Ghent-based Rookoo has raised €900k to develop its AI-powered “digital colleagues” for event and hospitality teams. The platform automates administrative tasks and aims to help teams focus more on creativity and guest experiences rather than paperwork.
In TechCrunch’s new Build Mode podcast, Forethought AI founder Deon Nicholas reveals how customer obsession drove real product-market fit. His “7-Failure Rule” emphasizes iteration over perfection, proving that lasting companies are built with users from day one.
Trillium Technologies has received approval for a $300 million private placement debt offering to develop compute credits for its Archeo Futurus cloud platform. The compute credits will be structured as financial instruments and listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange through Luxembourg-based A Securiti
The Amsterdam-based company has already helped nearly 17,000 patients access experimental therapies through its network. This new funding will accelerate their global expansion and platform development.
Vilnius-based Self.co just raised €2.56 million to tackle Europe’s allergy misdiagnosis epidemic. Their €69-€99 tests could disrupt a market where traditional diagnostics cost €200-€400. The funding will fuel expansion into UK, Germany and other markets.
Spanish hospitality tech platform Amenitiz has raised €38.9 million in Series B funding led by Kfund. The company now serves over 15,000 independent hotels across Europe and has processed €3 billion in bookings since 2022.
The UK’s CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre partners with Future Worlds to launch a dedicated silicon photonics startup stream. The program offers researchers intensive bootcamps, potential £40,000 funding, and a trip to Silicon Valley. Applications close November 23 for the national program.
Swiss battery startup BTRY has raised €4.9 million to develop ultra-thin solid-state batteries that charge in under a minute and operate safely at temperatures up to 150°C. The technology could revolutionize applications from logistics tags to medical devices where conventional batteries can’t fit o
Mimic Robotics, a Zurich-based startup, has raised $16 million to advance its physical AI technology. The company focuses on dexterous robotic hands trained via human demonstrations rather than full humanoid robots. Their approach aims to solve real industrial automation challenges where traditional
An Amazon engineer who was laid off in 2023 reveals the hard-won lessons that helped her bounce back. She emphasizes not internalizing shame and the importance of community support during job transitions.
