SpaceX has completed the acquisition of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, bringing the two companies together under a single structure and creating what is now reported to be the world’s most valuable private company.
SpaceX has completed the acquisition of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, bringing the two companies together under a single structure and creating what is now reported to be the world’s most valuable private company.
Swedish AI startup Berget AI has secured €2.1M in funding as demand grows for AI systems that keep sensitive data under European control amid tighter regulation and rising geopolitical risk.
Stockholm-based Bits has raised €12 million in a Series A funding round to further automate compliance and financial crime workflows for banks and regulated fintechs across Europe.
The year has barely started, yet Europe has already welcomed a new wave of unicorns. From cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure to defence, ESG software and AI-driven education, several startups crossed the $1B valuation mark within weeks, signalling where investor conviction is concentrating in 2026.
Paris-based IT scale-up Fleet, which provides IT fleet management, equipment, and security solutions for SMEs, has raised its first external capital at a €100 million valuation. The investment comes from ISAI Expansion through its ISAI Expansion III fund.
Swiss early-stage venture capital firm Constructor Capital has closed its first fund at €92.8M ($110M), targeting Seed and Series A startups across DeepTech, software, and EdTech.
Barcelona-based HealthTech company Biorce has raised €43.8M ($52M) in a Series A funding round to expand internationally, advance product development, and scale its team as demand grows for faster, more efficient clinical trials.
Polish-American health startup Mos Health has raised nearly €920K in pre-seed funding to develop its AI-driven preventive health platform and begin initial deployments in the U.S. market.
Cologne-based compliance technology company heyData has secured $16.5M in Series A funding in a round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital. The investment marks a significant step for the company as it scales its platform across Europe amid rising regulatory pressure and growing cybersecurity risks.
