
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Social Links raises €2.6 million to enhance AI tools that detect fraud, scam messages and brand misinformation
Social Links raises €2.6 million to enhance AI tools that detect fraud, scam messages and brand misinformation

Social Links raises €2.6 million to enhance AI tools that detect fraud, scam messages and brand misinformation

Social Links secured €2. 6 million in follow-on funding to enhance its AI tools for detecting fraud and misinformation....

November 24, 2025 at 10:25
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Revolut valued at $75BN, with Nvidia and A16z joining investor roster
Revolut valued at $75BN, with Nvidia and A16z joining investor roster

Revolut valued at $75BN, with Nvidia and A16z joining investor roster

Revolut's valuation surges to $75 billion after a secondary share sale that brought in Nvidia and Andreessen Horowitz. This increase cements Revolut as Europe's most valuable private tech firm, with over 65 million customers and £3....

November 24, 2025 at 10:18
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AI Act Service Desk helps organizations with AI regulations
AI Act Service Desk helps organizations with AI regulations

AI Act Service Desk helps organizations with AI regulations

Brussels launches the AI Act Service Desk to help organizations understand and implement the EU's AI regulations. The platform provides clear explanations, practical tools, and expert support for governments, businesses, and other stakeholders.

November 24, 2025 at 08:10
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Beware of this Android malware! It can read WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram conversations
Beware of this Android malware! It can read WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram conversations

Beware of this Android malware! It can read WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram conversations

A new Android malware, dubbed Sturnus, is targeting European smartphones, stealing banking credentials and sensitive data. The sophisticated malware monitors screens and intercepts messages from apps.

November 23, 2025 at 11:00
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Talk on WhatsApp with other messaging apps: what this feature is, how it works, requirements and how to activate it
Talk on WhatsApp with other messaging apps: what this feature is, how it works, requirements and how to activate it

Talk on WhatsApp with other messaging apps: what this feature is, how it works, requirements and how to activate it

WhatsApp launches interoperability, enabling users to chat with other messaging apps within its platform. This feature rollout, driven by European regulations, allows users to communicate with other platforms directly from WhatsApp, despite not being available to all users yet.

November 22, 2025 at 12:01
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Zurich’s Flexion raises €43 million to build the brains behind humanoids
Zurich’s Flexion raises €43 million to build the brains behind humanoids

Zurich’s Flexion raises €43 million to build the brains behind humanoids

Flexion, a Zurich-based robotics intelligence startup, secured €43 million in Series A funding to build the "brain" for humanoid robots. The investment, led by DST Global Partners, fuels the company's mission to create an intelligence stack for robots that can work alongside humans.

November 21, 2025 at 17:14
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With UK families now facing up to €25.7k in university costs – Sencillo advances education finance platform with new €397k
With UK families now facing up to €25.7k in university costs – Sencillo advances education finance platform with new €397k

With UK families now facing up to €25.7k in university costs – Sencillo advances education finance platform with new €397k

Sencillo, a London-based FinTech, secured over €397k to launch a platform to help parents plan and manage education finances. The pre-Seed funding joins €47 million in FinTech investments across Europe this year.

November 21, 2025 at 16:28
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Dutch online grocery store Picnic raises €430M
Dutch online grocery store Picnic raises €430M

Dutch online grocery store Picnic raises €430M

Dutch online grocery store Picnic secured €430 million from existing investors to fuel its expansion in Germany. The funding will also help Picnic grow into other unnamed markets, serving two million customers across 200 locations.

November 21, 2025 at 15:55
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Berlin-based NexDash hauls in €5 million to electrify Europe’s freight
Berlin-based NexDash hauls in €5 million to electrify Europe’s freight

Berlin-based NexDash hauls in €5 million to electrify Europe’s freight

Berlin-based NexDash secured €5 million in seed funding to build Europe's first "Neo-Carrier" for electric trucks, aiming to digitize zero-emission freight. The funding, led by Extantia Capital, accelerates the shift from diesel fleets to electric, starting with Germany.

November 21, 2025 at 13:05
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MuchBetter.ai banks €4M to boost workforce performance through AI-based conversations
MuchBetter.ai banks €4M to boost workforce performance through AI-based conversations

MuchBetter.ai banks €4M to boost workforce performance through AI-based conversations

French startup MuchBetter. ai secured €4 million to enhance workforce performance using AI-based conversation simulations....

November 21, 2025 at 12:47
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Spanish VCs weigh in – What 2025 means for Spain’s growing startup ecosystem
Spanish VCs weigh in – What 2025 means for Spain’s growing startup ecosystem

Spanish VCs weigh in – What 2025 means for Spain’s growing startup ecosystem

Spanish venture capital firms are closing new funds, signaling growth in the country's startup ecosystem, with €120M from Armilar for DeepTech. Armilar targets B2B startups in AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and more, while 4Founders Capital's third fund reached €134 million.

November 21, 2025 at 11:50
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