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ISPTech Raises €5.5M Seed To Improve In-Orbit Mobility
InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech), a German space technology company focused on fast and agile in-orbit manoeuvring, has raised €5.5 million to accelerate deployment of its non-toxic propulsion systems for operational missions. The funding round was led by Join Capital, with participation from High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Faber, First Momentum Ventures, Lightfield Equity, Final Frontier Liftoff, the German […]
February 27, 2026
Basis, The Leading AI Agent Platform For Accountants, Raises $100M At $1.15B Valuation
Basis has closed a $100 million Series B round, valuing the company at $1.15 billion. The round was led by Accel (Miles Clements), with participation from GV (Google Ventures), Lloyd Blankfein, and existing investors including Khosla Ventures (Keith Rabois, Vinod Khosla), who doubled down on their support. Other notable investors include NFDG (Nat Friedman & […]
February 27, 2026
Amsterdam’s Sparqle Raises €1.5M To Expand Emission-Free Delivery Across Europe
Sparqle, an Amsterdam-based startup developing emission-free logistics solutions for modern e-commerce, has raised €1.5 million, including EU funding, to support its European expansion. Currently operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, the company plans to extend its services to additional cities across Europe. Key rounds include Relay’s €33.4M Series A to modernise parcel delivery, HIVED’s […]
February 27, 2026
Allica Bank Raises $155m Series D Round To Become UK’s Latest Fintech Unicorn
Allica Bank, a digital bank for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised £115 million in Series D funding, reaching unicorn status in the UK. The round, led by Ventura Capital, GLG, Sona AM, and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl, includes mostly common equity with some new additional Tier 1 capital. Allica focuses on established […]
February 27, 2026
UK’s ARIA Partners With CommonAI, Providing €18M To Boost AI Compute Capabilities
CommonAI has welcomed the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) as its newest partner, backed by an initial €18 million (£16 million) grant from a total €57 million (£50 million) commitment. The funding will support the development of the UK’s scalable AI inference capabilities. Originally launched by Anthemis and Cambridge AI Venture Partners, CommonAI’s […]
February 27, 2026
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Ark Climate Raises €2.1M To Help Government Implement Climate Action
Munich-based Ark Climate, a software company providing end-to-end solutions for municipal climate action, has raised €2.1 million in a pre-seed round. The funding will be used to expand the team, strengthen its presence in Germany, and advance development of emissions data and AI-driven climate models. The round was led by climate tech VC Satgana, with […]
February 27, 2026
London-Based Callosum Raises $10.25M Funding Round Led By Plural
London-based AI software startup Callosum has closed a $10.25 million funding round led by European early-stage venture firm Plural signalling strong investor interest in multi-chip AI infrastructure at a time when capital remains concentrated around a handful of dominant compute platforms. The round also included backing from the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) and […]
February 26, 2026
Poland’s FlyFocus Raises €4.5M To Scale European-Made Drone Production
FlyFocus, a Warsaw-based defence technology company, has secured €4.5 million in funding. The round was led by ffVC, with participation from the NCBR Investment Fund, the VC arm of Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development. The company will use the capital to expand a new dedicated manufacturing facility in Poland, expected to become operational […]
February 26, 2026
London-Based ThreatAware Raises $25M Funding Round Led By One Peak
ThreatAware, a cyber asset management and cyber hygiene platform used by enterprises across retail, financial services and energy, has secured $25 million in funding from growth equity firm One Peak. The investment will support the company’s rapid expansion in North America and fast-track its product roadmap, including the launch of an AI-powered security workspace. At […]
February 26, 2026
Oska Health Raises €11M To Grow Its AI-powered Chronic Care Platform
Oska Health, a hybrid care provider that combines personal health coaches with AI, has secured €11 million in seed funding to expand its continuous care model for high-risk patients with chronic conditions. The round was led by Capricorn Partners and SwissHealth Ventures, with backing from Revent, Calm Storm, LBBW Venture Capital, BMH, GoHub Ventures and […]
February 26, 2026
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