Swedish AI Data Startup Qoked Joins Y Combinator, Relocates to San Francisco

Qoked, founded by 19‑year‑old Wilhelm Hedenskog and two classmates, has secured a spot in Y Combinator and relocated to San Francisco. Their business model focuses on providing high‑quality scientific test data to major AI research labs, aiming to support AI development while the founders pursue their dream of working in the AI hub of Silicon Valley.

Paris-based ColibriTD secures €4 million seed funding to advance quantum computing software platform

Paris‑based quantum software startup ColibriTD raised €4 million in a Seed round led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from SymbiaVC and Medin VC. The funding will be used to accelerate R&D, expand the team, and grow internationally, building on its H‑DES algorithm for solving partial differential equations across multiple high‑tech sectors.

Amsterdam Fintech Neno Raises €6.6 Million to Expand AI-Powered Back-Office Automation Across Europe

Amsterdam‑based startup Neno secured €6.6 million in Seed capital led by AlleyCorp to build an AI‑native back‑office suite that automates accounting, tax, payroll and banking for SMEs, aiming to save entrepreneurs over 100 hours per year and expand across Europe by 2027.

Icelandic AI Energy Startup SnerpaPower Secures €3.4 Million Seed Funding for European Expansion

Icelandic energy‑software startup SnerpaPower secured €3.4 million in a seed round led by Encevo, with participation from Crowberry Capital, BackingMinds and a grant from the Icelandic Technology Development Fund. The funding will be used to scale its AI‑driven platform that forecasts electricity demand and automates procurement for power‑intensive industries, expanding the solution across Europe.