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2026-04-02Mistral AI: What They Actually Offer, and How It Compares to OpenAIMistral AI is France's answer to OpenAI. Here's what their model lineup actually looks like, where it beats GPT-4o, and where it still falls short.
2026-04-01EU AI Act: What It Means for SaaS BuyersOn 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act's rules for high-risk AI systems kick in. If you buy SaaS with AI features, you already have obligations.
2026-03-319fin Raises $170M Series C at $1.3B Valuation to Scale AI Debt IntelligenceLondon-based 9fin raises $170M Series C led by HarbourVest at a $1.3B valuation, becoming the latest UK fintech unicorn.
2026-03-31Kestra Raises $25M Series A to Build the Enterprise Orchestration StandardParis-based Kestra raises $25M Series A led by RTP Global to scale its open-source workflow orchestration platform and launch Kestra Cloud.
2026-03-31Why We Started a Content SectionEurope Alternatives now publishes articles about European tech, software alternatives, and digital sovereignty. Here's what to expect.
2026-03-26Giraffe360 Raises $10M Series B to Scale AI-Powered Property Media PlatformLatvian-founded proptech Giraffe360 raises $10M Series B led by Cipio Partners to expand its AI property media platform combining robotic cameras with software.
2026-03-26Theia Insights Raises $8M Series A to Map Financial Markets with AICambridge-based Theia Insights raises $8M Series A led by MiddleGame Ventures to build a dynamic AI classification system for global financial markets.
2026-03-25Granola Raises $125M Series C to Expand from Meeting Notes to Enterprise AILondon-based Granola raises $125M Series C led by Index Ventures and Kleiner Perkins at a $1.5B valuation, reaching unicorn status.
2026-03-25Subbyx Raises €30M Series A to Scale Subscription Infrastructure Across EuropeMilan-based Subbyx raises €30M Series A led by Systemiq Capital to expand its AI-powered subscription commerce platform into Sweden and beyond.
2026-03-24Zevero Raises $7M to Scale Carbon Data Platform Across Europe and Asia-PacificUK-based carbon management platform Zevero raises $7M from Spiral Capital, Gazelle Capital, and Deep 30, bringing total funding to $14M.