Marco Bianchi 
Scoutyn, the largest database of tech startups and SMEs in the Iberian Peninsula, launched a new ‘challenges’ feature to enhance the identification of tech startups and SMEs. This follows the April beta launch of its platform.
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.
Videoland, part of DPG Media, acquired Viaplay Nederland to integrate live sports rights including Formula 1, English Premier League, and PDC Darts into its streaming platform. The move aims to expand Videoland from a Dutch entertainment-focused service to a broader sports and entertainment streaming provider.
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.
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.
Telum Therapeutics, a biotech company leveraging metagenomic datasets, synthetic biology, and generative AI to develop novel antimicrobial therapies, announced the closure of an 18 million euro Series A round. The funding will advance its primary program for hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
JD.com and Allianz have expanded their partnership to Europe, allowing customers to purchase insurance for electronics and home appliances directly on Joybuy’s platform. The service is initially available in the Benelux, France, Germany, and the UK, with plans to expand to other countries. Customers can choose from three insurance options during checkout.
Soverin, a Dutch email service provider, is expanding its tools to help businesses transition from US cloud services to European alternatives. The company offers products like SoSuite and SoSmart, focusing on gradual migration strategies, and aims to reach 2 million mailboxes within 18 months. It emphasizes user-friendly interfaces and partnerships, such as with The Sharing Group (TSG), to scale its operations.
The University of Edinburgh, known for its deeptech spinouts, is supporting emerging startups seeking funding to advance their technologies. A recent spinout has secured €3.5 million in growth-stage funding led by HBL.
California-based Tapestry VC has launched an $80 million fund targeting repeat founders in the European tech ecosystem, emphasizing its focus on the ‘repeat founder flywheel’ strategy.