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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.
The Scene
Ars Electronica Expands Deep Space Network with Installations in Boston and Oulu
Two new immersive experience venues powered by Ars Electronica Solutions have opened in Boston and Finland, extending the international Deep Space platform that blends science, art and interactive technology.
Startups
UK Preventative Health Platform Stride Secures £4.6M to Expand Across Europe
Andrew Steele's diagnostics-focused startup has closed seed funding from prominent investors including Morgan Stanley and a16z, planning international rollout by end of 2026.
Startups
Polish EdTech Platform Coding Giants Secures €6M Venture Debt for Global Expansion
Coding Giants, a Polish STEM education provider, has raised up to €6 million in venture debt from Orbit Capital to accelerate its international growth across Europe and the Americas.
Startups
Affinity Labs secures $2M to scale creator-powered software with AI automation
The London startup partners with content creators to build software brands, using proprietary AI to streamline development from concept to launch. A $2 million pre-seed round will fund portfolio growth and technology advancement.
Startups
UK venture fund launches with £300,000 to back refugee-founded startups
The Refugee Venture Fund, created by The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network and Atomico, will deploy initial capital across three to five companies, targeting a £10 million vehicle as it addresses a significant gap in venture access for refugee entrepreneurs.
Startups
The Machine That Says No: How Tamnoon's CEO Is Rewriting Cloud Security
A decade of cloud security scanning has left half of all detected problems unfixed. Marina Segal's startup is betting the next era belongs to machines smart enough to refuse unsafe changes.
Startups
Accenture bolsters customer operations with UK data firm Sagacity acquisition
The consulting giant has acquired London-based Sagacity, bringing 140+ employees and proprietary data assets into its customer operations division to meet rising demand for AI-driven customer intelligence.
Startups
Yazen Health raises €50 million to scale digital obesity treatment across Europe
The Swedish healthtech company, which combines prescription medication with ongoing clinical support, has secured funding from Verdane and existing backer Evli Growth Partners to expand its chronic disease management model across the continent.