Move over SAP, ASML is now Europe’s most valuable tech company: Discover the key milestones in its journey to the top tech throne
For months now, German software giant SAP has held the title of Europe’s most valuable company.
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France-based Byome Labs secures €3.6M to scale its skin microbiome tech for personalised skincare
France-based deeptech startup Byome Labs has raised funding to advance its microbiome-based technology for personalised skincare.
Paris-based Seyna raises €10M to simplify insurance for brokers: here’s how
Paris-based Seyna, a company providing brokers with insurance products and technology specifically designed for their business, has secured €10M in a latest funding round, led by 115K, the investment fund of La Banque Postale.
Rennes-based advanced photonics company Cailabs raises €57M: Know more
French deeptech company Cailabs secures funding to support its growth, expand its operations, and continue developing its laser communication technologies.
After securing seven-figure funding, Germany’s desk.ly acquires desk booking solution Sedeo
Osnabrück, Germany-based desk.ly, a provider of an AI-powered platform for modern workplace management, announced the acquisition of Sedeo, a desk booking solution.
Brussels scaleup AI-Blox closes first funding round to boost physical AI solutions
Brussels-based AI-Blox, a scale-up developing physical AI solutions, announced that it has closed its first funding with the backing of Smartfin, one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms.
Bavaria’s feld.energy bags €10M to help farmers grow crops and produce solar power at the same time
Germany’s feld.energy closes seed funding to develop Agri-PV systems that allow farmers to grow crops and generate solar power on the same land.
In other news this week: Claret Capital announces €350M second close, Vireo Ventures closes €50M, Unmind secures €22M and more
The tech world has been buzzing with a lot of activity lately, with startups and scale-ups making strategic moves -- new funding, partnerships, acquisitions, and much more.
AI Tool of the Week: Hormona secures UK govt grant to develop AI tools reshaping NHS perimenopause care
Menopause is the permanent end of menstrual cycles for 12 months or more, caused by decreased ovarian follicles and estrogen.
Prinsjesdag 2025: Dutch cabinet to invest €500M+ in the tech sector from 2026
The Dutch caretaker government announced that it is planning to invest over €500M in the country’s technology sector starting in 2026.
Amsterdam-based Merqato’s Thomas Beelaerts steps down as founder
Thomas Beelaerts has announced his decision to step down as founder of Merqato, an AI-powered platform to optimise operational planning, marking the end of a 2.5-year journey with the company.
Portuguese BRAINR raises €11M in Seed funding to build the digital brain for food factories
BRAINR has raised funding to expand internationally, advance its AI platform, and help more food producers digitise and manage their factory operations.