Sicilian Deeptech Startup Archimede Raises 1.5 Million Euros in Seed Round Led by Primo Capital

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.

Swedish Biotech LivingFilters Secures €420K Pre-Seed Funding for AI-Designed Water Purification Technology

LivingFilters, a Lund University spinout, raised €420K in pre-seed funding led by Turbine Capital to advance AI-designed protein technology for removing PFAS and micropollutants from water. The funds will support pilot projects and product development aligned with EU regulatory mandates.

UK AI Adoption Startup Atheni AI Secures £350,000 in Seed Funding

Atheni AI, a UK startup co-founded by Louise Ballard and Mackenzie Howe, focuses on enabling effective AI adoption in organizations. The company provides coaching and training to help employees use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot strategically, addressing low adoption rates and fragmented AI usage. After securing £350,000 in funding, Atheni aims to scale its platform that combines personalized AI coaching with analytics to drive behavioral change in workplaces.

UK Biotech Thalia Therapeutics Secures €3.1 Million to Acquire US-Based Sanmirna and Expand RNA Pipeline

Thalia Therapeutics, a UK-based biotech company, raised €3.1 million and acquired Sanmirna Therapeutics, a US-based clinical-stage biotech, to advance its RNA therapeutics pipeline in oncology and cardiovascular disease. The acquisition includes miRisten, a clinical-stage microRNA therapeutic for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).