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Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume
Berlin-based Credibur supports €2B in debt facility volume, six months post-launch. The AI-driven platform manages credit facilities for European structured credit markets exceeding €1....
Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project
Swiss startup Metafuels secures €1. 92M Dutch grant for Rotterdam e-SAF project....
Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink
TikTok accused of DSA violations, facing potential EU penalties. Delta Airlines opts for Amazon's Project Kuiper over Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi....
OLG Bamberg: TikTok cheats on DSA obligations
The Bamberg Higher Regional Court ruled TikTok is attempting to circumvent its obligations under the Digital Services Act. The court found the platform technically and legally evading its DSA duties.
Have your say on the Digital Fairness Act
The EU is launching a public consultation for its Digital Fairness Act, targeting children aged 12-17. The new law aims to ensure safe and positive online experiences for young users across apps, websites, and social media platforms.
Paris-based Kestra lands €21 million Series A for orchestration platform expansion
Paris-based Kestra secures €21 million Series A for its open-source orchestration platform. The funding accelerates Kestra 2....
European AI Autonomy: Mistral Invests $830 Million in Data Center
French AI startup Mistral AI secures $830M for a new data center near Paris. The investment aims to bolster European AI autonomy by building a facility equipped with Nvidia GPUs.
New unicorn alert! 9fin raises €148 million at a €1.1 billion valuation for its global debt markets platform
9fin raises €148 million at a €1. 1 billion valuation to expand its AI-powered debt markets platform....
Belgium-headquartered crypto startup Keyrock hits unicorn status, says valuation quadrupled
Belgium-based Keyrock secures $1. 1bn valuation, quadrupling from its last round....
ToT for IoT safety: Test of Things raises €1.2 million to automate cybersecurity testing of connected products
Finnish cybersecurity startup Test of Things raises €1. 2 million to automate IoT security testing....
Nebius announces construction of one of Europe's largest data centres
Nebius launches construction of one of Europe's largest data centres in Finland, aiming for 310MW capacity by 2027. The AI infrastructure company secured multi-billion dollar contracts with Meta and Microsoft.
Paris-based Standing Ovation raises €30 million to produce dairy proteins through precision fermentation
Paris-based Standing Ovation secures €30 million to produce dairy proteins via precision fermentation. The funding aims to commercialize proteins in North America before expanding into Europe and Asia.
Ex-Reuters team out of Denmark raises €1.5 million for AI newsroom Financial News System
Copenhagen-based Financial News Systems secures €1. 5M for its AI-only financial newsroom....
Berlin-based Midas lands €43 million to expand tokenised investment infrastructure
Berlin-based Midas lands €43 million to build tokenized investment infrastructure. The funding accelerates instant redemptions and deeper liquidity across onchain investment products.
The French AI startup that benefits from geopolitical chaos has just raised $830 million. For European data centers
French AI startup Mistral AI secures $830 million to build European AI data centers. The funding surge is partly driven by a demand for European alternatives to US tech giants, exacerbated by geopolitical shifts.
Italy’s VC ecosystem matures into €10B engine — but structural gaps still hold it back
Italy's VC ecosystem has matured into a €10 billion engine, with annual investments quadrupling over the decade. However, structural gaps and limited corporate participation hinder its growth and European competitiveness.
EDIC Digital Commons start projects
European Digital Infrastructure Consortium launches projects for open digital infrastructure. An "100-day challenge" and a pilot for a European Sovereign Tech Fund are among the initiatives.
Mistral AI raises $830M in debt to set up a data center near Paris
French AI firm Mistral AI secures $830M in debt to build a data center near Paris. The facility aims to be operational by Q2 2026.
Maguar takes significant stake in GlobalSuite Solutions to capitalise on surging demand for compliance tech
German investor Maguar takes a significant stake in Spanish GRC software firm GlobalSuite Solutions. The deal aims to accelerate GlobalSuite's expansion and technology innovation, capitalising on surging demand for compliance tech.
Hearing in Saxony: Still many construction sites in police law amendment
Experts warn a new German police law amendment may clash with the EU's AI Act. Jurists noted potential conflicts with the AI Regulation, and a police union representative raised concerns about discriminatory software use.