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Startups
Startup coverage on Europa Now: rounds, pivots and the European companies growing up in public.
Startups
Building Europe's Innovation Engine: Momchil Sabev on EISMEA's Mission Beyond Funding
The director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency discusses how public institutions can reshape the continent's startup landscape through mentorship, partnerships, and systemic change.
Startups
The Real Cost of Entry: How Europe's Startup Doors Stay Closed to Founders Without Money
An 18-year-old self-taught AI builder from Kazakhstan turned down invitations to STATION F and ETHGlobal because he couldn't afford the €5,000 required to attend. His story reveals what European accelerators mean when they say they're open to talent.
Startups
Finnish voice AI firm Creoir lands seed backing from Swedish defence-focused fund
Oulu-based Creoir, which builds offline voice systems for military and critical operations, has secured seed investment from Gungnir Capital to scale its EdgeVUI and Operator Assistant products across European defence customers.
Startups
BioInnovation Institute doubles down on six Nordic life science ventures with €8 million fresh round
Copenhagen's BII has injected an additional €1.3 million into each of six portfolio companies, bringing cumulative backing to €1.8 million per firm. The cohort ranges from cancer immunotherapy to sustainable shipping fuels.
Startups
Qonto's PowerUp Programme Opens Fifth Edition for Italian Startups
The fintech platform's annual initiative for early-stage founders returns with mentorship, investor access and a Pitch Night in Milan on 5 November. Applications close on 18 October 2026.
Startups
Finnish satellite firm ICEYE teams up with Japanese insurer Sompo to speed flood damage assessment
ICEYE's radar-based Earth observation technology will help Sompo Japan Insurance respond faster to flood claims by delivering rapid intelligence on disaster extent and severity.
Startups
Stockholm Creator Marketing Startup Fluencify Closes $4.3M Pre-Seed to Automate Brand Campaigns
Fluencify, a Stockholm-based platform automating creator marketing campaigns with AI agents, has raised an oversubscribed $4.3M pre-seed round led by byFounders. The company plans to expand into the US and scale its creator network to 13,000+ active creators.
Startups
From Google to Warehouse Robotics: Oana Jinga on Dexory's €300M Journey
The co-founder and Chief Commercial & Product Officer of Dexory discusses scaling European robotics, the ethics of AI in logistics, and why the industry needs more diverse talent.