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.@sundaycet #283 week 38-39, 2026 #eutech Update: Taking the pulse of the market

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https://sundaycet.substack.com/p/taking-the-pulse-of-the-market
taking the pulse of the market
#283
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September 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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#icemade #hrtech #startup @50skillsHR raises $6M to scale its #AI operating system for people workflows. By @tech_eu

https://tech.eu/2026/09/24/50skills-raises-6m-to-scale-its-ai-operating-system-for-people-workflows/ #NordicMade #rvktech
50skills raises $6M to scale its AI operating system for people workflows
50skills is expanding its platform for automating HR and people workflows, combining automated processes and AI agents to reduce administrative work while keeping people in control of key decisions.
tech.eu
September 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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.@tech_eu Wk 39, 2026 #eutech:

🇫🇮 Verda raises $189M to advance its AI cloud & compute capacity
🇪🇪 Estonian Defence Forces sign 3-year defence tech partnership with VC Archangel

#NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
tech.eu/2026/09/25/t...
TEKEVER raises $580M Series D, DTCP closes €455M defence fund, and the challenge to reinvent chip design
This week, we tracked more than 65 tech funding deals worth over €2 billion and over 4 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
September 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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.@ScalingEurope #55, week 38, 2026 by @SebJohnsonUK

🇸🇪 Tandem Health $100M

🇮🇸 Treble €15M

🇩🇰 Seed Capital €130M

🇩🇰 BioInnovation Institute committed €9.5M

#NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
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Scaling Europe #56
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September 21, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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Make your voice count in #VC firm @atomico's State of European Tech survey 2026

https://mailchi.mp/atomico/make-your-voice-count-in-the-state-of-european-tech-survey #NordicMade #baltictech #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #gbgtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
September 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Europe’s tech talent inflow collapses amid anti-immigration push. While Europe continues to attract tech talent, its net inflow is shrinking. By @Siftedeu

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Europe’s tech talent inflow collapses amid anti-immigration push
While Europe continues to attract tech talent, its net inflow is shrinking
sifted.eu
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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.@sundaycet #222 week 05, 2025 #eutech Update. #NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups sundaycet.beehiiv.com/p/positive-1
the French Achille’s heel
#222
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February 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Global Startup Ecosystem Index incl #NordicMade: 6) Sweden 12) Estonia 14) Finland 17) Denmark 22) Lithuania 24) Norway 37) Iceland and 48) Latvia. By @StartupBlink

www.startupblink.com/startupecosy... #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
July 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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.@sundaycet #234 week 22, 2025 #eutech Update: 🇩🇰 #Today (pre-seed); 🇸🇪 #Endra (pre-seed); and 🇫🇮 #Way Data Tech (pre-seed) #NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
sundaycet.beehiiv.com/p/the-twist-...
beyond the hype
#234
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June 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Week 24, 2025 in #eutech: 🇱🇹 #Paynt acquires Canada's @e_xact Transactions; 🇸🇪 @planacy gears up with Monterro. By @tech_eu #NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups tech.eu/2025/06/13/m...
Multiverse Computing raises €189M to reshape LLMs, Oxford Ionics to be acquired in $1.1B US deal, and VC spring revival
This week we tracked more than 60 tech funding deals worth over €1.1 billion, and over 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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#icemade #AI startup Sowilo has raised a pre-seed funding round to support the expansion of Catecut, its fashion product intelligence platform, and the global launch of its Shopify app. By @tech_eu

tech.eu/2026/07/21/i... #NordicMade #fashtech #rvktech @HeidrunOskS
Iceland’s Sowilo raises pre-seed to expand AI-powered fashion product intelligence platform
Sowilo has secured pre-seed funding to expand Catecut, its AI-powered fashion product intelligence platform, supporting the global rollout of its Shopify app and international growth across key retail...
tech.eu
July 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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#icemade #biotech company #Axelyf has raised $2.6M in seed funding, with the round expected to reach $4.1M later this year. By @arcticstartup https://arcticstartup.com/axelyf-raises-2-6-million-seed/ #NordicMade #rvktech #icelandicstartups @IcelandStartups
Iceland’s Axelyf raises $2.6M seed round to develop RNA delivery technologies | ArcticStartup
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August 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Week 05, 2025 in #eutech. 🇸🇪 #Blykalla and @HoganasAB partner partner to advance Blykalla’s SEALER tech; 🇸🇪 #Adsorbi secures €1M to build pilot air purification plant. By @tech_eu #NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups tech.eu/2025/01/31/e...
ElevenLabs triples valuation to $3.3B, Cambrean acquired by DNA startup Nucleus, and European tech companies that became unicorns in 2024
This week we tracked more than 75 tech funding deals worth over €1.1 billion, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
January 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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How do we become startup founders? By Finnish #SiliconValley serial tech CEO @martenmickos.bsky.social via LInkedIn www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do... #NordicMade #baltictech #cphftw #AARsome #helyes #tribetampere #icemade #siliconfjord #trdtech #sthlmtech #gbgtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
How do we become startup founders?
All new human activity starts with curiosity. These days, many people are startup curious.
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February 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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#icemade Stratis lands seed funding to turn chaotic data into instant insight. By @arcticstartup

https://arcticstartup.com/stratis-raises-seed-funding/ #NordicMade #dataanalysis
Stratis lands seed funding to turn chaotic data into instant insight - ArcticStartup
Reykjavik-based Stratis has closed its seed round to accelerate the rollout of its strategic data analysis platform, designed to give governments and
arcticstartup.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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EU–INC campaign warns: Without a pan-European standard, founders will continue choosing Delaware. By @tech_eu

tech.eu/2026/03/13/e...
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EU–INC campaign warns: Without a pan-European standard, founders will keep choosing Delaware
Ahead of the European Commission’s March 18 proposal, ecosystem groups say the EU must deliver a single corporate framework rather than fall short of its promises.
tech.eu
March 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Business not growing fast enough? By @martenmickos, CEO in the service of startup CEOs www.linkedin.com/pulse/busine... #NordicMade #baltictech #cphftw #heleys #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
Business not growing fast enough?
Many maturing startup companies in the $50-200m revenue range are grappling with growth and path to profitability. They look at the Rule of 40 and it doesn't add up to 40 for them.
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March 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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.@tech_eu Week 37, 2026 #eutech:

🇸🇪 Climate Data Startup Normative acquired for €62.2M
🇸🇪 Nordic Foodtech VC(€30M)
🇪🇺 100 days to save EU Inc
🇩🇰 Yngvi Bio (€1.3M)

#NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
tech.eu/2026/09/11/m...
Mistral secures €3B Series D, 100 days to save EU Inc, and early-stage funding crisis
This week, we tracked more than 70 tech funding deals worth over €3.9 billion and over 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
September 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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The global law firm @DLA_Piper has announced the release of its inaugural Nordic Venture Capital Report. By @arcticstartup arcticstartup.com/dla-piper-ha... #NordicMade #NordicVC #cphftw #helyes #icemade #sthlmtech
DLA Piper has launched its first ever Nordic VC Report - ArcticStartup
The global law firm DLA Piper has announced the release of its inaugural Nordic Venture Capital Report. As the only major law firm with a presence in each of
arcticstartup.com
June 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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🇩🇰 #cphftw @seed_capital closes its €130M Fund V. The #fund will invest in 15-17 #NordicMade companies, with first checks of €3-6M in #FinTech, #cybersecurity, #resilience, and AI-driven B2B. By @tech_eu

tech.eu/2026/09/11/s... #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech
Seed Capital closes €130M Fund V to expand across the Nordics
The Copenhagen VC will back 15–17 startups with €3–6M initial cheques, adding cybersecurity and resilience to its investment focus as it targets Sweden for expansion.
tech.eu
September 11, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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🇮🇸 #icemade Euler closes €2M in seed funding, co-led by @frumtak and Kvanted, to scale AI-powered software for 3D printing. By @tech_eu

https://tech.eu/2025/11/12/euler-closes-eur2m-to-scale-ai-powered-3d-printing-software/ #NordicMade #3dprinting
Euler closes €2M to scale AI-powered software for 3D printing
By addressing the reliability issues that have long limited industrial 3D printing, the Iceland-based startup marks a key step forward in the technology’s development.
tech.eu
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Week 23, 2025 in #eutech: Nordic @FoodTechVC secures €40M; 🤖 Humanoid robots in Europe; 🇫🇮 @AIATELLAoy raises €2M. By @tech_eu #NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups tech.eu/2025/06/06/v...
The state of humanoid robots, Valla increases access to employment law for millions, and Bono on social impact investing
This week we tracked more than 85 tech funding deals worth over €2.1 billion, and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
June 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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@tech_eu Week 06, 2026 #eutech:

🇸🇪 Polestar $400M
🇸🇪 Soundtrack acquires Tunify & Ambie
🇩🇰 AshGrove opens CPH hub
🇸🇪 Stegra valuation slashed
🇪🇪 Defence Biz Lab
🇸🇪 Berget AI €2.1M

#NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
tech.eu/2026/02/06/e...
ElevenLabs raises $500M, Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie, and Germany tops January figures
This week, we tracked more than 70 tech funding deals worth over €1.4 billion and 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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.@tech_eu Week 31, 2026 #eutech:

🇸🇪 @WeAreLegora acquires legal AI startup Wexler in fifth acquisition of 2026

🇱🇹 Sigvi raises €1.2M to expand automated car rental operations

#NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
tech.eu/2026/07/31/i...
iwoca bags £250M debt facility, what H1 2026 tells us about European tech, and Legora acquires 5th startup this year.
This week, we tracked more than 50 tech funding deals worth over €878 million and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
July 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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.@tech_eu Week 25, 2026 #eutech:

🇫🇮 Solar Foods €77.8M
🇪🇪 Wise acquires Expatica
🇫🇮 Wave Ventures marks decade with €10M fund
🇩🇰 Danish startup Good Tape launches ‘Names’ campaign

#NordicMade #cphftw #helyes #icemade #siliconfjord #sthlmtech #estotech #startinLatvia #LTstartups
tech.eu/2026/06/19/s...
Solar Foods bags €77.8M package, €500M defence and dual-use growth fund EDM launched, and warning for Europe's silicon photonics
This week, we tracked more than 60 tech funding deals worth over €585 million and 3 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.
tech.eu
June 20, 2026 at 10:19 AM