Airway Shield, a Spanish startup developing a medical device to make endotracheal intubation safer, has launched a funding round to raise 800,000 euros. The company has already secured 320,000 euros in commitments.
Flyboard, a company specializing in AI-powered voice agents, has raised 1.9 million euros in funding led by b2ventures with support from Kfund and Yellow to accelerate technology development and expand in Spain.
Quibim, a Spanish AI medical imaging company, has launched QP-Breast in Europe and the UK, the first AI tool for detecting breast cancer via MRI after obtaining regulatory approvals. The tool accurately identifies suspicious lesions and generates detailed reports.
Screen4Fans, a startup previously covered 10 years ago, was highlighted for its ambitious goals related to FC Barcelona, though its approach differed from the current success of Robert Lewandowski.
Scoutyn, the largest database of tech startups and SMEs in the Iberian Peninsula, launched a new ‘challenges’ feature to enhance the identification of tech startups and SMEs. This follows the April beta launch of its platform.
The German government approved JD.com’s acquisition of MediaMarktSaturn with conditions to safeguard customer data. The European Commission is reviewing the deal for potential antitrust issues related to alleged Chinese state subsidies.
SumUp, a fintech focused on small business payments, has launched consumer bank accounts offering 5% cashback on purchases at its merchant network. The product aims to create a two-sided incentive system where consumers earn rewards while merchants receive zero transaction fees. The service is initially available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, with plans to expand to all 38 of SumUp’s markets.
Telum Therapeutics, a biotech company leveraging metagenomic datasets, synthetic biology, and generative AI to develop novel antimicrobial therapies, announced the closure of an 18 million euro Series A round. The funding will advance its primary program for hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Baker, an AI-operated performance marketing agency, secured 525,000€ in funding led by Draper B1, with participation from Angels (Marina de Empresas) and Itnig.
ProfesorCBD, through its subsidiary Cannabioteacher, has raised 207,000 euros to develop Spain’s first medical cannabis administration device. The funding will support the creation of a medical device designed for medicinal cannabis delivery.