Daily News – 9 February 2026
About this episode
EU inaugurates NanoIC with €700M for chips; BeNewtral closes €7M round; Pactum CEO announces participation in EU-Startups Summit + flash on European funding. This episode's main theme is Startup Funding. Central thesis: EU invests in technology and startups. What do we cover specifically? The episode covers recent developments in Europe's startup and funding landscape, highlighting the inauguration of NanoIC and BeNewtral's funding round. European Perspective: These events are relevant in Europe as they demonstrate strong EU commitment to supporting technological innovation and startups, crucial for economic growth. Strategic Implications: Significant investments in European technology sector. Key Players: NanoIC, BeNewtral, Pactum.
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Main news
Startups mentioned
BeNewtral
BeNewtral developed ReBind, a mineral binder derived from non-hazardous industrial by-products that can reduce CO₂ production emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional cement, eliminating 98% of energy and 93% of water required.
Pactum
Pactum has developed AI agents that negotiate autonomously with large companies suppliers — payment terms, prices, logistics — reaching better agreements than human buyers can achieve at scale.
Why they matter
Investimenti significativi nel settore tecnologico europeo.