Of the Paris-based incubator’s 40 best-performing start-ups, 34 have artificial intelligence at the core of their business
Valencia, Málaga and San Sebastián have bested their bigger rivals in the FT-Statista ranking for 2025
Companies with no products or idea yet on how to make money are seeking huge valuations in funding deals
Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bn
Podcaster Harry Stebbings is spearheading a €10mn fund to build tech start-ups to combat a ‘doom loop’ in Europe
Investor excitement over fast-developing technology has led to a flurry of massive funding rounds this year
LTC aims to buy technology companies’ stock through secondary share sales
Scientists warn big obstacles, including ethical questions, remain in efforts to restore extinct species
The 2025 ranking highlights growth successes in challenging economic times, from shifts in solar power to fintech funding and AI-enhanced CCTV targeting shoplifters. Plus changing Italian business culture and Nordic companies leading the EV charge
London-based group is testing its self-driving cars in Germany and the US and hopes to ‘soon’ agree deals with automakers
FT previously reported that Sachin Dev Duggal had been named in criminal probe and faced complaints about company culture
US payments start-up completes share sale as business rebounds after period of low customer spending
The venture capital group’s long-serving partner reflects on how the continent’s start-up industry has evolved and discusses the AI boom
Thinking Machines Lab to focus on making artificial intelligence ‘more widely understood’
Big funding rounds for software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever defy broader downturn in venture investing
Schools and their incubators are playing a growing role in nurturing students’ start-up ambitions
US conference known for launching Billie Eilish and The White Stripes will take place in June
Leading tech groups including Microsoft and Meta also invest in similar safety systems
Chinese artificial intelligence group’s use of ‘reinforcement learning’ and ‘small language models’ leads to breakthroughs
Lightspeed and SoftBank’s second Vision Fund among Helion’s new investors in latest funding round
Hedge fund billionaire Liang Wenfeng builds model on tight budget despite US attempt to halt China’s high-tech ambitions
ChatGPT maker in complex talks over splitting from its non-profit arm in move opposed by Elon Musk
Spotify founder’s body-scanning start-up valued at $1.7bn in new funding round
Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuation
Investment bank boss says depth of private capital removes imperative to go public
