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.
Vienna-based AI startup Fonio, led by CEO Daniel Keinrath, raised $17 million in funding from 20VC after previously avoiding venture capital.
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.
Epitome Therapeutics, an Austrian BioTech startup focused on precision epigenome editing, secured €4 million in pre-seed funding led by XISTA Science Ventures and Caesar Ventures. The funding includes €2 million in equity and €2 million in non-dilutive grants. The company aims to develop its CADENCE platform for programmable gene expression and advance its first drug candidate.
Hypefy AI, a Croatian AI platform for automating influencer marketing campaigns, secured $7.2 million in Series A funding led by AYMO Ventures. The platform streamlines end-to-end influencer campaign execution, including creator discovery, outreach, and performance tracking. The funding will accelerate global expansion and product development.
Swedish deeptech company Digiclean has raised €2.5 million in a seed funding round to advance its AI and sensor-based platform for optimizing industrial cleaning processes. The platform, deployed at over 20 sites in Sweden, uses real-time data to automate chemical dosing, reduce waste, and improve regulatory compliance.
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.
Six Robotics, a Norwegian DefenceTech startup, raised €12 million in a Seed round led by DTCP Defence to develop autonomy software for unmanned systems. The funding will support collaboration with Norwegian defence partners and international expansion.
Nordic Forestry Automation (NFA), a Lund-based Agritech startup, raised €4.3 million in a funding round led by Navigare Ventures and Almi Invest Greentech. The investment supports the development of AI-driven forestry machinery solutions, with existing and new investors participating. NFA’s technology enables real-time tree measurement and operator support in forestry operations.
Index Ventures is negotiating to lead a €5 million funding round for Berlin-based energy management startup Nomos Energy, according to sources. The company previously raised €0.1 million in 2021 and has grown to €7 million in valuation by 2023.