All posts by Anna Heim

The EU AI Act aims to create a level playing field for AI innovation. Here’s what it is.

August 5, 2025 / 48 / 0

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, known as the EU AI Act, has been described as “the world’s first comprehensive AI law” by the European Commission. Continue reading

Handwave lends a hand to retailers with its European alternative to Amazon’s palm payments

August 1, 2025 / 37 / 0

Latvian startup Handwave aims to compete with Amazon palm payments by offering an independent alternative. Continue reading

Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team

July 25, 2025 / 34 / 0

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is entering a new chapter, marked by the arrival of two new partners and the departure of its penultimate founding team partner. Continue reading

Eight months in, Swedish unicorn Lovable crosses the $100M ARR milestone

July 23, 2025 / 46 / 0

Less than a week after becoming Europe’s latest unicorn, Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable has now crossed the $100 million annual recurring revenue mark. Continue reading

What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor

July 19, 2025 / 38 / 0

Mistral AI, the French company behind AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is officially regarded as one of France’s most promising tech startups and is arguably the only European company that could compete with OpenAI. But compared to its $6 billion valuation, its... Continue reading