October 27, 2025
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Stéphanie Lynch-Habib Appointed Managing Director of Covage, Accelerating Fibre Connectivity for French Enterprises

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The Altitude Group has named Stéphanie Lynch-Habib as the new Managing Director of Covage, effective September 15, 2025, succeeding Aymeric de Cardes. Covage, France’s third-largest fibre optic infrastructure provider serving the wholesale business market, is set to enter a new phase of expansion under Lynch-Habib’s leadership. Acquired by the Altitude Group in 2021, Covage stands…

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Scotland’s Trogenix Secures €80M to Power Forward ‘One-and-Done’ Cancer Therapies Targeting Deadliest Tumours

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In a bold stride for precision oncology and the Scottish biotech sector, Trogenix, a cutting-edge gene therapy company based in Edinburgh, has closed an €80 million Series A financing round to accelerate clinical development of its pioneering cancer treatments. The funding marks one of the largest early-stage biotech raises in Europe this year, placing the…

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Helsing Secures €450 Million Series C to Propel AI Defence Innovations

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Helsing, a pioneering defence AI company based in Munich, has set a new milestone with a monumental €450 million funding round. General Catalyst led this Series C financing, underscoring Helsing’s pivotal role in advancing AI-driven solutions for national security. Strategic investors including Saab, Elad Gil, Accel, Lightspeed, Plural, and Greenoaks also participated, reflecting strong industry…

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Arkion Raises $4M to Revolutionize Energy Infrastructure Inspections

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Arkion, formerly known as Skyqraft and renowned for its leadership in asset analytics for power grids, has raised $4 million in its latest funding round. This milestone follows its strategic rebranding, doubling down on its commitment to revolutionize energy infrastructure inspections. Founded with a vision to support power grid owners in achieving a net-zero future,…

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Munich’s Trail Secures €1.45 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Lead AI Governance Innovation

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In a significant move towards advancing ethical AI practices, trail, a pioneering AI governance startup based in Munich, has successfully secured €1.45 million in a pre-seed funding round. Led by CapitalT, a prominent early-stage investor, the funding round also saw participation from NP-Hard Ventures, Mozilla Ventures, Common Magic, and several business angels. This substantial investment…

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Alpine Space Ventures Injects €170 Million to Propel European Space Tech Innovation

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The European space industry has received a momentous boost with the announcement of a substantial €170 million investment fund by Alpine Space Ventures. This venture capital firm, led by industry veterans Bulent Altan and Joram Voelklein, aims to catalyze the next wave of innovation in space technology across Europe. Alpine Space Ventures’ strategic focus is…

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Exein Secures €15 Million to Revolutionize Embedded IoT Security Landscape

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Exein, a Rome-based cybersecurity firm specializing in embedded Internet of Things (IoT) devices, has marked a significant milestone with the announcement of €15 million in Series B funding. The round, led by cybersecurity and infrastructure software specialist 33N, positions Exein to redefine global standards in device-level security. Unlike traditional cybersecurity approaches that focus on network…

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HERO Software Secures €40 Million to Propel Digital Transformation in European Tradesmen SMEs

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Hanover-based HERO Software has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize the tradesmen SME sector across Europe. The company, known for its innovative SaaS platform tailored to the needs of tradesmen in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, has secured €40 million in Series B funding. This investment, led by Eight Roads Ventures with participation…

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HepaRegeniX Secures €15 Million Series C Funding to Propel Clinical Development of HRX-215 for Liver Regeneration

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HepaRegeniX GmbH, a pioneering clinical-stage biotechnology firm specializing in regenerative therapies for liver diseases, has announced the successful closure of a Series C funding round totaling €15 million. Led by Vesalius Biocapital IV and supported by existing investors including Novo Holdings, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF), and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), this investment will accelerate the…

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Granta Autonomy Secures €1M Seed Funding to Advance Autonomous UAV Technology

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Granta Autonomy, a pioneering startup specializing in autonomous UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, has announced the successful completion of a €1 million seed funding round. Led by ScaleWolf VC, a prominent Lithuanian dual-use tech VC Fund, the funding round also saw participation from Brolis Defence and HFL Holdings. This capital infusion will…

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