Good news from around Europe
Why 84% of Europe’s entrepreneurs refuse to quit despite income anxiety and regulatory hurdles Financial anxiety may be stalking Europe’s entrepreneurs, but a return to traditional employment is not on the cards for most. New research surveying 1,600 founders and business owners reveal tension at the heart of European entrepreneurship:
The EnergyTech takeover: Why capital is moving where energy makes money EnergyTech is reshaping global investment priorities because it delivers what capital ultimately seeks: predictable returns, cost advantages, and control over critical infrastructure. The energy transition is no longer primarily about carbon. It is about price. Emissions reduction increasingly follows
Latvia’s next big thing: 10 early-stage startups gaining momentum in 2026 As part of our ongoing country deep-dive series, we turn our focus to Latvia and spotlight 10 promising early-stage startups shaping the country’s next wave of innovation. Founded between 2021 and 2025, these companies reflect the breadth of Latvia’s
SMEs cut electricity costs by 30-40% with Einklang as it raises €2.2 million to scale its battery-optimised tariff The Cologne-based company Einklang, specialised in integrated energy solutions for Germany’s mid-sized businesses, has secured €2.2 million to scale its battery-optimised electricity tariff solution for SMEs – reportedly reducing electricity costs by
IQM set to go public at $1.8bn valuation Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/iqm-spac-1-8-bn-valuation
Scaling AI in Europe: turning challenges into strengths Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/scaling-ai-in-europe-brnd
Deepfakes, bias and cyber attacks: How European startups are facing up to major AI risks Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/ai-safety-europe-startups
18 Polish startups to watch, according to investors Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/polish-startups-to-watch-2026
A Meta AI security researcher said an OpenClaw agent ran amok on her inbox The viral X post from an AI security researcher reads like satire. But it’s really a word of warning about what can go wrong when handing tasks to an AI agent. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/a-meta-ai-security-researcher-said-an-openclaw-agent-ran-amok-on-her-inbox/
Tesla’s battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn’t over after all Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California DMV in the ongoing battle around Autopilot. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/teslas-battle-with-the-california-department-of-motor-vehicles-isnt-over-after-all/