Remember when I mentioned in the newsletter four weeks ago that the AC in our EU-Startups office broke down? Well, it is still not fixed. I could tell you a long story about this (a drama), but instead, let's focus on some more light topics, like good news, insights and opportunities related to startups in Europe! :) Here you go:
🔒 Is your startup aiming to shape the future of insurance? Grupo Ageas Portugal is excited to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of Ageas Insure, its open innovation program designed to foster collaboration with startups worldwide. The program aims to develop, test and scale cutting-edge solutions that create value for the company, its customers, and society.
💸 Nebeus launches crowdfunding campaign: This is your chance to back a startup bridging crypto and traditional finance. Nebeus has officially launched a new crowdfunding round on Republic to scale its crypto-powered financial platform, which already sees strong revenue growth and regulatory approvals in the UK, Spain, and Argentina.
🦾 AI, Quantum Computing & Robotics:
Dublin-based agentic AI platform Oraion raised €2.9 million to fuel US expansion.
Paris-based AI assistant Tandem just secured €3.2 million in funding to help “users get things done.”
London-based Gradient Labs raised over €11 million for its AI customer service agent.
London-based Pimloc secured €4.2 million to enhance AI-powered video privacy.
Paris-based Arago raised €22.1 million to slash AI energy consumption with its photonic chip.
Dutch startup QuiX Quantum secured €15 million to deliver first-generation universal photonic quantum computer
Munich-based Filics just got €13.5 million in funding to scale its robotics platform,
🧠 AI meets Sales: Looking to scale your sales without scaling your team? This week, we published a curated list of 10 European startups using AI to optimise the sales process! From voice agents and CRM automation to smart lead generation. Check out the full list here.
📅 Innovation Park returns to ISE 2026: Are you building cutting-edge solutions in AV, media, or systems integration? Innovation Park is back at ISE 2026, offering 144 startups a prime spot to showcase their tech, pitch to investors, and meet the industry’s key players. Apply now to be part of the action.
🧬 HealthTech & MedTech:
London-based ScienceMachine raised €2.9 million for BioTech analysis solutions
Dutch dental innovator Novenda Technologies secured €5.2 million to advance 3D-printed dental solutions.
French scale-up Ciloa raised €6.5 million to develop exosome therapy for metabolic diseases.
Swiss MedTech firm Comphya just got €8 million in funding to treat erectile dysfunction with a new neurostimulator.
Amsterdam-based Biotech Booster received €196.4 million to bring Dutch medical innovations to market.
Netherlands-based plasmacure raised €6 million (plus US market financing) for a new wound treatment device.
Ghent-based BioTech developer AmphiStar securee €12.5 million for clean biosurfactants
German startup Skleo Health just raised €3 million to combat preventable blindness with accessible AI-powered eye screenings
🌿 GreenTech & Energy:
Milan-based Tulum Energy raised €22.9 million to scale its low-carbon hydrogen production tech.
Helsinki-based Donut Lab raised €25 million to develop electric solutions for land, sea and air.
Paris-based investment club Keenest invested over €5 million in sustainable economy ventures.
📱 European Founders & Investors on TikTok: Think TikTok’s just for dance trends? Think again. A new wave of European founders, investors, and operators are using the platform to break down business, growth, and funding. From fundraising tips to startup strategy, here are 20 TikTok voices worth following.
🎧 EU-Startups Podcast: This week, our Podcast Director Marcin had Erika De Santi, the Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at WeRoad, on the show. Wanna learn from the growth journey of one of Europe's fastest growing travel startups? Tune in!
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