Swedish startup Flox Intelligence, which has sold hundreds of units in North America, recently won a $1 million prize from a major US accelerator and is now focusing on aggressive expansion in the US market. Founder and CEO Sara Nozkova emphasizes the challenges of operating in the US business environment.
Nscale’s flagship UK data centre project is delayed due to grid capacity issues, with the company seeking alternative power solutions. The project, part of a $5bn funding-backed expansion, aims to provide Nvidia GPUs to clients like Microsoft.
Moneybox, a UK-based wealthtech scaleup, has reached a $1.1bn valuation and is conducting a £45m secondary share sale for employees through the London Stock Exchange Group’s Pisces market. The auction will occur on LSEG’s platform after an initial offering on Crowdcube.
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.
mObywatel, a Polish startup, shared critical tips for users regarding courier services during holiday periods to ensure smooth delivery experiences.
Jetson achieved a regulatory milestone by securing certification for its Jetson ONE eVTOL as a non-experimental ultralight aircraft in Italy, enabling it to operate under existing recreational aviation laws. This certification, issued by Aero Club d’Italia (AeCI), aligns the Jetson ONE with ultralight helicopters and marks a breakthrough for eVTOL adoption in Europe.
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.
Meela, a platform connecting people with therapists, doubled its revenue in the previous year and secured a funding round while its founder was in the delivery room. The company is backed by prominent investors and highlights the stigma around investing in founders who are building families while scaling their businesses.
Elina Berglund, former particle physicist and Nobel laureate, founded Natural Cycles, a contraceptive app with millions of global users. The interview covers company performance, ownership transitions, IPO speculation, remote work strategies, and future goals.