EU-Startups’ Post

⚡ Investment Announcement ⚡ Offset Labs (ex. Byne), a UK-Ukrainian startup, co-founded by engineers Denys Budnyk, Borys Nadykto, and Andrii Yakovyna in 2024, specializes in AI solutions for defense and national security applications, and has raised €600,000 in pre-Seed funding to advance NATO-allied defense technologies from Archangel Ventures, with participation from Amadeus Capital Partners and Seven Capital. More here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVM-2WeU Nicholas N. Anna Maharina Anastasiia Stozhok

European defence tech is quietly becoming one of the most compelling investment themes, with startups bridging unprecedented gaps between civilian AI innovation and military necessity. Spotted in EU-Startups: London-Kyiv startup Offset Labs just raised €600k to develop AI models for signal and voice processing in operational environments. What makes this particularly noteworthy isn't just the funding from Europe's first dedicated defence investment platform, Archangel - it's how the team operates across two cities that represent both the theoretical and practical sides of modern defence challenges... The founders argue that AI offers a "qualitative offset" - essentially a technological advantage that could shift the balance of power. But here's what most people miss: unlike consumer AI, defence applications require unified scaling across data, talent, and infrastructure from day one. There's no room for the typical "move fast and break things" approach when lives depend on the technology. What do you think will drive more European defence innovation - proximity to conflict zones, regulatory frameworks, or simply the realisation that technological superiority is now the primary competitive advantage? #defencetech #artificialintelligence #europeanstartups #deeptech #innovation

What does it take for a startup to become the most valuable in a country? Helsing, Germany’s new Alpha Unicorn, just raised €600M in Series D funding and is redefining the landscape of defense technology in Europe. This isn't just about achieving a high valuation; it represents a significant evolution in how AI and military applications intersect. Helsing is notable not just for its impressive valuation of €12B but for its actual deployment of technology in critical situations—like its active role in Ukraine's military strategy. The company is developing fully-integrated military platforms, transitioning from AI concepts to tangible results that can be utilized on the battlefield. The shift in European investment sentiment is intriguing, with the traditionally cautious venture capital landscape beginning to embrace defense tech as vital. It raises questions about how emerging companies can shape national security and whether this trend will continue. What are your thoughts on the future of defense tech, and could we see more startups like Helsing stepping into such significant roles? https://lnkd.in/gjJuwx62 Startuprad.io

🤑 Europe Today: French AI juggernaut Mistral is closing a jaw-dropping two billion euro round, rocketing its valuation to fourteen billion. ID.me just grabbed three hundred forty million dollars to fight AI fraud, signaling investors’ growing urgency around digital security. Treeline Biosciences burst from stealth with two hundred million dollars, fueling a bold new oncology pipeline in European biotech. Exa scored eighty-five million dollars to build an AI search engine, aiming to redefine how enterprises discover and use information. You.com locked in one hundred million dollars for enterprise AI search, intensifying the race for smarter business intelligence tools. #fundingnews #startups #europeantech #venturecapital

"Offset Labs Secures €600K to Power Europe’s AI Defence Future." UK/Ukrainian startup Offset Labs (ex. Byne) has raised €600K in pre-Seed funding to strengthen Europe’s technological edge in defence and national security. The round was led by Archangel Ventures, Europe’s first dedicated defence investment platform, with backing from Amadeus Capital Partners and Seven Capital. Offset Labs, founded in 2024, is uniquely positioned at the intersection of London and Kyiv. The company’s mission is clear: deliver AI driven solutions that enhance NATO Allies’ resilience and security. Their expertise lies in specialised AI models for signal and voice processing, tailored for real-world operational environments. CEO and co-founder Borys Nadykto emphasized the stakes: “AI represents the next opportunity for a qualitative offset in defence, offering the free world a chance to solidify its technological advantage.” Offset Labs is building an AI lab that unifies data, research, and talent under one roof, a critical step to ensuring Western leadership in this strategic domain. For Archangel, this investment reflects a broader mission to back ambitious defence-first founders who are not only advancing innovation but also shaping Europe’s security architecture. As General Partner Nicholas Nelson noted, “They represent the best of European defence innovation: tenacious, mission driven founders solving very real critical needs.” This milestone places Offset Labs at the forefront of Europe’s growing defence tech ecosystem, showing how startups can catalyse cutting-edge innovation to meet urgent geopolitical challenges. #DefenceTech #AI #NationalSecurity #Innovation #DeepTech #cxolanes #FutureOfDefence #StartupFunding #EuropeTech #Leadership

🌊 AI is setting sail in maritime safety! 🚢🤖 Starboard Maritime Intelligence has just raised $20.7 million in Series A funding, co-led by: 🔹 Altered Capital 🔹 OIF Ventures 🔹 King River Capital Their mission? To use AI-driven intelligence to make our oceans safer—transforming how governments, defense, and logistics players monitor global waters. This is a powerful reminder that AI’s potential goes far beyond finance, healthcare, or retail. It’s reaching industries where safety, security, and sustainability truly matter. 💡 From startups exploring new use-cases to investors backing bold innovation—this is how technology shapes the future. #AI #MaritimeSafety #Innovation #StartupFunding #Technology #FutureOfAI #BlueEconomy Alliance University

Enterprises are adopting AI agents this year, and MCP is the key enabling technology. At Obot AI, we’re building the foundation to make that possible, and we’ve raised $35 million in Seed funding, co-led by Mayfield and Nexus Venture Partners. We’re scaling up our engineering and product teams to advance development of our Obot MCP Gateway and Nanobot Agent Framework. We are showing that enterprises don’t need to choose between innovation and safety. They can have both, and they can deploy MCP at scale today! Special thanks to Kyt Dotson at SiliconANGLE for breaking the story. Read more in Kyt’s article, linked in the comments below.

Exciting news from Sheng Liang and the Obot AI team 🚀 Enterprises are moving fast to adopt AI agents—and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the backbone that makes it possible. With $35M in seed funding, Obot is building the enterprise-grade foundation for MCP adoption: the Obot MCP Gateway and the Nanobot Agent Framework. Read more below... #MCP #AIagents #EnterpriseAI https://lnkd.in/gVPrzhTD

Mistral AI just raised €1.7 B at a €10 B valuation. ASML led with €1.3 B, becoming its largest shareholder and gaining a board seat. Europe’s most valuable AI startup is now a core pillar in EU tech sovereignty. #AI #Europe

🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 🌍 Mistral AI's meteoric rise from a €260 million valuation to a staggering $14 billion offers a compelling narrative about the potential rooted in precise innovation. Amidst headlines declaring the company a contender against giants like OpenAI, a striking data point emerges: they amassed €1 billion in capital in just 18 months, asserting themselves as a beacon for tech startups in Europe. This milestone isn’t merely a number; it underscores a transformative shift towards a future where European tech can rival established players. Mistral AI's progress emphasizes the importance of solid foundations - a key principle parallel to engineering principles that we, as STEM professionals and tech enthusiasts, know all too well. The robust financial backing not only showcases investor confidence but also positions Mistral as a leader in open-source AI, pushing boundaries while ensuring control over quality. As we observe this evolution, it’s crucial to ask: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬? Share your thoughts below! 💬🔍 #MistralAI #AIInnovation #TechStartups #OpenSourceAI #EuropeanTech