Ollama, the one-command tool millions use to run open AI models on their own hardware, raised a 65 million dollar Series B. For anyone self-hosting AI to stay off metered cloud APIs, the free local layer now has investors and a monetization clock.
Infobip acquired SocketLabs, the email-infrastructure specialist built on provider neutrality. Here is why the deal matters for any business running high-volume transactional email.
Assent made its first-ever acquisition, buying Germany's iPoint-systems, and framed it around the EU Digital Product Passport. Here is what the deal means for European manufacturers.
On 6 July 2026 France's Skello took 200 million euros led by Bridgepoint - not to survive, but to buy its rivals. The real story is the consolidation of frontline-workforce software, and what it means for the businesses that depend on it.
Kraken Technology raised a 175 million dollar Series B at a 1 billion dollar valuation, backed by NATO's fund, the British Business Bank and Rheinmetall. Uncrewed maritime autonomy just reached unicorn scale.
Pasqal, France's quantum champion, is going public on Nasdaq through a SPAC at a 2 billion dollar valuation. Its own SEC filing names French state influence as an investor risk.
QuantumDiamonds raised 91 million euros on July 8, 2026 to inspect chips, but 76 million is public grant money. What the funding split signals for owners.
Lisbon's Bizay raised 48.75 million euros from four Portuguese investors to expand in the US and buy rivals. What the deal changes for European owners.
Paradigm closed a 1.2 billion dollar fund on July 8, 2026, widening from crypto into AI and robotics. What the close means for founders raising in 2026.
Axos Financial is acquiring Arc Technologies with a July 2026 close. What Arc's startup treasury customers must check in contracts, sweeps and debt terms.
Bending Spoons raised $1.68 billion on Nasdaq on July 1. What the Evernote and WeTransfer owner's debut means for your renewals, pricing and data.
SambaNova raised 1 billion dollars at an 11 billion valuation on July 8, 2026. What the inference repricing means for your AI costs, contracts and lock-in risk.
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