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Daily digest of all European digital development news

Interloom raises $16.5M to develop enterprise memory for AI agents
Interloom secures $16. 5M to boost AI agent performance with enterprise memory....

European Parliament blocks Chat Control: victory for privacy on WhatsApp and Signal
European Parliament rejects Chat Control 2. 0, safeguarding digital privacy....

Adzuna acquires Trovit and Mitula jobs businesses to expand global footprint
Adzuna acquires Trovit and Mitula jobs businesses, integrating AI search technology for millions of European jobseekers. This European tech deal expands Adzuna's global footprint, promising smarter job matching across 50+ countries.

Conor Moynagh, Head of VC at HubSpot for Startups joins the EU-Startups Summit 2026!
HubSpot executive Conor Moynagh will speak on leveraging AI for startup scaling at the EU-Startups Summit 2026 in Malta. His talk, "Take AI-m," will explore practical AI integration for growth in a transforming economy.

EGIDE raises €8M Seed to build affordable interceptor systems for modern warfare
French defencetech EGIDE secures €8M Seed to counter evolving drone threats. Its AI-driven software platform Mystique accelerates defence against modern warfare challenges.

360 Capital raises €85M for deeptech fund backed by European defence prime
European VC 360 Capital raises €85M for deeptech fund, signaling a shift in investor strategy. Defence primes are now backing deeptech innovation, highlighting a growing focus on national security in European tech.

French VC 360 Capital launches Poli360 2 with €85 million to back European DeepTech startups
French VC 360 Capital launches Poli360 2 with €85 million to back European DeepTech startups. The fund aims to transform research into globally competitive companies, joining a wave of specialized VC funding in the region.

Newly secures $2M+ in funding to advance native app creation platform
Stockholm's Newly raises $2M+ for its AI-powered platform that builds native apps without code. The funding accelerates its mission to slash development from months to hours.

Nathan Benaich's Air Street raises $232M Fund III, becoming Europe’s largest solo GP venture firm
Air Street Capital, founded by Nathan Benaich, launches its $232M Fund III, becoming Europe's largest solo GP venture firm. The fund targets AI-first companies across North America and Europe, signaling a major shift in AI-driven innovation.

AP publishes practical guide 'Health data in the cloud'
Dutch data watchdog publishes cloud guide for health data processors. The practical guide aims to ensure careful consideration of risks when organizations utilize cloud solutions for sensitive health information.

360 Capital announces €85M close for Poli360 2, targeting €100M
360 Capital launches €85M fund targeting €100M for deeptech startups. The fund will invest in Industry Automation and Sustainability across Europe.

ChatGPT and Co.: Overwhelming data protectionists with AI recommendations
ChatGPT and AI recommendations flood German data protection regulators with over 6,000 complaints in 2025. This surge highlights growing concerns over AI-driven data handling and privacy implications.

Ex-Google Moonshot X advisor launches €50 million Cloudberry Ventures DeepTech fund amid “SaaSpocalypse”
Ex-Google exec Mahir Sahin launches €50M Cloudberry Ventures fund to back Europe's Deeptech. The firm targets AI infrastructure bottlenecks, aiming to prevent IP strip-mining by US investors.

Online age checks came first — a VPN crackdown could be next
EU regulators may target VPNs after age verification mandates. This digital crackdown could impact privacy tools for millions.

Recap: Europe’s top funding rounds this week (16 -22 March)
European startups secured funding for AI agents in physical industries and agritech automation. Smaller, specific funding rounds highlight a trend in venture capital concentration.

CEO of a social network is asking for a ban on access for minors under 16 years old
Social media CEO calls for 16+ age limits, opposing typical platform stances. This move could reshape child safety regulations across Europe's digital landscape.

El viaje de Artemis II a la Luna llevará tecnología madrileña: la NASA la eligió para un sistema crítico de la nave
Madrid-made technology powers NASA's Artemis II Moon mission, selected for a critical spacecraft system. This Spanish-designed thermal control unit travels aboard the European Service Module, launching April 2026.

AI model giants should pay a levy to operate in Europe, says Mistral boss
Mistral AI CEO proposes a 1-5% levy on AI model giants operating in Europe. This would fund Europe's cultural sector and grant AI providers legal certainty for content training.

heise+ | Goodbye, ChatGPT: European chatbots with data protection and privacy
European AI chatbots emerge as privacy-focused alternatives to US giants. These platforms aim to protect user data with strong privacy safeguards.

Political Online Advertising: Bundestag to Ensure Protection of Press Freedom
Germany implements EU rules on political online ads, sparking debate over press freedom. Experts warn broad definitions risk silencing media, with some pushing to scrap the regulations entirely.
