Good news from around Europe
OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Friday the company is delaying the release of its open model indefinitely. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/openai-delays-the-release-of-its-open-model-again/
Windsurf’s CEO goes to Google; OpenAI’s acquisition falls apart Notably, Google is not taking a stake in Windsurf and will not have any control over the company. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/windsurfs-ceo-goes-to-google-openais-acquisition-falls-apart/
Firefly Aerospace files for an IPO Firefly is heading into the initial public offering with $176.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. And while it has incurred negative cash flows and losses from operations, Firefly projected that its cash is adequate to meet its liquidity needs for at least 12
Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE? Analysis: In calling itself an ethical spyware vendor, Paragon has opened itself up to scrutiny of its government customers. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/can-an-ethical-spyware-maker-provide-its-tech-to-ice/
Tesla reportedly close to starting sales in India Tesla may finally start selling its EVs in India with a showroom slated for Mumbai. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/tesla-reportedly-close-to-starting-sales-in-india/
Flyer One Ventures launches €50M Fund V to back CEE and Ukrainian startups Ukrainian venture capital firm Flyer One Ventures has announced its new €50 million fund backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The new Fund V will focus on
Europe fights back In global tech conferences battle While the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has recently stepped up its investments in large-scale tech conferences, Europe still has an edge when it comes to its maturity, curation and deep-rooted ecosystem thinking. After the success of this publication’s event in London
BrachyDOSE raises €554K to advance radiation injury prevention in cancer care Medtech startup BrachyDOSE has raised €554,000 to test its radiation measurement technology in a clinical environment. BrachyDOSE is a patient-centric, data-driven measurement tool that helps doctors prevent up to 100 per cent of treatment-caused injuries in radiotherapy procedures. The
Norway: Sustainable, data-driven, and digitally ambitious Norway’s tech ecosystem is maturing quietly but confidently. With world-class digital infrastructure, strong public trust, and robust government support, the country is well-positioned to lead in sustainable, data-driven innovation. Cities like Oslo and Trondheim are emerging as vibrant hubs for startups in clean energy,
The Blue Box raises €3M to advance AI-powered, urine-based breast cancer test The Blue Box Biomedical Solutions, a medtech startup developing a sector-transforming urine-based breast cancer screening test powered by AI, has secured €3 million in funding to fuel its clinical trial phase and achieve CE marking by the end of