Daily News – 23 January 2026
About this episode
Launch of EU AI Grid in Vilnius; Agileday raises €6.4M for AI platform; Altek AI closes €423k pre-seed round. Flash on agentic AI trend in Europe. This episode's main theme is AI and Venture Capital. Central thesis: Europe is investing significantly in AI. What do we cover specifically? The text discusses EU AI Grid launch and recent investments in artificial intelligence startups in Europe, highlighting the growing importance of AI in the technology landscape. European Perspective: Europe is positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation, attracting investments and developing infrastructure like EU AI Grid. Strategic Implications: AI investments can drive innovation and competitiveness in Europe. Key Players: Agileday, Altek AI.
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Startups mentioned
Agileday
Agileday connects people, projects and finances in a single intelligent system, automating workflows for consulting, IT and digital services companies with AI to improve efficiency, engagement and forecasting.
Altek AI
Altek AI developed a conversational AI platform for hotels that automates guest communication from pre-arrival to post-checkout, reducing front desk operational load.
Why they matter
Investimenti in AI possono guidare l'innovazione e la competitività in Europa.