Daily News – April 9, 2026
About this episode
Today's episode covers three key trends in the European startup ecosystem: climate AI, anticipatory intelligence and AI for operations. We start with Plume, which raised €3.3M to accelerate site selection for renewable energy using geospatial AI and autonomous agents. A concrete example of AI applied to energy infrastructure. Then Golden Owl, Spanish startup developing an anticipatory intelligence system based on OSINT and multi-agent systems, aiming to become a decision layer for complex contexts. Finally Serve First, which closes €5.7M to scale an AI platform for customer experience and performance management, with focus on execution and operational results. Three clear signals: European AI is moving toward infrastructure, intelligence and core processes.
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Startups mentioned
Plume
Franco-American Paris startup founded in 2024 using geospatial AI to pick renewable sites. In April 2026 it announced €3.3 million.
Golden Owl
Alicante company incorporated in 2023 with an intelligence system combining open sources and the deep and dark web: its Noctua, Strix and Otus solutions cover investigations, monitoring and analysis with human experts. €1.4 million round in April 2026.
Serve First
Milton Keynes company using AI to turn customer feedback into action. On 9 April 2026 it announced £5 million.