The World Economic Forum’s report highlights emerging technologies like smart energy systems and post-quantum cryptography. Romanian startups such as ADEX Energy (energy optimization platform) and BlueSpace Technology (cybersecurity solutions) are positioning themselves in these growing markets, with BlueSpace securing 19 million EUR NATO contracts.
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.
Moralis, a blockchain company owned by EQT Ventures, has experienced declining revenue, significant losses, and a valuation crisis, prompting restructuring measures.
Berlin-based defence startup Stark raises €500m to expand research, development and manufacturing capacity across Europe
Dristor Kebap, a Romanian fast-food group, is launching a funding campaign on SeedBlink to raise up to 2 million EUR. The company aims to expand its network to 25 locations by 2030 and targets revenues of 43 million EUR by 2030.
Copenhagen-based Festina Finance secures over €25 million to modernise pensions and life insurance platforms
FPE Capital, a specialist private equity investor, has closed the first round of Fund IV with a €46 million cornerstone investment from British Business Bank to support high growth smaller businesses across the UK and Ireland.
Earlybird and AVP launch E2D, a €500M growth-stage fund focused on defence and dual-use technologies
Sakana AI launches Sakana Marlin, an autonomous B2B research agent that generates 100-page strategy reports
Anterra Capital reaches $100M first close for Fund III to back next-gen food and agritech innovation