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The Scene
The Scene on Europa Now: European startups, product studios and the cities where the continent's tech culture actually happens.
Startups
October 2025 funding surge: 19 Amsterdam startups secure over $100M despite broader slowdown
Amsterdam's startup ecosystem continued to attract investment in October 2025, with 19 companies raising more than $100M. The funding activity persists even as the Netherlands faces a significant contraction in venture capital.
Startups
Mews bolsters hospitality platform with Flexkeeping acquisition to streamline hotel housekeeping
Amsterdam's Mews, a unicorn operating system for hotels, has acquired London-based Flexkeeping to integrate advanced housekeeping automation directly into its property management ecosystem.
Startups
German workforce management startup clockin lands €10M to expand AI tools across Europe
Münster-based clockin, which helps small businesses digitise operations for field and mobile workers, has raised €10M in growth funding led by Amsterdam's Newion and Düsseldorf's NRW.Venture.
Startups
Tandem Health lands €42.6M to expand AI operating system across European healthcare
The Stockholm-based clinical AI startup has secured Series A funding to move beyond documentation automation toward a comprehensive healthcare workflow platform.
Startups
Heart Aerospace quits Sweden for California, cuts 75 jobs as hybrid-electric maker shifts focus to US market
The Gothenburg-based aircraft developer is shuttering its Swedish operations and moving its headquarters to Los Angeles, citing stronger customer and investor presence in the United States.
Startups
Wannme Secures €7M to Accelerate Seller Payouts Across European Marketplaces
The Madrid-based fintech startup has landed strategic funding to expand its instant payment advance service, allowing marketplace sellers to access earnings daily rather than waiting over two weeks.
Studios
Home Depot and Wink Bring Simplified Smart Home Control to Mainstream Consumers
A new partnership between Home Depot and Wink-owned company aims to make home automation accessible to everyday users through a centralized hub and familiar retail presence.
Studios
FTC Takes Action Against T-Mobile Over Unauthorized Premium Service Charges
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint accusing T-Mobile of knowingly billing millions of customers for unwanted third-party text message services through a deceptive practice known as cramming.