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A $10 Million Raise and a Big Idea: Moonshot AI Wants Websites to Run Themselves

In the bustling calendar of e-commerce announcements, one quietly disruptive story emerged on 21 October 2025: Moonshot AI www.moonshot-ai.com) has raised US$10 million in seed funding, led by Mighty Capital, with participation from Oceans Ventures, Uncorrelated, Garuda Ventures and Almaz Capital. Founded by Dr Aviv Frenkel and Evyatar Segal, Moonshot AI is positioning itself in the conversion-rate optimisation (CRO) and digital experience…

Basis Theory Raises $33M to Break Open the Black Box of Payments and Power the Next Generation of AI-Led Commerce

Editor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

As merchants begin to view payments less as a fixed cost and more as a programmable growth asset, one startup is arming them with the infrastructure to take back control. San Francisco-based Basis Theory, a developer-first payments infrastructure company, has raised $33 million in Series B funding, positioning itself at the intersection of secure data…

Nium Appoints Spencer Hanlon as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Global Expansion

Editor1 year ago03 mins

Nium, a trailblazer in real-time cross-border payments, has elevated Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hanlon, who previously led Nium’s Global Travel division, joins the executive ranks to steer the company through its next phase of growth and operational excellence. Hanlon’s journey at Nium began in 2021 following the acquisition of…

Roboat Secures €550K to Advance Autonomous Waterway Transport

Editor1 year ago03 mins

Roboat, a pioneering startup from Amsterdam spun out from MIT and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS), has secured €550,000 in funding from prominent Dutch VC firms LUMO Labs and SHIFT Invest. This investment aims to propel Roboat’s mission of automating urban waterway transport, fostering safer, more efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions. Founded…

Leeward Renewable Energy Secures $1.25 Billion to Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects

Editor1 year ago04 mins

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE), a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, has finalized a substantial $1.25 billion construction warehouse facility to bolster its capacity for constructing renewable energy projects. This move underscores LRE’s commitment to expanding its operational portfolio and advancing its position in the clean energy market. The Construction Warehouse, a revolving credit…

LtoR-Chief Technical Officer & Co-founder, Rafael Fietzek and Chief Executive Officer & co-founder Stéphane Foulard.

COMPREDICT Secures $15M Series B Funding to Propel Automotive Innovation

Editor1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

In a strategic move poised to revolutionize the automotive industry, COMPREDICT, a leader in AI-powered solutions for software-defined vehicles, has announced a significant milestone with a $15 million Series B funding round. This round was led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, marking a pivotal moment in COMPREDICT’s journey to redefine vehicle functionality through advanced…

Empatha Gains Momentum with New Funding to Transform Behavioral Health in Workers’ Compensation

Editor1 year ago05 mins

In a significant step to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services within the workers’ compensation sector, Empatha, a frontrunner in behavioral care management, has announced a successful capital raise from institutional investors. This infusion of funds is poised to bolster Empatha’s capacity to serve the increasing needs of injured workers, employers, and insurers, as…

Eir Insurance Raises €20M from Endeit Capital to Power Europe’s Embedded Insurance Engine

Editor2 months ago06 mins

In a vote of confidence for embedded insurance’s growing role in European fintech, Stockholm-based Eir Insurance has secured €20 million in growth capital. The round was led by Endeit Capital, an Amsterdam-based investment firm focused on scaling European tech ventures, with participation from select family offices and existing shareholders. Eir Insurance operates with a B2B2X…

Leasi Secures €1.1 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Machine Management in Construction

Editor1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Leasi, a pioneering Norwegian startup specializing in construction technology, has announced a significant milestone with the completion of a €1.1 million pre-seed funding round. This round saw strategic investments from industry giants including Skanska, a global leader in construction, and StartupLab, Norway’s foremost early-stage investor. Additional backing came from Gnist Capital and Weseed, marking a…

Reality Defender Secures $33 Million to Strengthen Fight Against Deepfakes and AI Fraud

Editor1 year ago05 mins

Reality Defender, a frontrunner in the detection of deepfake and AI-generated media, has announced the successful expansion of its Series A funding round, raising a total of $33 million. The round, led by Illuminate Financial, saw participation from prominent investors including Booz Allen Ventures, IBM Ventures, the Jefferies Family Office, and Accenture, alongside previous backers…

Libattion Secures €14M to Propel Upcycled EV Battery Technology

Escala Secures $12 Million Investment to Pioneer CRM Solutions for Hispanic SMBs

Lendware Acquires Aidium Assets, Recharges Its CRM Ambitions in Mortgage Tech

ThinkCyte Secures $32 Million in Series C Funding to Expand Global Reach of VisionSort™, Revolutionary AI-Driven Cell Sorting Technology

Endoron Medical Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Propel Breakthrough Endovascular Solution

Marble Secures $5 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Teen Therapy with Affordable Group Sessions