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.
Holidu, a European vacation home platform, acquired Gites.nl to expand its French market presence and strengthen its position in the Netherlands. The acquisition adds 4,000 properties to Holidu’s inventory and integrates Gites.nl’s technology into Holidu’s systems.
Crisp, an online supermarket, acquired De Buurtboer, a business lunch provider, to expand its offerings for corporate clients. The acquisition follows a 40% year-on-year increase in B2B revenue and aims to strengthen Crisp’s position in the Dutch market with fresh, automated lunch solutions for offices.
Videoland, part of DPG Media, acquired Viaplay Nederland to integrate live sports rights including Formula 1, English Premier League, and PDC Darts into its streaming platform. The move aims to expand Videoland from a Dutch entertainment-focused service to a broader sports and entertainment streaming provider.
Soverin, a Dutch email service provider, is expanding its tools to help businesses transition from US cloud services to European alternatives. The company offers products like SoSuite and SoSmart, focusing on gradual migration strategies, and aims to reach 2 million mailboxes within 18 months. It emphasizes user-friendly interfaces and partnerships, such as with The Sharing Group (TSG), to scale its operations.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Office (OM) has requested the court to declare Knaken Cryptohandel B.V. and Stichting Knaken Payments bankrupt after the Financial Markets Authority (AFM) raised concerns about the unlicensed provision of cryptocurrency services. The company allowed clients to convert fiat currency to cryptocurrency and vice versa without the required AFM license. The OM is concerned about the improper winding down of the company and potential risks to clients.
Emerce announced ‘Update GEO’, an event addressing how AI chatbots and agents are transforming search behavior, requiring new approaches to content optimization and visibility in AI-generated answers. The event combines keynotes and workshops for 100 attendees.
Project Enki and Vattenfall, with partner ABB, are investigating offshore data centers connected to wind farms to operate on renewable energy. The initiative aims to address growing demand for computing power while reducing grid strain and utilizing seawater cooling.
Prosus launches AI-platform Toqan Claw for entrepreneurs and AI-assistant Zapia for consumers
Cloudflare partners with Mozilla, Google, and Microsoft to develop Private Access Control Tokens (PACT), a protocol aimed at replacing CAPTCHAs and protecting user privacy