Dublin-based Marama Labs just won Europe’s top deep tech prize, beating out 180 competitors. Their CloudSpec instrument dramatically speeds up RNA therapy development, cutting measurement times from 2 hours to just 15 seconds. The company has raised €5 million to date and is currently seeking Series
Glīd has won TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 2025, beating 200 competitors for the top prize. The logistics infrastructure company aims to streamline container shipping, with CEO Kevin Damoa drawing from his Army experience loading military vehicles onto railways. The win comes as Glīd launches a p
Copenhagen-based Noahs has raised €1.9 million in post-Seed funding to scale its digital retail food platform. The company turns traditional convenience stores into tech-enabled food hubs with zero capital expenditure required from retailers. Expansion into US and UAE markets is planned ahead of a 2
Cerrion’s AI video platform monitors production lines and triggers alerts when issues arise. The technology is already deployed across three continents and fifteen countries, helping manufacturers like Unilever and Schott Zwiesel. Factory downtime costs have skyrocketed 319% since 2019, creating mas
The Estonian company’s hydrogen-powered generators have been battle-tested in Ukraine, demonstrating dual-use potential. Funding will accelerate commercial deployment and manufacturing expansion.
Despite regulatory concerns, European tech founders are bullish about the region’s prospects. They point to a growing talent advantage as US immigration policies push skilled workers toward Europe instead.
Southeast Asia’s tech sector faces a funding slump and developmental challenges, but venture capitalists see long-term potential. Founders are pivoting to global markets and leveraging geopolitical shifts to build sustainable businesses.
Perplexity has launched its Comet AI browser on Android, bringing the company’s search engine and AI assistant to mobile. The browser can synthesize information across tabs and includes voice chat capabilities. Surprisingly, it debuted on Android before iOS despite most major apps typically launchin
AI startups are shifting from hyping valuations to showcasing revenue numbers to attract talent. Sierra just announced $100 million in ARR and is using it to position itself as the category leader in a competitive market.
Hexis, a Dublin-based health-tech startup, dominated the 2025 National Startup Awards by winning both the overall Grand Prix and tech startup categories. The company provides personalized nutrition solutions for athletes and is backed by Enterprise Ireland. Other winners included Haon Life Sciences,
