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Italian deep-tech startup Vitrealab secures an oversubscribed $11M Series A led by LIFTT Italian Venture Capital and LIFTT EuroInvest, signaling strong investor demand.
Barcelona-based 4Founders Capital unveils a €60M hospitality fund to acquire and upgrade 15 tech-enabled hotels in Spain’s tier‑2 cities, targeting a net IRR above 12%.
LMArena secures $150M, nearly tripling its valuation since its May 2025 seed round and cementing its status as a fast-rising tech unicorn.
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GIN e-bikes has raised €215k in debt funding to grow its PLUTO e-bike subscription service across London, targeting commuters and last-mile logistics.
A Belgian startup has reportedly become the country’s first tech unicorn of 2026 after raising €20 million at a €1 billion valuation, signaling renewed strength in Europe’s tech scene.
TFN highlights 10 notable December 2025 funding rounds led by female founders, underscoring a growing shift toward gender-inclusive venture capital.
Zeroth brings sci-fi to reality with a new autonomous droid. While China gets a licensed WALL-E, the US market welcomes Spirit, a high-end AI companion. LAS VEGAS — The dream of owning a Pixar-perfect robot companion has finally materialized, albeit with a complex licensing twist. As the consumer electronics world descends upon Las Vegas for CES 2026, the Beijing-based robotics startup Zeroth is capturing headlines with a dual-product strategy that brings the beloved character WALL-E to life, while offering Western consumers a distinct, high-tech alternative. Bringing Animation to Reality For the market in China, Zeroth has achieved a feat of…