Legora raises $550m at $8.8bn valuation as US becomes its largest market

AI & Tech Moves

European technology companies scaling across the U.S.
RobCo passes $1bn valuation as CEO relocates to the US
Germany’s ioki enters US with Georgetown shuttle contract and new subsidiary
Madrid-Based Exus Buys 715 MW of U.S. Solar Projects in Data-Center Markets
Belgian Contech Spotable Raises €4M as It Pushes Into the U.S.

Big Moves

Major investments, factories, acquisitions and strategic U.S. expansions.
Spain’s Molins opens first US factory in Oklahoma, plans up to 50 jobs
Belgium’s Oleon opens first US esterification unit in Texas
Lufthansa adds Columbus–Frankfurt route in push beyond major US gateways
Belgium’s Aprojects expands US operations at Port of Coeymans

Funding Moves

Funding rounds, IPOs and U.S. capital-market moves.
Germany’s NOVUS raises eight-figure round for California Lightbike launch
London’s XRlabs raises $8.4m for surgical AI and US regulatory push
Swiss dental company vVardis files for U.S. IPO after revenue triples
Capital Markets

Swiss dental company vVardis files for U.S. IPO after revenue triples

Swiss dental technology company vVardis has filed for a U.S. IPO as it scales its footprint across the American dental market. The Swiss-founded business generated $28.6 million in first-half 2026 revenue and says its products have already reached more than 20,000 U.S. dental practices.

Switzerland→New York, NY

15 Oct 2026

Salience Labs raises $125m to scale optical switches and expand in California

Consumer & Retail Moves

European brands winning customers, stores and shelves in America.
Me+Em plans Houston store and second Los Angeles location
De Beers London Reopens New York Flagship to Strengthen US Luxury Push
Sézane opens third permanent New York boutique on Madison Avenue
Kinepolis completes Showcase deal to expand across four US states

Founders in America

The people behind Europe’s U.S. expansion.
Bade Toprak launches Horizon.Hub to run European brands’ US retail operations
Why Matilda Djerf Chose New York for Djerf Avenue’s First Store
Market Entry

Why Matilda Djerf Chose New York for Djerf Avenue’s First Store

Djerf Avenue has opened its first permanent store at 25 Bond Street in New York. For founder Matilda Djerf, the move offers a case study in how a European digital-first brand can use pop-ups, community and physical retail to deepen its position in the U.S.

Sweden→New York, NY

07 Oct 2026

Bobby Healy Is Turning Tulsa Into Manna’s American Launchpad

Insights

Analysis, trends and lessons from European companies building in America.
Europe's U.S. expansion playbook is shifting from selling to making
Expansion

Europe's U.S. expansion playbook is shifting from selling to making

Abingdon Health, OpenWorks, Pirelli, United Petfood and Power Electronics are following different versions of the same U.S. expansion path. Selling into America is increasingly becoming the first step toward building, manufacturing and hiring locally.

Europe→U.S.

28 Sep 2026

Why European Scaleups Still Turn to U.S. Capital
Capital Markets

Why European Scaleups Still Turn to U.S. Capital

Revolut is considering New York and Nscale has filed for a NYSE listing. Their moves reflect a broader European scale-up challenge: raising enough late-stage capital at home remains harder than in the U.S.

20 Sep 2026

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Europe Across America

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Markets

US business hubs
Scaling in New York

A major hub for finance, technology and European headquarters.

Scaling in Miami

A growing gateway for European companies targeting the U.S. and Latin America.

Scaling in Texas

A major destination for manufacturing, energy and industrial expansion.

Scaling in California

A center for technology, AI, climate and venture capital.

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