AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Data Privacy for SMEs: Basque startup Sherpa.ai raised $18M to build “sovereign AI” using federated learning, aiming to let banks, hospitals and governments train models without sharing raw data. Workforce & HR Funding: France’s Skello secured €200M to expand its AI scheduling/HR tools for frontline teams, with founders increasing their stake and a plan for acquisitions across a fragmented market. Local Labor Support: Spain’s Labour and Social Security Inspectorate (ITSS) awarded a €37,585 contract for confidential emotional and psychological support for staff after a surge in violence. SME Finance & Banking: ING is buying ~40% of Spanish private bank Singular Bank to accelerate private banking growth in Spain. Regulation Watch: Spain’s planned crackdown on short-term rentals is back in focus, with implications for small landlords and operators. Tech Startup Spotlight: Malaga-based All Music Works won Keiretsu Forum Andalucía, highlighting continued startup momentum in the region.
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