Good news from around Europe
Bound secures $24.5M Series A to expand FX hedging tools London-based Bound, an automated FX risk management platform, has closed a $24.5 million Series A funding round led by AlbionVC, with participation from Notion Capital and GoHub Ventures, alongside continued support from existing investors. The funding comes amid heightened geopolitical
UK legaltech Lawhive raises $60M as looks to crack US A UK-founded legaltech startup looking to democratise legal services for consumers has raised $60 million in funding, with the funds geared towards speeding up its US expansion. The Series B funding round in Lawhive was led by Mitch Rales, co-founder of conglomerate
New speakers for the Tech.eu Summit London 2026 announced: Leaders from OpenAI, Notion Capital, PolyAI, Oxa and many more… Following our previous announcements, we are delighted to reveal newly confirmed speakers for the Tech.eu Summit London 2026. The event will take place on 21-22 April 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth
InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) will open in April 2026 [Sponsored] The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two prominent exhibitions from 13-16 April 2026 — InnoEX and Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, presenting global innovation and technology
Invest Europe and EIF report: How gender and geography shape Europe’s VC ecosystem Invest Europe, in collaboration with the European Investment Fund (EIF), has published a new report titled TheVC Factor: Skills Edition. The report analyses Europe’s venture capital landscape, with a focus on cross-border startup funding and the influence
Last chance to apply for this year’s EU-Startups Pitch Competition! With applications closing on 8 February, early-stage founders now have their final opportunity to secure a spot in one of Europe’s most competitive startup pitch competitions. As previously announced, this competition now features a prize package exceeding €1 million, making this
As new Swiss and EU energy regulations take shape, enshift raises €18.5 million to scale integrated energy-transition solutions Zug-based CleanTech company enshift has successfully raised €18.5 million (CHF 17 million) in a Series A funding, positioning it as Switzerland’s fastest-growing solar financing partner and one of the most active private operators
Dutch FinTech startup Duna raises €30 million to expand compliant AI for business identity and onboarding Amsterdam-based Duna, an identity FinTech founded by two Stripe alumni, today announced a €30 Million Series A funding round to build global trust infrastructure by providing a digital passport for every business. The round
Scaling corporate-startup collaboration in Europe: Interview with Lieven Deketele of P&G When Europe’s highest-potential startups and largest corporates collaborate, we see innovative technologies fast-tracked into game-changing products and services. The European Innovation Council (EIC) is bridging the innovation and collaboration gap between Europe’s cutting-edge startups and established multinational corporations with
From Copenhagen and beyond: 10 of the most promising Danish startups to watch in 2026 Denmark is widely recognised for its high quality of life, shaped by strong public infrastructure, sustainability-driven urban planning, and a culture that prioritises long-term thinking. From bike-friendly cities and clean coastlines to digitally advanced public