The digital data landscape has transformed dramatically over the past two decades, becoming a cornerstone for decision-making in business, journalism, and research. Companies that collect, analyse, and present data effectively are now at the forefront of innovation, shaping markets and influencing strategies worldwide. In this context, Friedrich Schwandt, Founder of Statista and CEO of ECDB, The post From Statista to ECDB – Friedrich Schwandt on the Data Gold Rush appeared first on EU-Startups.

Engitix, a British BioTech company targeting the extracellular matrix (ECM) to develop transformative therapies for cancer and fibrosis, today announced the closing of a €21 million ($25 million) Series A extension financing. The financing was provided by Netherton Investments, a fund investing on behalf of Mike Platt, the co-founder and Managing Director of BlueCrest Capital The post London’s Engitix secures €21 million extension to advance ECM-targeted cancer and fibrosis therapies appeared first on EU-Startups.

Once again, it is that time of the year when we begin our annual series highlighting some of the most promising startups from across Europe. Each edition takes a country-by-country look at the teams and technologies shaping the continent’s entrepreneurial landscape. For 2026, we are starting with Austria, opening the series with a closer look The post 10 Austrian startups to keep an eye on in 2026 and beyond appeared first on EU-Startups.

Paris-based Spore.Bio, a BioTech startup developing AI-based microbiology testing technology, today announced that it has secured multi-million-euro funding from the Google.Org Fund for AI in Science. Additionally, it has also launched Spore.Labs, an AI-native research division focused on tackling the critical challenges in public health.  The Google.org AI for Science Fund is a multi-million-dollar initiative The post French BioTech Spore.Bio secures multi-million-euro Google.org funding and launches AI-native research unit appeared first on EU-Startups.

Cologne-based United Manufacturing Hub (UMH), an open-source industrial data management platform for modern factories, today announced a €5 million funding round to accelerate its mission to build the foundational data layer for global manufacturing. The round was led by KOMPAS VC, with participation from seed + speed Ventures, Sustainable Future Ventures, and Archimedes New Ventures. The post Cologne’s United Manufacturing Hub raises €5 million to fix the data layer holding global manufacturing back appeared first on EU-Startups.

Barcelona-based pre-Seed manager 4Founders Capital today announced they will be taking a new step forward after surpassing €130 million in AUM with the launch of their first fund specialised in hotel real estate; 4Founders Capital Hospitality. The new vehicle will have an ​investment capacity of €60 million, a six-year duration, and has already received approval The post 4Founders Capital launches €60 million Hospitality fund against backdrop of strong hotel investment flows in Spain appeared first on EU-Startups.