Finnish venture firm Vendep Capital raises €80 million for AI-first SaaS startups in the Nordics and Baltics, focusing on early-stage investments.

Founded by ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, Parallel Web Systems raised $100M to advance AI-focused internet infrastructure and support evolving web needs.

With $238 million in new funding, Forterra surpasses $1 billion valuation, positioning itself as a key player in autonomous military vehicle technology.

The design platform Obello raises $8.5 million to expand its offerings for brands, focusing on high-speed, quality content creation and integrations.

Helsinki's Vendep Capital has successfully secured €80 million for its fourth fund, targeting AI-driven SaaS startups in the Nordics and Baltics.

In this week's EU-Startups Podcast, Andreas Idl shares insights on how Cropster enhances the specialty coffee industry for producers and roasters worldwide.

Dresden's FMC raises €100 million to enhance energy efficiency of AI data centers, marking a significant investment in Europe's semiconductor landscape.

The UK-based T-Therapeutics has raised €27.5 million to enhance immune system therapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases, boosting its Series A funding significantly.

Dublin-based Lative has raised €6.4 million to enhance its AI sales planning tool, helping teams boost productivity by 24% as it expands its market reach.

Vigilant AI raises £585,000 in pre-seed funding to enhance AI compliance for regulated industries, addressing crucial trust issues in technology adoption.

Stockholm's BOOST Pharma is pioneering innovative cell therapies for rare pediatric skeletal conditions, aiming to transform treatment options for affected children.

Amsterdam-based Source.ag closes Series B funding round to advance AI solutions for Controlled Environment Agriculture, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.

Coinbase is in negotiations to acquire BVNK, a UK-based startup, in a deal valued at nearly $2 billion, further diversifying its digital payment offerings.

Warsaw's Holi raises €3 million to expand its digital obesity clinic, enhancing care for over 800 million people living with obesity globally.

Berlin's The Icon League raises €15 million to enhance its five-a-side soccer competition and expand across Europe, aiming for a €500k prize pool.

1X Technologies introduces NEO, a humanoid robot designed for household assistance, with preorders starting at $20,000 and deliveries set for 2026.