Amsterdam Cloud Security Startup Dawnguard Launches Platform, Secures $3.3M in Pre-Seed Funding

Dawnguard, an Amsterdam-based startup securing cloud systems during design, launched its platform, raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, and opened a New York office. The funding includes participation from UK-based BNVT Capital, Dutch Curiosity VC, and German eCAPITAL.

Italian Fashion Sustainability Startup Musthad Raises 1 Million Euros to Address Textile Waste

Musthad, an Italian startup addressing textile waste in fashion, secured 1 million euros in funding led by Alante Capital (USA) and Style IT (Italy). The platform connects brands with global circular operators to recycle, resell, upcycle, and donate excess inventory, reducing costs and environmental impact. Funds will expand operations and support growth toward doubling 2025 revenue by 2026.

Romanian Healthcare Provider MedLife Invests 1 Million EUR in New Bucharest Hyperclinic

Romanian private healthcare provider MedLife announced the opening of a new hyperclinic in Bucharest, Romania, following a 1 million EUR investment. The facility integrates laboratory tests, specialist consultations, and functional monitoring, expanding MedLife’s network to 37 hyperclinics nationwide.

UK AI Tender Platform BidScript Secures $800,000 in Pre-Seed Funding

BidScript, an AI-native tender management platform, has raised $800,000 in a funding round led by NPIF II – PXN Equity Finance and SFC Capital, bringing total pre-seed funding to over $1 million. The platform addresses inefficiencies in public and private sector tendering using AI, with early customers reporting up to 50% improvements in bid win rates.

Swedish Deeptech Company Digiclean Secures €2.5 Million Seed Funding for Industrial Cleaning Platform

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.

Sicilian Deeptech Startup Archimede Raises 1.5 Million Euros in Seed Round Led by Primo Capital

Archimede, a Sicilian deeptech startup, raised 1.5 million euros in a seed round led by Primo Capital. The company develops ArchMesh, a modular off-grid infrastructure management solution integrating predictive energy management, satellite connectivity, and low-code software. Funds will support scaling and international expansion.

UK Biotech Thalia Therapeutics Secures €3.1 Million to Acquire US-Based Sanmirna and Expand RNA Pipeline

Thalia Therapeutics, a UK-based biotech company, raised €3.1 million and acquired Sanmirna Therapeutics, a US-based clinical-stage biotech, to advance its RNA therapeutics pipeline in oncology and cardiovascular disease. The acquisition includes miRisten, a clinical-stage microRNA therapeutic for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).