The tech world has been buzzing with a lot of activity lately, with startups and scale-ups making strategic moves — new funding, partnerships, acquisitions, and much more.
The volume of news has been so high that keeping up with every update in real time has become nearly impossible.
That’s why we’ve put together this news compilation that we have missed this week.
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Claret Capital announced €350M second close for Fund IV
London-based Claret Capital Partners has announced the second close of its Fund IV, securing more than €350M and pushing total assets under management past $1B. The fund targets innovative companies across technology, life sciences, and climate tech, with 12 new portfolio additions since March 2025, including Fund Recs, Mindler, Montonio, PRODA, SIDES, ValueBlue, and Yseop. Investors include the EIF, British Business Bank, ISIF, KfW Capital, and Wachstumsfonds Deutschland. Claret has also lined up €115M in discretionary co-investment capacity, with a final close expected in 2026. (Read more)
Vireo Ventures closes €50M Electrification Fund I
Berlin-based Vireo Ventures has announced the final close of its Electrification Fund I at €50M, backed by six European utilities including Encevo, Verbund X, and EnBW New Ventures, alongside the EIF and NRW.BANK, and more than 80 entrepreneurs and sector veterans. The fund will invest in early-stage European startups driving electrification across grids, storage, mobility, industry, and real estate. With portfolio companies already piloting grid intelligence and decarbonised heating solutions, Vireo aims to accelerate Europe’s energy transition while strengthening energy security and independence. (Read more)
Unmind secures €22M growth capital
London-based Unmind has raised $26M (approximately €22M) in growth financing from Trinity Capital, bringing its total funding to over $100M. The investment follows a $35M Series C earlier this year and will help the company scale Nova, its AI-powered mental health agent, and expand globally. Unmind supports nearly 3M employees through its science-backed platform, which combines AI, therapy, coaching, and organisational insights. With workplace mental health now a boardroom priority, the funding strengthens Unmind’s position as a leading provider of proactive, measurable solutions for businesses worldwide. (Read more)
TERN raises €20M in a Series A funding
London- and Dubai-based TERN Group has secured $24M (approximately €22M) in a Series A round led by Notion Capital, with backing from RTP Global, LocalGlobe, EQ2 Ventures, Leo Capital, Presight, and prominent healthcare leaders. The raise, one of 2025’s largest Series A rounds, brings total funding to $33M. TERN tackles healthcare worker shortages by connecting surplus talent in countries like India, Morocco, and Tunisia with hospitals abroad. Its AI-driven platform integrates recruitment, credentialing, mobility, and retention into one system. (Read more)
Teton.ai secures €17M to expand predictive healthcare
Copenhagen- and San Francisco-based Teton.ai has raised $20M (approximately €17M) in a Series A round led by Plural, with participation from Bertelsmann Investments, Antler Elevate, Nebular, and PSV Tech. The startup uses AI and computer vision to shift healthcare from reactive to predictive, improving patient outcomes, staff efficiency, and operator performance. With the new funding, it plans to scale nationwide in the U.S., deepen its European footprint, and advance its predictive care technology. (Read more)
ONEiO raises €8M in funding
Helsinki-based ONEiO has secured €8M in a growth round led by Bocap, with renewed support from Fairpoint Capital, to expand its automation-first integration platform across the U.K. and DACH markets. The funding will accelerate development of IntegrationOps as a Service, a new model that replaces costly, one-off IT integration projects with a continuously managed, automation-led service. Serving clients like Bayer, Volkswagen, and CGI, ONEiO helps enterprises cut integration costs by up to 70 per cent and deliver projects 90 per cent faster. (Read more)
Meet5 secures €8M in a Series A round
Frankfurt-based Meet5, a socialising app for people over 40, has raised €8M in a Series A round led by Peak. The company will use the funding to double its team to 80, expand into Benelux, France, and the US, and enhance its personalised recommendations. With 2.5M members and over 40,000 activities each month, Meet5 focuses on combating loneliness through real-world connections. (Read more)
Messium raises €3.8M to boost farming
London-based agri-tech startup Messium has secured £3.3M (approximately €3.8M) in seed funding to tackle nitrogen efficiency in farming using hyperspectral satellites and AI. The round was co-led by UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), backed by the UK Space Agency, and Expansion Aerospace Ventures, with participation from Mudcake, Laconia, GRDC GrainInnovate, Clear Current Capital, Moonstone Venture Capital, and SuperSeed. Messium’s platform analyses satellite imagery with AI models to deliver weekly, field-specific fertiliser recommendations. (Read more)
Standab raises €3.6M funding
Stockholm-based Standab has raised €3.6M in a round led by Spintop Ventures and Almi Invest GreenTech to expand its smart-charging infrastructure for e-scooters, e-bikes, and other light EVs. Standab’s patented charging stations, compatible with over 85 per cent of fleets, cut reliance on costly van-based battery swaps. Pilots show up to 50% lower charging costs, higher fleet availability, and cleaner streets—positioning Standab as Europe’s universal micromobility charging standard. (Read more)
Berlin’s OpenHealth secures €2.5M funding
Berlin-based healthtech startup OpenHealth Technologies has raised $3M (approximately €2.5M) in a seed round led by GoHub Ventures, xdeck ventures, Edenbase, and Exceptional Ventures, with support from existing investors YZR Capital, Octopus Ventures, and Calm/Storm Ventures. The new funding brings the total raised to $4.3M. OpenHealth provides APIs that transform fragmented lab results into structured, AI-ready data, alongside white-label tools for clinics and health companies. The startup aims to build the world’s largest biomarker database and expand across Europe to improve prevention and personalised care.
Marloo launches AI assistant for financial advisers with €2.3M backing
London-based Marloo has launched an AI assistant designed for financial advisers who are weighed down by outdated software and paperwork. The platform instantly converts client meetings, calls, and files into polished advice documents in the adviser’s own style, helping them focus on clients rather than administrative tasks. Marloo has already seen 45% month-on-month adoption and closed a $2.7M (approximately €2.3M) round led by Blackbird Ventures, alongside fintech leaders from Revolut, Adyen, and Xero.
Altan raises €2.1M to build agent-native software
Barcelona-based Altan has secured $2.5M (approximately €2.1M), co-led by VentureFriends and JME Ventures, with support from 4Founders Ventures and ElevenLabs’ Carles Reina. Several well-known angel investors also joined. Founded in 2024 by Albert Salgueda and Tristán Pou, Altan enables users to describe their software ideas in text or voice, then assembles AI squads — engineers, designers, and product managers to bring them to life. (Read more)
Alkmist raises €1.8M funding
Ghent-based startup Alkmist has secured €1.8M in funding led by Network Venture Partners, with senior executives from tech unicorn Lighthouse also joining the round. The platform, which organises documents and communication for audits and other financial processes, plans to expand into accounting, finance, insurance, tax, and legal markets. Alkmist’s AI-driven system reduces time lost to emails and manual updates by centralising tasks, approvals, and document sharing.
Kashimi secures €1.1M pre-seed funding round
Lithuanian fintech startup Kashimi has raised $1.36M (approximately €1.1M) in pre-seed funding to scale its alternative payment infrastructure for licensed financial institutions. The round was co-led by Coinvest Capital and US-based Impellent Ventures, with participation from Plug and Play Tech Centre and angel investors. Founded less than a year ago, Kashimi is targeting broader adoption in Europe and the UK while preparing for entry into the US market.
hypt raises CHF 1.65M to scale word-of-mouth marketing
Bern-based SaaS startup hypt has secured CHF 1.65M in an oversubscribed seed round led by VENPACE, with participation from SixThirty Ventures, COREangels, SICTIC, Gateway Ventures, and NCA. Founded in 2022, hypt has built a Word-of-Mouth Manager that helps brands turn customer satisfaction into scalable growth through real-time feedback, reviews, and personal recommendations. (Read more)
Lawhive acquires Woodstock Legal Services
London-based Lawhive has acquired Woodstock Legal Services, marking the first time an AI-native legal platform has bought a traditional law firm in the UK. The move signals a shift in how legal services are delivered, blending lawyer expertise with AI-powered tools. Backed by over €43M in funding, Lawhive plans to use Woodstock’s consultancy model to expand into the £25B UK legal market, including the £2B conveyancing sector. (Read more)
RoboTwin secures EIC Accelerator backing
Prague-based RoboTwin has become the first Czech startup in three years to win support from the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator, Europe’s flagship deep-tech program. The company, founded in 2021, develops no-code industrial robotics solutions that allow manufacturers to program robots through demonstration rather than coding. Following its €1.25M pre-seed round in June, RoboTwin will now receive €2.2M in grants and €2.5M in co-investment for its next round.
BenchBee launches UK’s first talent sharing economy
London-based startup BenchBee has launched a member-driven network that lets IT consultancies monetise their bench consultants and access hidden talent pools. Positioned as the UK’s first “talent sharing economy,” the platform helps firms cut recruitment costs, respond faster to project needs, and turn idle time into revenue. The platform enables vetted consultancies to subcontract talent within a trusted ecosystem—addressing the industry’s mounting skills shortages and the billions lost each year in non-billable bench hours.
bunq hits 20M users
Amsterdam-based challenger bank bunq has surpassed 20 million users across Europe, doubling its base in just two years. The announcement coincides with the tenth anniversary of the bunq app. Growth has been strongest in Spain, Ireland, and France, with user numbers rising up to 55 per cent in the first half of 2025. Founder and CEO Ali Niknam says bunq remains focused on making daily banking simpler as it also prepares for expansion into the US market. (Read more)
