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Europe

Sovereignty

Valarian versus Palantir: Who will win the Game of Europe's thrones?

The London startup began by securing sensitive workloads for defence and government customers. Armed with a $50 million Series A, chief executive Max Buchan now plans to challenge Palantir, and others, across Europe.

Mike Butcher

Jul 14, 2026

Funding

Prolo raises Seed round to automate construction procurement

It even works on WhatsApp.

Mike Butcher

Jul 14, 2026

Aspire11 pension-backed fund launches to back late-stage companies and early-stage funds

Europe

Pension Funds

Aspire11 pension-backed fund launches to back late-stage companies and early-stage funds

The Czech-originated fund has already deployed the first €100m from its €515m pension-backed fund.

Mike Butcher

Jul 14, 2026

Valarian raises $50m Series A for sovereign AI infrastructure, will go up against Palantir

Defence

Sovereignty

Valarian raises $50m Series A for sovereign AI infrastructure, will go up against Palantir

The British startup plans to sell to governments and the military, with a heavy emphasis on sovereign data and sovereign AI.

Mike Butcher

Jul 13, 2026

Spain

Acurio closes €115m fund to buy stakes in ageing European VC funds

They'll be targeting early-stage VC funds in Europe that need liquidity.

Mike Butcher

Jul 13, 2026

Hardware

Roli in emergency refinancing talks as lenders file for administration

Roli makes the Seaboard touch-sensitive keyboard and related music software featured in "La La Land" and backed by Grimes.

Mike Butcher

Jul 13, 2026

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