Artificial Intelligence

In recent years, the landscape of AI-related startups has begun to experiment with funding models that prioritize growth without ceding equity. The recent case of Reface, a Ukrainian company active in developing AI tools for content creation, offers a window into how a non-dilutive funding model can accelerate commercial expansion without affecting corporate control. Reface has in fact secured €15.2 million (about $18 million) in non-dilutive financing for user acquisition, p

Construction compliance automation is emerging as a concrete response to the challenges that limit SMEs in the construction sector: managing documents, certifications, and regulatory obligations required by tenders and public contracts. Levels, a startup founded in Milan in 2024, began from an analysis of how technology can automate this path, starting from an initial consult in the field of genAI and turning it into a solution that aims to streamline compliance processes for

The transformation of AI is accelerating attention to closed AI models, where access, training, and use are controlled by the owning company. In this context, Meta is advancing with Avocado, an internal model that promises to be released by spring 2026. This is a proprietary version not intended for external developers, aimed at ensuring safety, compliance, and centralized control of innovation. The move comes at a time when open solutions have shown limitations in terms of s

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), based in Genoa, announced the birth of a new startup devoted to humanoid robot development known as Generative Bionics. The startup has already raised 70 million euros in early funding rounds, one of the highest figures in the European deep-tech sector. The goal of Generative Bionics is to bring to market a new type of humanoid robot that combines AI and advanced mechanics, technically defined as Physical AI, to operate in real-world

An AI-powered end-to-end platform Procure AI's solution integrates over 50 AI agents in three categories: autonomous agents, collaborative agents, and ambient agents. This architecture enables automation of the entire procurement cycle, covering sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and invoice management. Among the core capabilities are Autonomous Spot-Buy and Tactical Sourcing (time reduction of 35–46% and event savings of 3.7–5.2%), along with Quote-to-Order intake (about 60%

Global Work AI, an AI-native HRTech platform based in Warsaw, announced a follow-on investment of €2 million to intensify its core capabilities: personalized job recommendations, AI-generated resumes and cover letters, and a browser Auto-Fill plug-in that speeds up the entire application process. The goal is to strengthen a truly candidate-centered approach, enabling users to navigate the job market with smart tools that simplify every step, from identifying opportunities to