Month: January 2026

Ukrainian-founded language learning edtech Preply hits $1.2B valuation with $150M Series D Ukrainian-founded language learning marketplace Preply has raised $150 million Series D funding led by WestCap with support from Índico Capital Partners. This latest round brings Preply’s total funding to approximately $299 million to-date and values the company at $1.2

Tourmanagement BV acquires Beatswitch in live music software deal Belgian artist platform Tourmanagement.com has acquired Beatswitch, a software platform used by festivals and event organisers to manage artist advancing. The transaction includes the Beatswitch platform and its customer base, with financial terms not disclosed. The acquisition is intended to reduce

Cloover secures over $1.2B to develop an AI operating system for energy independence Berlin-based Cloover has completed a $22 million Series A equity round and secured a $1.2 billion debt facility, bringing total capital commitments to $1.222 billion. The equity round was led by MMC Ventures and QED Investors, with

SWISSto12 secures €73M ESA backing to accelerate HummingSat platform Aerospace company SWISSto12 has announced securing €73 million in financial support from European Space Agency (ESA) member states through the HummingSat ARTES partnership project. SWISSto12 is a manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency (RF) products, enabling a transformational shift

Fracttal raises $35M to expand AI-driven maintenance for asset-intensive industries Madrid-based Fracttal, a provider of AI-powered maintenance solutions, has closed a $35 million funding round led by Riverwood Capital, with participation from existing investors. The investment is intended to support the company’s continued growth, product development, and global expansion. Fracttal

Dutch crypto platform Finst raises €8 million to support European expansion Finst, a regulated cryptocurrency platform from Amsterdam, has raised €8 million in Series A funding to expand across Europe and accelerate the development of new products and services. The round was led by Endeit Capital, with participation from existing

Czech Republic’s startups pushing innovation forward in 2026! Following our series of country articles, today we delve into Czechia’s innovation landscape, exploring the factors shaping its startup ecosystem and highlighting the momentum driving its emerging tech companies. The Czech Republic has historically demonstrated strong capabilities in industrial and engineering-driven technologies.

Preply adds €127 million and nearly triples valuation as it scales AI and tutoring platform globally Preply, a US and Spain-based global language learning marketplace, has announced today the closing of its Series D round, securing €127 million ($150 million) in funding to advance its AI and data capabilities, expand

French BioTech company ErVimmune raises €17 million to tackle hard-to-treat cancers ErVimmune, a BioTech company out of Lyon developing cancer vaccines and cell therapies that target ‘cold tumors’ – cancers that do not respond to current immunotherapies – today announces the first closing of its €17 million ($19.8 million) Series

Spain’s Fracttal raises €29.8 million to expand maintenance platform across Europe and LATAM Madrid-based Fracttal, an AI-powered maintenance solution provider, has closed a €29.8 million ($35 million) funding round to to accelerate its growth across Europe and Latin America, including key markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and France. The