Is the European tech scene finally hitting its stride with mega-funding rounds, and can it compete globally while staying true to its regulatory principles? Hosts Sébastien Deschamps and Samira Chen are back to break down the week in European IT.

In this episode, we explore:

• The VC Surge: What Fnality’s €116.2M and other major funding rounds tell us about the health and focus of European tech.

• Rules of the Game: A deep dive into the practical impact of the EU AI Act on software companies right now. Is it a shield or a shackle?

• Security & Sovereignty: How cybersecurity threats and initiatives like GAIA-X are shaping Europe’s digital future.

Tune in for an insightful analysis perfect for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the future of technology in Europe.

Keywords: Europe, Tech, EU, AI Act, Regulation, Venture Capital, Funding, Cybersecurity, Digital Sovereignty, Startup, Podcast.

Chaos at European airports due to a cyberattack. A stark warning from a top tech founder about a crippling funding gap. On this episode of European It!, hosts Sébastien Deschamps and Samira Chen connect these two crises to explore the future of European tech sovereignty.

We dive into:

✈️ The real-world impact of the recent cyber-attack on airport service providers.

💶 Verena Pausder’s alarming analysis of Europe’s innovation capital deficit.

🔗 How underinvestment makes us more vulnerable to digital threats.

🛡️ The case for “tech sovereignty” as a non-negotiable security imperative.

🚀 The concrete steps needed from policymakers, investors, and corporations.

This is more than a tech podcast; it’s a conversation about Europe’s strategic autonomy in the digital age. Tune in to understand the challenges and what it will take to overcome them.

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Keywords: Cyberattack, Venture Capital, Tech Sovereignty, European Union, Cybersecurity, Innovation, Verena Pausder, Digital Policy, Startups, NIS2.

This week on European It!, Sébastien Deschamps dissect the three core pillars of Europe’s tech ecosystem, revealing a landscape of exciting growth and complex challenges.

We break down:

• The Funding Pulse: Analyzing what Claret Capital’s €350M fund and other major raises mean for the future of European startups.

• The Founder’s Reality: A candid discussion on the critical gap between financial investment and the hands-on support founders like Project Europe’s Kitty Mayo truly need.

• The Regulatory Dilemma: How a well-intentioned EU law on political ads led to an outright ban by tech giants, potentially creating a dangerous vacuum for misinformation.

Tune in to understand the paradox at the heart of European tech innovation.

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