Good news from around Europe
Estonian startup Modash acquires Promoty to speed up e-commerce expansion and improve workflow tools The acquisition comes after Modash’s successful closing of a $12 million Series A funding round in October 2024. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/01/21/estonian-startup-modash-acquires-promoty/
Polish medtech startup ONGENO secures €3.5M investment to complete stem cell therapy trial for multiple sclerosis treatment ONGENO has a therapy, which has been proven in the first phase of the experiment to lead to improved sclerosis patient health, reduced disability, and lack of disease progression in the long term.
UK will ramp up procurement deals with homegrown startups, says tech minister Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/uk-startup-procurement-news/
Mistral AI is not for sale and plans to IPO, says cofounder Arthur Mensch Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/mistral-ai-not-for-sale-arthur-mensch-news/
London or New York? Monzo board wrangles over IPO venue Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/monzo-board-ipo-venue-news/
Winning in AI will require millions more GPUs. Can Europe get there? Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/karim-beguir-instadeep-interview/
Will Europe see any tech IPOs in 2025? Here are the next candidates Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/europe-ipo-candidates/
Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht President Trump on Tuesday pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the infamous dark web exchange Silk Road, which was best known as a once-thriving online marketplace for illegal drugs. Trump announced the news in a Truth Social post, saying the pardon was in
MrBeast is reportedly now among those trying to buy TikTok An unlikely group, including Mr Beast and Bench acquirer Employer.com, has submitted a bid to buy TikTok. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/21/mr-beast-is-reportedly-now-among-those-trying-to-buy-tiktok/
Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned by judge for allegedly deleting emails A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former COO and board member, for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. The decision arises from a case Meta shareholders brought against Sandberg and another former