
Yazen Health secures €50 million to expand digital obesity care in Europe
Sweden’s Yazen Health has raised €50 million to scale its digital obesity care services across Europe, reflecting rising investment in tech-driven EU healthcare solutions.
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Sweden’s Yazen Health has raised €50 million to scale its digital obesity care services across Europe, reflecting rising investment in tech-driven EU healthcare solutions.

ICEX, IDB Lab and Endeavor Spain are bringing companies from five countries into Spain’s business ecosystem through a programme that received a record 326 applications.

Barcelona-based ID Finance has raised €545 million in debt and equity to expand its fintech app Plazo, signalling aggressive growth ambitions in Spain’s competitive consumer credit market.

With eight stores in Spain, a production hub in Barcelona and a presence in Rome, the Argentine ice cream chain is preparing its next European move through a master-franchise agreement for Portugal.

French startup Epyr has secured €15 million in Series A funding following the successful commissioning of its industrial heat storage technology at WEPA Group’s paper mill, highlighting a shift toward electrification in Europe’s industrial energy sector.

Poland’s Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has called for urgent, unified ‘war-mode’ defence production in Europe, warning that current output is far below Russia’s and leaves the continent exposed.

Stellantis is partnering with Chinese automakers to share factory capacity and invest in battery production, aiming to keep its European plants open amid the shift to electric vehicles.

Ireland’s €1bn state financing facility will focus on technology, life sciences and agri-food, aiming to fuel global expansion and long-term economic resilience.

French startup HyLight has raised €13 million to expand its hydrogen-powered autonomous airships, accelerating the shift from helicopter-based to greener, more efficient infrastructure inspections across Europe.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes using artificial intelligence to streamline business reporting, aiming to boost EU competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens.

Nippur Fiber Holdings and Beacon are the new investors behind Metrotel’s expansion into Argentina’s mass-market telecoms business. The company plans to use Tuenti for the mobile operation built around six million lines that Telecom must divest following its acquisition of Telefónica Argentina.

Danish-Lithuanian UAV maker Monopulse has raised over €2 million to expand production and R&D for drones designed to withstand electronic warfare, aiming to strengthen NATO's defense capabilities.

JPMorgan's latest investment underscores the bank's ambitions in Europe’s asset management market, aiming to strengthen its position amid rising competition.

European private equity firms have €41 billion in debt headroom for dividend recapitalizations as exits become more difficult, raising questions over portfolio stability.

The European Union will cap Chinese hybrid vehicle imports at 350,000 per year from December, a move expected to halve China’s market share and bolster EU automakers.

French lawmakers aim to impose an exit tax on crypto holdings above €800,000 and steep fines for undeclared wallets, raising compliance and capital flight concerns.

Siemens Energy and other German firms are positioning themselves at the center of Azerbaijan’s green energy transition and infrastructure expansion, as Baku seeks to boost renewables and regional trade.

Xpeng Inc. says its driver-assistance systems can be swiftly tailored for European roads, signaling rising competition and regulatory adaptation in the continent’s auto sector.

Salling Group is piloting Hive Robots for night restocking, signalling a shift in European retail labor dynamics as automation enters supermarket operations.

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Renault's CEO welcomed the EU’s agreement to limit Chinese hybrid imports, calling it a milestone that could alter Europe’s auto landscape and trade dynamics.

The European Space Agency's €10 billion plan to launch its own astronauts aims to reduce reliance on NASA, reshaping Europe's role in the €600 billion global space sector.

Retailers and fast food chains are deploying AI-driven pricing, raising questions about transparency and the future of comparison shopping across Europe and Latin America.

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Italy’s decision to raise its deficit targets for 2027 and 2028, combined with €28 billion in new defense and energy spending, has prompted Goldman Sachs to flag risks of higher borrowing costs and market volatility.

Nearly half of all European tech investment in September flowed to UK startups, highlighting persistent regional disparities despite a market rebound.

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Nestlé will double its investment in Mexico, signalling a robust commitment to the Latin American market.

German logistics provider Rhenus Group will develop up to 14 terminals across the Middle Corridor, strengthening EU-Asia transport and supporting the European Commission’s trade ambitions.
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