Marco Bianchi 
London-based procurement software company Omnea has launched the Omnea Future Founders Fund with European angel fund Firedrop. The initiative offers employees with at least five years of tenure $250,000 in seed funding to launch their own ventures, along with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Baker, an AI-operated performance marketing agency, secured 525,000€ in funding led by Draper B1, with participation from Angels (Marina de Empresas) and Itnig.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Office (OM) has requested the court to declare Knaken Cryptohandel B.V. and Stichting Knaken Payments bankrupt after the Financial Markets Authority (AFM) raised concerns about the unlicensed provision of cryptocurrency services. The company allowed clients to convert fiat currency to cryptocurrency and vice versa without the required AFM license. The OM is concerned about the improper winding down of the company and potential risks to clients.
Kobo has activated integration with StoryGraph, enabling automatic synchronization of reading progress between Kobo devices/apps and StoryGraph accounts for e-books and audiobooks.
Italian VC P101 merged with PranaVentures to create a €100M fund targeting early-stage European tech startups, combining €600M+ in assets and expanding seed-stage capabilities.
ProfesorCBD, through its subsidiary Cannabioteacher, has raised 207,000 euros to develop Spain’s first medical cannabis administration device. The funding will support the creation of a medical device designed for medicinal cannabis delivery.
Archimede, a Sicilian deeptech startup, raised 1.5 million euros in a seed round led by Primo Capital. The company develops ArchMesh, a modular off-grid infrastructure management solution integrating predictive energy management, satellite connectivity, and low-code software. Funds will support scaling and international expansion.
Spanish cleantech company H2SITE, specializing in hydrogen production and separation technologies, has expanded its Series B funding round to over 42 million euros after securing an additional 6 million euros from EIC Fund and a new private investor.
Techtail, a Spanish startup, opened its first autonomous AI-powered store in Italy at BolognaFiere. The store uses weight sensors, ceiling cameras, and AI to operate without staff, allowing customers to pay via credit card with an automated billing system. The technology has already been deployed in 10 stores in Spain.
Neuroelectrics, a neurotechnology company co-founded by Ana Maiques, was recognized for its work in brain research, neurological disease diagnosis, and non-pharmacological therapies through brain stimulation. The company aims to position Spanish neurotechnology among the world’s most advanced.