
European AI Startups Draw Fresh Funding Across Accounting, Automation and Hospitality
Dougs, Duvo, FLÆ Robotics and others have secured new rounds, reflecting continued cross-border investment in AI-focused software across Europe and the US.
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A series of newly announced funding rounds shows continued investor appetite for artificial intelligence startups spanning Europe and the United States, with deals ranging from accounting automation to enterprise workflows and hospitality services.
In France, Lyon-based accounting company Dougs raised 50 million euros from Expedition Growth Capital, a growth equity firm with offices in London and Boston. Founded in 2015 by chartered accountants and registered with the French Order of Chartered Accountants, Dougs has been profitable since its founding and was self-funded until its first funding round in 2023. The company serves 50,000 customers and owns the client relationship directly, with a platform covering company formation, accounting, legal, payroll and invoicing. Expedition Growth manages more than 900 million euros (about 1 billion dollars) in assets and raised 323 million euros for its third fund in December 2025.
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