SPS-Barrilero, a Portuguese law firm in the top 30 of the Iberian Lawyer ranking, has strengthened its partnership structure by promoting five lawyers to capital partners, three to industry partners, and two to contract partners. The firm now has 18 partners and 93 lawyers total.
The article explores a new wave of European fintech companies moving beyond sleek user interfaces to build integrated financial operating systems for small and medium-sized businesses. Wamo, founded in 2021, exemplifies this shift by focusing on connecting banking, invoicing, payroll, and other financial tools into one seamless platform. The company aims to reach 100,000 companies across Europe and €50m ARR by 2027, leveraging AI for underwriting, risk assessment, and personalized services rather than using AI merely as a chatbot feature.
Polish e-commerce technology companies cyber_Folks and Shoper announce plans to merge to create one of Europe’s most comprehensive e-commerce ecosystems
Manutan Group announced the opening of applications for the sixth edition of its ‘Moov’with’ program, an entrepreneurial support initiative that provides operational and territorial-based accompaniment to startups, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional venture capital models during a slowdown in startup financing.
Anna Gruszka, Chief Growth Officer at Adquery, discussed why digital marketing budgets are still being wasted on low-value campaigns despite increasingly powerful algorithms. She spoke about the main sins of the advertising industry, traps of excessive automation, and true online security in an episode of MamStartup Podcast.
KPMG Portugal announced the launch of its Managed Services division focused on helping organizations transform AI adoption from isolated pilots to scalable, governed operations. The launch is aligned with an IDC study showing 98% of business leaders consider AI implementation critical, 91% see Managed Services as relevant for agentic AI delivery, and 87% have integrated these models into their digital transformation strategies.
HelloPrint, a Rotterdam-based online print platform, reported revenue growth to approximately 80 million euros in 2025 with 21% operational profit increase. The company bought back shares from early investors and continues its AI-first transformation across 14 countries and 160 employees serving 700,000 customers.
Scheduling software company Quinyx achieved record quarterly results in Q4 2025, reaching all-time high sales and improving its operating loss. The company has navigated the SaaS market downturn by integrating AI into its platform, positioning itself well despite industry-wide valuation pressures.
RemotePass, a global employment, payroll, and spend platform founded in 2021, raised $17.4 million in Series B funding. The company provides solutions for hiring, paying, and supporting workers across borders, covering EOR, contractor management, payroll, compliance, and fintech services. The platform recently launched SpendCards for corporate expenses and AI agents for workflow automation. RemotePass reached profitability in early 2025 and serves major clients including Logitech, Tata Group, InDrive, and Careem.
Ricoh’s document management subsidiary PFU announced a 3.3 million euro investment plan in Portugal through 2031, transforming Lisbon into a strategic innovation hub for the EMEA region. The expansion focuses on AI-powered document digitalization, intelligent data capture software, distribution channel strengthening, and entry into healthcare, education, justice, and public administration sectors. PFU currently operates in Lisbon with a 14-person team providing technical support across the EMEA region.