Lucy Adams

3 weeks ago | tech.eu | Lucy Adams

London-based Latent Technology, a gaming company specialising in AI-driven physical animation, has raised $8 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by AlbionVC and Spark Capital, with additional backing from Root Ventures and Alumni Ventures. Latent's central proposition is to replace pre-scripted animations with generative physics-based systems that enable characters and environments to respond in real time to gameplay, allowing for highly personalised gaming experiences.

3 weeks ago | tech.eu | Lucy Adams

British healthtech TG0 has developed a smart prosthetic liner that uses ultra-soft, wireless sensor materials to monitor pressure and comfort, with the intention of reducing device abandonment rates. The project is addressing a persistent issue in prosthetic use: discomfort. Studies show that 22 percent of prosthetic users abandon their devices, often due to poor fit or pressure-related injuries.

3 weeks ago | tech.eu | Lucy Adams

London-based legaltech SeedLegals has acquired The Pitch, the country’s largest pitching competition for early-stage entrepreneurs. The acquisition aims to expand SeedLegals’ support for startups by integrating The Pitch’s established network and events into its broader funding ecosystem. The Pitch has become known for connecting startup founders with investors through live, high-energy pitch events across the UK.

3 weeks ago | tech.eu | Lucy Adams

Europe has launched a new €55 million initiative aimed at improving the environmental footprint of its semiconductor sector. The three-year GENESIS project (Generate a Sustainable Industry for Semiconductors), led by French research institute CEA-Leti, brings together 58 partners from across the European chip ecosystem, including large enterprises, SMEs, research and technology organisations, universities and industry associations.

3 weeks ago | tech.eu | Lucy Adams

Harvest House, one of Europe’s largest cooperatives for greenhouse-grown vegetables, is expanding its partnership with Amsterdam-based AgTech scale-up Source.ag. The rollout will see Source.ag’s Harvest Forecast AI deployed across all 600 hectares of Harvest House’s tomato production area, an area that supports the fresh produce demands of approximately 30 million European consumers annually.