The Artists Collective Launches as an Artist-Led Investment Platform
The Artists Collective has launched as the United Kingdom’s first artist‑led investment platform, building on a quiet backing of 20 early‑stage technology companies. Founded by Fergus and Ruari Bell of The Players Fund, the collective brings high‑profile cultural figures such as Maya Jama and Daniel Kaluuya together with seasoned venture investors. It will deploy £50,000‑£300,000 into Seed and Series A rounds across AI, fintech, healthtech and media, leveraging artists' networks for commercial traction. Investments are made through the artists’ personal portfolios while The Players Fund handles fund management.
Omnidocs Acquires Majority Stake in Switzerland’s Officeatwork to Deepen DACH Presence
Danish software firm Omnidocs announced it has purchased a majority stake in Swiss document‑creation specialist officeatwork. The deal expands Omnidocs’ footprint in the DACH region, adding over 500 enterprise customers and a Microsoft 365‑integrated suite. It is the fourth add‑on acquisition...
Lovable Raises $330M, Quantum Systems Acquires FERNRIDE, and N26 Appoints New CEO
Lovable secured $330 million in a funding round, lifting its valuation to $6.6 billion as it seeks to turn non‑developers into software builders. Quantum Systems announced the acquisition of the FERNRIDE platform, bolstering its autonomous defence stack and expanding Europe’s drone capabilities....
Nodu Lands $1.45M to Upgrade Europe’s Payment Rails as Stablecoins Surge
London‑based Nodu, a stablecoin infrastructure startup with Latvian roots, closed a $1.45 million pre‑seed round led by Digital Space Ventures. The platform gives banks, fintechs and enterprises a turnkey compliance and payments framework for stablecoins, including an off‑ramp that works in...
Neural Concept Raises $100M to Scale AI-Native Engineering
Swiss AI‑startup Neural Concept secured a $100 million Series C round, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, to scale its AI‑native engineering platform. The platform embeds generative, physics‑aware AI directly into CAD workflows, allowing teams to explore more design options early and cut late‑stage revisions....
Endra Closes $20M Seed Round Amid Surging Demand in Construction Supercycle
Endra, a Stockholm‑based AI‑powered platform for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design, closed a $20 million seed round led by Notion Capital, with participation from Norrsken VC. The funding follows a €3 million pre‑seed and will finance international expansion and product development....
Lovable Raises $330M at a $6.6B Valuation to Turn Non-Developers Into Software Builders
Lovable announced a $330 million Series B round that values the company at $6.6 billion, led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures. The platform empowers non‑technical users to build and launch software, reporting over 100 000 new projects daily and more than 25 million created in...
Swedish Startup TrialMe Is Fixing the Data Gap that Keeps Women Out of Clinical Trials
Swedish startup TrialMe has launched a mobile platform that connects women with clinical trials, aiming to close the long‑standing gender data gap in medical research. The app digitises pre‑screening, sends personalised trial notifications, and offers point‑based rewards, thereby cutting recruitment...
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The Pickup Counter Is Food Delivery’s Blind Spot — Pickpad Is Fixing It
Pickpad, a 2024 startup, equips restaurant pickup counters with sensor‑rich smart pads that automatically track order readiness, accuracy, and handoff. The hardware integrates with existing POS systems and updates order status in real time, eliminating manual clicks and reducing labor...