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Portugal's TEKEVER raises USD 580 million Series D at USD 6.4 billion valuation

Portugal's TEKEVER, self-described leading European maker of AI-powered autonomous systems, raised USD 580 million in a Series D first close led by US fund UC Investments and Scottish firm Baillie Gifford, valuing it at USD 6.4 billion to fund manufacturing, acquisitions and expansion.

Verified AI-drafted TEKEVER press release, 23 September 2026

What it does not test. It does not establish the round's final total, since further closings with new strategic investors are still expected.

How this item counts. No movement: no answer to who owns, who operates, whose law governs or who made the parts changes. Weight 0. Capital raise for Portuguese firm; no stated control transfer, so ownership question unchanged. European Sovereignty Index

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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