Madrid-based Akka put nearly €9 million into tech companies in 2025, aiming to make startup investing more accessible for everyday backers and founders.
Author: Evelyn Monroe
Nina Bazela, founder of Antyszpak, explains how women-led agrifood startups can scale in 2025—covering funding, regulation, and the realities of building climate-smart food systems.
Helsing and Mistral headline billion-dollar rounds as Europe posts its biggest funding year yet in 2025, signaling renewed investor appetite for defense tech and AI.
Copenhagen’s EvodiaBio has raised €6 million to expand its fermentation-based flavour technology, aiming to help food and beverage makers replace scarce or costly ingredients.
Dutch biotech TargED has raised a €21.5 million Series A extension to push targeted treatments for thrombotic diseases, aiming to improve efficacy while reducing bleeding risk.
Fuse Energy has reached a $5B valuation after raising $70M led by Balderton, with Lowercarbon participating—signaling fresh venture appetite for next-gen energy.
Yann LeCun has confirmed his new startup, AMI Labs, focused on “world model” AI. Reports say it’s pursuing a $5B+ valuation as investors chase next-gen AI beyond LLMs.
OpenAI is reportedly planning a new funding round by the end of Q1 2026, potentially tapping sovereign wealth funds as the ChatGPT maker scales AI ambitions.
EIT Food-supported Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) expands backing for women-led startups, offering mentoring, training and visibility across Europe’s agrifood innovation scene.
Imprint has secured $150 million in Series D funding as it scales its modern financial platform helping brands engage, reward, and retain customers through card-linked experiences.