Belfius raises stake in Mistral AI for tech autonomy

Belgian bancassurer Belfius increased its stake in French AI startup Mistral AI, citing a drive for greater technological autonomy. The move follows Mistral's record €3B funding round at a €21B valuation, though the size of Belfius's stake remains undisclosed. This signals deepening European corporate investment in domestic AI champions amid geopolitical tech competition.