https://graftandgrit.com/2026-08-21https://graftandgrit.com/share-home.svg https://graftandgrit.com/news/solinide-secures-4m-revolutionize-deda5bbd/2026-08-21https://graftandgrit.com/share-solinide-secures-4m-revolutionize-deda5bbd.svgA network switch with multiple cables connected to it, located in a server room or data center.Solinide Photonics, a Swedish deeptech company, has raised €4 million in seed funding to commercialize its silicon nitride photonic integrated circuit technology for AI data centers. https://graftandgrit.com/news/velatir-raises-5m-drive-db893f00/2026-08-21https://graftandgrit.com/share-velatir-raises-5m-drive-db893f00.svgA woman holding a blank white business card in her right hand, wearing a gray pinstripe suit...Danish AI infrastructure startup Velatir has secured €5m in seed funding to accelerate AI adoption across Europe (Source: Sifted) https://graftandgrit.com/news/lithuanian-ai-startup-guideless-07f18b16/2026-08-21https://graftandgrit.com/share-lithuanian-ai-startup-guideless-07f18b16.svgA whiteboard with the word "Startup" written in red marker, with a blurry background that...Guideless, an AI-powered software training platform, has raised €1 million to further develop its technology and expand internationally. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/callosum-secures-100m-seed-63917722/2026-08-21https://graftandgrit.com/share-callosum-secures-100m-seed-63917722.svgA man in a suit holding an Apple laptop with three gray gear icons on a gray background.UK AI startup Callosum raises $100M in seed round to develop software infrastructure for AI workloads on different chips and models (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/paralo-secures-270k-funding/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-paralo-secures-270k-funding.svgA close-up view of a computer screen displaying lines of code in various colors.UK-based golf technology startup Paralo has raised £270,000 in pre-seed funding to develop its operating system for golf clubs and connected product for golfers (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/velatir-secures-5m-seed/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-velatir-secures-5m-seed.svgA man sits at a table in front of a laptop, wearing headphones and holding a coffee cup, with a...Danish AI startup Velatir raises €5 million in seed funding to expand its AI infrastructure platform across Europe (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/medly-ai-secures-8m/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-medly-ai-secures-8m.svgA woman holding a tablet with the word "STARTUP" on the screen.Medly AI, a UK-based edtech startup, has raised $8 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered exam preparation platform in the UK and international markets. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/singular-photonics-secures-funding/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-singular-photonics-secures-funding.svgA person holding a cell phone, taking a picture of another person in a room with a camera and...Singular Photonics raises $2.15 million to develop next-generation image sensors based on single-photon avalanche diode technology (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/flip-raises-25m-expand/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-flip-raises-25m-expand.svgThree people sitting in front of a light blue wall, with a colorful design on it, and one of...Employee experience platform Flip has secured $25 million in new funding to expand its AI-powered technology for frontline workers. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/prevalent-ai-secures-22m/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-prevalent-ai-secures-22m.svgA woman's face with various icons floating around her head, set against a blue background with a...Prevalent AI, an enterprise AI company, has secured a $22 million growth investment from Integrity Growth Partners to scale its AI-powered data platform. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/deepl-partners-us-legal/2026-08-20https://graftandgrit.com/share-deepl-partners-us-legal.svgTwo women standing in front of a whiteboard, with one woman writing on it and the other holding...DeepL, a leading AI text translation and writing tool provider, has struck a deal with US-based AI startup Harvey to carry out legal document translation. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/economad-secures-400k-empower/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-economad-secures-400k-empower.svgA collection of books on a surface, with the titles "Design for How People Think", "UX...UK-based EcoNomad Solutions raises £400K to help small livestock farms reduce methane emissions and energy costs through its BioNomad system, which converts organic waste into renewable energy and... https://graftandgrit.com/news/oakley-capital-takes-majority/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-oakley-capital-takes-majority.svgA tablet displaying a graph and pie chart on a wooden table, with a smartphone, coffee cup, and...Private equity investor Oakley Capital acquires majority stake in Graphwise, a key player in the enterprise AI data platforms market, in one of Bulgaria's largest software sales. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/research-careers-evolve-beyond/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-research-careers-evolve-beyond.svgA man is seated at a table in a coffee shop, wearing headphones and holding a cell phone in his...The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellowship programme has transformed research careers over 30 years, enabling thousands of researchers to pursue diverse paths beyond academia. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/nebius-aims-raise-billion/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-nebius-aims-raise-billion.svgA tall building with a glass facade and metal framework, set against a cloudy sky.The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure provider is seeking to finance the cost of compute and data centre build-out. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/spots-meet-founders-vcs-0ea229f2/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-spots-meet-founders-vcs-0ea229f2.svgA man sitting at a table, engaged in a phone call while working on his laptop and taking notes...Discover the top locations in Berlin's Mitte neighborhood where founders and venture capitalists (VCs) frequently meet and network. (Source: Sifted) https://graftandgrit.com/news/fintech-scaleups-urged-engage-b55b3347/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-fintech-scaleups-urged-engage-b55b3347.svgTwo people in business suits shaking hands against a background of a stock market graph.Europe's fintech scaleups are advised to maintain open communication with regulators to ensure compliance as they scale rapidly. (Source: Sifted) https://graftandgrit.com/news/europe-sustainability-ambitions-face-d12106b8/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-europe-sustainability-ambitions-face-d12106b8.svgA laptop, headphones, a tablet, a smartphone, and a paper with a graph titled "Startup Financing...A recent roundtable discussion highlighted the challenges Europe faces in financing its sustainability ambitions, including a lack of capital availability for growth-stage companies and a... https://graftandgrit.com/news/european-unicorns-spinning-out-e7e216da/2026-08-19https://graftandgrit.com/share-european-unicorns-spinning-out-e7e216da.svgA whiteboard with yellow sticky notes and a blurred background.Alumni founders from European unicorns are launching new startups in stealth mode, leveraging their experience and networks to build innovative businesses. (Source: Sifted) https://graftandgrit.com/news/litilit-secures-8m-loan/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-litilit-secures-8m-loan.svgA close-up of a black paper with white and blue text and graphics, featuring the words "Stage 1...Lithuanian startup LITILIT receives €8M from ILTE to advance its modular femtosecond laser systems, aiming to simplify industrial adoption and expand applications in mass manufacturing. https://graftandgrit.com/news/klarna-experiences-senior-executive/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-klarna-experiences-senior-executive.svgTwo businessmen in discussion over coffee and laptop in modern office setting.Two of Klarna's longest-serving executives, Chief Financial Officer Niclas Neglén and Chief Marketing Officer David Sandström, are set to leave the Swedish fintech early next year. (Source: Sifted) https://graftandgrit.com/news/computomics-raises-3m-scale/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-computomics-raises-3m-scale.svgA close-up of a plant with green buds and yellow flowers.A German agritech company has secured funding to expand its climate-smart breeding platform across commercial breeding programs. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/bootstrapped-profitable-taimi-hily/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-bootstrapped-profitable-taimi-hily.svgFour people posing for a photo, with one person holding a sign that says "STARTUP" and a wall in...Taimi and Hily, two mobile dating apps, are preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) after achieving profitability through bootstrapping. Founded by Jake Vygnan and his Kyiv co-founders, the... https://graftandgrit.com/news/berlin-startup-attuned-offers/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-berlin-startup-attuned-offers.svgTwo men in business attire are seated at a table, engaged in a discussion. One man is gesturing...Attuned, a Berlin-based startup, is addressing the gap between needing clinical treatment and feeling fine by offering human connection through its platform. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/european-tech-weekly-recap/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-european-tech-weekly-recap.svgA man taking a picture of a woman in a room with a window, lamp, and Christmas tree.The European tech scene saw significant investments and exits in the past week, with over €763 million invested across 35+ deals and over 10 exits and M&A transactions. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/amber-raises-7m-expand/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-amber-raises-7m-expand.svgA dark blue background with the word "BUSINESSES" in the center, surrounded by stacks of $100...Amber, an AI platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has secured €7 million in Series A funding to expand across Europe and further develop its technology. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/astute-launches-b2b-media/2026-08-18https://graftandgrit.com/share-astute-launches-b2b-media.svgA close-up view of a building's exterior, featuring a grid of windows with a repeating pattern...Astute, a platform for B2B companies to manage partnerships with creators, raises $1.2 million and launches its new platform. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/softbank-invests-200m-swiss/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-softbank-invests-200m-swiss.svgA person is seen placing a coin on top of three stacks of coins on a white surface.SoftBank has invested $200 million in Swiss robotics startup Gravis Robotics, in what has been billed as a record investment. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/monzo-chairman-gary-hoffman/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-monzo-chairman-gary-hoffman.svgA man sitting on a stool, wearing a plaid jacket, white shirt, black pants, and holding a camera...Gary Hoffman, chairman of Monzo's board, will leave the role next month after nearly eight years. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Karen Peacock, a Monzo non-executive director. https://graftandgrit.com/news/nebex-launches-100m-initiative/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-nebex-launches-100m-initiative.svgThe glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, with the museum's historic building in...Nebex, a commercial exchange connecting space companies with sovereign buyers and capital, has launched a €100 million Industrial Return Initiative in France. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/defence-tech-investor-builder/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-defence-tech-investor-builder.svgFour rectangular cards with text on them, arranged in a square formation.Gallos Technologies, a defence tech investor and builder, has raised $50 million in a funding round led by Ventura Capital and Aberdeen Investments. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/msca-backed-qubric-expands-0ce2f0/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-msca-backed-qubric-expands-0ce2f0.svgFive women are seated around a white table in a conference room, engaged in a meeting.Europe's first Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network dedicated to quantum error correction, QuBriC, has expanded to include fault-tolerant quantum computing scaleup Alice & Bob. https://graftandgrit.com/news/europe-hardware-renaissance-role-d8b429/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-europe-hardware-renaissance-role-d8b429.svgA magnifying glass on top of a business plan document, with a cup of coffee, glasses, and a 50...The EU Industrial Accelerator Act aims to boost domestic manufacturing, but its success depends on early-stage tools like CAD ROOMS, which supports distributed engineering teams. Founder Christina... https://graftandgrit.com/news/metal-morph-secures-700k-7c85d3/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-metal-morph-secures-700k-7c85d3.svgA black metal bolt with a silver head and threads, lying on a gray surface.UK-based water technology startup Metal Morph has raised £700,000 in pre-seed funding to advance its technology for recovering industrial resources from water and wastewater treatment processes. https://graftandgrit.com/news/millow-secures-2m-expand-1eddaf/2026-08-17https://graftandgrit.com/share-millow-secures-2m-expand-1eddaf.svgA close-up of strawberries in white containers.Swedish foodtech company Millow has raised €2 million to expand its production capacity and strengthen its commercial operations in the Nordic foodservice market. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/uber-expands-robotaxi-partnership-3c35d5/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-uber-expands-robotaxi-partnership-3c35d5.svgTwo men in suits are standing on a city street, engaged in conversation.Uber and Pony.ai collaborate to deploy self-driving taxis across four European cities, marking a significant step in the commercialization of autonomous vehicles in the region. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/fintech-giants-klarna-zilch-1d597b/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-fintech-giants-klarna-zilch-1d597b.svgA blue credit card and a $100 bill are visible in the front pocket of a pair of blue jeans.Klarna and Zilch, two major fintech companies, have introduced new membership packages to compete with traditional credit card firms. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/germany-tech-sector-sees-70884d/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-germany-tech-sector-sees-70884d.svgA laptop keyboard with a rainbow-colored backlight, placed on a dark surface.Germany has emerged as Europe's second-largest technology funding market, with companies raising €6.3 billion across 267 deals in the first half of 2026. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/duolingo-expands-creative-capabilities-d75aee/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-duolingo-expands-creative-capabilities-d75aee.svgA stack of books with titles related to user experience (UX) design, including "The Design of...Duolingo has acquired Animade, a London-based animation and motion design studio, to enhance its product innovation and creative initiatives. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/monzo-business-bank-sees-534a1c/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-monzo-business-bank-sees-534a1c.svgThe image displays a business model diagram with the words "BUSINESS MODEL" in large...Monzo's business bank has reached one million customers, with the new CEO being a 'huge advocate' of the service. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/neura-robotics-expands-physical-5f5654/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-neura-robotics-expands-physical-5f5654.svgA futuristic-looking red hovercraft with a large, rounded front and two curved wings on either...German robotics company NEURA Robotics acquires the ACTIVE Shuttle driverless transport system from Bosch Rexroth to expand its Physical AI ecosystem. (Source: Tech.eu) https://graftandgrit.com/news/guardian-labs-develops-ai-f5967c/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-guardian-labs-develops-ai-f5967c.svgA desk with a phone, calculator, notebook, and pen.Guardian Labs, a startup founded by Rita Barbosa, has created an AI-powered phone scam detection system called Guardião. The system uses local AI models to analyze incoming calls and messages... https://graftandgrit.com/news/lovable-secures-400m-funding-031d89/2026-08-16https://graftandgrit.com/share-lovable-secures-400m-funding-031d89.svgA group of people are seated around a table with laptops and notebooks, with a large screen...This week's European tech funding roundup includes Lovable's $400M raise, Duolingo's acquisition of Animade, and Isembard's founder calling the startup a politician's 'wet dream.' 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