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Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defence tech building autonomous drones for military use, has raised a $200m Series B. The round was led by Dassault Aviation, a major French manufacturer of military aircraft and business jets, and brings Harmattan’s valuation... See more

Fanny Moizant, cofounder of French secondhand marketplace Vestiaire Collective, is leaving the company after 16 years at its helm. Announcing her departure in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, Moizant said the move was a result of “organisational changes” at th... See more

European deeptech had a stellar year in 2025, punctuated by blockbuster fundraises and high-profile acquisitions, cheered on by political leaders determined to establish the region’s “tech sovereignty”. Mduf fpxq z zibvp (22%) dv FU cwvohxl eu Xxlene mvmd... See more

Despite growing revenues, UK energy company Octopus Energy saw profits shrink significantly in 2025, according to yearly results published on Tuesday. In the financial year ending 30 April 2025, Octopus recorded £13.7bn in revenues across the company, a 1... See more

Octopus Energy is set to spin out its software division Kraken at an $8.65bn valuation. The UK energy company announced on Monday it has reached a deal to sell $1bn-worth of shares in Kraken. It is the first standalone investment into its software arm and... See more