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Ukrainian soldier praised S.T.A.L.K.E.R. during the fight near Bakhmut. The studio sent him a game key

A Ukrainian defender from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade praised the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. for helping him with shooting skills and jokingly asked S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 from the studio’s founder. GSC Game World, the game’s developer, sent him a game key.

Intel to invest $4.6B in new chip factory in Poland

Intel, a multinational technology company, has just announced the investment of $4.6 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Poland. The investment is part of Intel’s vision to create a first-of-its-kind end-to-end leading-edge manufacturing semiconductor value chain in Europe.

European Parliament passes AI Act draft: what is it about and why startups are worried

On June 15, 2023, The European Parliament, a main legislative branch of the European Union, adopted the draft law known as the AI Act by an overwhelming majority. The world’s first law on AI ensures full compliance with the EU laws and values, including

Poland’s Contec secures additional €5M, totalling €15M in raised funds

Szczecin-based startup Contec has announced the raise of additional €5 million for its funding round, totalling at €15 million. Blachy Pruszyński backed the round which became one of the 2023’s largest investments in Europe.

Emerging Ecosystem ranking 2023: Estonia is up 28 positions, Riga enters the list

Startup Genome has published its annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 that traditionally include Emerging Ecosystem 2023 ranking of 100. It is intended to reflect startup ecosystems at earlier stages of growth, which showcase high potential to be top global performers

Finnish biotech Solu raises €1M to deal with antibiotic resistance

Helsinki-based biotech startup Solu has raised €1 million in a seed round of funding aimed at combating globally rising antibiotic resistance. Lifeline Ventures led the round, joined by Wave Ventures, EU-Startups report. “Antibiotic resistance is a significant threat to global health. Preventing

Romanian HRtech Undelucram receives €1M in a late-seed round  

The Bucharest-based operator of online employees’ community Undelucram has received €1 million led by Sofia Angels Ventures. The fresh round will be used for further expansion.

Czech fintech 4Trans raises pre-series A round

Prague-based fintech company 4Trans has raised a major pre-series A funding round. The company plans to use the undisclosed funds to strengthen its presence in the region and expand its team. “Partnering with Zero Gravity Capital not only provides us with an

Helsinki-based NordicNinja participates in a €14M round for ClimateView 

Swedish ClimateView, a climate action technology company, has secured a €14 million funding round led by 2050, with participation from 115K, Sandwater, Polar Structure, CommerzVentures, NordicNinja, and others. It will help to develop the climate finance platform and to support

Estonian greentech Sunly secures €30M of fresh capital from EBRD

Tallinn-based greentech startup Sunly has secured €30 million of funding from the European Bank for Research and Development. The funds will help to speed up green energy transformation in Estonian and beyond, Invest in Estonia reports. “We are thrilled to