Year: 2025

Tesla to begin Cybercab production in April, Musk claims

Tesla to begin Cybercab production in April, Musk claims Elon Musk said he expects Tesla to be able to put all the Cybercabs it builds on the road, and thanked Waymo for “paving the path.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/06/tesla-to-begin-cybercab-production-in-april-musk-claims/

Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake

Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake TVS Motor booked a 152% return as it sold its Rapido stake to Accel and Prosus. Founded in 2015, Rapido has grown into a major player in India’s ride-hailing market, competing with Uber, Ola, and inDrive. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/06/accel-backs-uber-rival-rapido-as-prosus-boosts-stake/

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again Perhaps one of the most anticipated video games of all time, GTA VI is now slated for a November 19, 2026, release. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/06/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-delayed-again/

Freeda raises €3.4M to transform construction plan reviews with AI

Freeda raises €3.4M to transform construction plan reviews with AI Paris-based Freeda, the startup that detects hidden errors in construction plans using artificial intelligence, has closed a €3.4 million funding round led by Frst with participation from Brick & Mortar Ventures. The company is also joining Station F’s Future 40,

“Follow our founders”: new push to back Scotland’s scaleups

“Follow our founders”: new push to back Scotland’s scaleups Ana Stewart, Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur, has today announced her three priorities to deliver for Scotland’s most ambitious companies. Calling for a sharper focus on rapidly scaling firms, Stewart will prioritise: Closer engagement with founders and the private sector – launching Scotland’s largest

Aspirity Partners closes debut €875M Fund to back Europe’s next B2B tech champions

Aspirity Partners closes debut €875M Fund to back Europe’s next B2B tech champions Pan-European private equity firm Aspirity Partners has announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Aspirity Partners I (AP I), at over €875 million.  The fundraise reached its hard cap within six months after formal launch and

Maesn raises €2.3M to expand its Unified API platform

Maesn raises €2.3M to expand its Unified API platform Düsseldorf-based integration platform Maesn has raised €2.3 million to accelerate the development of its Unified API, which enables data exchange across financial and business software. The funding round was led by get.de, a company builder known for long-term partnerships. “Maesn is

Adaptronics raises €3.15M to revolutionise robotic manipulation

Adaptronics raises €3.15M to revolutionise robotic manipulation Adaptronics, a deeptech startup developing electro-adhesive grippers for robotic systems in industrial automation and space, has raised €3.15 million. The round was led by 360 Capital, with participation from Galaxia, the aerospace technology transfer hub created by CDP Venture Capital’s Tech Transfer fund

With 73% of students struggling to write, Oslo’s WeWillWrite raises €2 million to make writing fun again

With 73% of students struggling to write, Oslo’s WeWillWrite raises €2 million to make writing fun again Norwegian EdTech and AI startup WeWillWrite is rapidly growing in the U.S. and has now raised €2 million in growth capital to help make writing social, playful, and a core skill for the AI

As Europe ramps up gigafactory compliance, DREV raises €2.8 million to help capture and reuse critical metals from ‘black dust’

As Europe ramps up gigafactory compliance, DREV raises €2.8 million to help capture and reuse critical metals from ‘black dust’ DREV, a Swedish startup pioneering contamination control for the battery industry, announced the closing of its €2.8 million Seed round in order to expand its engineering and product development capabilities