Good news from around Europe
Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada Together, these permits would allow up to 8,000 robotaxis to be deployed over the next 12 months. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/tesla-uber-and-waymo-all-get-the-ok-to-operate-thousands-of-robotaxis-in-nevada/
AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/ai-data-startup-micro1-reaches-500m-gross-run-rate-amid-ai-training-boom/
Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business. Messy data, misunderstood metrics, or waiting until you’re nearly out of cash to start fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and even a term sheet. In this episode
OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies’ investors pause about how “sticky” enterprise AI spending really is. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/openai-is-gaining-on-anthropic-with-business-users-new-data-indicates/
ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you? ChatGPT is being offered up as an automated text scribe via a new Apple Messages integration. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/chatgpt-can-now-send-texts-for-you-with-new-apple-messages-plugin/
Oakley Capital takes majority stake in Graphwise in one of Bulgaria’s largest software exits Private equity investor Oakley Capital has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Graphwise, a key player in the enterprise AI data platforms market. The transaction represents one of the largest software sales in
EcoNomad raises £400K to bring waste-to-energy tech to small livestock farms UK‑based startup EcoNomad Solutions has received £230,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to help small livestock farms cut methane emissions, reduce rising energy and fertiliser costs, and turn organic waste into renewable energy. The investment forms part of a wider
Nebius looks to raise $4.5BN through bond issue Nebius, the Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure provider, is looking to raise $4.5bn through convertible notes, it said today, as it looks to finance the sizeable cost of compute and data centre build-out. Nebius is issuing notes worth $2.75bn due in 2030 and notes
How the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions transformed research careers over 30 years [Sponsored] For three decades, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowships have helped shape the careers of thousands of researchers across Europe and beyond. Originally created to support scientific excellence through international mobility, the European Union’s flagship fellowship programme has evolved
Prevalent AI secures $22M growth investment to scale enterprise AI platform Enterprise AI company Prevalent AI has secured a $22 million growth investment from Los Angeles-based Integrity Growth Partners (IGP), marking the first primary capital raised by the company since its founding nine years ago. Founded in 2017 by Paul