Decagon raises $250M to scale concierge-style AI customer support Decagon, a San Francisco-based company building AI-powered customer experience agents, has raised $250 million in Series D funding, valuing the business at $4.5 billion. The new valuation nearly triples the company’s…
Outtake lands $40M Series B to tackle surging identity abuse New York-based cybersecurity startup Outtake has raised $40 million in Series B funding as enterprises grapple with a sharp rise in identity-based attacks across digital channels. The round was led…
Institutions are entering crypto, but custody remains the gatekeeper Institutional participation in crypto markets has moved from experimentation to a sustained shift. Banks, hedge funds, and asset managers are increasingly allocating capital to digital assets, driven by client demand, portfolio…
Dealroom secures fresh capital for international push Dealroom, an Amsterdam-based data platform focused on startups, high-growth companies, venture capital and technology ecosystems, has raised €5.8 million (about $7 million) to accelerate international expansion. The company said the new funding will…
daphni reaches final close for Daphni Blue at €260 million Paris-based venture capital firm daphni has reached the final closing of its latest vehicle, Daphni Blue, at €260 million, exceeding its initial target and completing the raise in under nine…
Personio CEO reflects on a decade of growth—and what Europe needs next Hanno Renner, co-founder and CEO of Munich-based HR software company Personio, has offered a candid look at the company’s evolution from early cash constraints to operating at European…
Prize pool expanded as EU-Startups Summit 2026 nears The EU-Startups Summit Pitch Competition has crossed a new milestone, with organisers saying the total value of its prize package has now surpassed €1 million. The updated figure marks a sharp increase…
UK tech draws $15.3B, shifting focus to the next unicorn wave The UK tech sector pulled in $15.3B in funding last year, a figure that underscores the country’s continued relevance as one of Europe’s most active innovation hubs. The milestone…
Sokin lands €83 million debt facility to scale its payments platform Sokin, a London-based business payments company, has secured a €83 million (about $100 million) long-term debt facility from Oxford Finance LLC, strengthening its balance sheet as it accelerates expansion…
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