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WhiteBridge AI raises $3M to redefine standards in people search and research
WhiteBridge AI raises $3M to redefine standards in people search and research

WhiteBridge AI raises $3M to redefine standards in people search and research

WhiteBridge AI raises $3M to build an AI-powered search engine for verifying online information about individuals. This funding will accelerate the company's mission to bring clarity and control to the fragmented digital identity landscape.

March 16, 2026 at 10:48
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European tech weekly recap: More than 85 tech funding deals worth over €4B
European tech weekly recap: More than 85 tech funding deals worth over €4B

European tech weekly recap: More than 85 tech funding deals worth over €4B

European tech secures over €4B in funding from 85 deals. Major rounds propelled software, AI, and fintech sectors forward....

March 16, 2026 at 09:30
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New tool for government cloud choices
New tool for government cloud choices

New tool for government cloud choices

Dutch government launches a new tool to assess cloud service risks, enhancing digital sovereignty. The DICTU instrument helps officials choose services based on data control, transparency, and legal context.

March 16, 2026 at 08:45
Digitale Overheid
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If the controversy is that AI steals works in its training, the European Union has the solution: that they license them
If the controversy is that AI steals works in its training, the European Union has the solution: that they license them

If the controversy is that AI steals works in its training, the European Union has the solution: that they license them

EU proposes licensing copyrighted works for AI training, tackling "borrowed" content. AI firms must pay creators, moving from unauthorized use to regulated data acquisition.

March 15, 2026 at 16:31
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Recap: Europe’s top 10 funding rounds this week (9 -15 March)
Recap: Europe’s top 10 funding rounds this week (9 -15 March)

Recap: Europe’s top 10 funding rounds this week (9 -15 March)

European startups secured nearly $3 billion in funding this week. Two major deals in London and Paris led a surge in venture capital, highlighting Paris's record AI seed funding and Croatian drone innovation.

March 15, 2026 at 14:02
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Data centers have run out of "plugs" in central Europe, so they are migrating north and south
Data centers have run out of "plugs" in central Europe, so they are migrating north and south

Data centers have run out of "plugs" in central Europe, so they are migrating north and south

AI's surge strains European power grids, forcing data centers from key hubs like Frankfurt and London north and south. Over 80% of Dublin's power now goes to data centers, leading to a de facto moratorium until 2028.

March 14, 2026 at 15:01
Xataka
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GrapheneOS & Co.: More data protection for Android with custom ROMs | c’t uplink
GrapheneOS & Co.: More data protection for Android with custom ROMs | c’t uplink

GrapheneOS & Co.: More data protection for Android with custom ROMs | c’t uplink

Android users can now enhance privacy with custom ROMs like GrapheneOS. Experts explain improvements with and without these specialized operating systems in c't uplink.

March 14, 2026 at 06:30
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Ramp buys Stockholm fintech Billhop to crack open European market
Ramp buys Stockholm fintech Billhop to crack open European market

Ramp buys Stockholm fintech Billhop to crack open European market

US spend management giant Ramp acquires Stockholm fintech Billhop for undisclosed sum. The move launches Ramp's corporate cards and finance tools across the UK and EU this summer.

March 13, 2026 at 16:19
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EU–INC campaign warns: Without a pan-European standard, founders will keep choosing Delaware
EU–INC campaign warns: Without a pan-European standard, founders will keep choosing Delaware

EU–INC campaign warns: Without a pan-European standard, founders will keep choosing Delaware

Europe's startup community warns the Commission's new company law could mirror Delaware. Without a true pan-European standard, founders will continue incorporating abroad, costing the EU talent and value.

March 13, 2026 at 15:37
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Blue Tick: Elon Musk's platform X reacts to EU penalty threat
Blue Tick: Elon Musk's platform X reacts to EU penalty threat

Blue Tick: Elon Musk's platform X reacts to EU penalty threat

X, formerly Twitter, submits initial Digital Services Act compliance proposals to the EU. The platform aims to address violations ahead of potential EU penalties.

March 13, 2026 at 13:31
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100+ investors who already secured their tickets for this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 7-8 in Malta!
100+ investors who already secured their tickets for this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 7-8 in Malta!

100+ investors who already secured their tickets for this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 7-8 in Malta!

EU-Startups Summit gears up in Malta with 100+ investors flocking to discover Europe's top startups. The event highlights founders, investors, and corporates for two days of networking and inspiration.

March 13, 2026 at 12:33
EU-Startups
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Dublin fintech Teybridge Capital pledges £600 million for UK SMEs
Dublin fintech Teybridge Capital pledges £600 million for UK SMEs

Dublin fintech Teybridge Capital pledges £600 million for UK SMEs

Dublin fintech Teybridge Capital pledges £600M for UK SMEs. This investment comes as part of £937M from 15 Irish firms at the UK-Ireland Summit.

March 13, 2026 at 12:32
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Chipmaker Axelera AI hoping to benefit from European businesses wanting to run AI locally
Chipmaker Axelera AI hoping to benefit from European businesses wanting to run AI locally

Chipmaker Axelera AI hoping to benefit from European businesses wanting to run AI locally

Dutch chipmaker Axelera AI, backed by BlackRock, secures $250M to champion local AI processing for European businesses. The company aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance with chips designed for edge devices and data security.

March 13, 2026 at 12:20
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"A historic turning point": Revolut becomes a real bank, here's what changes
"A historic turning point": Revolut becomes a real bank, here's what changes

"A historic turning point": Revolut becomes a real bank, here's what changes

Fintech Revolut secures a full banking license in Europe, allowing it to offer traditional banking services. This significant move expands its reach and solidifies its position against established financial institutions.

March 13, 2026 at 11:42
Presse-Citron
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Conseil d'État upholds Criteo's €40M GDPR fine
Conseil d'État upholds Criteo's €40M GDPR fine

Conseil d'État upholds Criteo's €40M GDPR fine

France's top court upholds €40M GDPR fine against ad tech giant Criteo. The ruling bolsters data privacy enforcement against major online trackers.

March 13, 2026 at 11:32
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Vilnius-based WhiteBridge AI raises €2.6 million for its AI-powered people research engine
Vilnius-based WhiteBridge AI raises €2.6 million for its AI-powered people research engine

Vilnius-based WhiteBridge AI raises €2.6 million for its AI-powered people research engine

Vilnius-based WhiteBridge AI raises €2. 6M for its AI-powered research engine analyzing online personal data....

March 13, 2026 at 10:12
EU-Startups
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Tower secures €5.5M to support data engineers in the AI era
Tower secures €5.5M to support data engineers in the AI era

Tower secures €5.5M to support data engineers in the AI era

Berlin-based Tower secures €5. 5M to simplify AI data engineering....

March 13, 2026 at 09:00
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Joint call for an ambitious Digital Fairness Act to better protect people online
Joint call for an ambitious Digital Fairness Act to better protect people online

Joint call for an ambitious Digital Fairness Act to better protect people online

Consumer groups urge an ambitious Digital Fairness Act to shield all users online from harmful practices. This act will update EU consumer law, boosting legal certainty and fair competition across digital markets.

March 13, 2026 at 06:30
BEUC
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Ukrainian-Estonian Defencetech Black Forest Systems raises $400K to scale infantry drone platform
Ukrainian-Estonian Defencetech Black Forest Systems raises $400K to scale infantry drone platform

Ukrainian-Estonian Defencetech Black Forest Systems raises $400K to scale infantry drone platform

Ukrainian-Estonian Black Forest Systems raises $400K for infantry drones. Their secure communication and control software platforms simplify operations for soldiers.

March 12, 2026 at 16:32
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$3M for DEXTools’ PerpTools from DEXForce and Orderly
$3M for DEXTools’ PerpTools from DEXForce and Orderly

$3M for DEXTools’ PerpTools from DEXForce and Orderly

DEXTools launches PerpTools, adding perpetual futures trading to its analytics suite. The platform secured $3M seed funding and integrates directly within DEXTools, serving its 30M+ users.

March 12, 2026 at 15:00
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