Daily News – 12 January 2026
About this episode
Harmattan AI closes 200M USD round for defensive AI; Zepo Intelligence scales cybersecurity AI with €12.8M seed; Rosberg Ventures closes €86M fund. Flash on global tech talent. This episode's main theme is AI and Cybersecurity. Central thesis: Significant investments in AI and cybersecurity. What do we cover specifically? Harmattan AI is a startup focused on artificial intelligence applied to defense, while Zepo Intelligence concentrates on cybersecurity through AI solutions. Rosberg Ventures is an investment fund supporting these initiatives. European Perspective: Europe is becoming a hub for technological innovation, with a growing number of startups in the AI and cybersecurity sectors attracting significant investments. Strategic Implications: Growing interest and investment in AI and cybersecurity sectors. Key Players: Harmattan AI, Zepo Intelligence, Rosberg Ventures.
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Startups mentioned
Harmattan AI
The French military drone startup that became a unicorn in under 18 months: three autonomous systems (Sonora, Sahara, Gobi), contracts with DGA, UK MoD and NATO, and a $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation.
Zepo Intelligence
Spanish startup founded in 2022. Specialises in cybersecurity for human risk — phishing, social engineering, insider threat. $15M seed in 2026.
Why they matter
Crescita dell'interesse e degli investimenti nel settore AI e cybersecurity.