Overview

• NiCE and Cognigy sign a definitive acquisition agreement valued at $955 million, marking the biggest AI startup exit in Europe to date.
• An earn-out of $50 million will be paid equally in cash and stock over a defined performance period.
• The transaction is fully financed by NiCE and is expected to complete by the fourth quarter of 2025 after regulatory approval.
• Defense-tech startup Project Q raises €7.5 million from Project A Ventures, Expeditions Fund and Superangel to develop its interoperable sensor platform.
• Berlin fashion label Saint Sass secures $5 million from Infinitas Capital and Bronk Venture Capital as AgriTech spin-off Avemoy closes a seven-figure round, underlining diversified investor interest in European tech ventures.