Technology is ever-evolving, and in this fast-paced world, it’s challenging to cover every story.

This week of 2025 (6th to 10th January) was no exception. However, we want to ensure that you don’t miss out on these noteworthy updates.

Here’s a quick roundup of other significant news we missed this week.

TomTom announces significant enhancement to its Orbis Maps

TomTom, the location technology specialist, recently announced a significant enhancement to its Orbis Maps by offering immersive 3D lane geometry with unprecedented coverage. Expanding its lane geometry data through AI-enabled updates, TomTom Orbis Maps now offers lane-level precision that is measured in centimetres, available on a global scale, and continuously refreshed. (Read more)

NXP Semiconductors acquires TTTech Auto

NXP Semiconductors, a company specialised in automotive processing and networking, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TTTech Auto in an all-cash transaction valued at $625M. Based out of Austria, TTTech Auto is a leader in innovating unique safety-critical systems and middleware for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). (Read more)

SOCOTEC acquires Ninyo & Moore

SOCOTEC, a company specialised in risk management and technical consultancy in construction, real estate, and infrastructure, announced the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore, a testing and inspection firm that specialises in geotechnical engineering, environmental services, materials testing, inspection services, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. (Read more)

Deciphex secures €31.4M funding

Dublin-based Deciphex, a company known for its AI-powered digital pathology, has closed its Series C financing, raising $32.3M to address the acute global pathology crisis. The round was led by Molten Ventures with significant participation from ACT Venture Capital, Seroba, Charles River Laboratories, IRRUS Investments, HBAN Medtech Syndicate, and Nextsteps Capital. The company will use the funds to democratise access to high-quality pathology through a technology-enabled global network of pathologists. (Read more)

Vitvio secures funding to track and analyses surgical procedures

Based out of London, Vitvio autonomously tracks and analyses surgical procedures, tool usage, and adherence to protocols in real time. As a result, it increases the number of surgeries performed daily, reduces delays, improves communication actionability, and reduces the likelihood of readmissions. Recently, the company raised $2M in pre-seed funding led by LDV Capital with participation from Bek Ventures (ex-Earlybird), Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, and angel investors. (Read more)

GoDutch processed over €100M in 7 months

Based out of Amsterdam, GoDutch is pioneering a different approach to business banking. At its core, GoDutch provides transparency by disclosing its income sources and redistributing a substantial portion back to its users, the community, and the planet, all while delivering an exceptional banking experience. Recently, the company announced that it has processed over €100M in transactions in just 7 months. (Read more)

Analytic Partners acquires Analyx

Miami-based Analytic Partners, a company specialised in commercial analytics announced the acquisition of Analyx, a marketing analytics software and services company. With multi-national offices in Germany and Poland, Analyx has a customer base of significant European companies with a focus on Germany and Switzerland. This strategic acquisition extends Analytic Partners’ penetration in Europe and adds significant analytics and software development talent. (Read more)

collaboration Factory secures funding from Level Equity

collaboration Factory AG, provider of cplace, the platform for enterprise-wide project and portfolio management, today announced a strategic growth investment from Level Equity, a leading global investment company. The strategic cooperation aims to drive the innovation of the Munich-based software provider and accelerate its expansion strategy. (Read more)

Coave Therapeutics gets €32M funding

Paris-based Coave Therapeutics, a company pioneering the future of genetic medicines, announced that it has secured €32M in Series A financing. The financing was co-led by Novo Holdings A/S and Bpifrance, with participation from Invus and UI Investissement, alongside existing investors Seroba Life Sciences, Fund+, Kurma Partners, Omnes Capital, and Turenne Capital.  The company will use the funds to advance its proprietary ALIGATER (Advanced Vectors-Ligand Conjugates) platform, a breakthrough technology addressing key limitations in the delivery of genetic payloads to extra-hepatic tissues, including limited tissue specificity, delivery efficiency, and safety. (Read more)

Darktrace to acquire Cado Security

Darktrace, a company specialised in AI for cybersecurity, recently announced the proposed acquisition of Cado Security (Cado), a UK-based cyber investigation and response solution provider for the hybrid and multi-cloud world. Cado Security delivers broad support across multi-cloud, container, serverless, SaaS, and on-premises environments, eliminating blind spots in incident response. (Read more)

ViaData merges with Aareon Nederland

Heerenveen, the Netherlands-based ViaData, a provider of smart software solutions for maintenance processes announced that it is officially part of Aareon Nederland. ViaData offers SaaS solutions that optimally support the daily maintenance process consisting of the repair and change rental process. (Read more)

Onepoint to acquire Stack Labs

Based out of Paris, Onepoint is acquiring Stack Labs, a company known for its expertise in cloud-native solutions, AI, and data. This acquisition will help Onepoint grow in a rapidly expanding market with important sovereignty challenges, allowing it to offer clients in France and internationally comprehensive solutions for their transformation needs. (Read more)

Revolut launches savings features for <18 account

Revolut has announced the launch of a new savings feature for Revolut <18 accounts. This new feature allows young users aged 6-17 to earn interest on their balances at up to 5 per cent APY, paid out daily, to promote financial independence and help families deal with the challenges of the rising cost of living. The new savings option lets young users track their savings in real time. The amount of interest earned depends on their parent’s Revolut plan, and interest is added to their account every day, allowing them to see the benefits of saving.

Mulder secures €597K

London-based Mulder, a medtech SaaS startup, has raised €597K in a pre-seed funding round led by SFC Capital, with additional support from Innovate UK through a SMART Grant. The startup focuses on blockchain solutions for medical device traceability and supply chain transparency. By providing clear visibility into the provenance, ownership, handling, and disposal of medical devices, Mulder’s blockchain platform promotes transparency and trust in the healthcare ecosystem. (Read more)

Nevermined secures $4M funding

Based out of Berlin, Nevermined is a provider of AI payment infrastructure for AI-to-AI transactions. The company allows AI agents to discover, negotiate, and compensate each other in real-time, powering an economy of trillions of AI agents. Recently, the company raised over $4M led by Generative Ventures, with participation from Polymorphic Capital, NEAR, Halo Capital, Factor Capital, Lyrik Ventures, and Arca. (Read more)

Numab Therapeutics secures funding to advance multi-specific antibody-based immunotherapies

Horgen, Switzerland-based Numab Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company developing multi-specific antibody-based immunotherapies for inflammation and cancer. The company recently secured CHF 50M in a Series C extension round. The financing was co-led by Cormorant Asset Management, Forbion via its Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund, HBM Healthcare Investment, and Novo Holdings, with participation from other existing investors BVF Partners L.P., Octagon Capital Advisors LP, RTW Investments, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. (Read more)

TactoTek secures funding from Kyocera

TactoTek, a company specializing in In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, announced today that Kyocera, a provider of fine ceramic components, electronics, and technology solutions, has invested €5M. Additionally, Kyocera is enhancing its haptic technology, HAPTIVITY, by in-molding its piezoceramic actuators within IMSE parts, leading to the development of HAPTIVITY i. (Read more)

Druid Software secures €19.5M funding

Druid Software, a provider of cellular network software platforms for enterprise and industrial applications, announced that it has secured $20M (approx €19.5M) in strategic growth capital to help the company expand into critical verticals such as Defense, Shipping, and Utilities. The funding was co-led by J2 Ventures as well as HICO, with significant participation from industry experts Arthur Patterson, the co-founder of Accel Partners, and serial telecom founder, John Georges.

Mayten acquires Micromobility Industries

Brussels-based Mayten, a mobility technology company announced the acquisition of majority interest in US-based Micromobility Industries, the global media brand for small electric vehicles. The company is known for its industry-leading events in the U.S. and Europe, its comprehensive newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel, and its vibrant social media community of advocates and professionals. Founded in 2018, Mayten provides custom software tools and hardware to shared mobility operators, OEMs, and cities. (Read more)

Altilium secures $5M from Marubeni Corporation

UK-based Altilium, a clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, announced that it has secured a $5M strategic investment from Marubeni Corporation, as part of its Series B funding round. The company’s proprietary EcoCathode process converts end-of-life EV batteries and manufacturing scrap into domestic, sustainable, battery precursors, cathode active materials (CAM), and cathode precursor (pCAM) for direct reuse in new batteries. (Read more)

Graph Therapeutics secures $3.1M

Based out of Vienna, Graph Therapeutics is a next-generation techbio company developing an AI-powered platform to bring the precision medicine paradigm to inflammation and immunology (I&I) drug discovery. Recently the company secured a $3.1M million pre-seed financing round led by Squareone and Merantix Capital, with participation from NAVEC Investment Management and strategic angel investors such as Mehdi Ghissassi via the Atomico Angel Program. (Read more)

AnaCardio raises $19M funding

Based out of Stockholm, AnaCardio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel contractile agents to treat patients with heart failure. The company has secured $19M in a Series A extension financing round co-led by Novo Holdings, Pureos Bioventures, and Sound Bioventures. Current investors Flerie, Industrifonden, and Fredrik and Ann-Helene Ljungström, also participated to complete the round. The funding will enable the company to complete the phase 1b/2a GOAL-HF1 study and to prepare and initiate start-up activities for the subsequent phase 2b study. (Read more)

Redegal raises €3.8M in capital

Redegal focuses on creating eCommerce stores, designing and developing websites, managing brand reputation, and optimising advertising campaigns to support online business profitability. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that address short-, medium-, and long-term needs. It has successfully implemented business strategies for more than 100 clients from various sectors. Recently, the company completed a capital increase, raising €3.8 million ahead of its incorporation into BME. This amount surpassed their initial expectation of €3 million. As part of this increase, Axon Partners Group joined as an anchor investor, alongside the Vázquez and De Prado families, who are now recognised as key shareholders. (Read more)

Wooptix secures €4M funding

The Spanish Government has invested €4M in Wooptix, a Canarian semiconductor technology firm, marking the first operation of the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT) since its creation. Wooptix, a University of La Laguna spin-off specialising in semiconductor metrology, has raised over ten million euros with an additional six million from private investors. This investment aims to enhance chip manufacturing capacity and strengthen Spain’s technological sovereignty. Wooptix’s patented system measures silicon wafer deformation with sub-nanometric precision, improving production speed and quality. (Read more)