Berlin-based Reflex Aerospace just raised the largest Series A round by a European NewSpace company. The funding will accelerate their plans for satellite constellations providing intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities.
Novo Nordisk has made a superior bid of up to $10 billion for obesity biotech Metsera, topping Pfizer’s revised $8.1 billion offer. Pfizer is fighting back with multiple lawsuits, calling the Danish drugmaker’s unsolicited bid anticompetitive in a rare industry showdown.
Swedish startup DREV has raised €2.8 million to tackle the dangerous “black dust” problem in battery gigafactories. Their technology captures hazardous particles while recovering valuable metals like nickel and cobalt. The funding comes as Europe ramps up battery manufacturing regulations.
Ripple just raised $500 million from traditional finance giants including Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group. The funding values the stablecoin company at a massive $40 billion, putting it ahead of rival Circle. This signals Wall Street’s growing appetite for crypto infrastructure.
Dollar Shave Club is attempting a major comeback after losing its edge under Unilever ownership. The company is returning to its irreverent humor and DTC roots with customer-co-created campaigns. New CEO Larry Bodner promises to revive the brand that once disrupted the razor industry.
Two of Silicon Valley’s most experienced executives are betting that AI agents will become the primary way companies interact with customers. Their startup Sierra has already attracted major brands and is on track for massive revenue. But can they stand out in an increasingly crowded market?
Sweden’s AI ecosystem is exploding with funding, more than tripling to €454 million across 28 deals so far this year. The surge is driven by multiple massive rounds from companies like Lovable and Legora, showing Europe can compete in the global AI race.
Tech giants NVIDIA and Qualcomm are teaming up with Indian venture firms to build the country’s deep tech ecosystem. The coalition has over $1 billion in commitments and aims to support startups in AI, semiconductors, and space tech. This comes as India launches its own $12 billion research initiati
Former Datadog executives Gabriel-James Safar and Sébastien Deprez have secured $10 million in seed funding for their new observability startup Tsuga. The Paris-based company is taking on their former employer with a “bring your own cloud” approach to monitoring enterprise software.
Public CEO feuds were once considered corporate suicide. Now, research suggests they might actually boost leaders’ appeal in competitive environments. But the strategy comes with billion-dollar risks, as Musk’s $138 billion Tesla valuation drop shows.
