Amsterdam-based Aquablu, the pioneer in smart hydration solutions, has successfully closed a €7 million Seed funding round aimed at accelerating its international growth, expanding research and development, and enhancing automation across its smart water dispenser platform. This milestone funding round was notably led by Frans van Houten, former CEO of Philips, who made a memorable…
Cambridge-based Antler Bio, an emerging force in agricultural biotechnology, has announced a €3.6 million investment round to accelerate the deployment of its gene-expression platform, EpiHerd, across European dairy farms. The round was led by The First Thirty Ventures, with support from Endgame Capital and regenerative agriculture syndicate Generation-RE, bringing total capital raised to €7.2 million…
Leuven-based Swave Photonics, the pioneering fabless semiconductor spin-out from imec, has clinched an extra €6 million in follow-on funding to its January 2025 Series A round. The injection was led by existing investor IAG Capital Partners and features a high-profile participation from Samsung Ventures. “This follow-on investment demonstrates that there is tremendous excitement for the emerging Spatial + AI Computing era,” said Mike Noonen, CEO of Swave Photonics, underlining…
In a landmark moment for Scotland’s burgeoning biotech scene, uFraction8, a trailblazing engineering firm based in Falkirk, has clinched a £3.4 million investment to propel its cutting-edge microfiltration technology onto the global stage. The funding round, spearheaded by the visionary Foresight Group, marks a resounding vote of confidence in uFraction8‘s mission to revolutionize bioprocessing with…
In a striking testament to its ascent, Texas-based NinjaOne, a trailblazer in automated IT management, has clinched $500 million in fresh financing, announced today, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $5 billion. This Series C extension, led by Iconiq Growth and CapitalG—the independent investment arm of Alphabet—builds on a $231.5 million raise just a year…
In a transformative moment for the world of commodity trading, Geneva-based Sparta has secured €40 million in a Series B funding round, positioning itself as a vanguard of innovation in an industry long tethered to outdated practices. Announced today, this milestone—led by One Peak with steadfast support from Singular and FirstMark—marks a bold leap for…
In a resounding affirmation of sustainable innovation, Baltimore-based Cambium has raised $18.5 million in a Series A funding round, announced today, propelling its mission to transform the wood industry into a beacon of environmental stewardship and economic vitality. Spearheaded by VoLo Earth Ventures and joined by a formidable coalition including NEA, Dangerous Ventures, Tunitas Ventures,…
In a bold stride toward reimagining pet healthcare, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup Tandem has clinched $10 million in pre-seed funding, announced today, to elevate veterinary services into a seamless, technology-driven experience. This visionary company, already making waves with its mobile clinics and telemedicine offerings, is set to unveil a 5,000-square-foot, AI-powered health hub this summer—an emblem…
In a decisive leap forward for cloud security, RAD Security, a trailblazing startup in cloud-native threat detection, has clinched $14 million in a Series A funding round announced today. This infusion of capital, led by Cheyenne Ventures and bolstered by a powerhouse lineup including Forgepoint Capital Management, Lytical Ventures, Akamai Technologies Inc., Vertex Ventures Holdings…
In a landmark moment for medical innovation, OrganOx, a trailblazer in organ preservation technology, has secured a staggering $142 million in equity financing to propel its mission of transforming transplant care. Announced today, this funding round—led by HealthQuest Capital and supported by an elite roster of investors including BGF, Lauxera Capital Partners, Sofina, Soleus Capital,…
