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Business: The MeOut Summit 2026 will gather founders, investors, and innovators in Budapest on November 25-26

MeOut Summit 2026 to Connect CEE Startup Ecosystem

The MeOut Summit 2026 will gather founders, investors, and innovators in Budapest on November 25-26. The event features over 50 speakers, startup...

2026-09-17
The BioInnovation Institute has committed an additional €1.3 million each to six life science and climate tech companies...

BioInnovation Institute invests €8M in six

The BioInnovation Institute has committed an additional €1.3 million each to six life science and climate tech companies, bringing its total...

2026-09-08
Italian VC firm Techshop has secured €43 million for the first close of its second fund, targeting pre-Seed and...

Techshop launches €43 million AI B2B seed

Italian VC firm Techshop has secured €43 million for the first close of its second fund, targeting pre-Seed and Seed-stage B2B AI startups.

2026-09-08
Molten Ventures has secured a €203 million first close for its new Growth Fund, backed by the British Business Bank, to...

Molten Ventures raises €203 million for growth-stage tech

Molten Ventures has secured a €203 million first close for its new Growth Fund, backed by the British Business Bank, to invest in UK and European...

2026-09-07
Zurich-based KOVE Medical has raised €1.7 million from angel investors to develop an implantable device aimed at reducing...

KOVE Medical secures €1.7M for foetal

Zurich-based KOVE Medical has raised €1.7 million from angel investors to develop an implantable device aimed at reducing preterm birth risk after...

2026-08-31
Biomaterials startup Ponda has closed a Seed extension crowdfunding round, raising €1.6 million from 256 new investors...

Ponda secures €1.6M from 256 crowdfunding

Biomaterials startup Ponda has closed a Seed extension crowdfunding round, raising €1.6 million from 256 new investors, far exceeding its €230k...

2026-08-28
A recent roundtable discussion highlighted the challenges Europe faces in financing its sustainability ambitions...

Europe's Sustainability Ambitions Face Financing Hurdles

A recent roundtable discussion highlighted the challenges Europe faces in financing its sustainability ambitions, including a lack of capital...

2026-08-19
SoftBank has invested $200 million in Swiss robotics startup Gravis Robotics, in what has been billed as a record investment

SoftBank Invests $200M in Swiss Robotics Startup Gravis Robotics

SoftBank has invested $200 million in Swiss robotics startup Gravis Robotics, in what has been billed as a record investment.

2026-08-17
The EU Industrial Accelerator Act aims to boost domestic manufacturing, but its success depends on early-stage tools like...

Europe's Hardware Renaissance: The Role of Engineering Tools in Industrial Sovereignty

The EU Industrial Accelerator Act aims to boost domestic manufacturing, but its success depends on early-stage tools like CAD ROOMS, which supports...

2026-08-17