Good news from around Europe
How Businesses Accelerate Lead Movement Through the Sales Funnel with AI Products: The CostCare AI Case Improving business performance, increasing sales, and reducing lead loss are top priorities for companies in growth mode. AI products are making that possible in practice, as shown by the case study from CostCare AI,
Revolut finally wins UK banking licence after five-year tussle Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/revolut-uk-banking-licence-granted
Health insurance unicorn Alan hits €5bn valuation Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/alan-health-insurance-startup-index
It’s time for AI to worry about humans Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/its-time-for-ai-to-worry-about-humans
Entrepreneurs First crowned a unicorn following $200m fundraise Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/entrepreneurs-first-unicorn-200m-fundraise
Blackcat CTO on the future of European fintech: multi-rail finance and operational maturity Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/future-of-european-fintech-brnd
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard This song is an AI actor’s rallying cry to other AI actors, urging them to keep going despite the naysayers who doubt their humanity. Literally no one can relate to this. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/ai-actor-tilly-norwood-put-out-the-worst-song-ive-ever-heard/
Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/nuro-is-testing-its-autonomous-vehicle-tech-on-tokyos-streets/
Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/google-play-is-adding-new-paid-and-pc-games-game-trials-community-posts-and-more/
Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used Ford Pro AI debuted at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and is now available to all of its U.S.-based Pro telematics subscribers. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/fords-new-ai-assistant-will-help-fleet-owners-know-if-seatbelts-are-being-used/