Edgee | €2.66M | Open Source Edge Computing

Edgee has raised €2.66 million ($2.9 million) in pre-seed funding from Serena and VentureFriends to develop its open source edge computing platform. Founded by tech veterans Sacha Morard and Gilles Raymond, Edgee aims to revolutionize data collection and application performance by processing data closer to the user. The platform tackles issues like incomplete data capture due to privacy regulations and ad blockers, providing accurate, privacy-compliant solutions for developers and businesses.

Aiko | €3.5M | Space

AIKO, based in Turin and Toulouse, has raised an additional €3.5 million from Deep Ocean Capital’s Deep Blue Ventures and Primo Ventures to accelerate its AI-driven space mission automation solutions. This funding, part of a larger €6.5 million round, will support AIKO's international expansion, including its entry into the U.S. market. With plans to grow its team from 40 to 70 employees, AIKO aims to enhance its AI software for space missions.

Mendo | €3.5M | Education

3-year-old startup Mendo has raised €3.5 million to expand its SaaS platform that trains employees on generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Led by Emerge Education with support from Tomcat Ventures, the funding will help Mendo double the number of employees trained and recruit 20 new team members. With clients like Yves Rocher, PwC, and GRDF, Mendo plans to grow internationally, aiming to train 30,000 employees by 2025.

Storio Energy | €5M | Energy Storage

Storio has raised €5 million to support smart energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial clients. Founded in 2023, Storio helps businesses optimize energy use by storing solar power or off-peak electricity and releasing it during peak times to reduce energy costs. Storio's batteries also aim to stabilize the grid and generate revenue for their clients thanks to their software to remotely manage energy flows.

Aerleum | €5.5M | Clean Fuels

Strasbourg-based Aerleum has raised €5.5 million in a seed round led by 360 Capital and HTGF to advance its CO₂ capture and conversion technology. The company’s solution transforms CO₂ and low-carbon hydrogen into e-fuels and chemicals with an aim to decarbonize sectors like aviation and maritime.

Xpln.ai | €7M | Advertising

XPLN.AI has raised €7 million to redefine how advertising effectiveness is measured. Founded in 2022 by former Meta and Criteo employees, the startup's AI-driven platform focuses on tracking actual user attention to ads, offering insights beyond traditional metrics like impressions or viewability. With this funding, XPLN.AI also plans to expand in the U.S. and Europe.

Constellation Technologies & Operations | €9.3M | Telecommunications

Constellation Technologies & Operations has raised €9.3 million to develop a satellite constellation enabling telecom operators to offer high-speed, low-latency internet from space. Investors include Expansion, the French Tech Seed fund, and others. The company's unique approach leverages very low orbit satellites and telecom operators' 5G frequency bands, providing a competitive, sustainable space-based internet solution for areas without terrestrial networks.

Otoqi | €10M | Transportation

Paris-based Otoqi has raised €10 million in a funding round led by historical investors including Seventure and Swiss Post Ventures. The startup, founded in 2016, specializes in transport, fleet management, and delivery of vehicles—handling up to 2,000 vehicles daily. Otoqi plans to use the funds to expand into six new European countries by 2025 and enhance its AI-capabilities targeting an annual turnover to €100 million in four years.

Pretto | €12M | Real Estate

Paris-based Pretto has raised €14 million from its existing investors, including Serena and Eurazeo. The 100% digital mortgage broker uses an advanced algorithm to help users compare rates from major French banks. Despite a challenging real estate market, Pretto claims to have doubled its market share and revenue since 2022. With this funding, Pretto aims to expand its professional platform, Pretto Galaxie, and develop AI-powered solutions to enhance customer relations and support its brokers.

Gladia | €14.7M | AI Transcription

Gladia, based in Paris, has raised €14.7 million ($16 million) in a Series A round led by XAnge. The startup offers a multilingual, real-time audio transcription and analytics engine designed to handle over 100 languages and accents. Its AI platform extracts insights like sentiment and conversation summaries from calls in under a second. Gladia will use the funds to enhance its product offerings and expand internationally, focusing on voice-first platforms and contact-center solutions.

Najar (ex-Welii) | €15M | FinTech

Najar, formerly known as Welii, has raised €15 million from 13books Capital, Portage, and TOMCAT to enhance its AI-driven platform that streamlines procurement and financial operations. Founded in 2021 and HQ’d in Paris, Najar helps businesses save time and money by optimizing purchasing processes and managing SaaS expenses.

Autone | €15.6M | Inventory Management

Paris-based Autone has raised €15.6 million ($17 million) in a Series A round from investors including Speedinvest and YCombinator. The startup uses AI to help fashion retailers manage inventory more efficiently and claims to reduce stock levels by up to 55% while boosting sales by 30%.

Stoïk | €25M | Cybersecurity Insurance

Stoïk has raised €25 million in a Series B round led by existing investor Alven, with participation from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Munich Re Ventures. The Paris-based startup offers cybersecurity insurance for European companies, aiming to protect against cyberattacks—a growing risk for SMEs. Stoïk plans to use the funds for international expansion, particularly in Southern Europe, Benelux, and the Nordics, while also developing advanced antivirus tools and complementary insurance services.