LIVE FROM VIVATECH — After four intense days, the Parisian tech fair closed its doors this Saturday evening. Naturally, Maddyness was there and takes stock of an edition largely focused on AI.

Europe is at a strategic crossroads, where security is no longer confined to terrestrial borders but extends into orbit. Facing hybrid threats and the acceleration of global technological competition, the European Union must urgently strengthen its industrial autonomy and support entrepreneurial innovation to defend its sovereignty. An op-ed by Yvan-Michel Ehkirch, Managing Partner at Karista.

Dutch startup MX3D has closed a €7 million Series A round led by EDF Pulse Ventures to scale up its production, build out its sales operations, and accelerate the global rollout of its WAAM technology.

Maddyness has entered into a strategic partnership with Perplexity to give its readers access to the full potential of this generative AI tool.

Spain is becoming a hotspot for European investors, with VC funds opening offices in Madrid and Barcelona. But behind the promise lies a fragmented ecosystem with cultural nuances that require thoughtful adaptation. This op-ed was written by Anna Casal, Leïla Messouak, Nuria Rivaya and Laure Schlagdenhauffen from the Maïa & Mercure collective.