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Polaron Raises $8M To Build The ‘Intelligence Layer For Materials Science’

London-based Polaron, an AI-driven materials technology company developing intelligence solutions for the physical world, has raised €6.7 million ($8 million). The funding will help expand its engineering team, accelerate the rollout of generative design tools, and meet growing customer demand across the automotive and energy sectors. The round was led by Racine2, an impact-focused fund […]

February 3, 2026
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Paris-Based HealthTech Hublo Receives €40M Reinvestment From Revaia

Hublo, a Paris-based healthcare workforce management software provider, has secured a €40 million reinvestment vehicle from growth investment firm Revaia. The funding will support Hublo’s next development phase following its 2025 sale and extend investor support beyond the original investment timeline. This follows the closing of Revaia’s €250 million Growth II fund in 2025. Antoine […]

February 3, 2026
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UBEES Secures €8 Million Series A To Boost Beekeeping For Regenerative Agriculture

UBEES, a company focused on beekeeping solutions for regenerative agriculture, has raised €8 million in a Series A round, co-led by European funds Starquest and Capagro, with participation from Newtree Impact. The funding will help the company further integrate pollination into agricultural practices and value chains. Although pollination is critical for many food crops it […]

February 3, 2026
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London-Based Veremark Raises €22 Million Funding In Series B Round

Veremark, a UK-based workplace trust company, has raised €22 million ($26 million) in Series B funding to accelerate product innovation, enhance AI capabilities, and expand its global reach. The funding round was led by Gresham House Ventures with participation from existing investors Samaipata, ACF Investors, and Stage 2 Capital, and included a multi-million-dollar debt facility […]

February 3, 2026
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News
Santander UK Appoints Mahesh Aditya As Chief Executive Officer

Santander has announced the appointment of Mahesh Aditya, currently Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO), as the next CEO of Santander UK, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Mike Regnier, who stepped down from the role in October 2025. Aditya joined Santander in 2017 and has held several senior leadership roles, including CEO of Santander Consumer […]

February 3, 2026
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London-based Refute Raises £5M Seed Funding

London-based Refute, an AI-powered counter-disinformation company, has raised £5 million funding round led by Amadeus Capital Partners, with participation from Playfair, Episode 1, Osney Capital, and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF). The funding comes amid an evolving threat environment in which malicious actors are increasingly combining automated networks, influencer activity, and AI-driven tools […]

February 3, 2026
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News
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Acquires AI Start-Up xAI

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX has acquired his AI startup xAI, combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the creator of the Grok chatbot. The acquisition unites Musk’s AI and space ambitions representing one of the most ambitious technology tie-ups to date. The deal, first reported by Reuters, brings together a space and defense contractor with a […]

February 3, 2026
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Swedish AI Startup Berget AI Secures €2.1 M Funding

Swedish AI startup Berget AI has raised €2.1 million (SEK 24 million) in funding. The investment comes as AI becomes increasingly essential infrastructure with rising regulatory requirements, geopolitical tensions and the EU’s new AI legislation fueling demand for local control over data and AI workflows. Berget AI was founded by Christian Landgren, a well-known digital […]

February 3, 2026
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Acquisition
Arcesium Acquires Stockholm-based Portfolio And Order Management Provider Limina

Arcesium, a global financial technology provider for the investment industry, has acquired Stockholm-based Limina, a portfolio and order management systems (P/OMS) provider. The acquisition creates a front-to-back operating platform for asset managers, hedge funds and asset owners, combining Limina’s P/OMS with Arcesium’s middle and back-office solutions to reduce system fragmentation and unify data across global […]

February 3, 2026
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Bits Secures €12 Million To Expand Automation In FinTech Compliance

Bits, a Stockholm-based provider of compliance and onboarding infrastructure for regulated fintechs and banks, has raised €12 million funding in Series A round to further automate financial crime workflows and expand coverage across additional regulatory and data sources. The round was led by Alstin Capital, with participation from Cherry Ventures, Unusual Ventures, and Alliance Ventures, […]

February 3, 2026
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