Brightspeed Secures $22.5M Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Across North Carolina

Brightspeed, a leading fiber broadband provider committed to enhancing connectivity across the nation, has announced a significant boost in its efforts to bridge the digital divide in North Carolina. The company has secured $22.5 million in funding from the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity’s Completing Access to Broadband (CAB)…

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SAVA Raises €7.4 Million to Revolutionize Health Monitoring with Groundbreaking Microsensor Technology

SAVA, a pioneering startup at the intersection of health technology and innovation, emerges from five years of stealth to announce a significant milestone: securing over €7.4 million in a Seed funding round led by Balderton Capital and Exor Ventures. Founded by Renato Circi and Rafael Michali, bioengineers hailing from Imperial College London, SAVA introduces a…

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Wave Photonics Secures €5.3M to Pave the Way for Advanced Light-Based Chip Technology

Cambridge-based Wave Photonics has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize deeptech with a £4.5M (€5.32M) seed funding round. Spearheaded by UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund and Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, this funding will drive the development of cutting-edge on-chip photonics designs aimed at quantum technologies, sensors, and data centers. Dr. Christine Martin,…

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AquaBattery Secures €6M Seed Funding to Advance Revolutionary Flow Battery Technology

AquaBattery, an innovative startup born from Imperial College London, has achieved a significant milestone with a €6 million seed investment round aimed at propelling its groundbreaking flow battery technology. Co-founded by Dr. Jiajun Cen, a visionary Imperial graduate, AquaBattery focuses on developing a sustainable energy storage solution using ordinary salt water. The concept behind AquaBattery’s…

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DealCircle Secures Significant Growth Capital from Round2 to Expand Tech-Driven M&A Solutions

Hamburg-based DealCircle has marked a pivotal moment in its growth journey with a substantial infusion of capital from Round2 Capital, positioning itself to enhance its pioneering role in technology-driven mergers and acquisitions solutions. Founded in 2018 by entrepreneurs Kai Hesselmann and Graig Gröbli, DealCircle has navigated the competitive landscape of M&A advisory with a distinctive…

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Donna Raises €1.6 Million to Revolutionize Sales with AI Assistant

Ghent-based AI startup Donna secures €1.6 million in pre-seed funding from prominent US and European investors, including Pitchdrive, Everywhere Ventures, Fortino, Syndicate One, and WeLoveFounders, alongside notable angel investors. This investment aims to bolster Donna’s team expansion and accelerate its ambitious rollout across Europe and the United States. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Nicolas Christiaen and…

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Poolside.ai Secures $400M at $2B Valuation to Redefine Developer-Focused AI Tools

Paris, renowned for its burgeoning AI startup ecosystem, is witnessing a pivotal moment as Poolside.ai prepares to raise a significant $400 million funding round, marking a transformative leap for the company and solidifying the city’s pivotal role in advancing AI technologies across Europe. Specializing in generative AI aimed squarely at enhancing software development, Poolside.ai stands…

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OpenAI-Backed Speak Raises $20M in Series B Extension, Doubling Valuation to $500M

AI-powered language learning app, Speak, has secured $20 million in a Series B extension, doubling its valuation to $500 million. This round, led by Buckley Ventures and supported by the OpenAI Startup Fund, Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham, and LinkedIn executive chairman Jeff Weiner, reflects the company’s rapid growth and investor confidence. Since…

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