Roland Berger and Jonas Andrulis Launch Independent AI Company Focused on Embedding Human Domain Knowledge into Complex Business Processes

(IN BRIEF) Jonas Andrulis has launched a new Munich-based AI startup focused on developing collaborative, agent-based artificial intelligence that integrates human domain expertise into enterprise decision-making processes. Roland Berger is the sole investor and will play an active operational role, … Read the full press release

SGS and Berlin Healthtech Startup theblood Form Strategic Partnership to Validate Menstrual Blood Diagnostics for Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Berlin-based healthtech startup theblood to support the development and validation of diagnostic tools based on menstrual blood. Acting as an independent quality and validation partner, SGS will apply its pharmaceutical and bioanalytical expertise to … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure VI and Blackstone Infrastructure to Acquire Urbaser to Expand Leadership in Global Waste Management and Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI and funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure have agreed to acquire Urbaser, a Spain-based global waste management and environmental services provider, from Platinum Equity. Urbaser serves more than 60 million people worldwide through long-term municipal and … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Strengthens Alternative Lending Platform Under Regional Resilience Fund with Investment in Qualitas Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €62 million to the Qualitas Energy Credit Fund under the Alternative Lending Instrument for Sustainable Development within Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund, using NextGenerationEU resources. Managed by Qualitas Energy, the fund provides debt … Read the full press release

EU-Wide SME Energy Efficiency Programme Expands Financing and Servitisation Models to Strengthen Competitiveness and Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group’s Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative has delivered €6 billion in financing in its first year, supporting up to 150,000 SMEs across Europe in implementing energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. Launched with the European Commission and … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €60 Million to Solas Capital Platform to Mobilise €400 Million for SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €60 million to Solas Capital’s Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II to launch a co-financing platform aimed at scaling energy efficiency projects for SMEs across the European Union. The platform is expected to … Read the full press release

EIB Institute Strengthens Kyiv Heating Points with Targeted Donation to Support Communities During Prolonged Power Outages

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Institute has donated equipment to strengthen 50 heating points in Kyiv, known as Points of Invincibility, which provide warm shelter, hot water and device-charging capabilities during prolonged power outages caused by ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million Anchor Investment to Eiffel Facility Targeting €1.2 Billion in SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million as an anchor investor in the Eiffel Energy Efficiency Co-Investment Facility managed by Eiffel Investment Group, aiming to mobilise up to €1.2 billion in energy efficiency investments across the EU … Read the full press release

EIB and BBVA Launch €380 Million Guarantee Facility and Advisory Partnership to Expand Sustainable Lending Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BBVA have signed two complementary agreements to advance green finance and climate action capabilities. The first establishes a €380 million EIB guarantee facility covering 50% of a €760 million portfolio of sustainable projects, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Advances Planned Separation of Octave Intelligence with Public Form 10 Filing and Dual Nasdaq Listing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced that its planned spin-off entity, Octave Intelligence Limited, has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a key milestone in the proposed separation. The move is intended … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Finland’s Biogas Infrastructure with New Heavy-Traffic LBG Station in Ylivieska

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened a new liquefied biogas filling station in Ylivieska, Finland, strategically located to serve heavy-duty freight traffic along major national transport routes and close to key logistics hubs such as DSV’s terminal. The station strengthens Finland’s … Read the full press release

Experian and Snowflake Partner to Embed Advanced Data Quality Capabilities Directly into the AI Data Cloud

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched an integration between its Aperture Data Studio platform and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling organisations to manage, profile, transform, and validate data directly within Snowflake without moving it outside the platform. The collaboration is designed … Read the full press release

AF Offshore Decom Secures NOK 350–400 Million Contract with Ithaca Energy for North Sea FSU Decommissioning

(IN BRIEF) AF Offshore Decom, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Ithaca Energy to manage the engineering, receipt, cleaning, dismantling, and recycling of a 24,000-ton floating storage unit from the UK North Sea, with delivery to AF … Read the full press release

Philips-Led SEISMIC Consortium Secures EU Funding to Advance Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, together with Erasmus MC and a broad consortium of industry, academic, and patient partners, has secured funding from the EU’s Innovative Health Initiative to coordinate the five-year SEISMIC research program aimed at transforming neurosurgery through the … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Launches Acti-V® RRF Natural as the First Double-Sided Silicone-Coated Release Liner Certified Recyclable with Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Acti-V® RRF Natural, a next-generation sustainable release liner for double-sided PSA tapes that achieves a “Recyclable with Paper” rating under European CEPI testing standards, marking a first for silicone-coated liners on both sides. The product … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered and B2C2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Institutional Access to Regulated Digital Asset Markets

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered and B2C2 have formed a strategic partnership aimed at improving institutional access to digital asset markets by linking regulated banking infrastructure with deep crypto liquidity across spot and options. The collaboration will enable B2C2’s institutional clients … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Achieves Historic Triple Victory at Spain’s National Transport Awards Across All Key Vehicle Categories

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a historic triple victory at the National Transport Awards in Spain, winning top honours in the truck, coach, and minibus categories. The MAN TGX D30 PowerLion was named Truck of the Year … Read the full press release

Stagecoach’s Rising Customer Satisfaction Score Signals a New Benchmark for Reliable and Passenger-Focused Bus Travel

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been named the top-performing major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, achieving a 2.3-point increase to 72.4 and demonstrating significant progress in service quality. The results highlight broader improvements across … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Sets New Benchmark for Transport Apprenticeships with Nationwide Growth in Driver Training Across England

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by announcing that 2026 will be its most ambitious year yet for vocational training, with plans to bring in up to 100 new driver apprentices every month. The company currently supports 218 … Read the full press release