News•Feb 20, 2026
Moroccan Regtech Charikaty Raises $150K on National Investment Show
Moroccan regtech startup Charikaty secured MAD 1.5 million ($150,000) on the TV show “Qui Veut Investir Dans Mon Projet?” Season 3. The investment was led by Ilan Benhaim, co‑founder of Veepee and Endeavor Morocco chair, and Karim Amor, president of MeM by CGEM. Charikaty offers fully digital company formation, registration and compliance services, aiming to streamline Morocco’s annual 90,000 new company filings. The capital will be used to upgrade technology, expand nationwide operations, and serve SMEs and the Moroccan diaspora in line with the “Maroc Digital 2030” agenda.
By Wamda
News•Feb 20, 2026
UK Tech Funding Roundup: This Week’s Deals From Fyld to Nul
UK tech investment surged 21% week‑on‑week, reaching £99.86 million across seven rounds from 16‑20 February. AI‑focused startups attracted the bulk of capital, with Fyld raising £32 million and SurrealDB £17 million, while defence‑tech SatVu secured £30 million from NATO‑backed investors. Fintech, ecommerce and health‑tech also...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Livspace Lays Off 1,000 Employees Amid Co-Founder Exit and AI Shift
Livspace announced it is cutting roughly 1,000 jobs, about 12% of its staff, as part of a phased reorganisation aimed at becoming an AI‑native company. The layoffs follow a previous 2% reduction in 2023 and a 15% cut in 2020,...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 20, 2026
Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub Named Top UK Accelerator
The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub has been crowned the UK’s top accelerator for spin‑outs and startups in a joint Statista, Financial Times and Sifted analysis. The ranking considered alumni feedback, investor and academic recommendations, and the post‑program success of...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Emina Demiri Talks Surviving Firing Your Biggest Client
Emina Demiri Watson, head of digital at Vixen Digital, revealed that the agency deliberately terminated a client that generated roughly 70% of its revenue after a three‑month toxic relationship deteriorated. The move exposed a severe customer‑concentration risk that the firm...
By Search Engine Land
News•Feb 20, 2026
Norway’s Trener Robotics Closes $32 Million Series A to Turn Industrial Robots Into Adaptive Teammates
Trener Robotics announced a $32 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to over $38 million. The capital, co‑led by Engine Ventures and IAG Capital Partners with strategic investors Cadence and Nikon, will accelerate development of Acteris, a robot‑agnostic AI skills platform...
By ArcticStartup
News•Feb 20, 2026
Lithuania’s Tingit Lands €1.5 Million to Turn Repairs Into Digital Infrastructure
Vilnius‑born startup Tingit has closed a €1.5 million funding round led by Coinvest Capital to accelerate its AI‑driven repair marketplace across Europe. The platform uses image‑based AI to diagnose damage, match items with vetted specialists, and provide instant price and timeline...
By ArcticStartup
News•Feb 20, 2026
Can Berlin Become Europe’s Most Builder-Friendly Tech City in 24 Months?
The Berlin auf die Eins (BAD1) campaign launched this week aims to transform Berlin into Europe’s most builder‑friendly tech city within 12‑24 months. Backed by founders, The Delta, UNITE and Dentsu Creative, the grassroots effort highlights Berlin’s existing strengths—10‑12% of...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 20, 2026
TATA Group and OpenAI Forge Foundational Partnership to Advance AI Transformation
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and OpenAI announced a multi‑dimensional partnership aimed at accelerating AI‑driven innovation across the Tata Group and global enterprises. The deal provides thousands of Tata employees with Enterprise ChatGPT and leverages OpenAI’s Codex to enhance software engineering....
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Badge Raises $17M to Shape the Future of Digital Wallets
Badge, a digital‑wallet platform founded in 2023, raised $17.1 million in a Series A round—$13.8 million led by TTV Capital and a $3.3 million seed from QED Investors and Infinity Ventures. The company builds interactive elements for Apple Pay and Google Pay, letting brands embed loyalty,...
By Ventureburn
News•Feb 20, 2026
When Spreadsheets Stop Scaling: Rethinking Technology for Growing SMEs
SMEs often rely on spreadsheets until they become bottlenecks, causing data errors, version‑control chaos, and delayed reporting. As growth accelerates, these ad‑hoc tools hinder visibility and increase operational risk. The article argues that bespoke technology, delivered in modular, phased increments,...
By Startups Magazine
News•Feb 20, 2026
Lithuanian Regtech Copla Bags €6 Million to Scale Compliance Infrastructure Beyond the EU
Lithuanian regtech Copla secured €6 million Series A financing led by Iron Wolf Capital, with participation from Operator Stack and existing backers. The startup provides a real‑time ICT compliance platform that translates complex EU rules such as DORA, the AI Act and...
By ArcticStartup
News•Feb 20, 2026
Eagle Wireless Raises $30M Series B for 5G Expansion
Eagle Wireless announced a $30 million Series B round, bringing its total capital to $44 million. The financing, led by Asymmetric Capital Partners and The O.H.I.O. Fund, will fund accelerated 5G research, development, and a shift to full‑device production in the United States....
By Ventureburn
News•Feb 20, 2026
Why Verifying a Business in Africa Is Harder than Moving Money
Cross‑border payments in Africa now settle in seconds, but verifying the counterpart business can take weeks. The delay stems from fragmented, offline national registries and a lack of cross‑border data harmonisation, creating a “registry gap” that hampers the African Continental...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 20, 2026
The Banking Revolution: Balancing Convenience and Security in the Digital Era
Digital banking has become the cornerstone of modern finance, delivering round‑the‑clock services through mobile apps. Consumers now deposit checks, transfer funds, and invest without stepping into a branch, enjoying lower fees and personalized experiences. At the same time, providers are...
By e27