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The European Commission found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding content moderation, signaling a move towards enforcement. BEUC welcomes the initial steps, advocating for rigorous monitoring to protect consumers from unsafe and illegal content on platforms.

Cytely, a Swedish DeepTech startup, secured €3 million to expand its smart microscopy platform, transforming microscopes into real-time data engines. The platform dramatically cuts analysis time, as labs report 75% faster analysis using the innovative platform.

Lithuania's tech ecosystem is booming, with startups raising almost €600 million in 2024, despite the small population. The ecosystem's valuation has surged to over €16 billion, positioning Vilnius as the EU's fastest-growing tech city in 2025.

Brussels accuses Meta of inadequate complaint systems on Facebook and Instagram, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. The investigation follows concerns about Meta's handling of illegal content on its platforms.

Oxford-based QFX secured €2. 2 million in seed funding to develop modular hardware for quantum technologies....

Oxford University spin-out Astut secured €1. 8 million in seed funding to commercialize its AI technology for high-stakes decision-making....

Paris-based Kotcha secured €3. 5 million to bring elite running coaching to everyone using AI....

Kotcha, an AI-powered running coaching app, secures €3. 5 million to expand access to personalized training for runners....

Mondra, an AI-powered platform for supply chain resilience, secures £10 million in Series A funding. The London-based company plans to expand into key European markets like Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Lakestar, a major European VC firm, shifts its strategy, halting new generalist fundraisings to focus on existing portfolio companies. The firm, which backed Revolut and Spotify, aims to maximize returns, with over €2B raised in the past 12 years.

Every Health, Europe's pioneering virtual clinic for LGBTQ+ healthcare, secures €1. 1 million in seed funding....

Riff, the Oslo-based vibe coding platform, secured €14 million in Series A funding to scale its enterprise-ready applications. The platform, used by over 150,000 users, helps non-technical professionals build AI applications without code, including integrations with core SaaS tools.

Brussels launches a new webinar series to boost its Apply AI Strategy, aiming to accelerate AI adoption in key sectors. The strategy seeks to connect infrastructure with the needs of industrial and public sectors.

Paygentic, a billing and payments platform for AI-native products, secured a $2 million pre-seed round to help AI companies handle variable compute costs. The platform provides tooling for hybrid pricing models, unifying billing and payments in a single stack.

Refurbed, a circular tech marketplace, secures €50 million in funding to expand its AI-powered platform. The Vienna-based startup saw a 40% year-on-year sales increase.

DataSnipper, a Dutch unicorn, is automating audit and finance processes with its AI platform, securing a $100 million Series B. The platform, used by over 600,000 professionals, focuses on traceable AI for speed and regulatory compliance.

Apple faces a fresh complaint from two organizations demanding more flexibility on iOS under the Digital Markets Act. This follows earlier criticisms regarding the tech giant's compliance with the new regulations.

Oslo-based Riff, a platform for building AI applications, secured $16 million in Series A funding led by Northzone. The investment will fuel the company's expansion, enabling more professionals to create and deploy impactful AI solutions.

Rightcharge secures £1. 6M to simplify EV charging payments for fleets and accelerate its expansion across Europe....

Estonian AI energy startup MarkeDroid secured €300K in bridge funding to expand its distributed energy platform throughout Europe. The AI-powered platform coordinates solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers, reducing costs and improving grid stability.