Nvidia is pouring billions into a sprawling network of AI companies, with a new $2 billion stake in semiconductor design firm Synopsys. This aggressive investment strategy is fueling the AI boom while simultaneously raising serious bubble concerns among market watchers.
Sokin, a London-based fintech, has secured €42.9 million in Series B funding led by Prysm Capital. The company’s valuation is now €257 million as it aims to scale its global payments and multi-currency account infrastructure.
Dorset Council is preparing to ditch its heavily customized SAP system for Oracle Fusion in a three-year project costing over £14 million. The move comes despite high-profile, disastrous transitions by other UK councils. They aim to go live by late 2027.
Adcities, founded in 2024, has raised a €3 million+ funding round. Its AI platform, OMI, uses geocontextual data to make outdoor advertising campaigns measurable and targeted, already powering campaigns for brands like Telefónica and Decathlon.
According to a leading venture capitalist, most startups fail in the first two years because the founders can’t get along. His firm, Europe’s largest pre-seed fund, invests based on personality and team dynamics long before a product exists.
