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Refurbed Secures €50 Million Investment to Expand AI-Powered Refurbished Tech Platform

Refurbed, the Austrian online marketplace for refurbished electronics, has reportedly secured €50 million in new funding. The company plans to invest in AI-driven solutions to improve its circular economy platform while maintaining strong growth momentum.

Major Funding Round for Circular Tech Marketplace

Vienna-based online marketplace Refurbed has reportedly raised €50 million in its latest funding round, according to company announcements. The platform, which specializes in refurbished electronics, plans to use the capital to invest in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing experiences for both customers and sellers.

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Irish Companies Lag in AI and Quantum Security Preparedness, PwC Survey Reveals

Irish organizations are increasing cybersecurity investments but remain uncertain about AI’s defensive value, according to PwC’s latest survey. While showing strengths in supply chain risk management and staff training, Ireland significantly trails global averages in quantum-resistant technology implementation as emerging threats loom.

Global Cybersecurity Landscape

Organizations worldwide are struggling to prepare for emerging cyberthreats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing, with less than half considered “very capable” of withstanding a major cyberattack, according to PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights survey. The comprehensive research, which gathered responses from 4,000 business and technology executives across 72 countries including Ireland, reveals significant gaps in preparedness despite increasing recognition of digital risks.