EU-Startups Summit confirms new speaker for 2026 event EU-Startups Summit 2026 has added Diliara Lupenko, co-founder and chief operating officer of Impress, to its speaker lineup for the event scheduled for May 7–8, 2026. Organizers said Lupenko will participate as…
Octarine Bio raises €5 million to scale sustainable pigments Octarine Bio, a Copenhagen-based biotech developing sustainable pigments through precision fermentation, has raised an additional €5 million in a Series A extension to accelerate industrial validation and commercial rollout of its…
Estonia’s next startup wave is taking shape Estonia has spent the past decade building a reputation that far exceeds its size: a digital-first state with e-government services, the e-Residency programme, and global breakout companies such as Skype and Wise. Now,…
Mews lands €255 million to push AI automation in hospitality Amsterdam-based Mews, a hospitality operating system used by hotels and other accommodation providers, has raised €255 million ($300 million) in a Series D funding round to accelerate investment in artificial…
OpenAI explores massive new funding round OpenAI is in early-stage talks with Middle East investors about a new fundraising round worth at least $50 billion, a move that could rank among the largest private capital raises in tech history. People…
Shield Space secures £2m to accelerate autonomous satellite defence Shield Space, a UK defence technology startup focused on protecting satellites from interference and attack, has raised £2 million in new funding to expand its team, move into new facilities in…
Czechia’s startup ecosystem accelerates into 2026 The Czech Republic is entering 2026 with growing influence in Central Europe’s innovation economy, building on a long-standing reputation for industrial know-how and engineering talent. In recent years, the country’s startup scene has expanded…
Poki crowned ‘Best in Business’ as browser plays reach 1B monthly Amsterdam-based browser gaming platform Poki has been named Best in Business at the Dutch Game Awards, underscoring a milestone year in which the company reached 100 million monthly players…
SWISSto12 secures €73 million to accelerate HummingSat development SWISSto12, a Lausanne-based aerospace manufacturer of satellite systems and radio frequency (RF) products, said it has secured €73 million in financial support from European Space Agency member states to advance its compact…
Global Startup Awards confirms date for 11th Grand Finale Global Startup Awards has announced that its 11th Edition Grand Finale will take place on the evening of May 7, 2026, marking the latest milestone for the international startup recognition program.…