Marco Bianchi 
SuperCharger Ventures, a Maltese investor, launched Fund I to back global edtech and future-of-work startups at pre-seed and seed stages. The fund will target top startups from its accelerator program and offer follow-on investments after program completion.
Fire Point, a Ukrainian defense startup, is advancing a national anti-missile system with European collaboration. The project aims to create a cost-effective, sovereign defense solution amid geopolitical shifts and reduced reliance on U.S. or Chinese systems.
Vero Concierge, founded in 2025, offers personalized luxury hospitality services in the Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi Coast. The company emphasizes human connection over automated solutions, providing tailored experiences for international clients and B2B partnerships with property managers and luxury villa owners. It also organizes exclusive events to showcase local culture and traditions.
Dutch Clean Tech, a Netherlands-based water treatment company, raised €15 million from existing investors and Aguas de Valencia to acquire a 25% stake in Agua del Mariscal, Guatemala’s oldest private drinking water company. The investment aims to expand Agua del Mariscal’s operations, targeting €35 million in revenue by 2033 and connecting over fivefold more customers.
xFarm Technologies, an Italian agritech company, secured €36 million in Series C funding to scale its platform connecting geospatial AI, farm management, and regenerative agriculture for over 450,000 farms across 100 supply chains.
SoccerSolver, a Spanish startup specializing in AI-based software for sports and economic planning of professional football clubs, has raised 850,000 euros in pre-seed funding. The company will use the funds to accelerate technology development and expand internationally.
Amsterdam-based Promptwatch, an AI chatbot visibility optimization platform, raised a €6m seed round led by Berlin-based Seed + Speed Ventures. The company, which competes with Berlin’s Peec, has 17 employees, 2,000 users, and achieved €2m in annual recurring revenue 12 months after launch. Funds will support expansion into New York.
Nopan, an Amsterdam-based payments platform, secured €7.2 million in funding led by Newion to scale its account and wallet payment solutions across Europe. The company aims to optimize payment performance for digital businesses and FinTechs.
Italian consortium Conou and Greek company Endiale S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on circular economy initiatives, including promoting EU standards for used oil recycling, sharing best practices, and joint communication campaigns.
Nscale’s flagship UK data centre project is delayed due to grid capacity issues, with the company seeking alternative power solutions. The project, part of a $5bn funding-backed expansion, aims to provide Nvidia GPUs to clients like Microsoft.