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Zudu Appoints Paul Duffy As New Chief Executive Officer

Zudu has appointed Paul Duffy as its new CEO, with the Scottish AI and software development firm also relocating its Edinburgh headquarters to Commercial Quay in Leith. Paul Duffy moves into the CEO role from Managing Director, as founder James Buchan transitions to lead ePass as CEO. ePass is a GovTech automation platform for licensing, […]

April 2, 2026
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Paris-based Omniscient Raises €3.5 Million To Power AI decision Intelligence For Executives

Omniscient, a Paris-based decision intelligence platform for boards and senior executives, has raised €3.5 million ($4.1 million) in pre-seed funding. The company plans to use the capital to make key engineering hires, further develop its product, and support the rollout of its commercial strategy. The round was led by Seedcamp. Other investors included Drysdale, Plug […]

April 2, 2026
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Paris-based Generare Raises €20 Million To Scale Microbial Genome-Based Drug Discovery Platform

Generare, a Paris-based biotech startup, has raised €20 million in Series A funding to expand its drug discovery compound library, grow its team, and scale its molecular discovery platform by decoding microbial genomes. The round was co-led by Alven and Daphni, with participation from existing investors including Galion.exe, Teampact Ventures, and VIVES Partners. Founded in […]

April 2, 2026
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France
Olga Damiron Appoints Chief People & Culture Officer At Ingenico

Ingenico has appointed Olga Damiron as its new Chief People & Culture Officer, where she will support over 3,000 employees across 32 countries. Olga brings more than 20 years of experience in shaping people strategies across global, technology-driven organisations. She is recognised for building strong workplace cultures, developing leaders, and helping employees grow their skills […]

April 2, 2026
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Sensmet Raises €1.5M To Scale Real-time Metals Monitoring Technology In Europe

Finnish technology company Sensmet has received a €1.5 million investment from EIT RawMaterials to support the development and deployment of its continuous metals monitoring technology. The funding aims to strengthen the supply of critical and strategic raw materials in Europe. Sensmet’s breakthrough Micro-Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (µDOES) technology enables real-time, online multi-metal analysis of liquid […]

April 2, 2026
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Covalo Raises €3.5M To Build Data Platform For Personal Care Industry

Zurich-based Covalo, an ingredients discovery and data platform for the personal care industry, has raised a €3.5 million Seed extension to support its shift from a marketplace to a trusted data infrastructure provider. The round was led by Hi inov, with participation from existing investors HTGF and seed+speed Ventures. The company also marked its five-year […]

April 2, 2026
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Spain Based MOVEMENTS Raises €300K Funding In Pre-seed Round

Spanish platform MOVEMENTS which helps create and scale citizen-led initiatives, has reached its €300k pre-seed funding target and is now opening an extension round up to €350k to attract strategic investors ahead of its final close. The round includes backing from business angels such as Miguel Vicente, Vincent Rosso, David Tomás, Marta Huidobro, and Ignacio […]

April 2, 2026
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Alice & Bob Wins €3.4M Grant To Develop Rare-Earth-Free Magnets With Quantum Computing

Paris- and Boston-based quantum computing company Alice & Bob has been awarded €3.4 million ($3.9 million) from the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E programme to advance its work on fault-tolerant quantum computing. The funding will support the development of quantum algorithms aimed at discovering rare-earth-free permanent magnets, a key component for electric motors and turbines. […]

April 2, 2026
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Connectome Raises €1.7M To Scale Personalised Brain Health Platform

Connectome, a NeuroTech startup based in Zurich and London, has raised around €1.7 million ($2 million) in a pre-seed funding round to improve how brain health is understood and measured, offering more personalised insights into cognitive health. The round was led by Redstone, with participation from early-stage investors including Concept Ventures and Octopus, as well […]

April 2, 2026
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Pickmybrain Raises €1.8M Pre-seed To Expand AI Digital Brains Platform

Tallinn-based startup Pickmybrain, which develops AI-powered “Digital Brains” for celebrities, experts, and public figures, has raised €1.8 million ($2.1 million) in a pre-seed funding round to expand its team, enter new markets, and further develop its product. The round was backed by a group of business angels, including Garri Zmudze, along with Raison.app and other […]

April 2, 2026
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