Good news from around Europe
Alan Chang is hiring a ‘performance manager’. Should other CEOs follow his lead? Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/should-you-copy-alan-chang-and-hire-a-performance-manager
SumUp launches consumer account paying users to shop small Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/sumup-launches-consumer-account
Apple is reportedly planning new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro releases early next year Apple is readying several new iPad Pro tablets and a budget-friendly MacBook Pro, reports suggest. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/01/apple-is-reportedly-planning-new-ipad-pro-and-macbook-pro-releases-early-next-year/
Bending Spoons defies SaaS slump, surges 40% on first day of trading The company has grown rapidly by acquiring and revamping last-generation tech brands like AOL, Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/01/bending-spoons-defies-saas-slump-surges-40-on-first-day-of-trading/
After $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck The co-founders of Bending Spoons, the Italian company quietly buying beloved, ailing Internet brands, learned big lessons from their own startup’s failure. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/01/after-18b-ipo-bending-spoons-founder-says-success-comes-from-minimizing-luck/
WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/01/whatsapp-usernames-are-already-raising-impersonation-red-flags/
Apple’s Hide My Email feature has a bug that’s been exposing real email addresses, researcher claims Research appears to reveal a bug that could render the feature effectively useless. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/01/apples-hide-my-email-feature-has-a-bug-thats-been-exposing-real-email-addresses-researcher-claims/
Fast lane ‘Test to Transfer’: Results Are Out! The Interreg Euro-MED Programme is pleased to announce the 19 projects (including two approved under conditions) selected to transition from the Test phase to the Transfer phase under its Fast Lane procedure. Is your project one of them? Discover the Selected Projects
Omnea launches fund with Firedrop to back employees as future founders London-based procurement software company Omnea has launched the Omnea Future Founders Fund, a new initiative designed to support employees who want to start their own businesses. The programme, launched in partnership with European angel fund Firedrop, will allow employees who have spent
Hypefy AI raises $7.2M Series A to automate global influencer campaigns Founded in Croatia, Hypefy AI, a platform that uses AI to automate influencer marketing campaign execution, has raised $7.2 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by AYMO Ventures, with participation from existing investors Interactive