Etiq AI raises €900,000 in GapMinder-led round
Etiq AI, the AI startup founded by Iris Anson and Raluca Crișan, has secured €900,000 in seed funding led by GapMinder VC, adding to their £1 million grant from InnovateUK.
Etiq AI, the AI startup founded by Iris Anson and Raluca Crișan, has secured €900,000 in seed funding led by GapMinder VC, adding to their £1 million grant from InnovateUK.

S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed Romania's sovereign debt rating at BBB-/A-3 for long-term and short-term debt on 3 April 2026, while maintaining the negative outlook.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced the April 2026 edition of Fidelis government bonds, offering tax-free interest rates of up to 7.6% for lei-denominated issues and up to 6.4% for euro-denominated bonds. The subscription period runs from 14-21 April 2026.
As Easter approaches, Romanians are preparing their shopping lists for gifts, food and household items. While people may make impulse purchases during this period, they show more restraint compared to winter holidays or Black Friday sales, according to the Financial Seasons Barometer conducted by CFA Romania Association with support from UniCredit Bank.
CITR, the judicial administrator of Șantierul Naval din Mangalia, announced that the creditors' assembly has rejected the proposed reorganisation plan for the company.
Auchan Romania is consolidating its transition to green energy, accelerating the integration of renewable sources in its operations.