Good news from around Europe
Social and community networking app Cliq raises seven-figure investment A UK social and community networking app has raised a “major seven-figure investment”, its co-founder has announced, as it looks to scale globally. Cliq, founded in 2023, allows users to connect with like-minded individuals, join interest-based communities, and attend local events. It was
Adopting an Intentional AI Strategy in 2026 [Sponsored] As of late 2025, 88% of organizations are using AI in at least one business function, up from just 55% in 2023. But while this is the case, only 7% have fully scaled AI across their organization, while 62% are still experimenting
WholeSum raises £730K to advance a qualitative data analysis platform UK-based qualitative analytics startup WholeSum has raised £730,000, combining grant funding from Women TechEU with a pre-seed round led by Twin Path Ventures. The round also included participation from SFC and strategic angel investors via Ventures Together, including founders and
Pixel Flow closes seed round three months after launch Hybrid-casual puzzle game Pixel Flow has closed a seed round with participation from Akın Babayiğit and e2vc. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Three months after launch, the game has reached seven-figure daily revenue and entered the Top 25
Accepting failure: Europe’s overlooked competitiveness advantage Have you ever attended a climbing class? If so, you know that the first thing you are taught is how to fall. The logic is simple. If you are not afraid of falling, you are more likely to keep climbing. The same applies to
TalentAid unveils AI-powered platform to fix the broken job search (Sponsored) For anyone who has searched for a job recently, the experience is painfully familiar: hours spent scrolling through job boards, submitting dozens of applications, and hearing nothing back. The same roles appear across multiple platforms. Listings stay up months
How Sicily is reinventing itself through entrepreneurship: 10 Sicilian startups to watch in 2026 Sicily is an island known for its vibrant lifestyle, rich culture, and world-renowned cuisine. Yet beyond its heritage and charm, the island is steadily carving out a reputation as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. While
AI didn’t break your website: It exposed its weaknesses It’s remarkable to think that a year or so ago, securing a coveted page-one search engine ranking was considered the marketer’s holy grail. No easy feat, getting there required absolute precision, constant fine-tuning and the perfect mix of keywords and backlinks.
Avatar: Fire and Ash grossed $1 billion in nearly three weeks James Cameron’s film Avatar: Fire and Ash grossed $1 billion at the global box office in 18 days after its release, Variety reports. The third part of the franchise reached the billion-dollar mark slightly slower than its predecessors. For
Who really controls Venezuela’s oil after Maduro’s capture? US firms move in amid decades of decline The Venezuelan oil industry, long crippled by neglect, underinvestment, and corruption, could be on the brink of a dramatic overhaul under US control. After attacking Caracas and detaining the country’s leader, Donald Trump vowed