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Daily digest of all European digital development news
European Data Protection Day: The term "anonymized" is often used misleadingly
Data privacy experts warn anonymization techniques are fragile and political shifts can endanger personal data. The EU Data Protection Day highlighted these risks, emphasizing crucial years ahead for digital rights.
Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5.8 million to scale global tech ecosystem mapping
Amsterdam-based Dealroom raises €5. 8M to map global tech ecosystems with AI....
daphni Blue completes €260M final close for science-driven European investments
daphni closes €260M fund for European science ventures, accelerating AI and digital tech translation from research labs. The VC will back 40 deeptech startups, fostering innovation at the science-digital intersection.
German HealthTech startup Recare closes €37 million funding round to scale AI platform and expand internationally
Berlin-based HealthTech Recare secures €37M to scale its AI platform and expand internationally. The funding accelerates its AI agent deployment to automate hospital workflows and address Europe's growing healthcare worker shortage.
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M for its agentic cybersecurity platform that detects identity fraud. Investors include Satya Nadella and Bill Ackman, signaling strong backing for European AI solutions.
Lithography Systems: Record Bookings for ASML Due to AI
ASML reports record orders for lithography systems fueled by AI demand. The Dutch chip equipment giant is nearing €10 billion in revenue as chipmakers invest heavily in advanced manufacturing.
Social welfare reform: Commission recommends reduction of fundamental rights
Germany's social welfare reform pushes for a "digital restart" using AI and automated processes. This plan could weaken data protection and risks discrimination for vulnerable groups.
finanzen.net group snaps up AI investing startup Vickii
German financial portal finanzen. net Group acquires AI investing startup Vickii....
Nestlé, PepsiCo and L’Oréal among brands using Dragonfly AI as it raises €5.7 million for predictive AI
London-based Dragonfly AI secures €5. 7M for neuroscience-led creative testing technology....
We were guests in the House of Representatives to talk about the (intended) takeover of Solvinity for DigiD
Dutch parliamentarians debate Solvinity's potential US takeover, warning it could disrupt citizens' access to the DigiD digital identity. Concerns highlight risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of crucial government services.
Telefónica is converting its telephone exchanges into small data centers: the cloud will have a neighborhood version
Telefónica launches 17 mini data centers across Spain, bringing cloud and AI closer to users. This edge computing network reduces latency and enhances local data jurisdiction.
heise offer: iX-Workshop: IT Law for Admins – Paths to legally compliant IT practice
Berlin: iX workshop offers IT admins practical guidance on navigating CRA, NIS-2, and AI Act compliance. Learn to secure IT infrastructure and ensure legal adherence in everyday operations.
Bonjour Visio: France turns digital sovereignty into policy
France's Ministry of Finance mandates public servants ditch US video apps for French Visio by 2027. This policy shift actively pursues digital sovereignty, moving the concept from rhetoric to tangible action.
After raising nearly €60 million in 2025, London’s Sokin bags additional €83 million for its payments platform
London's Sokin secures €83 million debt facility to fuel global expansion and embedded payment offerings. This funding accelerates their strategy to integrate payments into business workflows, competing in the growing fintech infrastructure space.
Funnel secures $80M debt facility
Stockholm's Funnel secures $80M debt facility to accelerate AI development. The marketing intelligence platform uses natural language to analyze data from over 600 sources.
Polish robotics startup Nomagic secures €8.3 million to scale Physical AI operations in the US
Polish AI robotics firm Nomagic secures €8. 3M to boost US operations....
Europe has a plan for the next war on the continent: literally, to close the doors of space to the US
Germany plans a sovereign satellite network for its military, dubbed "Starlink for the German army." This initiative aims to cut dependence on US systems and taps into a €35 billion German military tech investment.
With decades of exits and unicorns behind it, b2venture reaches €150 million hard cap for Fund V
Berlin VC b2venture closes €150M Fund V, its largest early-stage fund, to back European tech leaders. This move signals continued investment momentum despite a selective funding environment.
CCTV in public transport: drivers may not be permanently in view
Dutch data watchdog limits bus driver surveillance, banning permanent camera monitoring. Images can only be used for incident safety, not structural employee tracking.
Finland’s Carbonaide raises €3.7 million to turn building materials into a carbon sink
Finland’s Carbonaide secures €3. 7M to turn concrete into a carbon sink, deploying its CO₂ curing system and cloud-based service platform....