Good news from around Europe
Meta launched the Pocket gaming app to create mini-projects using AI Meta has launched a new app, Pocket, that allows creating small interactive apps and games using text prompts to artificial intelligence. TechCrunch reports on this. The launch took place without an official announcement, which may be an informal start
Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs amid AI push Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/starling-bank-job-cuts
Exclusive: ETCI-backed VC firms split over plan to limit non-European investments Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/etci-non-europe-investments-split
ElevenLabs targets $22bn valuation with fresh share sale, reports say Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/elevenlabs-targets-22bn-valuation-with-fresh-share-sale-reports-say
Inside the 30-year EU initiative turning startup placements into patents Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/eu-initiative-placements-patents-brnd
Mapped: the AI labs taking over King’s Cross Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/ai-labs-kings-cross
Mediterranean Peer Learning Visits: A Match Made for Impact! On 16 June 2026, the Mediterranean Multi-Programme Mechanism (MMM) hosted an online event to unveil its Coordinated Call for Proposals and the Mediterranean Peer Learning Visits (MPLVs). With over 600 participants, the launch was a true success. But what makes MPLVs
IQM becomes first European quantum computing company to list on a major US exchange IQM Quantum Computers today became the first European quantum computing company listed on a major US stock exchange. Based on the transaction proceeds, IQM (Nasdaq: IQMX) maintains a strong pro forma cash position of €337 million. The company
Orbit Capital closes €107M venture debt fund for CEE scaleups CEE investors Orbit Capital have announced the second closing of Growth Debt Fund II at €107 million, surpassing its initial target. To date, Orbit Capital has supported over 20 high-growth companies through its venture debt platforms, providing non-dilutive growth capital
StirlingX secures $20M Series A to expand sovereign intelligence platform British data intelligence company StirlingX has raised a $20 million Series A round from Ventura Capital and RCM Private Markets Master Fund managed by Rokos Capital Management US (LP). The funding comes just months after its $11 million Seed round