Good news from around Europe
Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Nov. 02– Nov. 06) This article is visible for CLUB members only. If you are already a member but don’t see the content of this article, please login here. If you’re not a CLUB member yet,
DefenceTech unicorn TEKEVER strengthens Nordic ambitions amid €520 million funding round Portuguese DefenceTech scale-up TEKEVER has today announced that they have secured €13 million from EIFO as part of their Series D raise of €520 million ($580 million) at a €5.7 billion ($6.4 billion) valuation to support the company’s continued
AutoStore to acquire Dutch warehouse and horticulture automation firm Logiqs for up to €30 million AutoStore, a Norwegian company specialising in intelligent fulfilment, has announced an agreement to acquire Logiqs, a Maasdijk-based provider of roaming pallet Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), for up to €30 million. AutoStore noted that
OPINION: Europe’s quantum startups need more than research funding According to McKinsey’s 2026 Quantum Technology Monitor, investment in quantum technology startups reached €11.15 billion ($12.6 billion) in 2025, 6.3 times more than a year earlier. Only 3% came from public sources, including governments, sovereign wealth funds and universities. In 2024, their
With a new equity round in sight, Candi Solar secures €44 million for solar projects in India Candi Solar, a Swiss clean energy company distributing solar solutions, announced a €44 million ($50 million) financing partnership to build rooftop, ground-mounted, and open-access solar installations paired with BESS across key business hubs
After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/after-the-midterms-things-are-looking-rocky-for-elon-musk-and-data-centers/
Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia’s CEO. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/chinese-exec-was-recruited-to-spy-on-nvidia-ceo-according-to-us-intelligence-memo/
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call. As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/parents-want-safer-phones-for-kids-these-companies-are-answering-the-call/
Binance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after $6.3 billion hack The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/binance-cfo-is-leaving-to-pursue-a-new-venture-after-6-3-billion-hack/
Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles Amazon’s redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for skipping the pricier models. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/amazons-new-basic-kindle-proves-you-dont-need-all-the-bells-and-whistles/