Recently, the tech industry has seen a lot of new advancements and updates.
From exciting AI developments to significant drug developments for cancer cure and more in healthcare, 2025, so far, has been an eventful time.
With so much happening so quickly, some stories can be missed.
That’s why we’ve put together a roundup to help you stay informed about the latest tech innovations.
Be sure to check it out!
Vento launches €75M Fund II to back Italian founders
Italy’s Vento, a private early-stage venture capital fund, announces the launch of its second fund at €75M over the next five years to find the boldest Italian startup founders globally.
The fund is the flagship investment vehicle from the organisers of Italian Tech Week, the global event designed to support the growing tech ecosystem in Europe and inspire the next generation of Italian tech entrepreneurs.
The Italian VC has now invested in 100 startups, including Bee, JetHR, and Qomodo, making it one of the country’s largest early-stage portfolios in Italy. Its investment strategy focuses exclusively on Italian founders based in the country and worldwide, with the US and the UK leading, followed by Germany and France. Fund II expects to invest in 375 investments over five years. (Read more)
Curve raised €44M in funding
Based out of London, Curve is a digital wallet that offers functionality beyond simply storing cards. It helps users save money on transactions by avoiding hidden foreign transaction fees from linked cards.
Additionally, it allows users to switch payment cards even after a purchase, and users can earn rewards alongside the benefits of their existing cards. Recently, the company raised £37M investment led by Hanaco Ventures, with the participation of existing shareholders such as Fuel Ventures, IDC, Outward VC and Lord Stanley Fink. (Read more)
Alloyed bags €44M funding
Based out of Oxford, Alloyed is a developer and manufacturer of advanced metallic components for aerospace and electronics. Recently, the company announced the completion of a £37M Series B funding round.
The fundraise will be used to expand Alloyed’s manufacturing facilities in Abingdon, UK, and Seattle, USA, as well as accelerating the development of its digital platforms for the design and processing of improved alloys and alloy components. (Read more)
Perfuze secures €22M funding and gets clearance for Zipline Access Catheters
Galway-based medtech startup Perfuze announced that it has received regulatory clearance for its Zipline Access Catheters, which enhance the delivery of large aspiration catheters for treating acute ischemic strokes.
The company has also secured €22M in funding to support the limited market release of the Zipline and Millipede catheters in the U.S., along with ongoing clinical studies and R&D. These developments highlight Perfuze’s commitment to improving care for patients with neurovascular conditions. (Read more)
Valo Therapeutics raises €19M funding
Finnish Valo Therapeutics is an immunotherapy company developing tumor antigen-coated replication-competent viruses as therapeutic vaccines against cancer.
Recently, the company raised €19M in funding, part of which was raised in Europe and part in Australia, to clinically develop its innovative immune therapy for cancer.
This funding will enable Valo to expand and complete the Phase 1B clinical study of the company’s lead tumor antigen-coated oncolytic virus candidate. (Read more)
Supercritical raises €16.5M funding
Based out of London, Supercritical develops the world’s first high-pressure, ultra-efficient electrolyser for the lowest cost of pressurised green hydrogen.
Recently, the company raised £14M in a Series A funding round led by Shell Ventures and Toyota Ventures, with participation from a global consortium of new investors.
It includes Al Mada Ventures, Blackfinch Ventures, Kibo Invest, Niterra / Global Brain Corporation, TOP Ventures (Thai Oil), Earth Venture Capital, and Alumni Ventures as well as a follow-on from our seed investors Lowercarbon Capital and Anglo American Platinum. (Read more)
Dance secures €12M funding for electric mobility subscription service
Based out of Berlin, Dance is an electric mobility subscription service. Recently, the company raised €12M in debt and equity to accelerate its growth.
The company was backed by new investors, including Elemental, Uli Schöberl (Apple), Piotr Brzezinski (Fabric), and Smart Lenders AM. The company will use the funds to expand its fleet in Paris and beyond. (Read more)
HolaCamp secures €10M investment from AMAVI Capital
Barcelona-based HolaCamp, a next-generation camping company, has secured €10M in investments from AMAVI Capital, acquiring a minority stake in our company.
The Spanish camping company will use the funds to continue accelerating its growth, technological development, and innovation in the premium camping sector. (Read more)
Tresco Engineering join hands with Periskal Group
Antwerp-based Tresco Engineering, a company that develops navigation technology for the inland shipping industry, announced a strategic partnership with Periskal Group.
Periskal Group is an IT company specialised in River Information Services and Navigation Software for inland shipping, fishing vessels, coastal vessels, and pleasure craft.
This collaboration will accelerate the adoption of Tresco’s flagship application, TrackPilot, a lane assist solution that automates many steering tasks in a ship, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability in inland shipping.
Signicat Joins EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium WE BUILD
Signicat, a pan-European digital identity company, announced its participation in the WE BUILD (Wallet Ecosystem for Business & Payment Use cases, Identification, Legal person representation, and Data sharing) consortium.
The European Commission has selected this initiative for the second round of large-scale pilots to deploy the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
The WE BUILD consortium is dedicated to deploying 13 high-impact use cases to develop production-ready solutions for the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
These include streamlining B2B, B2G, and B2C interactions and improving essential processes such as ‘Know Your Customer/Business/Supplier/Employee’ (KYx). (Read more)
Stroll raises £10.35M funding
Strolll, a digital therapeutic software company specialising in augmented reality glasses for neurorehabilitation, has raised £10.35M in its Series A funding round led by IW Capital. The company will use the investment to accelerate its sales and marketing activities, extend its product leadership, and expand the regulatory label. (Read more)
Zero Point Motion secures £4M funding
Bristol-based, Zero Point Motion, sensor technology startup has raised £4M in a pre-Series A funding round.
The company is backed by investors SCVC (the official funding arm of Science Creates), Foresight Group, and Verve Ventures, with seed round investor u-blox AG remaining a key strategic partner and customer.
The company’s solution merges silicon photonics with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), based on methods used in gravitational wave detection.
It produces low-cost, highly sensitive accelerometers and gyroscopes that are 100 times more effective than standard MEMS sensors, while maintaining performance and reliability in difficult environments. (Read more)
Epoch Biodesign bags funding
Epoch, a London-based company, develops a biorecycling platform that promotes circularity for the most difficult-to-recycle materials.
Their AI-designed enzymes enable infinite recycling of mixed plastics and textiles at low temperatures.
They produce sustainable outputs that can be used in various sectors, including apparel, automotive, packaging, and more.
Recently, the company raised an oversubscribed $18.3M Series A round to scale its enzymatic recycling technology! (Read more)
Vestberry raised €2.2M funding
Prague startup Vestberry, which helps investment funds automate their data and analysis processes to boost profits, has raised €2.2 million in new funding.
This funding will help the company expand, especially into the US market. About half of the investment comes from Seed Starter, a strategic investor linked to Česká a Slovenská spořitelna.
Other backers include the Venture to Future Fund and Zero One Hundred. (Read more)
Fizimed secures €4M funding
Strasbourg-based Fizimed, a femtech and healthcare company, announced that it has €4M to bring its women’s health solutions to international markets – with a strong focus on German-speaking countries and the US.
Its flagship products include :
- Emy Trainer, the perineum re-education probe for strengthening the perineum at home at home.
- Emy Pump, a hands-free breast pump hands-free breast pump that simplifies breastfeeding, offering freedom and comfort for young mothers. (Read more)
Zenniz bags €2M for its smart tennis solutions
Based out of Helsinki, Zenniz is a provider of smart tennis solutions. The company develops smart court technology that provides real-time feedback, interactive training, and match management for traditional tennis courts.
Recently, the company raised €2M in funding led by Butterfly Ventures and Superhero Capital to expand into the U.S. market and leading tennis nations in Europe. (Read more)
TastyUrban raises €6.5M in funding
Based out of Berlin, TastyUrban partners with international Chefs to develop innovative food brands, based on local trends. Recently, the company raised €6.5M in Series A funding, led by IBB Ventures, with participation from Fulcrum, Monte Carlo Capital, and existing investors Earlybird-X and Cardumen Capital. (Read more)
Linq raises $1.1M funding
Linq, a London-based company, has developed an app that uses AI technology to help users control access to intimate content.
Users can grant or revoke access, and the app includes features to prevent screenshots or photos.
It also uses facial recognition to blur images if anyone other than the intended recipient is detected looking at the screen.
Recently, the company raised $1.1M in pre-seed funding from Form Ventures, Calm/Storm, and Ascension. (Read more)
cogvis secures seven-figure investment
cogvis is a Vienna-based health tech company specialising in the development of AI-supported care technologies.
Recently, the company raised a seven-figure investment led by Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark to further advance its international expansion plans. (Read more)
M10 raises $3M funding
Based out of London, M10 is developing a new kind of free-to-play shooter that prioritises fair monetisation and player value. Recently, the company raised $3M in a seed funding round.
The investment was led by the Sui Foundation, with participation from GSR, Big Brain Holdings, Monoceros, Blockchain Founders Fund, and Presto Labs, among others.
M10 will use the funds to support the development of its debut title and its broader mission to evolve the free-to-play (F2P) gaming model. (Read more)
Reshape Energy raises €5M funding
Based out of Munich, Reshape Energy is developing a platform that combines energy services for building owners and tenants. This platform aims to help them save money, increase property values, and reach their sustainability goals. Recently, the company raised €5M from the founding team, industry insiders, PostScriptum Ventures and Vireo Ventures.
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