Oslo-based Solvera secures $6.3M to build AI-native engineering firm for construction sector

Oslo‑based Solvera raised $6.3 million in a pre‑seed round led by Seedcamp to build an AI‑native engineering firm for the construction sector, focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing design. The capital will be used to grow its Oslo team, open a London office and advance its AI operating system.

PSV Tech closes second fund at €56 million to back Nordic early-stage startups

PSV Tech, a Copenhagen‑based venture house launched in 2020, announced the final close of its second fund at €56 million. The fund, led by partners Helle Uth, Richard Breiter, Alexander Viterbo‑Horten and Christel Piron, aims to back early‑stage Nordic startups, especially in AI, software and digital infrastructure, before they reach product‑market fit. New limited partners include Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker and Nordea‑fonden, joining existing investors such as ATP and EIFO.

Wero Expands European Payment Network With New Madrid-Based Joint Venture

Wero, a European payment platform, is expanding its network as payment providers from several Southern and Northern European countries will connect via a new joint venture based in Madrid. The initiative will allow seamless cross‑border payments for consumers, such as sending a Tikkie abroad or paying online without a credit card, and aims to increase Wero’s reach despite challenges in markets like Germany.

Norwegian Fintech Benford Raises €5 Million to Disrupt European Audit Market with Tech-Native Platform

Norwegian fintech startup Benford secured €5 million in pre‑seed funding, led by firstminute capital, to launch its AuditOS engine and create a fully integrated, technology‑driven audit firm. The capital will fund office expansion across Europe and hiring to accelerate growth in the mid‑market audit space.

Linehub Appoints Bart Zoetmulder as Group Director Sales to Drive International Expansion

Linehub, a European performance‑marketing network comprising brands such as Daisycon, Affiliprint and Sovendus, announced the hiring of Bart Zoetmulder as Group Director Sales. In his new role he will strengthen the commercial organisation, improve collaboration across the group’s labels and drive new‑business growth as the company targets €100 million in revenue within the next two to four years. The move reflects Linehub’s ambition to expand internationally and reduce reliance on large tech platforms.

Norwegian Startup Birdsview Secures €3.7 Million to Scale “MRI for Concrete” Technology Across Europe

Norwegian startup Birdsview, which offers an “MRI for concrete” inspection platform using ground‑penetrating radar and AI, raised €3.7 million from a Nordic investor consortium to accelerate commercial, industrial and international scaling. The funding will support expansion across multiple countries, building on early adoption in eight‑nine countries and partnerships with major construction firms.