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Belgian Construction Tech Spotable Raises €4M for Expansion

Spotable, a Ghent-based construction technology startup, has secured €4 million in seed funding. The investment, arranged by The Harbour, includes participation from Jonas Dhaenens (team.blue), Christophe Morbee (NewSchool.vc), the family office of Hilde Cloostermans and Philip Corens, and Arne Vandendriessche. Founded in 2024, Spotable develops AI-powered software for roofers to digitize measuring and quoting processes. The platform uses geographic data to create 3D building models, calculate material quantities, generate quotes, and support ordering. The company plans to use the funds for product development and international expansion, targeting France and Germany after initial success in Belgium and the Netherlands, and is also entering the US market.

• Spotable raised €4 million in seed funding.
• The round was arranged by investment broker The Harbour.
• Investors include Jonas Dhaenens, Christophe Morbee, and the family office of Hilde Cloostermans and Philip Corens.

AI at the Core: behind the scenes at team.blue's AI transformation

New blog post published on September 18, 2026, detailing team.blue's AI transformation efforts.

Evolving for Impact: team.blue's 2025-26 Impact Report

team.blue published its 2025-26 Impact Report, highlighting its sustainability and social impact initiatives.

WordPress VIP Completes SOC 2® Type 2 Examination

WordPress VIP announced the completion of its SOC 2® Type 2 examination, an independent assessment of controls relevant to the security and availability of the WordPress VIP Enterprise CMS. This follows the company's earlier SOC 2 Type I attestation and represents a significant advancement in its enterprise-grade compliance posture.

Automattic names interim CFO after executive departures

Automattic has appointed Jeremy Klaperman, CFO of its WordPress VIP Enterprise unit, as interim CFO following the departure of former CFO Mark Davies and Chief Legal Officer Andy Missan. The changes come after an attempted board ouster of CEO Matt Mullenweg, who has since returned. Mullenweg announced the appointment internally and indicated that the board will evaluate internal and external candidates for the permanent CFO role. A candidate for chief legal officer has also verbally accepted the position. Mullenweg expressed confidence in the company's financial position, stating that everything is within control and depends on execution. The next board meeting is scheduled for September 23.

• Automattic named Jeremy Klaperman as interim CFO.
• Jeremy Klaperman is CFO of WordPress VIP Enterprise.
• Former CFO Mark Davies and Chief Legal Officer Andy Missan departed.

WordPress VIP Named to Constellation ShortList for Content Management System (CMS) — Hybrid

WordPress VIP has been named to the Constellation ShortList for Content Management System (CMS) — Hybrid, a recognition for top offerings for digital leaders reinventing operations and transforming business models.