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Motley raises $1.5M and launches AI business reporting platform
Swiss startup Motley launches its AI-powered business reporting platform after securing a $1. 5 million pre-seed round....
Struck raises €2 million to simplify building compliance with AI
Amsterdam-based Struck secured €2 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven building compliance platform across Europe. The software automates compliance checks, aiming to speed up permitting and promote sustainable construction across the continent.
Irish Proveye secures European Space Agency contract to develop precision fertiliser platform
Irish climatetech startup Proveye secured a contract from the European Space Agency to develop ProvVari. The AI-driven platform will use satellite data and drone imagery to optimize fertilizer use, launching in Ireland in 2026.
Circus Defence makes first deployment with BRAVE1 in Ukraine — a world first for autonomous defence
German startup Circus Defence deploys its autonomous food preparation system in Ukraine, marking a world first for autonomous defense operations. The collaboration with BRAVE1 will provide frontline-ready, AI-powered food systems to support Ukrainian forces.
Pasqal secures strategic investment from LG Electronics to unlock real-world quantum advantages for product innovation
French quantum computing firm Pasqal secures a strategic investment from LG Electronics to advance quantum computing for industrial applications. The partnership will co-develop algorithms to tackle LG's complex business challenges like simulations and material discovery.
Leil lands €1.5M to make hyperscale storage infrastructure accessible for all
Leil, an Estonian data storage infrastructure software company, secures €1. 5 million in seed funding to make hyperscale storage accessible....
Office alternative from Germany by Ionos and Nextcloud is now available
Ionos and Nextcloud launch "Workspace," a German alternative to Microsoft 365, to boost digital sovereignty. The service aims to provide a secure option, avoiding reliance on US-based cloud services.
Freeda raises €3.4M to transform construction plan reviews with AI
Paris-based Freeda secured €3. 4M to revolutionize construction plan reviews with AI-powered analysis....
Tesla Launches Its “MultiPass” in France to Facilitate the Charging of Its Vehicles
Tesla rolls out its "MultiPass" in France, allowing drivers to locate and pay for third-party charging stations directly. This new feature simplifies the charging process for Tesla owners by integrating various charging networks.
European Parliament backs Europol expansion: “A dangerous step towards mass surveillance in the EU”
The European Parliament approved a new Europol Regulation, prompting strong criticism of potential mass surveillance. Civil society and the European Data Protection Supervisor raised warnings about the Facilitators Package expansion, which passed with 59 votes in favor.
Photo giant Getty fails with copyright lawsuit against AI tool
A London court mostly sided with Stability AI in Getty Images' copyright lawsuit, impacting AI training's legal landscape. The ruling found no copyright infringement, though key questions on AI and image rights remain unresolved.
Cover letters were a treasure for recruiters, until AI turned them into wet paper
The rise of AI has devalued cover letters in job applications, diminishing their impact on hiring decisions. A Princeton and Dartmouth College study analyzing 2....
Aspirity Partners secures €875 million for debut fund, one of Europe’s largest new private equity launches of 2025
Aspirity Partners, a London-based private equity firm, launched its debut fund with over €875 million for financial and enterprise tech services. The fund, significantly oversubscribed, highlights strong investor confidence in European tech sectors.
Maesn raises €2.3M to expand its Unified API platform
Dusseldorf-based Maesn secured €2. 3 million to accelerate its Unified API platform, designed for seamless data exchange....
Evaristo.ai: the Portuguese AI that knows everything about public services
Portuguese university Ciências ULisboa launched Evaristo. ai, an AI chatbot providing information on Portuguese public services....
Adaptive grippers allowing robots to grasp any object drives €3.15 million investment in Italy’s Adaptronics
Italian DeepTech startup Adaptronics secured €3. 15 million to develop electro-adhesive grippers for robotics in industrial automation and space....
UCD buys €724,000 Nvidia supercomputer for AI-led research boost
UCD has invested €724,000 in an Nvidia supercomputer, significantly enhancing its AI research capabilities. The new system offers 50 times the performance of the university's current cluster.
Commission launches work on a code of practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content
Brussels kicks off work on a code of practice for marking and labeling AI-generated content to combat misinformation. The initiative, driven by the AI Act, will involve independent experts and stakeholders for seven months.
Adaptronics raises €3.15M to revolutionise robotic manipulation
Adaptronics secured €3. 15 million to revolutionize robotic manipulation with its electro-adhesive grippers for industrial automation and space....
Business AI with little training effort: SAP announces SAP-RPT-1
SAP unveils SAP RPT-1, a relational foundation model designed to forecast business operations with minimal training. The platform also introduces new agents for SAP Joule.