Acoru Raises €10M to Combat Money Mule Schemes and Enhance Financial Scam Prediction
Acoru, a Madrid-based company focused on preventing AI-driven fraud and money laundering, secured €10 million in Series A funding led by 33N Ventures. The investment will support their mission to disrupt money mule activity and enhance financial scam prediction using technology.
roclub Secures $11.7M in Series A to Expand Medtech Staffing Teleoperation Platform
roclub has raised $11.7 million in Series A funding led by Smedvig Ventures and YZR Capital to expand its teleoperation platform addressing staffing shortages in medical technology. This funding will support the company's growth and scaling of solutions in the medtech sector.
Bronto Secures $14M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Log Management in the AI Era
Irish entrepreneurs Noel Ruane and Trevor Parsons raised $14 million in seed funding for Bronto, a platform aiming to modernize log management for AI applications.
Dell Technologies Capital's Strategic Investments in AI and Data Innovation
Dell Technologies Capital is making strategic early-stage AI investments, leveraging Dell's expertise in GPU servers to back startups across the AI stack. Focusing on data-driven innovation and complex enterprise applications, DTC has invested $1.8 billion in 165 companies and seen significant exits in 2023. The firm is excited about evolving AI architectures and voice AI developments, highlighting the expanding scope and impact of AI technologies.
Kotcha Secures €3.5M to Expand AI-Enhanced Running Coaching
French startup Kotcha raised €3.5 million in funding led by Racine² to scale its AI-driven running coaching app, aiming to provide elite coaching accessible to runners worldwide.
Mondra Secures £10M Series A to Boost Expansion Across Europe
Mondra, an AI-powered supply chain intelligence platform, raised £10 million in Series A funding led by AlbionVC to accelerate expansion in Europe and enhance supply chain resilience.
Lakestar Shifts Focus Away from Generalist Venture Funds
European VC firm Lakestar, known for backing Revolut and Spotify, is ending its generalist venture funds and shifting its strategy towards specialized funds focused on higher returns.
Paygentic Secures $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Boost Payment Solutions for AI-Centric Companies
Paygentic completed a $2 million pre-seed funding round led by MiddleGame Ventures to develop its billing and payment platform for AI-native and agent-driven products, aiming to streamline payments for AI-centric firms.
Leading European Cleantech Investments in the First Half of 2025
Europe's cleantech sector raised €1.1 billion in 112 deals during H1 2025, a modest share of the €33.7 billion total raised by European tech companies. This underscores growing investment interest in sustainable technology solutions.
Riff Raises $16M Series A Led by Northzone to Enhance Business-Ready Vibe Coding Platform
Riff, an Oslo-based platform formerly called Databutton, has raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Northzone, totaling $21 million raised. The funds will support the company's efforts in developing business-ready vibe coding technologies for high-impact application creation.
Rightcharge Secures £1.6M to Accelerate EV Charging Payment Solutions for European Fleets
Rightcharge, a London startup simplifying EV charging payments for fleet vehicles, raised £1.6 million in seed funding led by Soulmates Ventures and Blackwood Ventures. The funds will support the growth of their payment platform across Europe.
Exnaton Secures Series A Funding to Drive Europe's Digital Energy Transformation
Exnaton, a Swiss AI-powered utility software firm, raised Series A funds to expand in Europe and enhance customer collaborations, advancing digital energy transformation.
Estonian AI Energy Startup MarkeDroid Secures €300K to Advance Distributed Energy Platform Expansion
MarkeDroid, an Estonian AI-driven energy startup, secured €300,000 in bridge funding, including a €175,000 syndicate investment, to expand its distributed energy orchestration platform across Europe. This funding will accelerate the company's efforts to improve energy distribution through advanced AI technology.
WSense Secures €10 Million to Expand Subsea Wi-Fi and Underwater IoT Technology
WSense, an Italian ocean tech firm, has raised €10 million to advance its subsea Wi-Fi systems and grow its Internet of Underwater Things platform, aiming to improve underwater connectivity technology.
Irish Fintech Startup Paygentic Secures $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
Paygentic, an Irish fintech startup co-founded by Susan O'Neill, who is also on the Fintech Ireland advisory council, has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round to advance its financial technology offerings.
Microsoft Backs Cement Startup Transforming CO2 Into Sustainable Building Materials
Microsoft has invested in Fortera, a startup that retrofits cement plants to convert CO2 emissions into sustainable building materials, marking a significant step toward greener construction practices.
How AI Startups and Investors Are Revolutionizing Hollywood
This article highlights the AI companies reshaping Hollywood and provides insights into the pitch decks these startups employed to attract investment, showcasing the industry's technological transformation.
Coinbase's Aggressive Acquisition Strategy in 2025
In 2025, Coinbase aggressively expanded by acquiring eight startups, including Echo for $375 million, reinforcing its support for early-stage investing and crypto innovation amid a recovering market. Its acquisitions focus on European trading, blockchain tech, derivatives, and token management, reflecting a strategic growth aligned with market rebounds.
The Promise and Peril of AI Startup ARR Growth
AI startups have raised record capital and show impressive ARR growth, but sustainability is in question. Alexander Lis highlights the need to distinguish durable ARR—based on long-term contracts, low churn, deep integration, and clear ROI—from hype-driven revenue. He advises founders and investors to prioritize stability and real value to withstand market volatility.
Iris Ventures Raises €100 Million in Initial Close for New Consumer Tech Fund
Iris Ventures has secured €100 million in the initial close of its second fund, IRIS Fund II, aimed at investing in purpose-led consumer technology brands. The fund targets further capital to continue supporting growth stage companies with impactful consumer offerings.