Year: 2025

Whisper raises €1.6M for the next-gen cybersecurity platform

Whisper raises €1.6M for the next-gen cybersecurity platform Amsterdam-based Whisper, a cybersecurity platform, has closed a pre-seed funding round of €1.6 million.  Whisper uses knowledge graph technology to develop a platform that provides users with an unparalleled ‘God Mode’ view of the internet, predicting cyber attacks earlier, faster and more

Time to act: tell Brussels why the 28th regime matters

Time to act: tell Brussels why the 28th regime matters At Tech.eu, we are firm champions of EU Inc., a grassroots pan‑European initiative launched in October 2024 by a coalition of top entrepreneurs, startup founders, and venture capitalists to establish a single, optional EU-wide legal entity for startups — referred to

Antler “doubling down” on Europe as targets “outlier” founders with €500,000 initiative

Antler “doubling down” on Europe as targets “outlier” founders with €500,000 initiative Antler, the early-stage VC firm, is launching a €500,000 initiative supporting European “outlier founders” who want to build “category-defining tech companies”. Called Antler ONE, the programme launches in September this year and will see “highly selective” founders invited

AzureCell Therapies secures €154K to advance regenerative cell therapy for Parkinson’s patients

AzureCell Therapies secures €154K to advance regenerative cell therapy for Parkinson’s patients AzureCell Therapies, a biotech spin-off from the University of Geneva, has received €154,500 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to deliver cell-based treatments that replace damaged neurons in Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s disease affects over 10 million people worldwide. Current

The soldier-turned-fintech founder wanting to take a bite out of Apple

The soldier-turned-fintech founder wanting to take a bite out of Apple The founder of UK fintech Curve proudly tells Tech.eu that its 200-strong workforce comprises 45 nationalities, likening it to a “melting pot”. It seems apt then that Curve’s headquarters are in a pretty mews in London’s Paddington district, one

British startup Cryogenx raises €1.9 million to tackle deadly heat stress in military and industry

British startup Cryogenx raises €1.9 million to tackle deadly heat stress in military and industry London-based Cryogenx has raised €1.9 million as part of Seed funding round to accelerate the development of its portable cooling technology to combat heat strokes. The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by

It’s not you, it’s us: New report reveals why corporate-startup partnerships fall apart

It’s not you, it’s us: New report reveals why corporate-startup partnerships fall apart Corporate-startup collaboration (or ‘corporate venturing’) has become a bit of a buzz phrase in European innovation circles. The idea is simple enough: on the one side, large corporations bring scale, financial weight and power, and on the

European restaurant tech players CoverManager and Zenchef join forces to challenge global platforms

European restaurant tech players CoverManager and Zenchef join forces to challenge global platforms Seville-based CoverManager and Paris-based Zenchef, two European providers of digital solutions for restaurants and hospitality venues have announced today their merger to create a global leader with over 36,000 restaurants across 20 countries. The merger was announced

German startup 36ZERO Vision secures €3.6 million to scale data-efficient AI inspection platform

German startup 36ZERO Vision secures €3.6 million to scale data-efficient AI inspection platform Munich-based 36ZERO Vision has raised €3.6 million in a pre-Series A round to accelerate the expansion of its AI-powered visual quality inspection system across Europe and different sectors. The latest funding was led by JOIN Capital, Bayern

Dutch VC firm CapitalT announces first close of €50 million Fund II to back next generation of Founders

Dutch VC firm CapitalT announces first close of €50 million Fund II to back next generation of Founders Amsterdam-based CapitalT, the early-stage VC firm known for its data-driven approach and focus on ClimateTech and the Future of Work, announced the first close of Fund II, targeting €50 million. This first