Good news from around Europe
Funding dips, but fundamentals hold: European tech raises €7.5B in March AI leads investment, with the UK and France dominating fundraising despite a marginal month-on-month dip. Click to read the rest of the news. Powered by WPeMatico https://tech.eu/2026/04/08/funding-dips-but-fundamentals-hold-european-tech-raises-eur75b-in-march/
Project Europe CEO Kitty Mayo: ‘Harry Stebbings is like our head of state and I’m prime minister’ Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/kitty-mayo-podcast
UK banking licence applications drop to zero in 2025 Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/uk-banking-licence-applications-drop-revolut
How to survive the SaaSpocalypse Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/how-to-survive-the-saaspocalypse
European tech left X in droves. Is it time to log back on? Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/european-tech-left-x-in-droves-is-it-time-to-log-back-on
19 AI agent startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/19-ai-agent-startups-to-watch-in-2026-according-to-vcs
WireGuard VPN developer can’t ship software updates after Microsoft locks account The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and is blocking their ability to send software updates to users. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/wireguard-vpn-developer-cant-ship-software-updates-after-microsoft-locks-account/
A self-driving car in Texas hit and killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage An Avride autonomous vehicle near Austin hit the duck, facing backlash from the community. “It didn’t slow down or hesitate at all, just steamrolled right through,” according to a witness. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/avride-self-driving-car-austin-kills-duck-mueller/
Poke makes using AI agents as easy as sending a text Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/poke-makes-ai-agents-as-easy-as-sending-a-text/
Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions Canva says the acquisitions add strengths in agentic AI, data infrastructure, marketing automation, and customer engagement. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/canva-doubles-down-on-ai-and-marketing-automation-with-simtheory-ortto-acquisitions/