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Multiverse raises $70m at a $2.1bn valuation to push its AI-adoption pitch across Europe
Multiverse raises $70m at a $2.1bn valuation to push its AI-adoption pitch across Europe

Multiverse raises $70m at a $2.1bn valuation to push its AI-adoption pitch across Europe

Multiverse secures $70M at a $2. 1B valuation to expand its AI-upskilling platform across Europe....

May 15, 2026 at 11:20
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Euan Blair’s Multiverse raises $70M at $2.1BN valuation
Euan Blair’s Multiverse raises $70M at $2.1BN valuation

Euan Blair’s Multiverse raises $70M at $2.1BN valuation

Euan Blair’s Multiverse secures £70M at $2. 1BN valuation to expand AI training across Europe....

May 15, 2026 at 10:37
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Twin Prime lands $10M pre-seed to build frontier AI models for defence and security
Twin Prime lands $10M pre-seed to build frontier AI models for defence and security

Twin Prime lands $10M pre-seed to build frontier AI models for defence and security

Twin Prime lands $10M pre-seed for defence AI models, partnering with European firm Theon. The joint venture will develop and deploy bespoke AI solutions to augment Theon's defence product offerings.

May 14, 2026 at 15:15
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The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Pieterjan Bouten, Founding and Managing Partner at Entourage
The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Pieterjan Bouten, Founding and Managing Partner at Entourage

The EU-Startups Podcast | Interview with Pieterjan Bouten, Founding and Managing Partner at Entourage

Brussels launches a new €100M fund to back European AI startups, aiming to foster innovation in the B2B SaaS sector. The initiative supports early-stage companies and aims to scale global SaaS ventures.

May 14, 2026 at 11:20
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Barcelona’s Dolfin raises €2.1 million Seed round to scale its AI-native platform for sales compensation
Barcelona’s Dolfin raises €2.1 million Seed round to scale its AI-native platform for sales compensation

Barcelona’s Dolfin raises €2.1 million Seed round to scale its AI-native platform for sales compensation

Barcelona's Dolfin secures €2. 1 million Seed funding to enhance its AI-driven sales compensation platform....

May 13, 2026 at 11:57
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Europe’s cloud dependency is a political risk, not just a technical one
Europe’s cloud dependency is a political risk, not just a technical one

Europe’s cloud dependency is a political risk, not just a technical one

Europe's reliance on external cloud providers poses significant political and data sovereignty risks. This dependency, particularly for AI development powered by US-made GPU chips, exposes vulnerabilities beyond technological capabilities.

May 13, 2026 at 10:05
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N8n's valuation doubles to $5.2BN following SAP strategic investment
N8n's valuation doubles to $5.2BN following SAP strategic investment

N8n's valuation doubles to $5.2BN following SAP strategic investment

Berlin-based n8n doubles valuation to $5. 2BN after SAP strategic investment....

May 12, 2026 at 16:44
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EU browser choice rules send millions more users Firefox's way
EU browser choice rules send millions more users Firefox's way

EU browser choice rules send millions more users Firefox's way

EU's Digital Markets Act compels browser choice screens, boosting Firefox by 6 million users, with a 113% rise on iPhones. The European Commission reviews the DMA's impact, noting gains for other browsers like DuckDuckGo.

May 12, 2026 at 13:29
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Ursula Von der Leyen pushes EU-wide social-media age protections for children
Ursula Von der Leyen pushes EU-wide social-media age protections for children

Ursula Von der Leyen pushes EU-wide social-media age protections for children

Brussels pushes EU-wide social media age protections for children. An EU age-verification app is technically complete, with bloc-level rules on minimum social-media ages next.

May 12, 2026 at 11:27
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African-Startups.com launches as sister publication of EU-Startups for Africa’s startup ecosystem
African-Startups.com launches as sister publication of EU-Startups for Africa’s startup ecosystem

African-Startups.com launches as sister publication of EU-Startups for Africa’s startup ecosystem

African-Startups. com launches as sister publication to EU-Startups, covering Africa's tech ecosystem....

May 12, 2026 at 09:59
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Algorithmiq moves global HQ to Milan and raises €18M in Italy’s largest quantum VC round
Algorithmiq moves global HQ to Milan and raises €18M in Italy’s largest quantum VC round

Algorithmiq moves global HQ to Milan and raises €18M in Italy’s largest quantum VC round

Algorithmiq moves its global headquarters to Milan, Italy, securing €18M in venture capital for its quantum software. This funding represents Italy's largest quantum startup investment, bolstering Europe's deeptech commercialization efforts.

May 11, 2026 at 16:05
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London’s Fifth Dimension raises €22 million to scale AI-powered decision intelligence for real assets
London’s Fifth Dimension raises €22 million to scale AI-powered decision intelligence for real assets

London’s Fifth Dimension raises €22 million to scale AI-powered decision intelligence for real assets

London’s Fifth Dimension secures €22M for its AI-powered decision intelligence platform for real assets. The funding will scale their solution that unifies fragmented data into an actionable intelligence layer for investors.

May 11, 2026 at 15:47
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Three studies on technical solutions to mark and detect AI-generated content
Three studies on technical solutions to mark and detect AI-generated content

Three studies on technical solutions to mark and detect AI-generated content

European Commission commissions three studies on technical solutions for marking and detecting AI-generated content. The research supports development of a Code of Practice for AI-generated content, examining text, audio, and image/video modalities.

May 8, 2026 at 15:43
European Commission Digital Strategy
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Copenhagen’s Reel raises €15 million to make renewable energy predictable for businesses and profitable for producers
Copenhagen’s Reel raises €15 million to make renewable energy predictable for businesses and profitable for producers

Copenhagen’s Reel raises €15 million to make renewable energy predictable for businesses and profitable for producers

Copenhagen's Reel raises €15 million to make renewable energy predictable. The company will use the funding to refine products and build a commercial team in Germany.

May 8, 2026 at 13:12
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Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act
Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act

Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act

The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for AI Act transparency obligations. Stakeholders can participate until June 3, 2026, with input considered for the final report.

May 8, 2026 at 09:58
European Commission Digital Strategy
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AP imposes fine of 100 million euros on taxi app Yango
AP imposes fine of 100 million euros on taxi app Yango

AP imposes fine of 100 million euros on taxi app Yango

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines taxi app Yango €100 million for transferring personal data to Russia. The company behind Yango's European operations is based in the Netherlands.

May 8, 2026 at 08:52
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EU Nations Approve Deal to Roll Back AI Restrictions
EU Nations Approve Deal to Roll Back AI Restrictions

EU Nations Approve Deal to Roll Back AI Restrictions

EU nations approve deal to roll back AI restrictions, awaiting formal endorsement from the European Parliament.

May 7, 2026 at 16:46
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EU hits snooze on AI Act rules after industry backlash
EU hits snooze on AI Act rules after industry backlash

EU hits snooze on AI Act rules after industry backlash

Brussels delays AI Act enforcement by 16 months, extending compliance deadlines to December 2027 for high-risk systems. This move follows industry backlash over unworkable rules, with tech firms warning of over-regulation hindering the AI race.

May 7, 2026 at 13:15
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HiPEAC Vision 2026 | CONNECT University
HiPEAC Vision 2026 | CONNECT University

HiPEAC Vision 2026 | CONNECT University

"Why Europe should create its own future, not imitate others? " session on next-gen computing and AI launches....

May 7, 2026 at 11:01
European Commission Digital Strategy
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Quantum Motion lands $160m in EU’s first major late-stage commitment
Quantum Motion lands $160m in EU’s first major late-stage commitment

Quantum Motion lands $160m in EU’s first major late-stage commitment

Quantum Motion secures $160M, the EU Scaleup Europe Fund's first major investment. This UK-based quantum hardware firm's funding marks a significant late-stage commitment from the European Union.

May 7, 2026 at 10:39
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