Tags: startup ecosystem

Paris‑Milan venture firm 360 Capital has raised €85 million for a new deep‑tech vehicle supported by at least one major European defence prime. The fund, which adds to the firm’s €500 million‑plus asset base, targets dual‑use technologies at the intersection of software, hardware and national security. Backed by defence contractors seeking faster access to innovative startups, the vehicle aims to bridge Europe’s slow, fragmented procurement processes and provide portfolio companies with strategic procurement pathways. The move reflects a broader shift toward defence‑linked deep‑tech investing across the continent. Weiterlesen

Lovable’s SheBuilds campaign, timed with International Women’s Day, invites women builders worldwide to a 24‑hour global event powered by Anthropic. Participants receive $100 in Anthropic API credits and $250 in Stripe fee credits, enabling them to design, prototype, and launch working products without traditional engineering barriers. Building on previous virtual buildathons, the initiative emphasizes real output over discussion, fostering agency and community among participants. By aligning the event with a cultural moment, Lovable aims to shift the tech industry’s focus from rhetoric to tangible creation, highlighting the importance of inclusion, rapid iteration, and visible impact in software development. Weiterlesen