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Marco covers Southern Europe's vibrant and fast-growing startup landscape. Based in Milan, he reports on funding rounds, product launches and ecosystem developments across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Cyprus, with a keen eye for foodtech, mobility and consumer innovation.

European Startup FieldAI Champions Architecture-First Approach to Physical AI

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The article discusses two competing approaches in physical AI: data-driven methods and architecture-first strategies. FieldAI, a European startup, is spotlighted for its architecture-first model, which emphasizes real-world deployment, uncertainty quantification, and operational intelligence. This approach contrasts with data-first methods used by companies like Physical Intelligence and Generalist, and is positioned as more resilient for complex, safety-critical environments.

Webuild Subsidiary Launches Water Treatment Operations at Saudi Aramco’s Zuluf Oil Field

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Webuild’s subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti has initiated operations of a new water treatment plant for Saudi Aramco’s Zuluf oil field. The facility treats high-salinity groundwater for reinjection into offshore wells, supporting oil production. The project marks Webuild’s entry into the high-value Oil & Gas sector and includes 25 years of operational management by Fisia Italimpianti.

Wayve to Test London Stock Exchange’s New Private Markets Platform with Employee Share Offering

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Wayve, a UK-based autonomous vehicle scaleup, will test the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) new private markets platform, Pisces, by selling shares via the system. The company previously raised $1.2 billion in February and $60 million in April from investors including Nvidia, Microsoft, and SoftBank.

London Cleantech Startup Fuse Energy Hires Workplace Performance Manager Amid Productivity Push

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Fuse Energy, a London-based startup founded in 2022, announced the hiring of a workplace performance manager to enhance employee productivity and wellness. The role includes managing workplace standards, employee health initiatives, and supplier relationships. The decision sparked debate about balancing performance optimization with employee privacy and burnout risks.