Daily News – 11 February 2026
About this episode
Mistral AI invests €1.2B in data centers for AI; Elaia's first close at €120M for B2B tech fund; Legora toward 4B USD valuation. Flash on VC defense & critical tech. This episode's main theme is AI Investments. Central thesis: Mistral AI invests significantly in AI infrastructure. What do we cover specifically? Mistral AI is a company investing €1.2 billion in data centers to support its artificial intelligence operations. Elaia completed first closing of a €120 million fund focused on B2B technologies, while Legora is targeting a 4 billion dollar valuation. European Perspective: These investments highlight the growing importance of AI and B2B technologies in Europe, positioning the region as a key player in the global technology landscape. Strategic Implications: Growth and development of AI and B2B technology sectors. Key Players: Mistral AI, Elaia, Legora.
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Startups mentioned
Legora
Swedish startup founded in 2023 building AI for lawyers. $550M Series D in March 2026, $5.55B valuation tripled in under a year.
Mistral AI
Parisian startup that has built a complete enterprise AI platform — models, applications, sovereign deployment and compute — now partnering with Microsoft on a multibillion infrastructure agreement for global distribution of its models.
Why they matter
Crescita e sviluppo del settore AI e tecnologia B2B.