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EPISODE · Nov 1, 2025 · 15 MIN

Decacorns, Debunkers, and Deep Tech: Europe’s New Reality

from European IT! · host Sébastien Deschamps

Is Europe finally cracking the code for building global tech giants? This week, we explore the continent’s new reality.An Italian startup, Bending Spoons, just hit an $11B valuation by acquiring a US icon. We unpack what this power move means for the future of European tech.In this episode, your host Sébastien guides you through:The Billion-Euro Bet: How mega-rounds from companies like Bending Spoons and EnduroSat are signaling a new era of global competition.The Engine Room: Why the diversification of funding and the rise of regional hubs like Valencia are crucial for sustainable innovation.Myth-Busting Deeptech: Debunking old stereotypes and showcasing Europe’s leadership in risky, world-changing R&D.AI in Action: From Babbel’s AI tutor to EU cleantech policy, we look at how software is shaping our future.Join us as we move beyond the hype to understand the forces shaping Europe’s sovereign digital future. This is European It!European Tech, Bending Spoons, Deeptech, Venture Capital, Startups, AI, Europe, Tech News, Innovation, EnduroSat

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