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1. Anemo Labs lands £700K to give AI a sense of smell

London-based startup Anemo Labs has secured £700,000 in pre-seed funding aimed at developing innovative technology that enables AI to detect disease-related compounds through smell. The investment round was led by Zinc and SFC Capital, with support from Innovate UK. Anemo is pioneering an electronic nose (e-nose) that combines sensor hardware and AI models to identify specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Initially focusing on healthcare, the device analyzes VOCs from urine to facilitate non-invasive disease screening, potentially identifying ailments before symptoms become apparent. The funding will be allocated towards enhancing sensor chemistry and expanding smell data collection.

2. Strong by Form raises €5.8M to take on concrete with less wood

Strong by Form, based in Madrid, has raised €5.8 million to redefine how wood is utilized in construction to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency. The startup aims to provide a sustainable alternative to concrete, which significantly contributes to the construction industry's carbon footprint. Their Woodflow-core technology aims to maximize timber's potential while minimizing the amount used. Their approach combines principles from carbon-fiber structure technologies, aiming to offer a product that's lighter than concrete and competes on strength and price without sacrificing sustainability.

3. Green Eagle Solutions lands Copilot Capital backing to take renewable energy ‘autopilot’ global

Spanish firm Green Eagle Solutions has announced a significant investment from Copilot Capital to expand its automation technology for renewable energy operations. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on streamlining control room operations for renewable energy through automation. Their flagship product, ARSOS Automation Suite, is designed to unify operational data and automate critical workflows, allowing asset managers and operators to gain full visibility of their fleets without constant manual intervention. This investment will facilitate the company’s growth in new markets, particularly in the US.

4. The Exploration Company raises $450M Series C to scale reusable space transport

The Exploration Company, a European space venture, has successfully raised $450 million in Series C funding to further its reusable space transportation systems. Co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atomico, this funding will advance the development of Nyx, a reusable capsule intended for cargo transport to space stations. The company aims to meet the increasing demands of space logistics and aims to secure contracts with various space agencies and commercial operators. This investment marks a significant milestone in the European space industry's growth trajectory.

5. sci2sci raises €1.2M to build trusted AI infrastructure for regulated industries

Berlin-based startup sci2sci has secured €1.2 million in funding to enhance its technology focused on organizing and verifying data in regulated industries, such as biopharma. The company’s flagship product, Integrity Cortex, aims to create a structured network linking information from diverse sources to ensure data integrity and compliance, crucial for regulatory processes. This funding will allow sci2sci to expand its engineering team and refine its proprietary framework, Parseltongue, while also extending its technology into other regulated fields like banking.