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Startup coverage on Europa Now: rounds, pivots and the European companies growing up in public.

Vessla exits stealth with $3.3M to bring AI agents to property management

Startups

Vessla Launches AI Platform for Property Management with $3.3M Pre-Seed Round

The Stockholm startup has raised funding from Seedcamp and other backers to automate workflows across property operations systems used by residential and commercial managers across the Nordics.

Satya Nadella says companies should treat AI models as insider risks

Startups

Microsoft exits UK data centre deal as Nscale races toward IPO

The cloud infrastructure startup faces grid power delays stretching into the 2030s at its Essex facility, even as it pursues a multibillion-dollar public offering.

Ericsson’s organic sales rise 7% as it merges its two Asian units

Startups

Ericsson beats expectations with 7% organic growth, restructures Asian operations

The Swedish telecom equipment maker reported third-quarter adjusted EBITA of SEK 10.1bn, well ahead of analyst forecasts, as incoming CEO Per Narvinger signals challenges ahead from component costs and a flat RAN market.

Bending Spoons opens a Warsaw office after 50,000 Polish applications

Startups

Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on Bending Spoons with $330m fresh investment

Warren Buffett's conglomerate is pouring another $330 million into the Milan-based software acquirer, bringing its total stake to 4% and signalling confidence in the company's buy-and-build strategy.

Anduril to build $3.7bn Baltimore shipyard for US Navy submarine parts

Startups

Anduril values itself at $90bn in employee share tender across 16 nations

The defence technology firm is opening its first multinational secondary offering, allowing staff worldwide to cash out at $94.80 per share. CEO Brian Schimpf defended the company's government ties amid scrutiny of co-founder Palmer Luckey's Trump administration appointment.

OpenAI in early talks to buy Trail of Bits, The Information reports

Startups

OpenAI in talks to acquire Trail of Bits, security-focused open-source auditor

The AI company is negotiating an early-stage deal with the firm behind Patch the Planet, a joint initiative to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in widely-used software projects.

RapidCanvas raises $29M to build and run AI apps for enterprises

Startups

RapidCanvas secures $29M Series B to expand AI app development for enterprises

The Austin-based startup, which combines an AI platform with field engineers to build custom business applications, has now raised $52.5M total with backing from Vertex Ventures SEA & India and Hitachi Ventures.

ID Finance lands €545M, UK launches refugee-focused VC fund, and the race to save EU Inc

Startups

European tech funding surges past €1.8 billion as EU Inc reform faces critical test

This week's funding tracker captured over 65 deals across Europe worth more than €1.8 billion, alongside five exits and M&A transactions, as policymakers debate whether a pan-European company framework can deliver on its promise.