European climate tech funding sunk to five-year low in Q1 — here’s why

Europe’s climate tech startups raised $2.3bn (€2bn) in the first quarter of this year — the lowest total since Q3 2020, according to Dealroom data.  Behind the headline figure lies…

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Lawtech startup Noxtua upgrades ‘sovereign legal AI’ amid ‘volatile’ geopolitics

Berlin-based startup Xayn has rebranded itself after its flagship product, “Noxtua” — a “sovereign European legal AI” aimed at law professionals.  Alongside its new name, Noxtua has secured €80.7mn in…

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Trump’s ‘war on science’ hands Europe major tech talent opportunity

As the Trump administration ramps up what academics call a  “war on science,” US researchers are increasingly looking to Europe for new opportunities — which could be good news for…

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Trump tariffs reignite Europe’s push for cloud sovereignty

The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have ruffled feathers across the world — and reignited Europe’s push for digital sovereignty.  One of the key focus points has been Europe’s cloud infrastructure,…

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How the McMurtry Spéirling defied gravity to become the first car to drive upside down

Motorheads have long theorised that the extreme downforce generated by high-performance cars could one day let them drive upside down. Now, British carmaker McMurtry has turned that wild idea into…

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