# Mistral

Nvidia funds European startups. They spend it on Nvidia
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Analysis
October 23, 2026
Nvidia funds European startups. They spend it on Nvidia
The chip giant's latest European shopping spree saw it tour London, Stockholm, Paris and Berlin
Federico Scolari, Freya Pratty, Tom Nugent, Anne Sraders and Maya Dharampal-Hornby
Yann LeCun and Arthur Mensch back Zurich robotics startup in $30m pre-seed
News
October 22, 2026
Yann LeCun and Arthur Mensch back Zurich robotics startup in $30m pre-seed
Enact Intelligence, cofounded by a 1X and Physical Intelligence alum, has raised Switzerland’s largest ever pre-seed round
Tom Nugent
Can Europe and Canada build a tech alliance to rival the US?
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Analysis
October 21, 2026
Can Europe and Canada build a tech alliance to rival the US?
Geopolitical tensions are pushing two tech ecosystems closer together. But can they overcome barriers to collaboration?
Martin Coulter
Governments need startups. So why is it so hard to sell to them?
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Analysis
October 19, 2026
Governments need startups. So why is it so hard to sell to them?
Execs from Synthesia, General Catalyst and the UK's Sovereign AI Fund debated how startups can break into government — and whether European sovereignty should come before the best technology
Martin Coulter
Are open-weight AI models safe?
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Analysis
October 16, 2026
Are open-weight AI models safe?
Open models have become Europe’s best card to play in the AI race, but some experts warn the systems come with significant safety risks
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Scarcity is the mother of European AI invention
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Sifted View
October 12, 2026
Scarcity is the mother of European AI invention
As the US and China pour billions into AI, Europe’s startups are betting ingenuity can trump spending power
John Thornhill
Report: Mistral and others increasingly at risk of open model ‘abliteration’
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News
October 9, 2026
Report: Mistral and others increasingly at risk of open model ‘abliteration’
A new report shows open models can be ‘abliterated’ in days and used to generate harmful content
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Aleph Alpha and Mistral releases raise hopes for Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions
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Analysis
October 7, 2026
Aleph Alpha and Mistral releases raise hopes for Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions
The German and French companies released new models this week, with observers saying Europe now has two contenders in the open-weight AI race
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet and Anne Sraders
Mistral releases new flagship model as it seeks to close the gap with competitors
News
October 6, 2026
Mistral releases new flagship model as it seeks to close the gap with competitors
With the release of “le Chonk”, the French scaleup is determined to establish itself as a key player again in the race for frontier AI
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Exclusive: Mistral acquires adtech startup Pimento in €12.7m cash-and-shares deal, filings show
Exclusive
September 22, 2026
Exclusive: Mistral acquires adtech startup Pimento in €12.7m cash-and-shares deal, filings show
The deal marks the French scaleup’s third acquisition this year as it continues to build out its offering
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
EU Scaleup Fund in talks to back ElevenLabs in $500m round, reports say
News
September 17, 2026
EU Scaleup Fund in talks to back ElevenLabs in $500m round, reports say
Bloc’s flagship investment vehicle mulls first investment outside of the EU
Martin Coulter
Is Mistral's monster fundraise a win for European sovereignty?
Podcast
September 11, 2026
Is Mistral's monster fundraise a win for European sovereignty?
Mistral raised €3bn at a €21bn valuation, co-led by Samsung
Freya Pratty and Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
US VC FirstMark: ‘Europe is underrated’ right now among American investors
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Interview
September 11, 2026
US VC FirstMark: ‘Europe is underrated’ right now among American investors
The New York firm has backed startups like Legora, Harmattan AI and Synthesia
Anne Sraders
Why did Samsung back Mistral?
Pro
Analysis
September 10, 2026
Why did Samsung back Mistral?
With a trio of co-leads from around the globe, including strategic backing from Samsung, Mistral is doubling down on the sovereignty play
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Loft Orbital strikes billion-dollar deal with UAE's Marlan Space to build AI-powered satellite constellation
News
September 9, 2026
Loft Orbital strikes billion-dollar deal with UAE's Marlan Space to build AI-powered satellite constellation
The deal includes a partnership with French AI model maker Mistral, which will provide AI capabilities for the systems
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
The dos and don’ts of a team offsite: Candle making, line dancing, no hard booze
Interview
September 9, 2026
The dos and don’ts of a team offsite: Candle making, line dancing, no hard booze
German AI company Voize shares what worked well on its recent away day for 140 employees
Éanna Kelly
Exclusive: Mistral robotics chief seeks €200m for new startup
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Exclusive
September 9, 2026
Exclusive: Mistral robotics chief seeks €200m for new startup
French AI scaleup Mistral launched its own robotics business unit last year
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet, Tom Nugent and Freya Pratty
Mistral confirms €3bn Series D at €21bn valuation
News
September 8, 2026
Mistral confirms €3bn Series D at €21bn valuation
The round is one of the largest ever raised by a European tech company
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Exclusive: Samsung, Nvidia, ASML and Scaleup Fund back Mistral in €3bn fundraise
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Exclusive
September 2, 2026
Exclusive: Samsung, Nvidia, ASML and Scaleup Fund back Mistral in €3bn fundraise
Several other smaller ticket investors have also joined the round
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet and Freya Pratty
All the decacorns in Europe: listed
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List
August 21, 2026
All the decacorns in Europe: listed
Europe’s cohort of $10bn+ startups is growing rapidly, with companies reaching the milestone quicker than ever before
Tom Nugent
ASML, Amadeus and others commit to backing Mistral’s data centre buildout
News
August 14, 2026
ASML, Amadeus and others commit to backing Mistral’s data centre buildout
The French scaleup, which launched to build AI models, is increasingly establishing itself as a provider of cloud and compute services in Europe
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet
Meet the 30+ venture scouts A16z has hunting for deals across Europe
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List
August 7, 2026
Meet the 30+ venture scouts A16z has hunting for deals across Europe
The US VC giant continues to grow its scout presence in Europe
Maya Dharampal-Hornby
EU’s €5bn tech superfund officially open for business
News
August 4, 2026
EU’s €5bn tech superfund officially open for business
The Scaleup Europe Fund, run by EQT, will be making its first investments in the coming weeks
Anne Sraders
Mistral wanted to beat Anthropic. Now it’s becoming Palantir
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Data
July 23, 2026
Mistral wanted to beat Anthropic. Now it’s becoming Palantir
Data exclusively seen by Sifted shows the company has made a rapid internal pivot
Freya Pratty and Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

# Mistral

Nvidia funds European startups. They spend it on Nvidia

Yann LeCun and Arthur Mensch back Zurich robotics startup in $30m pre-seed

Can Europe and Canada build a tech alliance to rival the US?

Governments need startups. So why is it so hard to sell to them?

Are open-weight AI models safe?

Scarcity is the mother of European AI invention

Report: Mistral and others increasingly at risk of open model ‘abliteration’

Aleph Alpha and Mistral releases raise hopes for Europe’s sovereign AI ambitions

Mistral releases new flagship model as it seeks to close the gap with competitors

Exclusive: Mistral acquires adtech startup Pimento in €12.7m cash-and-shares deal, filings show

EU Scaleup Fund in talks to back ElevenLabs in $500m round, reports say

Is Mistral's monster fundraise a win for European sovereignty?

US VC FirstMark: ‘Europe is underrated’ right now among American investors

Why did Samsung back Mistral?

Loft Orbital strikes billion-dollar deal with UAE's Marlan Space to build AI-powered satellite constellation

The dos and don’ts of a team offsite: Candle making, line dancing, no hard booze

Exclusive: Mistral robotics chief seeks €200m for new startup

Mistral confirms €3bn Series D at €21bn valuation

Exclusive: Samsung, Nvidia, ASML and Scaleup Fund back Mistral in €3bn fundraise

All the decacorns in Europe: listed

ASML, Amadeus and others commit to backing Mistral’s data centre buildout

Meet the 30+ venture scouts A16z has hunting for deals across Europe

EU’s €5bn tech superfund officially open for business

Mistral wanted to beat Anthropic. Now it’s becoming Palantir