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Appointment
Lawline Appoints Jenny Hammarberg As New Chief Executive Officer

Lawline has appointed Jenny Hammarberg as its new Chief Executive Officer. She joins from her previous role as CEO of Setterwalls Advokatbyrå in Gothenburg and brings experience as a management consultant at EY. She takes on the role at a key moment as Lawline launches a new platform for businesses, organisations, and private individuals. Lawline, […]

April 3, 2026
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Funding
PENEMUE Raises Over €1.7M To Detect And Combat Online Hate And Disinformation Using AI

PENEMUE, a Freiburg-based AI startup, has raised over €1.7 million to develop solutions for detecting and combating online hate speech, digital violence, and disinformation. The funding round includes TION Health, Beyond Tomorrow, 4seedimpact, zigzag, Berlin Angel Fund, CGS Consulting and Beteiligungs GmbH, RLM Beteiligungs GmbH, ILG Group, and several business angels, including investors from encourageventures […]

April 3, 2026
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Funding
Wearable Robotics Raises €5M Series A To Expand And Develop Rehabilitation Devices

Wearable Robotics, an Italy-based company focused on neuromotor rehabilitation, has raised €5 million in Series A funding to support global expansion and product development. The round was led by CDP Venture Capital, with participation from MITO Technology, LIFTT, SIMEST, RoboIT, and Toscana Next. The company develops rehabilitation technologies that combine wearable robotics with augmented and […]

April 3, 2026
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Funding
Dutch Startup Brilliance Raises €6M To Advance AR Laser Chip Technology

Brilliance, a startup based in Enschede, has raised €6 million to advance its RGB laser chip technology for next-generation augmented reality (AR) displays. The funding round was led by Cottonwood Technology Fund, with support from existing investors including PhotonVentures, Oost NL, and PhotiX, along with other co-investors. Brilliance founded in 2023 by Tiek and Douwe […]

April 3, 2026
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Partnership
Adyen Expands Partnership With Adidas To Boost Global Charity Donations

Adyen is expanding its Adyen Giving donation feature in partnership with adidas, helping the global sports brand support charities like the UN Refugee Agency and Special Olympics. After successful rollouts in Canada, the United States, and Germany, adidas is now introducing the feature in more European countries, as well as Brazil and Mexico. Adyen and […]

April 3, 2026
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Funding
Paparuda Studio Raises €210K To Develop Its First Global Video Game

Moldovan game development company Paparuda Studio has secured over €210,000 (4 million MDL) in funding to develop its first globally targeted video game marking a step forward in the country’s shift toward high-value digital industries. Founded in 2026 by Victor Marchitan, Artiom Snegur, and Alex Culeva, the studio is part of a new wave of […]

April 3, 2026
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Acquisition
Cafeyn Group Acquires Readly’s Non-Nordic Operations To Boost European Expansion

Press aggregation platform Cafeyn Group has acquired Readly’s non-Nordic operations, marking a major step in its growth across Europe and strengthening its position in the digital news and magazine market. Cafeyn offers access to thousands of national and international titles across devices, while Readly provides a subscription model with a large catalogue of magazines and […]

April 3, 2026
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Appointment
UK Semiconductor Centre Appoints Martin O’Sullivan And Steve Taylor As Directors To Support Industry Growth

The UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) has announced the appointment of two new directors to support the growth of the UK semiconductor industry. Martin O’Sullivan has been named Director of Investment, while Steve Taylor becomes Director of Strategic Marketing. These appointments are part of UKSC’s plan to help the sector take advantage of a global market […]

April 3, 2026
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Funding
UK Government-Backed Fund For Female Founders Reaches £130 Million First Close

A UK government-backed fund supporting women founders has reached its first close at £130 million. The fund, called “Women backing Women,” aims to help close the funding gap between male and female entrepreneurs by increasing investment in women-led businesses. A UK government-backed initiative supporting female entrepreneurs has reached a £250 million first close through Bootstrap4F. […]

April 3, 2026
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UK
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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