Daily News – April 8, 2026

Today's episode tells three European stories that hit the point: fintech infrastructure, agentic AI enterprise and mission-critical drone software. Not "nice-to-have" products, but stacks entering sensitive operational processes. We open with MillTech, London fintech that raised €51 million with a €277 million valuation. The company builds FX hedging, risk management and cash investment tools for fund managers and corporates: a less visible fintech category, but increasingly central. Then there's Narwhal Labs, from Bristol, which announced €22.9 million and the launch of DeepBlue OS, an autonomous communications platform for organizations that want to use agentic AI with serious security, compliance and auditability requirements. Third story: AirHub, Dutch startup that closed a €4.4 million Series A for its drone mission management software dedicated to defence, public safety and critical infrastructure. Clear signal: in the drone sector, orchestration software is becoming one of the most strategic assets. Closing with two M&A moves: Accenture acquires Keepler to strengthen AI and data capabilities in Spain and EMEA, while MWM acquires Picnic, London startup that organizes photo libraries and had already reached profitability and €4 million ARR.