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Brussels-based growth equity investor Smartfin has successfully closed its third growth fund, reaching its €250 million target, highlighting its role as a player in Europe’s B2B technology ecosystem. This marks the firm’s fifth fund since its founding in 2014, bringing its total investment commitments to over €600 million. For the first time, the European Investment ...
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More than 35,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 10 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire in California history. Read more ›
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Fine-tuning large language models is a decisive step in adapting them for specific tasks. With the growing demand for tailored AI solutions, choosing the right model type has become more important. Open-source and proprietary models offer distinct options, each with its advantages and challenges. This article explores how these models differ and provides practical guidance... Read more » Read more ›
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While the gaming world waits for Nintendo to finally reveal Switch 2, the rumours continue to swirl. And a reliable leaker has now claimed Microsoft will be a "very big supporter" of the console, bringing two major Xbox series to Switch 2 this year, including Halo. Read more Read more ›
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Meta employees took to an internal forum, viewed by Business Insider, to vent disappointment and anger over DEI roll back. Read more ›
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Manor Lords today receives its fourth major update as early access continues, bringing a new bridge-building mechanic, bug fixes, and some experimental changes. Read more Read more ›
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This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we round up the current deluge of leaks surrounding Nintendo's under-wraps Switch 2. Read more Read more ›
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The International Fact-Checking Network proposed crowdsourcing in conjunction with professionals, a "new model." Read more ›
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Meta is the latest company to back away from diversity, equity and inclusion policies and goals. Read more ›
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If you're in the market for a new controller, you're in luck. Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is on sale for $98 at Amazon and Target, down from $130. That means its about $3 off its lowest price to date — a great opportunity to upgrade to something a little nicer. We've recommended the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller before, and that's mainly based on its ability... Read more ›
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On a nearly three-hour episode of Joe Rogan's podcast, Zuckerberg signaled optimism about what a Trump presidency means for tech businesses. Read more ›
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There's good news for those wanting to try The First Berserker: Khazan before they buy - a free demo is on the way. Read more Read more ›
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Director Fede Alvarez confirmed the visual effects of Ian Holm's android have been changed post release. Read more ›
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The Los Angeles fires have devastated the city this week. Local restaurants like Yeastie Boys Bagels and LaSorted's Pizza are working hard to help. Read more ›
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House of the Dead 2: Remake will rise from the grave in spring/Q2 2025. Read more Read more ›
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Square Enix has shared a new Group Customer Harassment Policy to protect its workers from toxic fan behaviour. Read more Read more ›
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Blue checkmarks addressed this issue just fine before Elon Musk took a sledgehammer to them. Read more ›
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A Super Scooper drops ocean water on the Palisades fire. | Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images An aircraft helping to fight wildfires that are raging across Los Angeles was struck by a civilian drone on Thursday. The collision damaged the wing of the aircraft — a CL-415 “Super Scooper” capable of scooping up 1,600 gallons of ocean water to drop onto nearby blazes —... Read more ›
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Alex Schultz shared his concerns and his experiences on internal Meta forum, where he cautioned against censorship. Read more ›
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As Star Wars slowly but surely looks deeper into its past, we look back too to see what's already been explored in the Galactic Republic's ancient history. Read more ›
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The developers at VideoLAN showcased an early demo of real-time AI-generated subtitles for VLC media player at CES 2025 Read more ›
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Mulder, a female-led and minority-owned startup based in London, has secured €597k in a rolling pre-seed round led by SFC Capital to further its blockchain technology. This funding round was led by SFC capital and also included support from Innovate UK via a SMART Grant. This funding will accelerate Mulder’s mission to tackle the transparency ... Read more ›
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When we think of young entrepreneurs, names like Mark Zuckerberg, Matthew Mullenweg, and Steve Jobs often come to mind—visionaries who began shaping the world in their late teens or early twenties. Zuckerberg launched Facebook at 19, redefining social networking; Mullenweg co-founded WordPress with the same age, empowering online publishing; and Jobs co-founded Apple at 21, ... Read more ›
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FuelFWD, a Rotterdam-based startup specialising in digital solutions for the renewable fuels market, has raised a €1 million seed investment round led by Value Factory Ventures, alongside renewed support from Docklab Ventures and the Port of Rotterdam. This funding marks the second time both Docklab Ventures and the Port of Rotterdam have invested in the ... Read more ›
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As part of the StepUp Startups project, the European Commission, has just published an insightful report named “Beyond Fragmentation: Connecting Europe’s Startup Ecosystems for Growth and Innovation“, aiming to enhance collaboration, innovation, and growth within Europe’s diverse startup ecosystems. This detailed study explores the challenges faced by Europe’s startup landscape, proposing strategies to foster a ... Read more ›
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The startup ecosystem in Belgium is very mature, signs are the increasing size of funding rounds, growing international investor participation, and frequent unicorns. A strong support network of incubators, accelerators, and venture funds bolsters this growth. Entrepreneurs are reinvesting in the ecosystem, creating a cycle of success that attracts new talent and funding. In 2024, ... Read more ›
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Graph Therapeutics, a next-generation biotech company based in Vienna, announced the closing of a €3 million pre-seed financing round to finance the development an AI-powered platform to bring the precision medicine paradigm to inflammation and immunology (I&I) drug discovery The round was led by Squareone and Merantix Capital, with participation from NAVEC Investment Management and ... Read more ›
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Bulgaria, a vibrant and fast-growing country in Southeast Europe, is emerging as a significant player in the European innovation landscape. With its strategic position between Europe and Asia, a competitive cost structure, and a skilled workforce, the country has become an attractive destination for startups and investors alike. In recent years, Bulgaria’s startup scene has ... Read more ›
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Capricorn Partners, headquartered in Leuven, has announced the first close of its Capricorn Health-tech Fund II, raising €51 million to support innovative health technology startups. Capricorn Health-tech Fund II builds upon the success of its predecessor, aiming to invest in groundbreaking companies specialising in health technology, medical devices, digital health, and diagnostics. “With Capricorn Healthtech ... Read more ›
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Nomupay, a Dublin-based fintech startup, has announced today the completion of a third investment round of €35.9 million, bolstering the firm’s ambition to open up the “notoriously complex” Asian market to international acquirers, merchants, Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Independent Sales Organisations (ISOs). The final €11.6 million tranche of the September fundraise was led by ... Read more ›
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Brussels-based growth equity investor Smartfin has successfully closed its third growth fund, reaching its €250 million target, highlighting its role as a player in Europe’s B2B technology ecosystem. This marks the firm’s fifth fund since its founding in 2014, bringing its total investment commitments to over €600 million. For the first time, the European Investment ... Read more ›
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