Bpifrance strengthens its arsenal for supporting strategic companies in the Defense sector, in connection with the Directorate General of Armaments and the State. Since 2021, more than a billion euros have been mobilized each year to support the innovation, export and industrialization of BitD actors, with particular attention to the war economy and technological sovereignty. The Definvest fund, increased to 100 million euros, has invested in 27 companies, while the Innovation Defense fund, now endowed with 245 million euros, continues its rise in power with participations in deeptech nuggets. Bpifrance also extends its tools for SMEs and ETIs in the sector, with dedicated funding, cyber diagnostics, a sectoral accelerator and the creation of the consumer fund “Bpifrance Defense”, aimed at connecting individual savings to the needs of the national defense industry.
The Definvest Fund enters the capital of Magellium Artal to support a champion of cartography and satellite imagery
The Definvest fund of the Ministry of Armies, managed by Bpifrance, takes a minority participation in the capital of Magellium Artal, alongside Idia Capital Investissement and the Eiréné Majority Fund of Weinberg Capital Partners. Coming from the rapprochement between magellium and artal in 2016, the group has established itself as a strategic player in the processing of satellite image, digital mapping and image engineering, at the service of sensitive sectors such as defense, space and security. With 280 employees, including 250 technical experts, Magellium Artal aims to become the independent European leader in his field by combining organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
Tech Defense: Aquarius A new media to connect Startup, Science and Army
Faced with the rise of hybrid threats, Aquarius is launched as the first European media dedicated to civil innovation applied to the defense and security of citizens. Founded by four recognized journalists – Marion Moreau,, Aude Leroy,, Pascal Samama And Francis Pisani – The project intends to bring out an ecosystem Defense Tech by valuing the dual technologies from the civilian. The media is accompanied by Aquarius cluba network bringing together entrepreneurs, researchers, soldiers and investors to identify and size key solutions. The newsletter is already online, the first events will take place in European capitals.
The ECB pleads for a digital euro in the face of geopolitical risks and the domination of stablecoins
Faced with the rise of stablecoins backed by the dollar and persistent dependence on American players in payments, the European Central Bank intensifies its call in favor of a digital euro. According to Philip Lane, head economist of the ECB, the creation of a European digital currency is now essential to preserve the monetary sovereignty of the continent. Intervening at a conference in Cork, Ireland, he insisted that the digital euro is not limited to a technological adaptation, but constitutes a strategic bulwark in a context of increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Tence slows down its GPU purchases and increases
Tencent has announced a clear slowdown in its GPU investments, awarded to the productivity gains obtained with its Deepseek model. According to James Mitchell, Chief Strategy Officer, the company no longer needs to increase its park at the initially planned cadence, the performance of existing GPUs is now better exploited. In 2024, the group still tripled its investment expenses, reaching 10.6 billion euros, before announcing a cap at 13 % of its income for 2025. This refocusing, although measured against 80 to 100 billion announced by Microsoft or Amazon, place Tencent at the top of IA investments in China. The group is focusing on efficiency rather than hyper-equipment, while continuing the integration of IA services in Weixin and WeChat, engines of its high margin growth.
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France: Pangea Aerospace raises 23 million euros for its reusable rocket engines
The Franco-Spanish startup Pangea aerospace raised 23 million euros To develop his reusable rocket engines operating sustainable fuels. She plans to accelerate her tests, increase her workforce and open a workshop in Barcelona. Among his contracts, an agreement of € 50 million with Tehiru To provide five reusable engines on 50 flights.
Sweden: Evroc lifts 50.6 million euros to build a European sovereign cloud
No offense French policies for whom the cloud battle is definitively lost, the Swedish startup Evroc has raised 50.6 million euros in series A from Blisce, Eqt Ventures, Norrsken VC and Giant Ventures to build a sovereign hyperscal cloud infrastructure in Europe. Founded in 2023, the company provides eight data centers by 2028, with a focus on IA workloads. It already has sites in Stockholm and Paris, and will open two others in Frankfurt this year. In a tense geopolitical context, Evroc intends to offer a European alternative to American cloud giants. A greater lifting is scheduled in 2025 to finance its development plan.
Flexvelop lifts 44 million euros to redefine the financing of professional equipment
The German fintech Flexvelop, based in Hamburg, has raised 44 million euros to support its expansion, including 4 million in capital from Innoventurefonds and Seventure Partners, and 40 million in institutional credit lines. Founded in 2018, the company offers a flexible model for financing professional equipment, inspired by subscriptions, intended for SMEs. Its approach, called “Flexen”, provides access to long -term non -binding equipment, via a 100 % digital experience. Flexvelop intends to strengthen its profitability, increase its presence on the market and affirms its evolution towards a company established with a new brand identity.
Belgium: Warren raises 3 million euros in pre-seed to democratize the financial council in company
The Belgian startup Warren, founded in 2024 in Sint-Martens-Lierde, raised 3 million euros in pre-seeed to Motive Ventures (Lead), entourage, Syndicate One, Pitchdrive, 1105 and several business angels. Warren is developing a platform combining AI, personalized financial coaching and access to expert advisers, with the aim of reducing the financial stress of employees and strengthening their long -term security.
Mexico: Plata rises $ 160 million in series A and reaches 1.5 billion valuation
The Mexican neo -owner Plata raised 160 million dollars in series A, enhancing the company to $ 1.5 billion less than two years after its launch. The tour, subject to the approval of the authorities, was led by Kora, with the participation of Moore Strategic Ventures and American and European investors. With a banking license obtained in December 2024 and more than a million credit card users, Plata affirms its position on the Mexican financial market.
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- Harvest: confirmed data leak / Brussels strikes Fort Google and Apple / Cybersecurity, which we have to anticipate in 2025
- Revolving credit for Hexa / Deezer Cash Flow Positive / Moon Surgical Integrates AI in Robotics Surgery with Nvidia
- Health data: the CNIL presss the government on sovereign accommodation / RIPPLING ATTER DEEL in justice / Starlink sets in the White House
- A Belgian startup obtains the entry of the Google / Buy European bank account, 100 tech actors challenge Ursula van der Leyen / Meta tries to stifle an explosive book on its practices
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- Zestmeup and Supermood unite to build a European player in employee engagement
- Will European technological independence go through the HPC RHEA HPC microprocessor of Sipearl?
- Towards increased resilience of critical infrastructure: France wants to strengthen its cybersecurity
- Does Mirakl really be worth $ 3.5 billion?
- Trapped by its own economic model, mention is put into receivership.
