
London‑based Kinfolk announced a $7.2 million seed round led by AlbionVC, bringing its total capital to $8.5 million. The startup offers an AI‑native HR workforce‑operations platform that combines agentic AI, Slack/Teams integration, request management, lifecycle automation, and analytics. Kinfolk positions the solution as a new "Workforce Operations" category, promising autonomous execution of tasks such as document drafting, HRIS updates, and employee‑lifecycle changes. The funding will accelerate product development, enterprise readiness, and expansion into payroll and IT workflows.

London‑based SolveAI announced a $50 million funding round – $45 million Series A led by GV and a $5 million pre‑seed from Accel – to scale its AI‑driven no‑code platform. The solution lets employees across functions generate fully compliant enterprise applications using natural‑language prompts,...

Ukraine’s startup ecosystem is punching above its weight, producing seven diverse companies that span AI‑driven compliance, plant‑based nutrition, eco‑housing, grant consulting, industrial monitoring, metal‑free batteries, and wireless power transfer. These founders leverage local talent and diaspora networks to address global...

London‑based Thema announced a $6.2 million financing round to build its Portfolio Expansion Infrastructure for private‑equity firms. The round includes $4.5 million in pre‑seed capital led by Stride.vc and a $1.7 million UK government grant tied to a Cambridge partnership. Thema’s AI platform...

Munich‑based Secfix closed an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by Alstin Capital, with Bayern Kapital and existing backer neosfer participating. The funding will accelerate Secfix’s European expansion and the development of its AI‑native automation and CISO‑as‑a‑Service capabilities. Secfix’s platform automates...

London‑based Thema announced it has secured $6.2 million, including a $4.5 million pre‑seed round led by Stride.vc with participation from KDX and Capital Allocators, plus a $1.7 million UK government grant. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑powered Portfolio Expansion Infrastructure for...

Straion, a governance layer for AI‑generated code, closed a €1.1 million seed round led by Marathon VC. The startup aims to replace the “prompt‑and‑pray” development model by centralising organisational rules and validating AI‑generated plans before execution. Its platform integrates with tools...

London‑based Tewke closed a £1.5 million second‑stage round, backed by JamJar, Cur8, Energy Mix Ventures, Project Ventures and Revolut CTO Vlad Yatsenko. The company’s Tap device, engineered in the UK, retrofits without a neutral wire and can be installed in minutes,...

Celebratix, an Amsterdam‑based ticketing startup, secured €2.2 million in growth capital from Airbridge Equity Partners, following a €1.1 million round at the end of 2024. The company’s blockchain‑powered platform gives event organisers unified control over sales, resale, access and data, while offering...

Munich‑based VoiceLine closed a €10 million Series A round, led by Alstin Capital and Peak, to scale its voice‑first AI platform for frontline sales and service teams. The solution lets field reps capture voice memos or call an assistant, instantly converting speech...

Amsterdam-based ticketing startup Celebratix announced it has closed a €2.2 million growth capital round led by Airbridge Equity Partners. The funding will support its strategy to acquire and integrate smaller European ticketing providers, building a unified platform. The round follows...

Munich-based VoiceLine announced the closing of a €10 million Series A round led by Alstin Capital and Peak, with participation from Scalehouse Capital, Venture Stars and NAP. The funding will be used to grow the team, enhance its voice‑first AI...

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...

Ukrainian defence startup MaXon Systems announced a new funding round led by Greenflag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC and Big Defence. The capital will accelerate development of its autonomous, end‑to‑end counter‑UAS platform designed to protect large perimeters against high‑volume Shahed‑type...

Pontiro, a health‑tech firm that streamlines medical‑image data for AI, secured £357,500 in a round led by SFC Capital with participation from Plug and Play Ventures and the British Business Bank. The company’s platform has already processed more than two...

Lithuania has emerged as the Baltic leader in startup activity, with startups raising a record €238 million in 2024 and achieving the highest number of exits in the country’s history. Early‑stage financing was especially strong, delivering €77 million across pre‑seed and seed...

Ukrainian defence tech firm MaXon Systems announced it has closed a new funding round, with investors including Greenflag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC and Big Defence. The round’s size was not disclosed. The capital will support development of its autonomous...

Budapest‑based Giggle, a mobile‑first staffing platform for blue‑collar shift work, has closed an undisclosed funding round led by OXO Labs and Catalyst NXT Ventures. The capital will fund Giggle’s entry into Romania and accelerate growth across its existing Central and...
Flinn announced a $20 million fundraising round to accelerate development of artificial intelligence tools for product lifecycle management in the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors. The capital will be used to build AI-driven solutions that streamline design, compliance, and market launch...
AI startup Agaton announced a $10 million funding round to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-driven platform for sales teams. The capital will be used to enhance product features, hire talent, and broaden market reach.
European startup Tingit announced a €1.5 million fundraising round to expand its AI-driven repair platform across the continent. The capital will be used to scale operations, enhance technology, and accelerate market penetration.
Hospitality tech startup happyhotel announced a €6.5 million Series A round to accelerate development of AI-powered revenue management tools for hotels. The funding will support product expansion and scaling of its platform.

eBay, through its venture arm eBay Ventures, announced a strategic investment in UK open banking fintech TrueLayer on Feb 19, 2026. The deal adds eBay to TrueLayer’s existing backers Stripe, Tiger Global, Tencent and Temasek, though the amount was not...
Copla announced a €6 million Series A round aimed at supporting its compliance with EU regulations. The funding will help the company expand its regulatory technology solutions across Europe.

Quantonation Ventures announced the close of its €220 million Fund II, the largest dedicated quantum fund to date. Investors include Novo Holdings, Toshiba, Vertex, the European Investment Fund, Novo Nordisk and the French state‑backed Fonds National d’Amorçage 2. The fund will target pre‑seed and...
Firecell and Accelleran announced a merger backed by €7.9 million to simplify private 5G networks for enterprises. The deal combines Firecell's network orchestration platform with Accelleran's hardware solutions, creating a unified offering for private 5G deployments. The merger is funded by...

Berlin-based investment firm Tenet has made its first investment, committing €5 million to Taxforce, an AI-native German tax advisory platform. The deal marks Tenet’s debut fund deployment as it targets AI roll‑up opportunities across Europe.

Turkish deep‑tech fund 212 NexT participated in a pre‑Series A funding round for Aepnus, a US‑based startup developing a modular, chlorine‑free electrochemical process for chemicals such as caustic soda and sulfuric acid. The investment will support further development, global scaling, and...

London‑based AI‑driven medtech startup Klaris announced the closing of a $1 million pre‑seed round to fund its regulatory compliance platform. The round was led by Meridian Health Ventures with participation from Antler, Vento Ventures, Alecla7 and other angel investors. The capital...

Munich‑based energytech startup nuuEnergy raised €4.3 million in a seed round led by amberra, with participation from EnjoyVenture, HTGF, Vireo Ventures, better ventures and Bynd Venture Capital. The capital will be used to scale its regional heat‑pump installation hubs and...

Sendance, a Linz‑based startup developing flexible sensor systems for medical wearables, announced a new convertible loan investment from Garage Angels. The funding will support further development of its sensor and data platform and accelerate adoption among manufacturers.

Kyiv-based defence tech firm The Fourth Law announced a new funding round backed by US public safety technology group Axon. The undisclosed investment will support R&D of AI-driven autonomy solutions for drones to protect Ukrainian cities from Shahed attacks. The...

Nul, a UK‑based healthtech startup focused on alcohol reduction, announced a $1 million seed funding round. The round was led by dmg ventures and BYVP, with participation from a group of angel investors, and will fund the company’s UK commercial launch...
Lifeaz announced a €13 million fundraising round to expand its efforts in providing access to life‑saving interventions, supporting its health‑tech platform’s growth and development.
Electric Twin announced a $14 million funding round to expand its AI-powered audience platform. The capital will be used to enhance product development and accelerate market growth.
European payroll software provider Rivage announced a €2.6 million fundraising round to accelerate its expansion across accounting firms. The capital will be used to enhance its SaaS payroll platform and broaden its market reach.
Enterprise software startup Reflow announced the closing of a seed round exceeding $15 million to enhance operational visibility for large organizations. The funding will accelerate product development and go‑to‑market initiatives. The round was backed by a group of investors.

London-based xWatts announced the closing of a £1.6 million seed round led by Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, with participation from Cambridge Angels, Parkwalk and R42. The funding will support product development and expansion of its AI-driven energy management platform across European real‑estate...

Dcycle, a sustainability data management platform, announced the acquisition of ESG-X, an AI-enabled ESG reporting software firm. The deal will bolster Dcycle’s European expansion and enhance its AI-driven ESG data capabilities, including materiality assessments and data residency compliance. Financial terms...

Gardia, a healthtech startup, closed an €8.5 million Series A round led by European VC firm Peak, with participation from amberra, the butterfly & elephant accelerator (GS1 Germany), and existing investors BONVENTURE, Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures and Beurer. The funding will be...

Barcelona‑based payroll startup Valeria announced a $2 million funding round led by Venture Friends, with participation from Fortino Capital and 10k Ventures. The new capital will support product development, AI‑driven payroll automation, and expansion into new European markets. The round was...

Swedish music‑for‑business platform Soundtrack Technologies announced the acquisition of Tunify, a Belgian‑Dutch B2B music provider, and Ambie, a UK hospitality background‑music service. The deal expands Soundtrack’s presence in the Benelux region and the UK, adding local curation capabilities to its...

Dutch startup QT Sense announced a €4 million financing round, including a €3 million seed round led by Cottonwood Technology Fund and follow‑on investments from QDNL Participations and an angel investor. The funding also comprises a €0.6 million ONCO‑Q grant and €0.4 million from...

Spanish edtech startup BCAS announced the closing of a €30 million debt financing round led by MyInvestor. The funds will be used to expand its flexible student financing solutions across Europe, increasing operational capacity and offering installment‑based financing at affordable rates.

UBEES, a beekeeping applications startup for regenerative agriculture, announced the close of an €8 million Series A round co‑led by Starquest and Capagro, with Newtree Impact also participating. The funding will fuel the company’s expansion across Latin America, Africa, Europe and the...

UK‑based plant‑care startup SmartyPlants has closed a £190,000 seed round led by the British Design Fund to further develop its smart sensor system and companion app for indoor plants.

London-based AI startup Polaron has secured $8 million in a funding round led by Racine2, with participation from Speedinvest, Futurepresent and industrial AI angels. The capital will be used to expand its engineering team, roll out generative design tools, and...

French IT fleet management scale‑up Fleet announced that ISAI Expansion has entered its capital via the ISAI Expansion III fund, valuing the company at €100 million. The primary LBO transaction provides liquidity to founders and employees while preserving a majority‑independent shareholding....

London‑based fintech Incard announced a £10 million Series A round led by Smartfin, with participation from Founders Capital and MountFund. The funding will support expansion into Europe and the US, enhance AI‑driven financial workflows, and grow the team. Angel investors also...

Swedish AI startup Berget AI announced a €2.1 million funding round led by Luminar Ventures with participation from Wellstreet and Norrsken Evolve, aimed at accelerating product development and scaling sales of its sovereign AI platform for European organisations.

Constructor Capital, the Swiss venture arm of the Constructor Group, announced the closing of its first fund with $110 million to back seed and Series A deep‑tech, software and edtech startups. The fund will invest $1‑10 million per company, up to $15 million, leveraging...

Carne Group, Europe’s largest independent third‑party management firm, has sold a minority stake to funds advised by private equity firm Permira, valuing the company at €1.4 billion. The transaction also sees Vitruvian Partners exit its stake, while the founder and management...

German startup RobCo announced a $100 million Series C round, marking a major capital raise to accelerate its growth. The funding was reported on Jan 30, 2026 as part of a weekly European tech funding roundup.

Munich‑based Twogee Biotech announced the close of a €2.16 million seed round, with investors High‑Tech Gründerfonds, Bayern Kapital, AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance and Heinz Entsorgung. The funding will support commercialisation of its enzyme platform for converting biomass residues into sustainable raw materials...

German climatetech startup Co-reactive completed a €6.5 million seed financing round led by HTGF, with participation from NRW.Bank, HBG Ventures, AFI Ventures, Evercurious VC and climate‑tech angels, plus public funding from the Federal Funding for Industry and Climate (BIK). The capital...

Berlin-based seed+speed Ventures announced the closing of its third fund at €90 million, tripling its original €30 million target. The fund will focus on European B2B and enterprise AI software startups at the pre‑seed and seed stages. The raise was...

UK sustainable grocery delivery service Modern Milkman announced a £10 million funding round led by Salica Investments, bringing its total capital to over £60 million. The new capital will be used to scale its doorstep delivery model, expand integrated services, and enhance...

finanzen.net Group, a German financial portal, announced the acquisition of AI fintech Vickii. The undisclosed deal will integrate Vickii's AI engine and team into finanzen.net's neo‑broker finanzen.net ZERO, enhancing AI‑powered financial content and brokerage services for millions of users.

Nordic challenger bank Lunar announced a €46 million funding round, with existing investors Heartland and Orbit Alliance and new investor 100A participating. The capital will be used to grow its business‑customer base across Denmark, Sweden and Norway and to launch a...

Evaro, an NHS‑licensed digital healthcare platform, announced the close of a $25 million Series A round led by AlbionVC, with participation from Simplyhealth Ventures, Exceptional Ventures, Cornerstone VC and BBI. The funding will support the expansion of its embeddable prescribing and pharmacy...

Copenhagen‑based AI SaaS startup Kime announced a €2 million pre‑seed funding round led by PSV Tech, with participation from Nordic Makers and local angel investors. The capital will support the development of its AI‑search analytics platform that helps brands monitor visibility...

The Footprint Firm announced the final closing of Footprint Fund I, a €76 million Article 9 venture fund targeting early‑stage deep‑tech companies in the green transition across Northern Europe. The fund is backed by Danish institutional investors and family offices, including North‑East...

Orbital, an AI platform for real estate law, secured $60 million in a Series B round led by Brighton Park Capital, with participation from REV, The LegalTech Fund, Moderne Ventures, Grosvenor Group, JLL Spark, Outward and Seedcamp. The funding will fuel expansion...

London‑based fintech ClearScore announced the acquisition of UK mortgage platform Acre Platforms, marking its first entry into the mortgage market. The undisclosed‑value deal will enable ClearScore to channel mortgage demand from its millions of users into Acre’s broker ecosystem and...

German AI startup Cloover announced a funding round of over $1.2 billion to build an AI operating system aimed at achieving energy independence. The massive raise underscores growing investor interest in AI-driven energy solutions.

Swiss venture capital firm Vi Partners announced the first close of its latest fund, targeting €161 million (CHF 150 million). The fund will focus on Series A and early‑stage investments in technology and healthcare, including AI, fintech, biotech, and medtech. The announcement coincides with...

Hungarian drone maker ABZ Innovation announced the close of a €7 million funding round led by Vsquared Ventures, with participation from Day One Capital and Assembly Ventures. The capital will be used to expand manufacturing, accelerate product development, and grow its...

Zurich‑based Sparkli, an AI‑driven learning platform for children, announced a $5 million pre‑seed round to scale its multimodal learning engine and launch a private beta. The funding will support expansion into families and schools worldwide and a strategic pilot with a...

Metavallon VC announced a new €5 million pre‑seed “Brain Gain” fund to invest €200k‑€400k in deep‑tech and life‑science startups founded abroad or from Greek university spin‑outs that commit to building R&D in Greece. The fund is backed by EquiFund (a joint...

Swiss aerospace firm SWISSto12 announced it has secured €73 million in funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) member states under the ARTES partnership project. The financing will accelerate development and industrialisation of the HummingSat platform, slated for launch in 2027,...

Belgian artist platform Tourmanagement BV announced the acquisition of Beatswitch, a software used by festivals and event organisers for artist advancing. The undisclosed‑value deal aims to integrate festival and artist workflows onto a shared SaaS foundation, with Beatswitch continuing operations...

German robotics-as-a-service provider NEOintralogistics closed a €3 million seed funding round, led by Amadeus APEX Technology Fund with participation from Cetus Holding. The capital will fund commercial expansion, product development, and team growth to democratise warehouse automation via a pay‑per‑pick RaaS...

Paris‑based insurtech Stoïk announced the close of a €20 million Series C round co‑led by Impala and Opera Tech Ventures, with participation from Alven and Andreessen Horowitz. The funding will support scaling its AI‑enabled cyber risk platform across Europe and further development...

Renewable‑energy platform Soldera has secured €1.6 million in non‑dilutive funding from the EAS Applied Research Grant to expand its AI‑driven certificate management system. The grant will fund AI infrastructure upgrades and support rapid growth across Europe, following a €2.5 million equity raise...

Munich‑based Orbem closed a €55.5 million Series B round led by Innovation Industries, with participation from Supernova Invest and existing backers General Catalyst, 83North, The Venture Collective and Possible Ventures. The funding will fuel US expansion, scale its poultry AI‑MRI solutions and...

Dresden-based AI diagnostics startup Cancilico announced a €2.5 million seed round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, TGFS - Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, GEDAD GmbH and ROI Verwaltungsgesellschaft. The funding will support the development of its MyeloAID platform for blood cancer diagnostics and help...

German deeptech VC Vanagon Ventures announced the final close of its €20 million Fund I, backed by Allocator One and other limited partners including family offices, high‑net‑worth individuals and senior tech executives. The fund will invest up to €500 k in pre‑seed B2B...

Munich‑based drone maker Twentyfour Industries, founded in late 2024, announced it has raised $11.8 million from Lakestar, OTB Ventures and 468 Capital as it emerges from stealth. The funding will support production and deployment of its 10‑inch quadcopter drones for European...

Sinpex, an AI-powered KYB platform, announced a €10 million Series A round led by BlackFin Capital Partners with participation from ACE Ventures and TX Ventures. The funding will accelerate product development and expansion across Europe as regulatory AML requirements tighten.

CoolSem Technologies, a semiconductor thermal-management startup, closed a pre-seed round led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) with participation from KBC Focus Fund NV, Brabant Development Agency (BOM) and TTT Green Tech B.V. (SHIFT Invest). The funding will support development of its...

Ananda Impact Ventures announced a €73 million first close for its fifth Core Impact Fund, surpassing its €50 million target and marking the largest first close in its 16‑year history. The fund is backed by investors including the European Investment...

Belfast‑based sports tech firm TeamFeePay announced a £9 million equity funding round led by YFM Equity Partners and the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland, with participation from Techstart and private investors. The capital will support the company’s expansion across the UK...

Belgium‑based legal AI platform Alice announced a €1 million pre‑seed funding round led by NewSchool and Seeder Fund, with participation from Belgian angel investors. The capital will be used to accelerate development of its end‑to‑end legal casework solution and expand into...

Spanish AI voice startup Tucuvi announced a $20 million Series A round led by Cathay Innovation and Kfund (via its Leadwind fund), with participation from Frontline Ventures, Seaya Ventures and Shilling. The funding will support expansion across Europe and the...

Lookiero Outfittery Group announced the closing of a €17 million funding round to boost its AI strategy and expand operations across Europe. New investors Ekarpen Private Equity and the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation joined existing backers Acurio Ventures, Perwyn, Bonsai...

Dutch medical device maker ViCentra announced a $13 million addition to its Series D round, bringing total funding to $98 million. New investors include ROM Utrecht Region and Venturing Tech, alongside continued backing from Innovation Industries. The capital will fund expanded manufacturing, European...

London‑based e‑commerce operating startup Swap announced a $100 million Series C funding round co‑led by existing investor Iconiq and DST Global. The round brings total funding to $149 million and will be used to enhance payment capabilities, expand into new markets and further...

Munich‑based medtech compliance startup CertHub announced a €6.2 million fundraising round led by Cusp Capital, with participation from D11Z, Calm/Storm, UnternehmerTUM and business angels including Axel Stepken. The capital will be used to scale its AI‑driven platform that automates regulatory documentation...

United Manufacturing Hub (UMH) announced a €5 million funding round led by Kompas VC, with participation from seed + speed Ventures, Sustainable Future Ventures, Archimedes New Ventures and angels Jan Oberhauser and Jeff Hammerbacher. The capital will be used to expand...

Accenture announced it will acquire Faculty, a UK AI firm specializing in AI safety and strategy. The deal, disclosed on Jan. 6, 2026, will bring Faculty's 400‑plus staff into Accenture and position the consulting giant to expand its AI‑driven services....
Pixel Flow, a hybrid‑casual puzzle game from Istanbul, announced the close of a seed round with participation from individual investor Akın Babayiğit and venture firm e2vc. The investment amount was undisclosed. The funding follows the game’s rapid growth, achieving seven‑figure...

UK social networking app Cliq announced a major seven‑figure funding round led by VC Artesian, alongside a family office and angel investors. The undisclosed amount will be used to expand the platform globally and accelerate user growth. The startup, founded...

GameByte, an AI-powered platform that lets mobile game studios generate playable games from text prompts, raised $1 million at a $10 million valuation from Webrazzi GSYF, the venture arm of Webrazzi. The funding will help expand the platform and accelerate its global...

Danish software firm Omnidocs announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Switzerland‑based officeatwork, expanding its footprint in the DACH region. The deal, the fourth add‑on for Omnidocs, strengthens its document generation and automation platform across Europe.

Wearable tech firm StretchSense announced a $2.3 million funding round led by PXN Ventures with backing from Scottish Enterprise to accelerate its XR training glove platform. The capital will support global expansion and further development of its motion‑capture, AI‑enhanced gloves for...

London‑based stablecoin infrastructure startup Nodu announced the close of a $1.45 million pre‑seed round led by Digital Space Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its compliance‑focused payment framework for banks and fintechs across Europe, accelerating the rollout of stablecoin...

Lovable announced a $330 million financing round, boosting its valuation to $6.6 billion as it expands its platform that enables non‑developers to build software. The round marks a significant growth‑stage investment in the European SaaS space.

Swiss AI‑engineered design startup Neural Concept announced a $100 million Series C round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation from Forestay Capital, Alven, HTGF, D.E. Shaw Ventures and Aster Capital. The funding will speed product development, expand go‑to‑market teams and add generative CAD capabilities, reinforcing...

Brussels‑based e‑bike maker Cowboy has closed a majority‑stake transaction with French mobility group ReBirth Group Holding SA, injecting €15 million of new capital and restructuring its balance sheet. The deal gives ReBirth operational control to restart production in France and expand...

Deep‑tech startup Enlightra announced a $15 million venture round led by Y Combinator, Runa Capital, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Protocol Labs, Halo Labs, Asymmetry Ventures and TRAC VC to commercialise chip‑scale multiwavelength lasers for AI‑intensive data‑centre interconnects.

Dutch aerospace firm Destinus announced a €50 million financing facility from Commerzbank to fund its expansion of autonomous flight production across Europe. The facility, the company's first commercial bank loan, complements prior equity and convertible financing, bringing total capital raised to...

Lovable announced a $330 million Series B round, valuing the company at $6.6 billion. The round was led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures' Anthology fund, with participation from NVentures, Salesforce Ventures, Databricks Ventures, T. Capital, Atlassian Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, Khosla Ventures, DST Global, EQT Growth,...

Ukrainian‑origin startup Pickpad, which automates restaurant pickup counters with AI‑enabled hardware, announced it is raising a pre‑seed round to fund mass production and expansion. The round’s size and investors were not disclosed.

German trading app Trade Republic announced a €1.2 bn secondary share sale that pushed its valuation to €12.5 bn, confirming its decacorn status. Existing investors such as Founders Fund and Sequoia sold shares, while new investors Wellington, Fidelity and Khosla Ventures participated.