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Vibe-coding platform Lovable raises €281 million Series B to scale its AI-native software platform globally
Vibe-coding platform Lovable raises €281 million Series B to scale its AI-native software platform globally

Vibe-coding platform Lovable raises €281 million Series B to scale its AI-native software platform globally

Lovable, an AI-native software platform, secured a massive €281 million Series B to expand its no-code app creation tools globally. The funding round values the Stockholm-based startup at €5....

December 18, 2025 at 16:00
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Endra closes $20M seed round amid surging demand in construction supercycle
Endra closes $20M seed round amid surging demand in construction supercycle

Endra closes $20M seed round amid surging demand in construction supercycle

Stockholm-based Endra, an AI-powered MEP platform, secured a $20 million seed round to automate building design workflows. The platform generates building-code-compliant 3D models and documentation, reducing design time by 70x.

December 18, 2025 at 15:45
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Amazon had announced a layoff with 978 layoffs in Barcelona: the union negotiation has served to cushion it
Amazon had announced a layoff with 978 layoffs in Barcelona: the union negotiation has served to cushion it

Amazon had announced a layoff with 978 layoffs in Barcelona: the union negotiation has served to cushion it

Amazon reduced its Barcelona office layoffs from 978 to 791 employees after union negotiations. The agreement includes voluntary departures and internal relocations to soften the impact of the job cuts.

December 18, 2025 at 13:46
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Cybersecurity Law: responsibilities of Management, Direction and Administration bodies
Cybersecurity Law: responsibilities of Management, Direction and Administration bodies

Cybersecurity Law: responsibilities of Management, Direction and Administration bodies

Portugal's new Cybersecurity Law, implementing NIS 2, places greater responsibility on Management, Direction, and Administration bodies. The law's changes aim to reinforce cybersecurity measures across the country.

December 18, 2025 at 13:30
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Telefónica leaves Wall Street by the back door: goodbye to almost four decades in the world's largest market
Telefónica leaves Wall Street by the back door: goodbye to almost four decades in the world's largest market

Telefónica leaves Wall Street by the back door: goodbye to almost four decades in the world's largest market

Telefónica is exiting the New York Stock Exchange after nearly four decades of trading, citing high administrative costs. The Spanish telecom giant's shares will cease trading on Wall Street in the coming days, focusing solely on the Madrid market.

December 18, 2025 at 12:16
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Enlightra exits stealth with $15M to power energy-efficient AI data centre lasers
Enlightra exits stealth with $15M to power energy-efficient AI data centre lasers

Enlightra exits stealth with $15M to power energy-efficient AI data centre lasers

Enlightra, a deeptech startup, exits stealth with $15M to develop energy-efficient lasers for AI data centers. The technology consolidates multiple lasers into one source to reduce power use, with pilot production planned for 2027.

December 18, 2025 at 12:00
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Exein raises an additional €100M to expand its embedded cybersecurity platform
Exein raises an additional €100M to expand its embedded cybersecurity platform

Exein raises an additional €100M to expand its embedded cybersecurity platform

Italian cybersecurity firm Exein secured €100 million to expand its embedded cybersecurity platform, totaling €170 million raised in 2025. The AI-enabled platform protects 1....

December 18, 2025 at 11:50
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SFR hit by a cyberattack: customer data has leaked
SFR hit by a cyberattack: customer data has leaked

SFR hit by a cyberattack: customer data has leaked

SFR, a French telecom operator, suffered a major cyberattack that exposed customer data to a large-scale data breach. Details regarding the exact amount of data compromised remain undisclosed at this time.

December 18, 2025 at 11:05
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Italy’s embedded cybersecurity firm Exein adds €100 million in funding as global expansion continues
Italy’s embedded cybersecurity firm Exein adds €100 million in funding as global expansion continues

Italy’s embedded cybersecurity firm Exein adds €100 million in funding as global expansion continues

Italian cybersecurity firm Exein secured €100 million in funding to fuel its global expansion and product development. The new investment brings Exein's total funding in 2025 to €170 million, solidifying its position as a major player in embedded runtime security.

December 18, 2025 at 09:58
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Cowboy seals majority-stake deal with ReBirth to restart production and stabilise operations
Cowboy seals majority-stake deal with ReBirth to restart production and stabilise operations

Cowboy seals majority-stake deal with ReBirth to restart production and stabilise operations

Cowboy, the Belgian e-bike company, secures a majority stake deal with ReBirth, injecting €15 million and restructuring finances. This partnership integrates Cowboy's digital platform with ReBirth's industrial expertise to stabilize production and support 80,000+ riders.

December 18, 2025 at 08:13
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Meta shuts down accounts from gender rights and abortion movement
Meta shuts down accounts from gender rights and abortion movement

Meta shuts down accounts from gender rights and abortion movement

Meta has removed numerous accounts linked to gender rights and abortion advocacy on Instagram and Facebook, raising concerns about censorship. The removals, including accounts in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK, may violate the Digital Services Act with a noticeable increase in restricted accounts.

December 18, 2025 at 07:00
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Federal Network Agency: This tool checks minimum internet speed
Federal Network Agency: This tool checks minimum internet speed

Federal Network Agency: This tool checks minimum internet speed

The German Federal Network Agency introduced a new tool to assess minimum internet speeds, mandating users complete ten measurements with strict pause times. This tool aims to determine eligibility for official intervention regarding internet service.

December 17, 2025 at 20:52
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Following last month’s triple valuation, Quantum Systems deepens its autonomous focus through FERNRIDE deal
Following last month’s triple valuation, Quantum Systems deepens its autonomous focus through FERNRIDE deal

Following last month’s triple valuation, Quantum Systems deepens its autonomous focus through FERNRIDE deal

German AI-powered unmanned systems developer Quantum Systems acquired FERNRIDE to expand into autonomous ground mobility. This move merges two innovators in the field, following Quantum Systems' €180 million and FERNRIDE's €18 million funding rounds.

December 17, 2025 at 16:50
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Monzo wins European banking licence, as investors agitate for CEO return
Monzo wins European banking licence, as investors agitate for CEO return

Monzo wins European banking licence, as investors agitate for CEO return

Monzo secures a European banking license, paving the way for expansion across the EU, starting in Ireland. The UK digital bank, with over 13 million customers, can now offer its banking products, including loans and mortgages, to millions more customers.

December 17, 2025 at 15:20
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This Christmas you can buy online with more security using a VPN: this one costs less than two euros a month and comes with three extra months
This Christmas you can buy online with more security using a VPN: this one costs less than two euros a month and comes with three extra months

This Christmas you can buy online with more security using a VPN: this one costs less than two euros a month and comes with three extra months

Online shoppers can enhance their security this holiday season using a VPN, a key tool for safe browsing. Surfshark offers a VPN service for only €1....

December 17, 2025 at 15:15
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Ukraine battlefield use underpins €5.8 million raise for ZeroPhase’s communications software
Ukraine battlefield use underpins €5.8 million raise for ZeroPhase’s communications software

Ukraine battlefield use underpins €5.8 million raise for ZeroPhase’s communications software

Munich-based ZeroPhase secured €5. 8 million in seed funding to advance its software-defined data links for unmanned defense platforms....

December 17, 2025 at 13:51
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The fintech Monzo becomes a neobank in Europe: future competitor of Revolut in France?
The fintech Monzo becomes a neobank in Europe: future competitor of Revolut in France?

The fintech Monzo becomes a neobank in Europe: future competitor of Revolut in France?

Monzo, the UK-based neobank, launches in Ireland, marking its initial entry into the European Union. This move signals a strategic expansion to compete with rivals like Revolut across the continent.

December 17, 2025 at 13:31
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Palantir veterans’ startup Ankar raises €17 million to expand AI-driven IP software into the US
Palantir veterans’ startup Ankar raises €17 million to expand AI-driven IP software into the US

Palantir veterans’ startup Ankar raises €17 million to expand AI-driven IP software into the US

London-based AI platform Ankar secured €17 million to expand its AI-driven IP software into the US market. The funding follows a trend of increasing investment in AI-enabled legal and IP software, with a total of approximately €24....

December 17, 2025 at 12:06
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Ankar lands $20M Series A to reinvent how Innovation becomes defensible IP
Ankar lands $20M Series A to reinvent how Innovation becomes defensible IP

Ankar lands $20M Series A to reinvent how Innovation becomes defensible IP

Ankar, an AI-powered IP platform, secured a $20 million Series A round to revolutionize how innovation becomes defensible IP. The platform unifies the entire patent lifecycle, addressing fragmented tools and slow enterprise adoption.

December 17, 2025 at 11:32
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Belgian Itsme replaces iDIN: online identification via an app (and this changes for you)
Belgian Itsme replaces iDIN: online identification via an app (and this changes for you)

Belgian Itsme replaces iDIN: online identification via an app (and this changes for you)

Itsme, a Belgian digital identity app, replaces iDIN for online identification services in the Netherlands. Starting in 2026, Itsme will become the standard for digital verification, replacing the previous system.

December 17, 2025 at 11:32
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