The German government approved JD.com’s acquisition of MediaMarktSaturn with conditions to safeguard customer data. The European Commission is reviewing the deal for potential antitrust issues related to alleged Chinese state subsidies.
SumUp, a fintech focused on small business payments, has launched consumer bank accounts offering 5% cashback on purchases at its merchant network. The product aims to create a two-sided incentive system where consumers earn rewards while merchants receive zero transaction fees. The service is initially available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, with plans to expand to all 38 of SumUp’s markets.
JD.com and Allianz have expanded their partnership to Europe, allowing customers to purchase insurance for electronics and home appliances directly on Joybuy’s platform. The service is initially available in the Benelux, France, Germany, and the UK, with plans to expand to other countries. Customers can choose from three insurance options during checkout.
Heimstatt addresses depopulation in rural German towns by linking municipalities with young families seeking to relocate.
Index Ventures is negotiating to lead a €5 million funding round for Berlin-based energy management startup Nomos Energy, according to sources. The company previously raised €0.1 million in 2021 and has grown to €7 million in valuation by 2023.
embee’s intelligent measurement data evaluation enables power suppliers to understand customer ownership and usage of electric vehicles, heat pumps, and solar panels.
IndustrialTech startup Almetra secured 16.3 million euros in funding, marking a significant growth milestone for the company.
Munich-based defense startup SE3 Labs raised €9.4 million in Series A funding led by Lakestar and Seedcamp to develop a voice-controlled spatial AI defense platform for autonomous systems.
ARX Industries, a joint venture between ARX Robotics (Germany) and Roboneers (Ukraine), aims to scale production of Rys Pro UGVs for the Ukrainian military. The partnership combines industrial capacity with frontline deployment expertise to meet Ukraine’s 2026 target of 50,000 UGVs.
N26, a Berlin-based digital bank, reported €1.6m net income in 2025, reversing a €42m loss in 2024. The milestone followed leadership changes in 2025, including the ousting of co-founders and regulatory challenges with German financial watchdog BaFin. The company plans to focus on compliance, customer engagement, and AI integration in 2026.