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Spanish fintech STAMP secures €4M to digitize Tax Free shopping at point-of-sale. The platform integrates VAT refunds directly into payments, boosting retailer conversion for global shoppers.

EU launches new probe into X's Grok AI, assessing risks of illegal content dissemination. The investigation scrutinizes recommender systems and potential harm from AI functionalities in the European Union.

UK AI startup Synthesia doubles valuation to $4B after raising $200M. The company creates AI-powered corporate videos, developing digital avatars for clients like SAP and Microsoft.

AI discoverability reshapes PR, shifting focus from single coverage wins to building a durable content "corpus." Startups must craft consistent narratives to be retrievable by AI tools, not just visible.

London-based MyARC secures €2M+ for its AI-powered fitness creator platform. The launch aims to scale personalized training and monetisation for fitness entrepreneurs globally.

London's Orbital secures €50M Series B for its AI platform revolutionizing real estate law transactions. This funding fuels US and UK expansion, showcasing robust investment in AI-driven LegalTech.

Copenhagen AI SaaS firm Kime raises €2M pre-seed to track brand mentions in AI assistants. The funding accelerates development of its generative engine optimisation analytics platform.

London-based Synthesia's AI video platform secures $200M Series E, doubling valuation to $4B. The funding fuels employee stock sales and expands AI-driven corporate training solutions across Europe.

European tech secured over €2. 7B last week across 70+ funding deals, highlighting robust investor confidence....

Brussels designates WhatsApp a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. WhatsApp's 'Channels' feature triggers the designation, requiring Meta to comply with new DSA rules by May 2026.

London VC 2150 raises €210M for Fund II, targeting urban tech. This brings total assets under management to €500M, aiming to reshape city infrastructure and industries.

Berlin court rules TikTok's age verification inadequate, encouraging teens to misrepresent their age. This ruling raises significant concerns for youth usage and data protection in Europe.

EU launches "EU Inc" at Davos, slashing startup red tape to enable single incorporation and cross-border operation by 2027. High-risk tech suppliers will also be phased out of critical infrastructure.

Danish startup Quali Drone successfully inspected operational offshore wind turbines with drones. This innovation significantly reduces costly downtime for clean energy generation in the maritime sector.

Microsoft now deposits BitLocker encryption keys in online accounts, accessible to law enforcement with court orders. This shift impacts user data security and privacy across Europe.

Mews secures €255M to boost AI and automation for hotels worldwide. The Amsterdam-based tech platform now valued at $2....

EU seeks rare earth autonomy, launching a mega-mine in Sweden to reduce reliance on China. The Per Geijer mine aims to supply 18% of EU's lanthanide needs.

53% of Portuguese citizens distrust AI diagnostics, despite its integration into healthcare triage. Public resistance highlights ethical concerns surrounding AI adoption in medicine.

French startup Limova launches AI agents for concrete PME tasks, moving beyond promises. The company boasts over 5,000 clients and eyes international expansion.

Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp information legally required. The UK regulator is investigating the social media giant's compliance with sharing data for market competition analysis.