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Warsaw-based Graftcode raises €2.1 million to eliminate APIs and middleware from software integration
Warsaw's Graftcode secures €2. 1 million for its platform that eliminates software integration layers....

What makes a Seed VC say “no” in 30 minutes?
Partech, a €2. 5B global VC firm headquartered in Paris, manages the €53M Paris-Saclay Seed Fund....

GoCardless sees revenue boost, undertook 2025 restructure
UK fintech GoCardless reported a revenue boost and a restructuring impacting 90 roles as it moves toward profitability. Dutch peer Mollie announced its €1....

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children’s social media use
Estonia and Belgium reject EU's Jutland Declaration on restricting children's social media use. Estonia argues age-based bans are unenforceable, favoring GDPR enforcement instead.

Spain’s Sateliot seeks €100 million to accelerate deployment of its 5G satellite network
Spain’s Sateliot seeks €100 million for its 5G satellite network deployment. The funding aims to accelerate constellation deployment and commercial execution, consolidating European 5G satellite infrastructure.

Aura Aero secures €340M, Europe’s first AI-native M&A deal, and Baltic hacker house
Aura Aero secures €340M for its aviation projects, while Eilla AI executes Europe's first AI-native M&A deal. This week saw over €720 million in tech funding across Europe, highlighting significant investment and merger activity.

Inside Lithuania’s effort to build founders from the classroom
Lithuania launches a TV show, "Student Unicorn Hunt," placing young students in real startup environments to build and pitch companies. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurial skills, preparing them for a rapidly evolving tech landscape and Lithuania's growing innovation ecosystem.

British CX software startup Serve First secures €5.7 million for growth and product development
British CX software startup Serve First secures €5. 7 million for AI development....

Edmund secures €2.5M to bring AI-driven troubleshooting to the factory floor
Czech startup Edmund secures €2. 5M to deploy AI agents for industrial troubleshooting, cutting diagnostic time by up to 90%....

Madrid-based Sybol lands €1 million+ to scale corporate digital identity infrastructure
Madrid-based Sybol lands €1M+ for corporate digital identity. The Spanish startup's funding fuels deployment of its enterprise verification platform and corporate wallet, preparing for eIDAS2 and the European Business Wallet.

AI Continent Action Plan delivers major milestones
European Commission's AI Continent Action Plan delivers major milestones, boosting AI innovation one year on. The EU has deployed 19 AI factories and launched the Data Union Strategy for data sharing.

British FinTech firm MillTech raises €51 million investment at €277 million valuation
British FinTech MillTech secures €51 million at €277 million valuation. Funding fuels North American expansion for the FX hedging and cash investments platform amidst a €2025-2026 European funding cycle.

March 2026's top 10 European tech deals you need to know about
European tech funding in March 2026 saw €7. 5 billion raised across 292 deals, with AI attracting €1....

Estonia’s Handhold raises €3 million to give every software buyer an AI account manager
Estonia's Handhold secures €3 million to deploy AI account managers for software sales. The AI platform automates the entire inbound customer journey, from lead qualification to renewal.

PLD Space adds €30 million EIB loan as it advances toward MIURA 5 test flight
PLD Space secures €30 million from the European Investment Bank for its MIURA 5 rocket development. This funding supports satellite deployment capabilities and commercial operations, marking the EIB's first direct investment in small launchers.

neuroClues raises €10 million Series A to become the brain’s stethoscope for early diagnosis of neurological disorders
neuroClues raises €10 million Series A to develop an AI-powered medical device for early neurological disorder diagnosis. The European Innovation Council fund is among investors backing the French-Belgian startup's technology.

Targeted consultation on measuring energy consumption and emissions of AI models and systems
The European Commission launches a consultation on measuring AI energy consumption and emissions, seeking input on a study to foster energy-efficient AI. Responses will inform an AI Act measurement framework and potential energy labeling.

Galway-based AI start-up Octostar raises €6.1m
Galway-based AI start-up Octostar secures €6. 1m funding, extending its round with existing investors and welcoming Milan-based The Techshop....

Ireland’s Octostar closes Seed extension round at €6.1 million for its sovereign AI-native intelligence platform
Irish AI startup Octostar secures €6. 1 million to fund its sovereign AI-native intelligence platform for national security....

European tech weekly recap: More than 60 tech funding deals worth over €1.2B
European tech saw over 60 funding deals and 5 exits last week. €1....
