Good news from around Europe
Finland-based quantum computing startup IQM to go public in US via SPAC Finland-based quantum computing startup IQM today said it plans to go public in the US via a SPAC, with a $1.8bn valuation. Helsinki-headquartered IQM, founded in 2018, is merging with SPAC firm Real Asset Acquisition Corp (RAAQ) as part of the deal, the startup said today. SPACs are
“Stop complaining and build”: Inside Defence Holdings’ software-first defence strategy Modern defence is shifting from hardware to software. As cyber conflict, drone warfare, and information operations reshape global security, the advantage increasingly belongs to nations that can innovate faster — not just build bigger arsenals. Defence Holdings PLC is a UK-listed
Einklang secures €2.2M for battery-optimised industrial power solutions Cologne-based Einklang, which specialises in integrated energy solutions for Germany’s mid-sized companies, has secured €2.2 million in funding. The round was led by Vireo Ventures, with participation from SI Ventures, Saxovent, Angel Invest, Heimatboost and DnA Ventures. Einklang is an Energy-as-a-Service provider
From legal aid to urban planning: Meet the startups enhancing Ukraine’s digital government Today GovTech Lab Ukraine announced that three startups from Ukraine and Europe have been selected to pilot digital solutions for public services in Ukraine’s first open innovation programme for the public sector. GovTech Lab Ukraine is an
European tech weekly recap: More than 80 tech funding deals worth over €707M Last week, we tracked more than 80 tech funding deals worth over €707 million, and over 15 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. Click to read the rest of the news. Powered by WPeMatico https://tech.eu/2026/02/23/european-tech-weekly-recap-more-than-80-tech-funding-deals-worth-over-eur707m/
Danish startup Hybrid Greentech attracts €15 million investment to accelerate European grid flexibility rollout EU-Startups has learned that Hybrid Greentech, a Copenhagen-based provider of virtual power plants (VPP) and renewable energy asset market integration, recently raised over €15 million from growth fund Nordic Alpha Partners. The investment from Nordic Alpha
Why 84% of Europe’s entrepreneurs refuse to quit despite income anxiety and regulatory hurdles Financial anxiety may be stalking Europe’s entrepreneurs, but a return to traditional employment is not on the cards for most. New research surveying 1,600 founders and business owners reveal tension at the heart of European entrepreneurship:
The EnergyTech takeover: Why capital is moving where energy makes money EnergyTech is reshaping global investment priorities because it delivers what capital ultimately seeks: predictable returns, cost advantages, and control over critical infrastructure. The energy transition is no longer primarily about carbon. It is about price. Emissions reduction increasingly follows
Latvia’s next big thing: 10 early-stage startups gaining momentum in 2026 As part of our ongoing country deep-dive series, we turn our focus to Latvia and spotlight 10 promising early-stage startups shaping the country’s next wave of innovation. Founded between 2021 and 2025, these companies reflect the breadth of Latvia’s
SMEs cut electricity costs by 30-40% with Einklang as it raises €2.2 million to scale its battery-optimised tariff The Cologne-based company Einklang, specialised in integrated energy solutions for Germany’s mid-sized businesses, has secured €2.2 million to scale its battery-optimised electricity tariff solution for SMEs – reportedly reducing electricity costs by