Deeptech

Norwegian Startup Birdsview Secures €3.7 Million to Scale “MRI for Concrete” Technology Across Europe

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Norwegian startup Birdsview, which offers an “MRI for concrete” inspection platform using ground‑penetrating radar and AI, raised €3.7 million from a Nordic investor consortium to accelerate commercial, industrial and international scaling. The funding will support expansion across multiple countries, building on early adoption in eight‑nine countries and partnerships with major construction firms.

Luxembourg Space Biotech Startup Exobiosphere Secures €1 Million Government Grant for Commercial Expansion

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Luxembourg‑based space biotech startup Exobiosphere received a €1 million grant from the government’s JEI programme to accelerate its commercial activities and develop its orbital high‑throughput screening system for drug discovery in microgravity.

UK Deeptech Startup Isembard Secures $50 Million Series A to Expand AI-Powered Factory Network

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Isembard, a UK‑based startup that builds small high‑tech factories using AI‑driven software to produce precision components for space, defence and robotics, announced a $50 million Series A round led by Union Square Ventures. The funding will accelerate its franchise model expansion across Europe and the US, increase factory count, and enhance its MasonOS AI platform.

Finnish Eye-Tracking Startup SeeTrue Technologies Secures €2.2 Million to Power Next-Generation Smart Glasses

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Finnish deep‑tech startup SeeTrue Technologies secured €2.2 million, led by ZEISS Ventures, to bring its ultra‑low‑power eye‑tracking technology to smart glasses, medical optics and industrial markets, and will use the capital to scale its team and international sales.

Portuguese Space Tech Startup Neuraspace Secures €15.6 Million to Advance AI-Powered Satellite Tracking Platform

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Portuguese space technology startup Neuraspace raised €15.6 million from private investors and Portuguese recovery funds to expand its AI‑driven Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management platform, boosting capabilities for commercial, institutional and defence satellite operators.

UK AI Startup CuspAI Secures $450 Million to Advance Materials Discovery Technology

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The article highlights a shift in European venture capital toward specialised AI solutions. It cites CuspAI, a British startup that uses artificial intelligence to discover new materials, which raised $450 million and reached a $2.6 billion valuation, exemplifying the move towards deep‑tech projects that combine software, scientific research and industrial applications.

Cologne-Based DeepTech Investor neoteq Closes First Tranche of Second Venture Fund

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Cologne‑based early‑stage investor neoteq announced that it has successfully closed the first closing of its second fund, marking a milestone in its fundraising efforts as the VC market recovers. In an interview, General Partner Simon Schneider discussed the improving market conditions, the high standards expected from founding teams, and the fund’s focus on DeepTech investments.