Good news from around Europe
“We will [still] be a unicorn today”, says CEO of Bulgaria’s first-ever $1bn startup The CEO of Bulgaria’s first-ever unicorn says it would still be a $1bn valued startup, if valued today. Hristo Borisov, CEO and co-founder of Payhawk, was speaking on the Tech.eu podcast, where he discussed the history of
Hottest early-stage fintechs in Nordics talk 2025 plans and fears Four of the current hottest early-stage Nordic fintechs tell Tech.eu their 2025 plans, fears, and changes they would like to see in the startup ecosystem. Tech.eu spoke to VCs, and experts in the region to tell us their nominations for the
How global technology leaders meddle with EU policy The line between technology and politics is becoming increasingly blurred, with tech founders stepping into the political arena as both influencers and agitators. In the European Union, the sway of these ‘Technocrats’ is drawing growing attention, as their financial power, technological clout,
NatureMetrics raises €24.3 million to develop biodiversity monitoring NatureMetrics, a Surrey-based startup in nature intelligence and biodiversity monitoring, has announced the completion of a €24.3 million Series B funding round. This investment, led by Just Climate, EDF Pulse Ventures, and the Monaco ReOcean Fund, includes contributions from existing backers 2150,
Keen Venture Partners raising €125 million to strengthen Europe’s defence tech ecosystem Keen Venture Partners, a leading VC firm based in Amsterdam, has announced plans to raise a €125 million fund dedicated to defence and security technology startups in Europe from seed to Series B. This fund will be the
First steps: CyGO Entrepreneurs raises €5 million to build Europe’s first cybersecurity venture studio CyGO Entrepreneurs, a Lyon-based venture studio dedicated to fostering innovation in the European cybersecurity sector, has announced its inaugural €5 million fundraising round to support the creation of 10 cybersecurity startups. This milestone investment was led
Innovation in the Mediterranean: 10 startups based in Cyprus to keep an eye on in 2025 Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is a country where rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty converge. However, it’s not just the past that’s thriving—Cyprus is gradually emerging as
Ukrainian startup CostCare AI secures $500,000 investment to develop autonomous AI sales manager for social commerce Ukrainian-founded startup CostCare AI has raised a $500,000 investment from undisclosed angel investors to develop its product and expand the team. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/01/14/ukrainian-startup-costcare-ai-secures-500000/
A data breach of Gravy Analytics can threaten privacy of millions around the world Gravy Analytics data is collected from the most popular health, dating, transportation, and gaming apps and shows where people go, live, work, and travel. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/01/14/breach-gravy-analytics-threaten-privacy-of-millions/
Latvian Naco Technologies secures €2.5M in pre-Series A funding to develop hydrogen production with nano-coatings Naco Technologies develops specialized nano-coatings and innovative materials that eliminate the need for platinum and other costly materials in large-scale hydrogen production and utilization. Powered by WPeMatico https://en.ain.ua/2025/01/14/naco-technologies-secures-eur15m-in-pre-series-a/