After 3.5 years of strong growth, NORM, the data and insight layer behind RetailMedia.One, is becoming a standalone platform to provide retailers and brands with granular measurement of retail media effectiveness, with plans to expand into the UK, Germany, France and Belgium.
OpenClaw released version 2.0 of its AI agent, adding several new capabilities and positioning it as the most widely used AI assistant globally.
Chinese car brand OMODA unveiled its latest OMODA 4 vehicle at the VCT Champions Tour Europe final in Barcelona, showcasing a limited‑edition electric‑yellow design, hybrid powertrain, AI‑driven cockpit and gaming‑oriented infotainment. The launch was part of a partnership with the esports event and will be followed by an official European debut at the Paris Motor Show. The local distributor Genius Automotive Europe highlighted its role in bringing OMODA to Central and Eastern European markets.
Former Google and JPMorgan managers Marcin Malinowski and Łukasz Radomski have launched Snap4ID, a tech startup that moves the preparation of photos for documents from a photo studio to a web browser.
Romanian real‑estate investment firm Novere Capital listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange’s main market, aiming to grow its institutional‑grade portfolio to €100 million by 2028 while increasing recurring revenue and maintaining a prudent capital structure.
Criteo announced that its ad inventory is now available in ChatGPT across 31 European countries, allowing advertisers to run campaigns directly from Criteo’s cross‑channel commerce platform. Early tests show higher spend, conversion rates and click‑through rates compared with other referral channels.
SmarterMRP introduced a specialized SaaS solution that helps manufacturers plan production by linking ERP systems directly to the shop floor. The platform is already used by companies like Nissan and P4Q Kinematics and is partnered with Siemens as a Technology Partner, with distribution through IndX (Accenture) and ATS Global (Rabobank).
Peter Wiegman, known from Mediaonderzoek.nl and Het Media Loket, launched PodcastPortal, a Dutch platform that offers detailed analytics and comparable metrics for podcasts. The service addresses the lack of standardized measurement tools in the industry and has already partnered with B2B podcast De Boardroom and media platform Spreekbuis.
French startup Pollen Robotics, now part of Hugging Face, introduced Microduck – a low‑cost, sensor‑rich desktop robot that runs open‑source software and can execute AI models in the physical world. Priced at $400, the robot ships in late 2026 to Europe and the US, aiming to democratise AI‑enabled robotics similar to how Raspberry Pi popularised low‑cost computing.
Polish startup Creative Bio Lab created Multibac System, a microbial solution aimed at improving tomato growth by enhancing root systems and soil health.