Startup

Former Meta engineers have launched Slashwork, an AI-powered enterprise communication platform, after securing $3.5 million in seed funding. Backed by investors like Slack co-founder Cal Henderson and former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg, Slashwork aims to revolutionize corporate collaboration. By integrating large language models into all content, it offers advanced search and AI agents to enhance information discovery and productivity. The startup targets tech-focused companies, planning a wider rollout later this year.

AI coding startup Lovable has reached a $6.6 billion valuation after its latest funding round, featuring investment from Accel and Khosla Ventures. This significant jump triples its previous valuation, marking its third funding in 2025 and establishing it as a top European startup. Lovable, founded in 2023, reported $200 million in ARR by November, a testament to its rapid growth in the “vibe coding” sector. The company utilizes AI models to allow users to generate applications and websites via text prompts.

Copenhagen-based startup Light, founded in 2022, secured $30 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital to expand its AI-driven financial automation software. Light aims to streamline accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for businesses. The company plans to use the funding to grow its team and establish a presence in both the US and Europe. Light differentiates itself by offering an agile, user-friendly AI solution for rapidly scaling companies, targeting larger enterprises seeking to overcome inefficiencies in their financial processes.