Build Mode spotlights startup leaders tackling regulated industries—where compliance, licensing, and trust can determine whether a company scales or stalls.
Author: Evelyn Monroe
UK longevity startup GlycanAge has raised €7.4 million to expand glycan-based ageing diagnostics, aiming to move biological-age testing from niche wellness into mainstream healthcare.
Fuse Energy, founded by former Revolut executives, has secured €59 million to expand its UK energy operations as investors back digital-first challengers in power retail.
French accelerator Cube has closed a €700k round backed by TV personalities and YouTubers, highlighting how creator capital is moving into early-stage startups.
Radiant Nuclear secured $300M at a $1.8B+ valuation to build a 1MW microreactor shipped by semi, targeting data centers and diesel replacement with TRISO fuel and helium cooling.
UK startup Ben has secured €23.6 million to expand its employee benefits platform, already used by Deliveroo and Zalando, as demand rises for flexible, data-driven perks.
T-CURX has secured €17.7 million to accelerate development of new cancer treatments, strengthening Germany’s biotech pipeline as investors back targeted oncology innovation.
The UK leads Europe with 186 accelerators per capita, yet 43% are closed or in limbo. Experts say the accelerator bubble may be bursting—or maturing through reforms.
MyDello bags €3.1M from Nordic investors to automate global freight logistics with AI. Bolt’s Jevgeni Kabanov joins the board.
Lightspeed Venture Partners raises a $9 billion fund, backing AI pioneers Mistral, Anthropic, and more, marking a significant venture capital milestone.