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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
Strawberry's AI Browser Exits Beta to Challenge ChatGPT and Claude in Enterprise Markets
The Stockholm-based startup is launching its AI-powered browser out of beta, targeting non-technical workers across European and American enterprises with locally-run AI agents that require no coding skills.
Startups
Leeds-born adsilico lands £10M to simulate medical devices on AI-generated virtual patients
The University of Leeds spinout has secured Series A funding to expand its generative AI platform that creates diverse virtual patient anatomies, helping device makers test implants before human trials.
Startups
Nous secures $17M to expand AI household management across Europe
The UK-based startup has closed a funding round led by Heartcore Capital to take its AI agent—which automates bills, switches providers and manages household admin—into new markets and add regulated financial services.
Startups
Amazon Settles Kickback Case Against Former AWS Real Estate Executives
Two ex-managers at Amazon Web Services have reached a settlement with the company over allegations of improper payments tied to data centre contracts, though a separate dispute with a Denver developer continues toward trial.
Startups
Musk pours $1bn into Ellison's Skydance as media giant restructures
The Tesla founder has invested roughly $1 billion in David Ellison's newly formed media company, which is now managing significant debt and pursuing aggressive cost cuts.
The Scene
Trump Claims Google CEO Rejected His Request to Rename the Atlantic Ocean
During a South Carolina rally, the US president recounted a conversation with Sundar Pichai in which Google's chief executive allegedly refused to rebrand the Atlantic Ocean, citing the international scope of oceans as the reason.
Studios
How Arduino and Linux are merging software and hardware to power edge AI
Arduino's latest boards unite Linux computing with real-time microcontroller hardware, enabling developers to build autonomous robots and edge AI systems where open-source principles meet physical computing.
Startups
Legora hits $8.8B valuation as European tech funding surges past €27.8B
A surge in mega-rounds and over 65 funding deals worth €1.5 billion this week signal a rebound in European tech investment, with Swedish fintech Legora leading the charge at a new $8.8B valuation.