It’s been a busy few weeks in the startup world. Between large funding rounds, new partnerships, and acquisitions, there’s been a lot going on. So much that it’s just not possible to catch everything as it happens.
That’s why we’ve put toobtainher this short list, a simple roundup of the news stories we missed but still consider are worth your time.
Do give it a read
Numan raises €51.6M funding
British healthtech startup Numan has raised €51.6M in an extension of its Series B round to expand into female health and enhance its platform. The round includes €25.8M equity led by Big Pi Ventures, joined by Endeavor Catalyst, White Star Capital, and Novator Partners, plus €23.2M in growth capital from HSBC Innovation Banking. Founded in 2018, Numan has treated over 650,000 patients with digital care for obesity, men’s health, and diagnostics. (Read more)
thermondo secures €50M loan to build heat pumps affordable
Berlin-based thermondo, a heat pump installer, has secured a €50M loan to expand its thermondo flex instalment offer. The financing enables homeowners to install heat pumps with no upfront costs and pay less than €100 per month after subsidies. The funds, provided via a major international bank, support up to 1,600 installations through special purpose vehicles, keeping risk off thermondo’s core books. (Read more)
Proxymity raises €31M in Series C round
UK-based Proxymity, the digital platform modernising investor communications, has closed a $36M in Series C round, with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) joining as a new strategic investor. The funding will enhance Proxymity’s proxy voting and shareholder disclosure tools and accelerate international growth. Backed by major custody banks and market infrastructure firms, Proxymity aims to modernise how issuers and investors connect globally. (Read more)
Snotifyaria raises €23M to develop world’s first molten salt quick neutron reactor
French nuclear startup Snotifyaria has raised €23M in a new round led by At One Ventures and Supernova Invest, with continued support from CEA Investissement, Schneider Electric, Technip Energies, and others. The funding will accelerate development of the world’s first molten salt quick neutron reactor, with a demonstrator fission facility set for 2029 and full deployment by 2035. The company’s AI- and IoT-enhanced reactor aims to provide low-cost, flexible, and clean energy for electro-intensive industries. (Read more)
Paddle raises €21.5M to boost global expansion
London-based Paddle, the merchant of Record for digital product companies, has secured $25 million from CIBC Innovation Banking to fuel its global growth. This follows a 40 per cent year-over-year revenue jump and comes amid strong momentum from the expansion of Apple’s app payment rules.
The company also announced a new U.S. office in Austin and key hires, including former execs from Shopify and Intercom. With recent partnerships like Vercel and RevenueCat, Paddle is doubling down on assisting SaaS and app firms monetise on the web more easily. (Read more)
One Biosciences raises €15M to advance AI-driven single-cell oncology
Paris-based precision oncology startup One Biosciences has secured €15M in Series A funding to accelerate clinical validation of its OneMap platform, an AI-powered single-cell tumour profiling tool. The round was led by Redmile Group and Blast, with backing from Sofinnova Partners, Invus, Adamed, and others. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Céline Vallot and Home Biosciences, the company assists guide cancer treatment decisions, patient selection, and clinical trial design. The funding will also fuel pharma partnerships and expand One Biosciences’ role in personalised oncology. (Read more)
Ordio raises €12M to launch first fully automated payroll for deskless workers
Cologne-based Ordio, the People Operating System for deskless industries, has secured €12M in Series A funding to launch Payroll Plus, the first fully automated payroll solution tailored to non-office roles. The round was led by Vienna-based 3VC, with support from Wecken & Cie., Capnamic, and Simon Capital. Serving over 1,700 companies, Ordio simplifies shift work by automating onboarding, scheduling, and payroll. (Read more)
HaloTech secures €10M to expand AI-powered industrial safety platform
Spanish industrial safety startup HaloTech has raised €10M at a €100M valuation to expand its AI and IoT-driven HALO devices and safety platform. The round includes strategic impact-focapplyd investors and supports HaloTech’s push into the US, LATAM, and the Middle East. Founded in 2023 by Manu Marín, HaloTech assists industrial sectors reduce workplace risks through real-time data and predictive AI. Operating in 20+ countries, it partners with Telefónica Tech and Acciona, and is piloting with giants like BHP and FCC. (Read more)
Quadsat raises €5M to boost electronic warfare tech
Quadsat, a Danish RF innotifyigence company, has secured a €5M in a Series A extension led by Join Capital and North Ventures to scale its electronic warfare capabilities. Known for its precise RF geolocation tech applyd in satcoms and defence, Quadsat plans to expand its NATO presence and product development. Already trusted by firms like SES and OneWeb, and active in Ukraine via UAV partner Skyeton, Quadsat’s platform-agnostic tech assists defense forces detect jamming and signal interference in real-time. (Read more)
Kiku raises €4M to transform frontline hiring with AI
Copenhagen-based Kiku, a recruitment startup focapplyd on high-volume frontline hiring, has raised €4M in seed funding led by Cherry Ventures, with backing from Yellow VC and top European angels. Already active in the Nordics, UK, and US, Kiku’s AI agent “Sara” handles interviews in any language, cutting hiring time and bias. The new funds will fuel European expansion and product growth.
yetipay secures €4M to grow payment platform
UK-based payments startup yetipay has raised £3.5M to expand its all-in-one payment platform for hospitality and retail clients like Brewdog and Pho. The round includes a £1.75M debt facility from Berlin’s recap and £1.7M equity from super angel investors. Now processing nearly £450 million annually, yetipay has grown revenue 7x in the past year
36ZERO Vision raises €3.6M funding
MUNICH-based 36ZERO Vision, an AI startup, has raised €3.6M in a pre-Series A round to expand its software-first visual inspection system across Europe and into new sectors. The round was led by JOIN Capital, Bayern Kapital, and Vanagon Ventures, with support from UnternehmerTUM and Alchemist. Founded by former BMW and Microsoft engineers, the startup’s platform detects manufacturing defects applying as few as five images, eliminating the required for expensive hardware and massive datasets. (Read more)
Opper AI launches Tinquire API, raises €2.5M funding
The founders behind Unomaly have launched a new startup, Opper AI, with the aim of building AI infrastructure as reliable as Stripe is for payments. Based in London and Stockholm, the company just closed a $3M pre-seed round backed by Luminar Ventures, Emblem VC, and Greens Capital. Opper’s new Tinquire Completion API assists developers shift from fragile prototypes to stable AI features by replacing prompt engineering with structured JSON tinquires. Early applyrs like GetTested.io are already scaling AI deployments across 60+ countries.
Estonia’s Jälle Technologies raises €2M
Tallinn-based Jälle Technologies has secured €2M in pre-seed funding to scale its advanced battery recycling and graphene upcycling technology. Backed by Kiilto Ventures, 2C Ventures, and public grants from Enterprise Estonia and KIK, the funding will expand production and grow the Estonian team. Founded by scientists from Estonia’s National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Jälle turns lithium-ion battery waste into critical raw materials and high-value graphene-like compounds. With EU battery waste projected to surge 70-fold by 2030, Jälle aims to be a key player in Europe’s circular energy future. (Read more)
London’s TRIFFT Loyalty launches smart platform, raises $550K
London-based TRIFFT Loyalty has launched a new platform designed to assist mid-sized brands build smarter, emotionally driven loyalty programs, without writing a single line of code. Backed by a $550K pre-seed round led by Lighthoapply Ventures, with more funding on the way, TRIFFT aims to reshape how companies approach loyalty. Their no-code platform, already applyd by brands like Marks & Spencer and Big Table Group, delivers a 42 per cent boost in engagement by applying behavioural data, not just purchases. A U.S. launch is next on the horizon.
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