Development

Foreverland Raises €6M to Develop Cocoa Alternative Technologies for a More Resilient Supply Chain

**Foreverland Raises €6M to Scale Cocoa-Free Chocolate Technology** Milan-based foodtech startup Foreverland has closed a €6 million funding round, lifting its total capital raised to €9.4 million. The investment will accelerate the company's mission to commercialize cocoa-free chocolate alternatives — a category gaining traction as supply chain pressures and sustainability concerns reshape the confectionery industry. Foreverland's proprietary formulations replicate the sensory and functional properties of conventional chocolate without relying on cocoa, positioning the company at the intersection of ingredient innovation and sustainable food production. With this latest round, the startup is poised to scale manufacturing capabilities and deepen market penetration across the European food sector.

Mar 24, 2026 717 views

From Idea to App: Newly Raises $2M to Power the Next Generation of Native App Development

Stockholm-based Newly (formerly Natively) has secured over $2 million in total funding to scale its mobile app development platform and democratize access to native app creation. The raise positions the company to accelerate growth and expand its reach within the app development ecosystem.

Mar 23, 2026 556 views

How Air Street Capital's $232M Fund III Cements Its Place as Europe's Premier Solo GP Venture Firm

Air Street Capital, the London-based venture firm led by Nathan Benaich, has closed Fund III at $232M — establishing it as Europe's largest solo GP fund. The vehicle targets AI-native startups across North America and Europe, doubling down on the firm's thesis that foundational AI adoption will define the next generation of category-leading companies.

Mar 23, 2026 326 views

360 Capital Reaches €85M in Poli360 2 Fundraise, Eyes €100M Final Close

360 Capital has closed €85 million of its Poli360 2 technology transfer fund, advancing toward a €100 million target. The European venture capital firm's latest vehicle concentrates on early-stage deeptech ventures, channeling capital from foundational research into market-ready innovation. Building on its technology transfer mandate, the fund positions 360 Capital to back scientifically grounded startups at the critical inflection point between laboratory discovery and commercial viability.

Mar 23, 2026 570 views

Europe's Tech Funding Surge: 55+ Deals Totaling €504M Shape the Innovation Landscape

European tech investment activity remained robust last week, with more than 55 funding deals totaling over €504 million recorded across the continent, alongside 3 exits, M&A transactions, market rumours, and related industry developments.

Mar 23, 2026 611 views

Montis VC Hits €50M Milestone to Accelerate Energy and Industrial Tech Innovation

Montis VC has launched a new venture capital fund, reaching a €50 million first close backed by the European Investment Fund via the REPowerEU programme, the Polish Development Fund, and additional institutional investors. The fund targets early-stage technology startups across Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on sectors driving the region's digital and energy transition ecosystems.

Mar 20, 2026 663 views

Eternal.ag Secures €8M to Deploy AI Robots That Automate Greenhouse Harvesting

Eternal.ag, a startup developing autonomous harvesting robots for greenhouse environments, has secured €8 million in funding led by Simon Capital, Oyster Bay Venture Capital, and EquityPitcher Ventures. The round positions the company to accelerate deployment of its agricultural robotics technology, targeting the precision-controlled conditions of indoor farming where automation delivers measurable efficiency gains over manual harvesting.

Mar 19, 2026 709 views

What Developers Really Struggle With When Debugging Rust: 2026 Survey Results

# Rust Debugging Survey Launch: Help Shape the Future of Rust Tooling The Rust team is launching a dedicated Debugging Survey to systematically capture the real-world pain points developers face when debugging Rust code. Debugging challenges consistently rank among the most frustrating friction points in the Rust developer experience — and this survey aims to move the conversation from anecdote to actionable data. While debugging Rust is entirely achievable today, the tooling and workflows surrounding it leave meaningful room for improvement. By gathering direct input from the community, the team can prioritize the right problems, inform tooling decisions, and drive targeted enhancements that reflect what developers actually encounter in practice. If you write Rust — whether professionally or as a hobbyist — your perspective matters. Participation directly influences the roadmap for debugging tooling improvements across the ecosystem.

Feb 23, 2026 830 views