Humanoid, a London-based robotics startup, is in talks for a $200m funding round that would value the company at approximately $1bn. The deal involves Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco.
Norrsken Evolve, a Danish pre-Seed fund, closed a €62 million oversubscribed fund and established its Amsterdam office to address gaps in the Dutch pre-Seed ecosystem. The fund will invest in climate, health, and resilience startups, with a focus on early-stage Dutch companies.
Fire Point, a Ukrainian defense startup, is advancing a national anti-missile system with European collaboration. The project aims to create a cost-effective, sovereign defense solution amid geopolitical shifts and reduced reliance on U.S. or Chinese systems.
Startup Booster Poland, supported by PARP, has opened recruitment for its DeepTech Goes Dual accelerator program. The initiative focuses on supporting startups creating solutions based on breakthrough scientific and engineering achievements.
QuickLegal, a Romanian deep tech startup led by women, won a 75,000 EUR grant from the Women TechEU program. The European Commission allocated 12 million EUR for the 2026–2028 edition to fund 160 deep tech startups, with 40% of each call’s budget reserved for ‘Widening’ regions like Romania. QuickLegal was selected from 1,107 applications, placing in the top 3.6%.
Helsing, a Munich-based defense tech startup, secured $1.8 billion in a Series E round led by Dragoneer, Lightspeed, and Goldman Sachs. The funding will expand its AI-powered defense systems, including autonomous drones and underwater surveillance, while maintaining European ownership despite global investor interest.
Strategic Development Fund and Dronamics agreed to establish a joint venture for drone manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe.
DBSpace, a Genoese deeptech startup, is scaling its advanced turbomachine technology for space propulsion and industrial applications. The company, founded by Dario Bruna, focuses on making high-performance turbomachines scalable and accessible. It has partnered with ESA BIC Torino, Vento, and Galaxia to support its growth and global ambitions.
Symbiote BCI, a Romanian startup founded by 24-year-old Mihai Simedrea, develops non-invasive neurotechnology to monitor brain activity for applications in automotive safety (e.g., detecting driver fatigue) and defense (e.g., drone operator training). The team uses dry electrodes and 3D-printed headsets, sourcing components from the US and manufacturing in China. The startup is self-funded and operates alongside founders’ full-time corporate jobs.
Fire Pont, a Ukrainian defense technology company, is advancing its missile defense production capabilities through partnerships with European firms like Hensoldt. The company has begun manufacturing missiles pending the acquisition of guidance systems and has secured agreements for critical components.