Tags: European tech

Leading artificial‑intelligence companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Mistral and several cloud and semiconductor firms have partnered with Paris‑based incubator Station F to launch F/ai, a new accelerator for European AI startups. The three‑month program, run twice a year, will support 20 early‑stage companies per cohort with a curriculum focused on rapid commercialization and will provide more than $1 million in credits for access to AI models, compute and other services. The initiative aims to help European founders bring revenue‑generating products to market faster and narrow the gap with U.S. and Chinese competitors. Ler mais

French AI firm Mistral AI announced a new family of open‑source language models, including the flagship Mistral Large 3 and a suite of smaller Ministral 3 variants. Designed for general‑purpose use and edge deployment, the models support a wide range of languages by emphasizing non‑English training data. Co‑founder Guillaume Lample highlighted the goal of making high‑end AI accessible, while the open‑weight approach allows developers to customize and run the models on laptops, smartphones, cars, or robots without relying on constant internet connectivity. Ler mais

Swedish AI coding startup Lovable announced that its annual recurring revenue has reached $200 million, a figure it achieved within four months of surpassing $100 million. CEO Anton Osika credited the decision to remain in Europe, rather than relocate to Silicon Valley, as a key factor in the company’s rapid growth. The firm leveraged strong European talent, recruited engineers from Silicon Valley firms, and benefited from an active open‑source community. Lovable’s latest $200 million Series A round, led by Accel, valued the company at $1.8 billion, underscoring investor confidence in its European‑centric strategy. Ler mais

Anton Osika, co‑founder and CEO of Lovable, addressed a packed audience at a major tech conference, highlighting the company’s rapid growth, its recent product releases, and a strategic focus on building the best platform for users rather than chasing valuation milestones. While investors are speculating about future funding rounds, Osika stressed that Lovable’s priority is delivering a secure, fast, and easy‑to‑use experience, leveraging multiple foundation models, and supporting a broad range of use cases from marketers to engineers. He also noted the company’s commitment to staying rooted in Europe despite its global ambitions. Ler mais