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Daily digest of all European digital development news
Why top banking executives are choosing startups — and what it takes to get them there
European fintech builder 0TO9 launches Flow & Partners, tackling €1. 4 trillion in locked working capital....
Chips designed to help identify deepfakes
Researchers at ETH Zurich unveil chip technology to verify sensor data authenticity, combating AI-generated deepfakes. This innovation aims to safeguard democratic processes and public trust against manipulated media.
IBM Cloud, Nutanix, SUSE, and OVHcloud have all independently chosen Traefik as their Ingress NGINX replacement
Traefik consolidates as Ingress NGINX replacement after community retirement. IBM, Nutanix, SUSE, and OVHcloud adopt the open-source solution to manage Kubernetes traffic.
Norway’s Lace Lithography lands €34.5 million to extend Moore’s Law by replacing light with atoms
Norway’s Lace Lithography secures €34. 5M to revolutionize chipmaking, replacing light with atoms for unprecedented resolution....
European broadcasters demand end to Google and Samsung control over Smart TV
European broadcasters urge the EU to regulate smart TV platforms, challenging Google and Samsung's content control. The ACT association demands stricter rules to ensure fair access and visibility for European content creators.
Startup Dash0 hits unicorn status with $110M Series B
Observability startup Dash0 secures $110M Series B, hitting unicorn status with its AI-powered platform. Funding fuels Agent0, an AI layer designed to fix production issues automatically.
New female-led VC firm VitaminºC hits first close of its €18 million debut climate fund amid sector funding decline
Zurich-based VitaminºC launches €18M climate fund backed by European families. The firm bridges European deep tech with US scaling expertise, tapping into EU policy stability for founders.
The AI that wages war on the United States is moving closer to Europe: England adopts it to monitor fraudsters
Palantir lands UK financial regulator contract to combat fraud and money laundering. This US data giant's expansion into Europe follows its deepening integration with the US military.
Italy’s Foreverland unwraps €6 million to sweeten the European expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative
Italy’s Foreverland raises €6M to fuel European expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative. The FoodTech startup will scale commercial growth for its carob-based Choruba, aiming for reduced environmental impact.
British HealthTech JAAQ closes €15 million Series A to grow enterprise partnerships
London HealthTech JAAQ secures €15M Series A to boost enterprise partnerships and clinical infrastructure. The platform leverages technology to address mental health demand, aiming for scalable, safe digital engagement.
From a 15,000-step walk to a global movement: How Walk15 is turning steps into currency
Lithuanian app Walk15 turns steps into currency, engaging 31% of its home population. The platform generated €1 million last year, rewarding users for challenges and well-being initiatives.
German startup Interloom lands €14.2 million Seed funding for AI agent knowledge infrastructure
Munich-based Interloom lands €14. 2M Seed for AI agents' corporate memory....
VC’s blind spot? An interview with Global Inclusive Founders Fund (GIFF) on backing Europe’s overlooked founders
Global Inclusive Founders Fund (GIFF) launches to back overlooked European entrepreneurs with disabilities or chronic conditions. The initiative combines a foundation for early intervention and a fund for venture-scale investments, aiming for first deals in Q2 2026.
Interloom raises $16.5M to develop enterprise memory for AI agents
Interloom secures $16. 5M to boost AI agent performance with enterprise memory....
European Parliament blocks Chat Control: victory for privacy on WhatsApp and Signal
European Parliament rejects Chat Control 2. 0, safeguarding digital privacy....
Adzuna acquires Trovit and Mitula jobs businesses to expand global footprint
Adzuna acquires Trovit and Mitula jobs businesses, integrating AI search technology for millions of European jobseekers. This European tech deal expands Adzuna's global footprint, promising smarter job matching across 50+ countries.
Conor Moynagh, Head of VC at HubSpot for Startups joins the EU-Startups Summit 2026!
HubSpot executive Conor Moynagh will speak on leveraging AI for startup scaling at the EU-Startups Summit 2026 in Malta. His talk, "Take AI-m," will explore practical AI integration for growth in a transforming economy.
EGIDE raises €8M Seed to build affordable interceptor systems for modern warfare
French defencetech EGIDE secures €8M Seed to counter evolving drone threats. Its AI-driven software platform Mystique accelerates defence against modern warfare challenges.
360 Capital raises €85M for deeptech fund backed by European defence prime
European VC 360 Capital raises €85M for deeptech fund, signaling a shift in investor strategy. Defence primes are now backing deeptech innovation, highlighting a growing focus on national security in European tech.
French VC 360 Capital launches Poli360 2 with €85 million to back European DeepTech startups
French VC 360 Capital launches Poli360 2 with €85 million to back European DeepTech startups. The fund aims to transform research into globally competitive companies, joining a wave of specialized VC funding in the region.