Nieke Roos

The founders of model-based testing specialist Axini are trading places. As of 1 May, former CEO Machiel van der Bijl has taken on the role of CTO, focusing on product development and the integration of AI. At the same time, former CTO Menno Jonkers has assumed the CEO position, concentrating on sales and further scaling of the company. Menno Jonkers (left) and Machiel van der Bijl (right) are switching roles. Credit: Axini The reshuffle follows the launch of Axini Services on 2 April.

Fiducial, a computer vision startup founded largely by Delft University of Technology alumni, has closed a funding round of just over 2 million euros to scale its autonomous drone software. The software keeps drones functional in environments where conventional positioning systems fail. The technology has been validated in combat conditions and is already being integrated by drone manufacturers operating along European front lines.

Amsterdam-based Waving has closed a 2.6-million-euro pre-seed funding round for its AI-powered solution to detect humans using Wi-Fi, even through walls. The money is earmarked for trials already underway at Schiphol Airport and a new pilot with the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Safety. The investment comes from several venture capital firms and angel investors, including Caesar, SI Ventures, Lightfield Equity and I-Lab Angels.