Daily News: September 12, 2025
9/12/2025
Finland’s IQM secures record Series B funding to expand quantum computing capabilities
IQM Quantum Computers, based in Espoo, has raised $320 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $600 million. The funding will be used to expand operations in the U.S. and other international markets, scale production, and further research on error correction and large-scale quantum architectures.
Altan raises $2.5M to build software that runs itself
Altan, a Barcelona-based platform that assembles teams of AI agents to autonomously design, build and operate software, has raised $2.5 million in a pre-seed round. The platform enables users to describe a product via text or voice, and Altan orchestrates AI squads to design, build, and deploy production-ready applications.
USA iskemässä sittenkin korkeat metallitullit – ”Kylmä suihku” Suomen teollisuudelle (USA to impose high metal tariffs after all - "Cold shower" for Finnish industry)
The United States is planning to impose high metal tariffs, which will negatively affect the Finnish industry.
Uusi sähköautomerkki saapui Eurooppaan – Yhden mallin voi saada alle 30 000 €:lla (New electric car brand arrives in Europe - One model can be obtained for under €30,000)
A new electric car brand has arrived in Europe, with one of its models available for under €30,000.
Deep-tech takes flight: Finland’s innovators raise over EUR 100 million
Finnish deep-tech innovators have collectively raised over EUR 100 million in funding.