Austrian VC Speedinvest Cuts 10% of Staff Amid Push for AI-Era Efficiency - trendingtopics.eu

Austrian venture capital firm Speedinvest has laid off approximately 10% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift toward greater efficiency in the AI era, reflecting broader trends of restructuring within the investment sector.

3/28/2026

Due diligence startup Eunice raises $8m backed by Moonfire Ventures and Speedinvest - Sifted

Eunice, a due diligence startup, has raised $8 million in funding backed by Moonfire Ventures and Speedinvest, aiming to streamline and modernize the due diligence process for investors.

3/25/2026

London’s Eunice lands $8M from Speedinvest and Moonfire to deploy AI agents for audit-ready due diligence - Tech Funding News

London-based startup Eunice raised $8M from Speedinvest and Moonfire to develop AI agents that streamline and automate audit-ready due diligence processes for businesses.

3/25/2026

African Tech Start-ups to receive $46mln of Speedinvest Africa fund - ZAWYA

African tech start-ups are set to receive $46 million from the Speedinvest Africa fund, aimed at boosting innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent.

3/25/2026

EIB Pledges €40 Million to Speedinvest’s Africa Tech Fund - thenextafrica.com

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €40 million to Speedinvest's Africa-focused tech fund, aiming to boost startup investment and innovation across the African continent.

3/20/2026

European Investment Bank Commits €40 Million to Speedinvest Africa Fund - techinafrica.com

The European Investment Bank has pledged €40 million to the Speedinvest Africa Fund, aiming to boost tech startups and innovation across the African continent.

3/19/2026

African tech startups to receive backing via EIB financing for Speedinvest - Developing Telecoms

African tech startups are set to receive investment support through European Investment Bank financing directed at Speedinvest, boosting innovation and development across the continent.

3/19/2026

Europe’s EIB Backs Speedinvest to Channel $230M Into African Fintech Startups - Launch Base Africa

Europe's EIB is supporting Speedinvest to direct $230M into African fintech startups, boosting financial innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent.

3/16/2026

Diligent AI Raises $2.5M Seed Round - The SaaS News

Diligent AI has successfully raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the AI-focused SaaS startup as it aims to expand its operations and develop its technology further.

3/5/2026

YC-backed Diligent AI raises €2.1 million to automate KYC and AML workflows using AI agents - EU-Startups

Diligent AI, backed by Y Combinator, has raised €2.1M to automate KYC and AML compliance workflows using AI agents, aiming to reduce manual effort in financial regulatory processes.

3/4/2026

Qatar Investment Authority plans to invest in five venture capital funds - middle-east-online.com

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is planning to invest in five venture capital funds, signaling a strategic push to diversify its portfolio and support innovation-driven growth in emerging markets.

2/2/2026

Runware raises $50M from Speedinvest and others to build ‘one API for all AI’ - Tech Funding News

Runware has secured $50M in funding led by Speedinvest to develop a unified API platform for AI services, aiming to simplify access to multiple AI models through a single integration.

12/11/2025

ETH robotics spinout Mimic raises $16m seed led by Elaia and Speedinvest - Sifted

Mimic, a robotics spinout from ETH Zurich, has raised a $16 million seed round led by Elaia and Speedinvest, signaling strong investor interest in European robotics innovation.

11/2/2025

EIB proposes commitment to Speedinvest fund - africaprivateequitynews.com

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has proposed a commitment to the Speedinvest fund, signaling continued support for venture capital investment in the region.

7/14/2025