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Baidu is preparing the launch of its Robotaxis in Switzerland and Turkey
The Chinese technological giant Baidu plans to test its autonomous Robotaxis service, Apollo Go, in Switzerland by the end of 2025, thus marking its first foray into the European market. Discussions are underway with the Swiss public transport supplier Postauto to launch this pilot project. At the same time, Baidu also plans to deploy Apollo Go to Türkiye, as part of its international expansion.
Amazon combines with Riyadh to deploy a large -scale AI area
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and human society have announced the creation of an “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia, for an investment of more than $ 5 billion. This hub will integrate advanced calculation infrastructure, AWS (Sagemaker, Bedrock, Amazon Q) services, and a market for smart agents for government use. The initiative is part of the Vision 2030 strategy aimed at positioning the kingdom as a global power of artificial intelligence.
Coinbase is derived for $ 2.9 billion, larger acquisition ever made in cryptocurrencies
The American platform Coinbase announced the takeover of Deribit, a major player based in the United Arab Emirates and specialized in cryptographic derivatives, for an amount of $ 2.9 billion. The agreement provides $ 700 million in cash and 11 million ordinary class A Coinbase shares. This operation, which still has to receive the approval of the regulatory authorities, is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. In 2024, more than $ 1,000 billion in volumes were exchanged on Deribit, which currently manages $ 30 billion in active contracts.
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Scalara raises 3 million euros to digitize real estate management
The German Proptech Scalara raised 3 million euros from BFW Bank, which also bought 1.5 million euros in units to historic investors. In total, 2 million euros in convertible loans were transformed into capital by long -term partners such as Beyondbuild, Bauwens and Neoteq Ventures. Founded in 2020, Scalara develops a SaaS platform which automates the accounting, documentary and communication management of property administrators.
Shakers raises 14 million euros to reinvent freelancing tech in Europe
The Spanish startup Shakers, specializing in tech freelance talent orchestration, has just completed a series A of 14 million euros led by Parth, with the participation of Kfund, Brightye Ventures, Athos Capital and Wayra. Founded in 2021, Shakers is developing a platform that connects businesses, qualified freelances and AI agents, with more than 10,000 validated profiles and 450 customers, including Microsoft, Inditex and Telefónica.
Zendo Energy raises 2 million euros to green the Data Centers infrastructure
British startup Zendo Energy raised 2.07 million euros in priming from Fly Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Pact VC and Business Angels from the Data Centers sector. Founded in 2024, the company develops an “Energy OS” intended to optimize the energy consumption of data centers in the face of the rise in IA charges. Thanks to predictive analysis tools, the platform makes it possible to anticipate demand, reduce costs and more easily integrate renewable energies.
Optics11 raises 17 million euros to secure European critical infrastructure
The Dutch startup Optics11, specializing in fiber optic sensors for the energy and defense sectors, raised 17 million euros from Forward.one, Set Ventures and Join Capital. The company is developing sensors capable of detecting submarine and mechanical failures on sensitive infrastructure such as underwater cables or processing stations.
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