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European Vibe Coding Startups Secure Major Funding in AI Development Boom

Venture capital firms have invested heavily in European vibe coding startups that use AI to transform software creation. These companies are enabling users to build applications through natural language commands, attracting millions in funding across the continent.

European Vibe Coding Ecosystem Experiences Investment Surge

Venture capital firms have reportedly backed nine European startups specializing in “vibe coding” technology over the past 12 months, according to industry analysis. Vibe coding, a term describing AI tools that enable users to create applications and software using natural language, has become increasingly prominent in the tech landscape throughout 2025.

by Oliver Keaton
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Reddit Files Lawsuit Against AI Startup Perplexity Over Alleged Data Scraping Violations

Social media platform Reddit has initiated legal action against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, accusing it of unlawfully scraping data to train its AI search engine. The lawsuit alleges that multiple companies collaborated to bypass Reddit’s data protection measures in what sources describe as an industrial-scale data operation.

Legal Action Over AI Training Data

Social media platform Reddit has filed a federal lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. The legal complaint, filed in New York, alleges that Perplexity and three data-scraping companies unlawfully extracted Reddit’s content to train Perplexity’s AI-based search engine without proper authorization.

by Oliver Keaton
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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.

by Oliver Keaton