The opinion piece highlights that Berlin‑based AI startup Langdock relocated its US parent company to Germany, citing data‑risk concerns under the US Cloud Act and a desire to become a European hyperscaler. The move demonstrates that European startups can retain operations locally despite pressures to relocate to the US.
BIGBAN Investors Spain, a non‑profit association that promotes private investment in early‑stage startups, announced the appointment of Ana Guasch as its new CEO. The move is aimed at accelerating the execution of its strategic roadmap, expanding its territorial presence and growing its investor community.
In an interview at an Adnkronos sustainability panel, Subito highlighted that it sold roughly 15 million second‑hand goods last year, including an average of one car every three minutes. The company estimated that these transactions avoided the emission of about 518,000 tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to the carbon absorption of 23 million trees, underscoring the platform’s role in promoting a circular economy in Italy.
HomeTruth, a proptech platform that uses AI to help homeowners manage property data, announced that investor Graham Martin has taken an equity stake and will serve as Chairman. Martin, a veteran entrepreneur and former bookmaker executive, will work with co‑founders Monty Munford and Jason Ryan to accelerate product development, partnerships and market expansion.
Leonard Punt has been appointed General Director of Q42, a Dutch digital product studio with 125 engineers and technical specialists in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. With a deep technical background in machine learning and artificial intelligence, he will lead the expansion of Q42 as an authority in AI-native digital experiences.
Matilda Lundblad, who founded the healthcare startup Kollarna and later led Doktor.se, has taken the role of group CEO at Medtanken, a Swedish healthcare conglomerate with annual revenue above 1 billion SEK.
Founder Nina Siemiatkowski leaves the CEO position at climate platform Milkywire and becomes an active board chair. New CEO is Anna Samuelsson, who has helped build the company over the past five years.
Yapily, a UK‑based open banking infrastructure startup backed by Lakestar, posted a revenue increase from £6.7 million to £16.7 million and a swing to a £355,000 profit in 2025. CEO Stefano Vaccino said the company will remain on the sidelines of the sector’s consolidation, focusing on organic growth, and noted that the firm has not raised new capital since its $51 million Series B in 2021.
Berlin startup Merch my Day, founded by rapper Montez (Luca Montesinos) and former Pegador employee Justus Stroetmann, aims to reinvent fan merchandise by producing stylish, everyday clothing instead of typical concert T‑shirts. The venture is self‑funded and focuses on high‑quality, wearable merch.
Breakit, Sweden’s largest tech and business news site, is preparing for expansion. A new trio will take over the event and editorial leadership.