Good news from around Europe
Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/google-just-gave-sundar-pichai-a-692m-pay-package/
Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world’s great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/grammarlys-expert-review-is-just-missing-the-actual-experts/
OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski announced today that in response to OpenAI’s controversial agreement with the Department of Defense, she’s resigned from her role leading the company’s robotics team. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-robotics-lead-caitlin-kalinowski-quits-in-response-to-pentagon-deal/
PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business David Barnett, founder of PopSocket, stops by Equity to talk about scaling the business and what he’s learned as a leader. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/popsockets-founder-david-barnett-talks-about-building-a-viral-business/
OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again The feature, which will give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult content, had already been delayed from December. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-delays-chatgpts-adult-mode-again/
SheBuilds goes global as Lovable offers free AI app-building access on International Women’s Day On 8th March (International Women’s Day), Lovable is making its platform completely free globally for 24 hours to celebrate SheBuilds, Lovable’s program spotlighting women building software across the world. SheBuilds shows what’s possible when building software
“We are at the starting line” of open banking payments, says Stripe-backed TrueLayer CEO The CEO of a prominent UK open banking fintech says the adoption of pay by bank, which is an alternative to card payments, is only “at the starting line”. TrueLayer CEO and co-founder Francesco Simoneschi
TaxDown secures €4M from BBVA Spark to enhance its AI solution Madrid-based TaxDown has secured €4 million in financing from BBVA Spark. The funding is supported by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program and the European Investment Fund (EIF), with additional backing from Spain through the State Compartment of the InvestEU
Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Mar. 02-06) 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, but you’d
TOP 100: Europe’s most influential women in the startup and venture capital space in 2026! Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026 on March 8, this year’s theme, “Give to Gain”, highlights the power of generosity, collaboration, and shared responsibility in advancing gender equality. The campaign encourages individuals, organisations, and communities