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AI & ML

Safran and Theon form JV to scale drone electro-optical systems

Two European defence-optics firms combine sensor expertise to fast-track ISR capabilities for the mass-deployment drone era.
Two European defence-optics firms combine sensor expertise to fast-track ISR capabilities for the mass-deployment drone era.
AI & ML

Dassault Systèmes raises €1bn in bonds to fund Industrial AI push

The French PLM giant's oversubscribed bond issue signals institutional conviction in virtual-twin-powered Industrial AI at scale.
The French PLM giant's oversubscribed bond issue signals institutional conviction in virtual-twin-powered Industrial AI at scale.
Biotech

Barrick Mining publishes 2025 sustainability report

Barrick's annual ESG disclosure covers safety, biodiversity and Scope 3 supplier engagement across 17 countries.
Barrick's annual ESG disclosure covers safety, biodiversity and Scope 3 supplier engagement across 17 countries.
AI & ML
Biotech

Vector and Helmholtz Munich team up to push AI into biomedicine

Canada's Vector Institute and Germany's Helmholtz Munich formalise an AI research pact targeting precision medicine and biomedical discovery.
Canada's Vector Institute and Germany's Helmholtz Munich formalise an AI research pact targeting precision medicine and biomedical discovery.
AI & ML

Mendo Raises €12M to Scale Enterprise AI Adoption

Mendo has raised €12 million to expand its AI adoption platform, helping enterprises deploy and scale generative and agentic AI across their workforce.

Mendo, the French startup that helps enterprises adopt generative and agentic AI, has announced a €12 million Series A.

Fintech

Velcan Holdings posts stable 2025 NAV amid macro turbulence

The Luxembourg holding company held its net asset value near €136m despite US-China trade tensions, currency swings, and a Brazilian hydro shortfall.
The Luxembourg holding company held its net asset value near €136m despite US-China trade tensions, currency swings, and a Brazilian hydro shortfall.
AI & ML
Cybersecurity
Fintech

Albion Crown VCT posts flat Q1 NAV amid AI-visibility portfolio bet

The UK venture capital trust's new stake in AI-search optimiser GeoSurge signals a pivot toward the emerging corpus-engineering market.
The UK venture capital trust's new stake in AI-search optimiser GeoSurge signals a pivot toward the emerging corpus-engineering market.
AI & ML
Space

Tonner Drones pivots to SpaceX stake and logistics drone R&D

The Paris-listed micro-cap is repositioning as a cross-sector investment vehicle, with a pre-IPO SpaceX position at its centre.
The Paris-listed micro-cap is repositioning as a cross-sector investment vehicle, with a pre-IPO SpaceX position at its centre.
AI & ML
Cybersecurity
Datatech
Fintech

Cequence records best-ever quarter as agentic AI security demand surges

API security firm Cequence posts record Q4 and its largest-ever deal as enterprises race to secure agentic AI deployments at scale.
API security firm Cequence posts record Q4 and its largest-ever deal as enterprises race to secure agentic AI deployments at scale.
Blockchain
Cybersecurity
Internet of Things
Space

SEALCOIN raises $4m to build blockchain layer for space economy

WISeKey's SEALCOIN unit secures $4m to deploy a blockchain transaction layer across satellite networks and autonomous machines.
WISeKey's SEALCOIN unit secures $4m to deploy a blockchain transaction layer across satellite networks and autonomous machines.
Defence

BOS supply-chain integrator sees 4x order surge in US and India

The Israeli defence-supply-chain integrator reports $7.1m in orders from two key friend-shoring geographies, up from $1.5m a year ago.
The Israeli defence-supply-chain integrator reports $7.1m in orders from two key friend-shoring geographies, up from $1.5m a year ago.
Defence

CSG posts 14% Q1 revenue rise on record defence backlog

Czechoslovak Group's €17bn order book and Southeast Asian contract wins signal Europe's defence-industrial surge reaching new geographies.
Czechoslovak Group's €17bn order book and Southeast Asian contract wins signal Europe's defence-industrial surge reaching new geographies.
Cybersecurity

XCharge names Co-CEO to lead European and cybersecurity push

Nasdaq-listed EV charging firm splits its leadership to accelerate European expansion and harden its cyber defences.
Nasdaq-listed EV charging firm splits its leadership to accelerate European expansion and harden its cyber defences.
Defence

CSG and FNSS launch Karpat medium tank to serve Europe's rearmament

A Slovak-Turkish defence industrial partnership debuts a NATO-compatible medium tank as European rearmament capital accelerates.
A Slovak-Turkish defence industrial partnership debuts a NATO-compatible medium tank as European rearmament capital accelerates.
Defence

CSG and Reunert forge EU fuze JV to plug Europe's ammo supply gap

A Czech-South African joint venture will manufacture electronic artillery fuzes in Slovakia, advancing Europe's strategic autonomy in defence production.
A Czech-South African joint venture will manufacture electronic artillery fuzes in Slovakia, advancing Europe's strategic autonomy in defence production.
Defence

CSG and Poland's PZL-KALISZ forge defence powertrain alliance

A Czech-Polish engine pact signals how NATO rearmament is reshaping Central European defence supply chains.
A Czech-Polish engine pact signals how NATO rearmament is reshaping Central European defence supply chains.
Defence

CSG lands NATO fuze contracts as Europe races to rearm

A Dutch-Czech defence group and a South African electronics firm are building Europe's newest electronic fuze plant in Slovakia.
A Dutch-Czech defence group and a South African electronics firm are building Europe's newest electronic fuze plant in Slovakia.
Energy
Datatech

InstallatørGruppen prices Nasdaq Copenhagen IPO at DKK 15 per share

The Danish technical-installation roll-up, backed by FSN Capital, lists at a DKK 4.5bn market cap on 11 June 2026.
The Danish technical-installation roll-up, backed by FSN Capital, lists at a DKK 4.5bn market cap on 11 June 2026.
Energy
Travel

EVE Energy and Stark Future expand EV motorcycle battery pact

A deepened racing and R&D partnership puts high-density cylindrical cells at the heart of competitive electric off-road motorcycles.
A deepened racing and R&D partnership puts high-density cylindrical cells at the heart of competitive electric off-road motorcycles.
Space

Astrolight Wins Lithuania Startup World Cup Qualifier

Lithuania’s Astrolight has won the regional Startup World Cup and will compete in the global finale in San Francisco, showcasing its laser-based space communication techn

Astrolight has won the Lithuanian regional Startup World Cup, advancing to the global finale in San Francisco to compete for a $1M prize.

 

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