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The Dutch government launched an AI training module as part of its Basic Digital Proficiency program for all public sector employees. The e-learning course, which takes about 30 minutes, aims to educate civil servants on the basics of AI and its responsible use.

Amsterdam-based Optics11 secured a €25 million EIB loan to bolster European subsea and energy security with its advanced fiber optic sensing technology. The company's tech combines hardware with threat detection software to enable faster threat detection and prevent costly disruptions.

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, has surpassed $500 billion in market capitalization, buoyed by strong quarterly results from its client, TSMC. This marks the first time ASML has reached this milestone, driven by the AI boom.

German AI voice agent startup Parloa secured $350 million in Series D funding, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in just seven months. This latest funding round brings the total raised to over $560 million in under four years, fueling global expansion with a focus on the US and Europe.

Berlin-based Parloa, developing AI agents for enterprises, secured a massive €310 million Series D round to expand in the US and Europe. This brings its valuation to €2....

Cyprus-based AINA secured $1 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven hiring platform. The platform aims to improve hiring efficiency and reduce recruitment costs by automating tasks and offering career coaching, having already facilitated over 2,000 interviews.

Luxembourg-based Hydrosat secured €51 million in Series B funding to expand its thermal satellite data and AI-powered analytics. The investment comes amid increasing capital flow into European Earth observation and geospatial analytics, including recent funding for Titan4 and Marble Imaging.

Dublin-based Luna secured €1. 5 million to launch its AI-powered rear-facing cycling camera and smartphone app....

European tech companies secured €72 billion in 2025, with over 3,740 deals completed, marking the second-strongest year in the last three for investment. CityFibre, a UK-based full-fibre broadband network provider, secured £2....

French provider Free faces a €42 million fine from CNIL after a major data breach exposed user information. The regulatory action underscores growing scrutiny of data protection practices in Europe.

French AI startup Altrove AI develops new inorganic materials with physics-based AI to replace critical components and reduce supply chain risks. The company, founded in 2024, focuses on materials used in energy, automotive, and electronics.

Dublin-based Equal1 secures €51 million to accelerate development and deployment of its silicon-based quantum computers. The funding will enable the company to move from development to deployment, aiming to become the quantum standard for HPC.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Translate, a new web service for translations, challenging Google and DeepL. The AI tool focuses on context understanding and tone adjustments over a wide range of languages.

AWS has launched its new European Cloud, aiming to give customers more control over data within the continent. This move comes amid growing concerns about digital sovereignty among European businesses.

Lausanne-based AlphaLum secured €3. 6 million in seed funding to scale its optics and sensing platform for smart glasses....

Luna Systems secured €1. 5 million to launch AI-powered rider assistance systems for cycling and motorcycles....

Munich-based startup Lytra secured pre-seed funding led by High-Tech Gründerfonds to expand its AI platform. The platform automates manufacturing service processes like spare parts ordering and technician scheduling, targeting mid-sized companies.

London-based Cyb3r Operations secures £4 million to provide continuous monitoring of third-party cyber risks for enterprises. The company aims to replace outdated assessment methods with automated oversight, supporting broader adoption and platform expansion.

Helsinki-based Skene secured €800,000 to fuel its AI-powered platform designed to automate SaaS product growth. The platform analyzes code to generate user guidance, aiming for €1M ARR and expansion by early 2026.

London-based cybersecurity startup Cyb3r Operations secured €4. 6 million in funding, led by Octopus Ventures, to tackle third-party cyber risks....