Month: September 2026

Uplift Ventures launches €100M fund to back European deeptech startups

Uplift Ventures launches €100M fund to back European deeptech startups Uplift Ventures today announces the launch of its inaugural €100 million venture capital fund, dedicated to backing Europe’s next generation of deeptech founders.  The fund addresses one of the biggest financing gaps in the European ecosystem: supporting ambitious deeptech companies

Hiasynth raises angel funding to build a queryable synthetic model of Europe’s population

Hiasynth raises angel funding to build a queryable synthetic model of Europe’s population AI startup Hiasynth has raised an angel funding round led by Further Than Capital. The company has built a synthetic model of Europe’s population at 1:1 scale, designed to be queried by AI. With it, any company

Conveo raises $50M to scale its AI-powered consumer intelligence platform

Conveo raises $50M to scale its AI-powered consumer intelligence platform Consumer research technology company Conveo has raised $50 million in Series A funding to expand in the US and develop its platform into a broader consumer intelligence infrastructure for enterprises. The round was backed by DST Global Partners, Balderton Capital,

The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The Builders Stage brings practical strategies for scaling startups to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt, bringing together founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations on what it takes to build and scale. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/the-builders-stage-brings-practical-strategies-for-scaling-startups-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say

Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say The acquisition also leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de facto startup leader in AI IT service automation, industry watchers believe. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/palo-alto-networks-paid-500m-for-thrive-backed-console-sources-say/