H2SHIFT launches first Open Call for hydrogen innovators Applications are now open for the first Open Call of H2SHIFT, a European initiative aimed at supporting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) building innovative hydrogen technologies. The program is seeking…
Exciva advances new therapies for neuropsychiatric conditions Exciva, a Heidelberg-based biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutic compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions, said today it is progressing its research efforts as it works to move experimental programs toward clinical development.…
Ivo lands $55 million Series B Ivo, a company building software to modernize how organizations manage contracts, has raised a $55 million Series B round as it looks to expand its platform and scale across global markets. The financing gives…
Enterprise AI is splitting into consumer and corporate lanes The rapid rise of generative AI has produced clear winners in public awareness, with ChatGPT becoming the best-known assistant for everyday tasks such as writing, brainstorming, and coding help. But inside…
Autonomy moves from “nice-to-have” to necessity on construction sites Gravis Robotics, a Swiss construction-technology company founded in 2022, is positioning autonomous heavy machinery as an increasingly urgent requirement for the construction sector, citing safety, labour constraints and the complexity of…
inDrive targets growth in emerging markets as it adds grocery delivery inDrive, the international mobility platform known for ride-hailing and a negotiation-based pricing model, is preparing to broaden its footprint and product mix in 2026, betting that demand in emerging…
Why investors keep asking about Defensible Infrastructure In 2026, the phrase “defensible infrastructure” has become a form of investor shorthand. It signals more than a startup’s ability to ship features or show a spike in usage—it points to whether the…
Elyos AI secures Series A to scale AI agents for field services Elyos AI, a London-based startup developing AI agents for trades and field services businesses, has raised €11.1 million (about $13 million) in a Series A round to speed…
Vanagon Ventures raises €20M to back Europe’s earliest deep tech bets Vanagon Ventures, a Munich-based venture capital firm, has announced the final close of its €20 million Fund I, aiming to address a persistent gap in Europe’s innovation financing: pre-seed…
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