Login Exein raises €70M Series C to protect critical infrastructure from attacks Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company, has raised €70 million in a Series C round. The round was led by Balderton and joined by Supernova and Lakestar, with 33N, United Ventures, and Partech following on from the previous round. Funding 9 hours ago
Login Auriga Space secures $6M to commercialise hypersonic testing Auriga Space, a company in electromagnetic hypersonic launch technology, has announced $6 million in additional funding in the form of a seed round and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from the US AFWERX and SpaceWERX, the innovation arms of the US Air Force and Space Force respectively. Funding 10 hours ago
Login Qodea acquires Beyond from Next 15 Group Qodea, one of Europe's largest dedicated Google Cloud consultancies, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire technology consultancy Beyond, from Next 15 Group. News 1 day ago
Login TfL and Plexal partner to tap into emerging technologies Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Plexal, the innovation and growth company founded by Delancey, as an Innovation Operation Supplier for a multi-year partnership. News 1 day ago
Login Portugal’s data centres could add €26Bn to the economy by 2030 Portugal is establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading digital and AI ready hubs and further growth in data centre development in the country could contribute up to €26 billion to the national GDP between 2025 and 2030 (i.e. average of c. € 4.4 billion per year), according to a study conducted this year by Start Campus and Copenhagen Economics. News 1 day ago
Login Why startups need to get transparent about pay With the enforcement of the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive approaching, startups – and all businesses for that matter – must start preparing before it comes into force next June. Those with operations in member states will face new reporting responsibilities and the rules will put pressure onto others to follow suit to stay competitive – even if only operating locally. HR 1 day ago
Login Inntelo AI raises over £500K in pre-seed round UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has raised more than £500,000 in a pre-seed funding round to fuel its commercial growth. It follows impressive early traction, with multiple hotels adopting its AI Concierge platform. Funding 2 days ago
Login From HR to IT: 5 core areas that determine a fintech’s success Launching a fintech straight out of university is like riding a rollercoaster – full of ups and downs and more than a few sleepless nights. While some things click right away, others demand time, patience, and plenty of iterations. Features 2 days ago
Login Solence raises €1.6M to address PCOS with AI-driven therapeutics After her personal experience with the condition, a former Ernst Young (EY) corporate lawyer and founder of the successful French PCOS blog Les Natives, has raised €1.6 million in seed funding to help women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Funding 5 days ago
Login Meet the winners of the Hustle Awards 2025 The Hustle Awards 2025 brought together so many passionate people who make the startup ecosystem what it is – a place of bold ideas, big leaps, and everyday graft. News 5 days ago
Login Blue Earth Summit launches BE100 entries Blue Earth, who runs one of Europe’s summits for purpose-driven business, investment, and innovation, has officially opened applications for BE100 – a competition designed to find, fund, and scale the next wave of high-impact businesses transforming the way the world works. News 5 days ago
Login Battle of the cities: the best startup city in the UK Flexible workspaces are crucial for supporting entrepreneurship by providing affordable, adaptable environments that cater to specific industry needs. These spaces enable startups to access essential resources and equipment without the overhead of traditional offices, fostering innovation and collaboration. News 5 days ago
Login Expo AgriTech calls on tech startups driving agricultural transformation Exponential technologies, currently led by artificial intelligence, have reached all economic activities, agriculture being no exception. In this sense, in the digital acceleration of rural production, entrepreneurial talent is playing an outstanding role for its commitment to disruption and for delving into the possibilities offered by technological tools to improve the competitiveness of farms. News 6 days ago
Login What founders should know before raising Series A Series A doesn’t come easy, and most startups never get there. Fewer than a third of seed-funded startups make it that far, and the numbers drop sharply for female founders. In 2024, just 3.5% of Series A capital went to all-women founding teams, with mixed-gender teams accounting for 21%. Funding 6 days ago
Login UK youth confidence crisis calls for business action to secure workforce future A pervasive confidence crisis is silently undermining the workforce of the future, directly impacting talent pipelines for businesses across the UK. News 1 week ago