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.
Kry, a Swedish healthcare provider, reported its first operating profit in 2025 after prioritizing profitable growth over non-profitable expansion. CEO Kalle Conneryd Lundgren emphasized strategic decisions to focus on sustainable growth.
Dutch Clean Tech, a Netherlands-based water treatment company, raised €15 million from existing investors and Aguas de Valencia to acquire a 25% stake in Agua del Mariscal, Guatemala’s oldest private drinking water company. The investment aims to expand Agua del Mariscal’s operations, targeting €35 million in revenue by 2033 and connecting over fivefold more customers.
Republic Europe is expanding its strategy to include late-stage secondary offerings, enabling individual investors to access mature private companies like WHOOP and Kraken before IPOs. The platform aims to create a continuous liquidity lifecycle for private market investments.
Parkster, a Lund-based parking app, has secured a contract with Deutsche Bahn to manage parking at 170 train stations in Germany, marking a major market expansion. The partnership includes off-street parking facilities and plans for garage integration in a second phase.
Wolt, a European flash delivery company, has partnered with MediaMarkt to provide same-day delivery of electronics in Germany’s major cities. The service operates from 11 MediaMarkt stores and is available in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hanover, Cologne, and Munich.
NestAI, a Finnish AI defense startup, has launched its first military AI models and secured €100m in funding led by Nokia and Tesi. The company aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on foreign defense tech by providing autonomous drone systems and battlefield orchestration tools. It partners with AMD, Finland’s LUMI supercomputer, and quantum startup Qutwo to optimize AI for edge computing.
Nopan, an Amsterdam-based payments platform, secured €7.2 million in funding led by Newion to scale its account and wallet payment solutions across Europe. The company aims to optimize payment performance for digital businesses and FinTechs.
By Banoo, a Swedish work bag brand founded by former management consultant Persheng De Geer, has secured investment from Biovestor to fuel expansion. The company is now profitable and aims to grow faster within its niche market.
Italian consortium Conou and Greek company Endiale S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on circular economy initiatives, including promoting EU standards for used oil recycling, sharing best practices, and joint communication campaigns.