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German companies are massively ignoring NIS2 obligations
German firms largely ignore NIS2 cybersecurity mandates, warns Schwarz Digits. Nearly half of businesses are unaware of their obligations, risking severe penalties, especially small businesses.
Validio closes $30M Series A to address enterprise data quality challenges
Data quality startup Validio secures $30M Series A to automate enterprise data monitoring and management. The funding accelerates global expansion, addressing AI's reliance on high-quality data.
Cheer Games closes $4.5M pre-seed round for mobile gaming platform
Mobile puzzle studio Cheer Games secures $4. 5M pre-seed funding....
BIO2 version 1.3 for all government levels
Dutch government security framework BIO2 updates to v1. 3, aligning with the Cybersecurity Act....
Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but for a fee
Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots in Europe for a fee, impacting messaging services. Pricing ranges from €0....
Fintech giant Revolut: Will the US expansion succeed despite N26's failure?
Fintech giant Revolut eyes US banking license, risking a path others couldn't navigate. The British firm aims for American expansion, building on its European digital banking success.
Judge rules in preliminary injunction case Reddit v. AP
Reddit loses court battle with Dutch Data Protection Authority. The court rejected all of Reddit's requests against the AP, signaling a setback for the social media giant.
Apply AI webinars sectoral deep dive - Agrifood, climate & environment
EU accelerates AI adoption in agrifood and climate sectors. Commission-led webinars will showcase AI's potential to shape European ecosystems.
Irish-founded startup Evervault raises €21 million to advance encrypted data orchestration
Irish startup Evervault secures €21M to advance encrypted data orchestration, fueling Europe's burgeoning digital trust sector. The funding bolsters expansion and product development for its sensitive data security platform.
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Philipp Heltewig, Chief AI Officer at NiCE and General Manager of NiCE Cognigy
Cognigy, an enterprise AI platform, shares its journey from startup to $1 billion acquisition by NiCE. The company's AI automates customer service via conversational and agentic systems.
Google ends 30% fee on Play Store and opens Android to external stores
Google ends 30% Play Store fee and allows external app stores, fundamentally reshaping the Android ecosystem. This landmark change follows a significant agreement, impacting developers and app distribution across Europe.
Slovakia’s rising tech scene: 10 of the most promising startups shaping the country in 2026
Slovakia's tech scene is accelerating with promising startups in AI and SaaS. AR virtual try-on firm AUGLIO secures €1....
From energy transition to deeptech growth: the Swedish tech ecosystem
Swedish tech secures €4. 1B as European investment hits €72B....
Antwerp-based Vectrix raises €1.15 million to build the automation layer for transport operations
Antwerp's Vectrix secures €1. 15M for its AI automation layer in transport operations....
We were guests in the House of Representatives to talk about social media and interference
Bits of Freedom informs Dutch parliament on social media algorithms and societal impact. They warn online platforms are disrupting public debate, threatening democratic discourse.
Google introduces major changes for the Play Store
Google slashes Play Store commissions, boosting European developers. New programs aim to promote apps and games, impacting the digital marketplace.
FIRSTPICK raises €25M to find the Baltics’ next breakout founders
Baltic VC FIRSTPICK launches €25M fund targeting AI-first software founders, focusing on grit and ideas over traditional backgrounds. This accelerates investment in underpriced talent across the region.
Europol announces the end of Tycoon 2FA: a vast phishing network responsible for hacking 100,000 organizations
Europol dismantles Tycoon 2FA, a massive phishing network that compromised over 100,000 organizations. Microsoft confirms the tools bypassed crucial two-factor authentication security measures.
FIRSTPICK launches €25 million fund to act as VC “fairy godmother” to Baltic founders before their Cinderella moment
FIRSTPICK launches €25M Baltic fund targeting AI-first software startups, backing founders beyond typical VC molds. This initiative aims to nurture undervalued talent and strengthen Lithuania’s innovation ecosystem.
EU must step up its efforts to curb the high number of unsafe products entering Europe
EU consumers face 4,671 unsafe products in 2025, highlighting urgent need to overhaul e-commerce market surveillance. BEUC calls for marketplace accountability and swift EU action to curb dangerous goods entering the bloc.