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École Polytechnique Alumni Fund Secures €21 Million for Deep Tech Startups

The alumni venture fund of France’s prestigious École Polytechnique has secured €21 million toward backing early-stage startups with university connections. The fund targets deep tech sectors including artificial intelligence, healthcare, and energy with investments ranging from €250,000 to €2 million.

University Venture Fund Gains Momentum

Polytechnique Ventures, the alumni investment vehicle of France’s prestigious École Polytechnique engineering school, has reportedly secured €21 million toward a new fund targeting university-affiliated entrepreneurs, according to sources familiar with the matter. The fund is said to be aiming for a final close between €30 million and €40 million as it continues to attract backing from the school’s distinguished alumni network.

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Claude Code Democratizes Programming with Web and Mobile Access

Sources indicate Claude Code’s expansion to web and mobile platforms is transforming coding accessibility for non-developers. The tool reportedly contributed to significant productivity gains within Anthropic’s own engineering teams.

Breaking Down Barriers in Software Development

Anthropic has dramatically expanded access to its Claude Code programming tool, according to reports, making advanced coding capabilities available to virtually anyone with a web browser or smartphone. This shift eliminates previous limitations requiring specialized terminals and local development environments, opening doors for non-developers and solo creators to delegate complex coding tasks directly through their browser interface.