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European defense startup funding quadruples to record $10.5 billion as drone ventures lead
Founder News Team Oct 7, 2026 0

European defense technology startups are projected to secure a record $10.5 billion in venture capital in 2026, quadrupling the $2.6…

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EU High-Tech Trade Swings from Deficits to €32.4 Billion Surplus
Founder News Team Oct 7, 2026 0

The European Union posted a €32.4 billion high-tech trade surplus in 2025, its second consecutive annual gain after deficits from…

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Ron Conway Google early investment story: In 1999, Ron Conway backed Google before its IPO. 5 years later, the search giant went public at a $23 billion valuation
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Ron Conway Chased Google for Months Before Landing a $23 Billion Payday
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Ron Conway pursued a Google stake for months after learning of the project from Stanford professor David Cheriton in 1998.…

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Europe faces up to €600 billion AI infrastructure gap as race accelerates
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Europe Holds Just 5% of AI Computing Power Despite €600 Billion Upgrade Need
Founder News Team Sep 22, 2026 0

Europe confronts a severe artificial intelligence infrastructure shortfall, with European Central Bank estimates placing remediation costs up to €600 billion…

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Compass To Become World's Largest Real Estate Brokerage in $1.6 Billion Merger
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$1.6 billion tie-up crowns Compass world’s biggest residential brokerage
Founder News Team Sep 20, 2026 0

Compass agreed to a $1.6 billion all-stock acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, forming the world’s largest residential brokerage. The deal…

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French AI startup Mistral reaches $24 billion valuation
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Mistral Lands $24 Billion Valuation After Europe’s Largest Private Tech Raise
Founder News Team Sep 16, 2026 0

Mistral secured a €3 billion funding round, valuing the French AI startup at €21 billion ($24 billion) and marking Europe’s…

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Bending Spoons enters definitive agreement to acquire AI innovation workspace Miro for €1.7 billion
Startups
Bconcludeing Spoons Snaps Up Miro for €1.7 Billion Cash
Founder News Team Sep 14, 2026 0

Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire Miro for €1.7 billion in cash. The Milan-based tech conglomerate will take full ownership…

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Google Plans Biggest European Investment with 13 Billion Euro AI Push
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Google Bets €13 Billion on Finnish Nuclear Power for AI Expansion
Founder News Team Sep 14, 2026 0

Google is investing at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in Finnish AI infrastructure over two years, its largest European commitment…

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California company once worth $2.3 billion lays off every worker
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FDA warning kills pandemic testing giant once valued at $2.3 billion
Founder News Team Sep 13, 2026 0

Cue Health is shutting down permanently, with all remaining U.S. employees receiving final paychecks on May 24. The San Diego…

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Mistral’s €3 billion open AI bet: Why Samsung, ASML are backing it and what’s next for French startup?
Startups
Mistral’s €21 billion valuation sets up Europe’s boldest AI independence push
Founder News Team Sep 12, 2026 0

Mistral AI raised €3 billion in a Series D round, lifting its valuation past €21 billion and marking Europe’s largest…

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