Dublin-based biotech startup Meta-Flux has raised €1.8 million in Seed funding to grow its AI-powered decision-support platform. The platform is designed to enhance preclinical drug development by bridging key gaps between research and development stages, leveraging artificial intelligence to improve drug discovery processes.
Resistant AI, a company specializing in native artificial intelligence models for combating financial crime and fraud, has successfully raised $25 million in Series B funding. The company focuses on developing advanced document fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for fintech firms and AI-driven financial services. This funding round aims to support Resistant AI's mission to strengthen the security and integrity of financial transactions and AI agents against increasingly sophisticated fraudulent activities.
London-based AI home care platform Gladys has successfully secured £1.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Cornerstone VC and included investments from Exceptional Ventures, Embryo Ventures, Ufi Ventures, and Houghton Street Ventures. This capital will support Gladys in scaling its AI-powered home care solutions to a broader UK market.
The Austrian startup Newsrooms has successfully raised €750,000 in pre-seed funding to further develop its AI-driven content creation platform. Established in 2024, Newsrooms aims to revolutionize how content is generated by leveraging advanced AI technologies for efficient text production.
Amid challenges facing the UK's healthcare, food supply chains, and digital services, TELUS is intensifying its investment in innovative tech solutions to make a significant impact. Leveraging a strong foundation in the UK, the global tech company aims to revolutionize essential sectors through strategic technology deployment.
Crasner Ventures has made an investment in NuCAS, a newly launched UK-based company providing alternative legal services. Founded by legal industry veterans Lucy Nixon and Richard Tapp, NuCAS is focused on supporting law firms through innovative service offerings.
Santander has announced that its digital banking platform, Openbank, will soon support cryptocurrency trading in Spain. The service, which is currently operational in Germany, is expected to roll out within the next week.
In the past five years, notable micromobility companies have retreated from various European markets or cities, driven by changes in regulations, financial challenges, or shifts in business strategy. For example, Bird has exited several locations amidst this evolving landscape.
This week, more than 65 technology funding deals were recorded across Europe, totaling over €1.1 billion. Additionally, there were over 15 exits, mergers and acquisitions, rumors, and other notable industry news. Highlights include n8n's significant $180 million funding round, Qualcomm's acquisition of Arduino, and a strong rebound in Europe's tech sector, which reached €21 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
Paris-based biotech company Phagos has successfully raised €25 million in a Series A funding round, four years post its establishment. The investment round was co-led by CapAgro, Hoxton Ventures, CapHorn, and Demeter, with additional support from Acurio Ventures. The funding boost is aimed at advancing Phagos' innovative treatments targeting bacterial diseases.