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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This week on European It!, hosts Maya Lin and Sébastien Deschamps dive into the biggest tech stories shaping Europe’s future.

We break down the monumental news that Paris-based Mistral AI raised a historic €1.7 billion Series C from chip giant ASML. What does this mean for Europe’s position in the global AI race? We explore the strategic implications of this software-hardware alliance.

Then, we look at the deep-tech innovators building the infrastructure of tomorrow, from Scintil Photonics’ light-based computing to CuspAI’s material discovery engine.

Plus, we run through a rapid-fire roundup of key funding rounds, including ReOrbit’s record spacetech raise and LeydenJar’s battery tech breakthrough, and analyze the latest EU regulatory moves, including the DSA fee suspension and potential social media bans for minors.

Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of the European tech ecosystem!

Key Topics:

• Mistral AI
• ASML
• AI Investment
• Deep Tech
• Photonic Computing
• European Startups
• Venture Capital
• EU Regulation
• Digital Services Act (DSA)

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This week on European It!, host Sébastien Deschamps tackle the contradictions defining the European tech landscape.

We're digging into:

🔻 The surprising shutdown of The Next Web (TNW) and what it means for the ecosystem.

🔺 A billion-euro wave of funding for European deep tech, from supercomputers to photonics.

🤖 AI's move into education and the workplace—and the scary data on misinformation.

⚖️ The EU's massive €2.95B fine for Google and the looming Chat Control debate.

💎 Revolut's creation of 200+ paper millionaires and the week's biggest talent moves.

Is European tech stronger than ever, or are we losing our cultural core? Tune in for a data-driven, thought-provoking analysis.

Key Topics: The Next Web, TNW, TracXon, JUPITER Supercomputer, OpenAI, Google Fine, EU AI Act, Chat Control, Revolut, Deep Tech, Venture Capital, European Startups.

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• The “Third Way” blends US flexibility & EU prescriptiveness by embedding policy directly into public‑sector protocols (techno‑legal regulation).
• India Stack (Aadhaar, UPI, ONDC) demonstrates how a digital public infrastructure can drive 1.4 bn IDs, 18 bn monthly payments, and open‑commerce standards.
• EU implications: Open, neutral standards can satisfy the DMA/DSA, unlock industrial IoT data, and reduce dependence on US/Chinese hardware.
• Action items: Joint EU‑India working group on open‑transaction networks, a public‑rail payment pilot for SMEs, regulator‑techie bootcamps, and a hard‑infrastructure diversification audit.

Key Quote: “Regulators need to become technologically skilled… you have to roll up your sleeves and get in there with the techies who are building the protocols.” – Rahul Matthan

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