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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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Zen Educate Secures $37M Series B and Acquires Aquinas Education to Tackle Teacher Shortage

Zen Educate, an innovative online platform revolutionizing teacher recruitment, has successfully raised $37 million in a Series B funding round to address the pressing global teacher shortage. Founded in London in 2017 by Slava Kremerman and Oren Cohen, Zen Educate aims to streamline the hiring process by eliminating expensive third-party recruitment agencies, making it easier…

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Ability Biologics Innovates AI-Driven Antibody Therapeutics with $18 Million Seed Funding Boost

Ability Biologics, a trailblazer in AI-driven therapeutic discovery, has closed an $18 million seed funding extension, marking a significant milestone in its quest to revolutionize antibody therapeutics for cancer and immune-related disorders. Led by founding investor Amplitude Ventures, this financing round includes strategic support from Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Investissement Québec, Charles River Laboratories, Theodorus,…

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Vecna Robotics Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding to Drive Innovation in Warehouse Automation

Vecna Robotics, a trailblazer in flexible material handling automation solutions, has announced the successful closure of its Series C funding round, securing an impressive $100 million. This financing, comprising $40 million in equity and debt, marks a significant milestone for the company, nearly doubling its valuation from previous rounds. Investors backing this round include Tiger…

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M2X Energy Secures $40 Million Series B Financing to Accelerate Low-Carbon Methanol Production

M2X Energy Inc.  has achieved a significant milestone with the successful closure of a $40 million Series B financing round, led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners (“Conifer”). This round also saw enthusiastic participation from existing Series A investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures (“BEV”), Eni Next, Add Ventures by SCG, and Autodesk Foundation, underscoring strong confidence in…

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āshibio Secures $40M to Pave the Way for Breakthrough Therapies in Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders

In a significant stride towards advancing treatments for severe bone and connective tissue disorders, āshibio emerges from stealth mode with a remarkable $40 million infusion from its Seed and Series A financing rounds. Spearheaded by MPM BioImpact and bolstered by investments from Agent Capital, YK Bioventures, and Mirae Asset Venture Investment, this funding positions āshibio…

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Aikido Technologies Secures $4M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Floating Wind Innovation

Aikido Technologies, a pioneering force in the floating wind sector, has announced the successful closure of its oversubscribed $4 million Series Seed investment round. Led by Azolla Ventures and supported by Propeller Ventures, Sabanci Climate Ventures, Cisco Foundation, Anthropocene Ventures, and others, this funding marks a significant milestone for Aikido as it accelerates the development…

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Molten Industries Secures $25M Series A to Revolutionize Clean Energy Production

Molten Industries, a visionary startup rooted in a Palo Alto garage, has secured a substantial $25 million Series A funding round to propel its mission of decarbonizing heavy industries through innovative methane pyrolysis technology. Founded by Dr. Kevin Bush and Dr. Caleb Boyd during the pandemic, Molten has rapidly evolved from experimental setups in a…

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Daydream Secures $50 Million to Launch Revolutionary AI-Powered Shopping Platform

In a bold leap forward for the e-commerce landscape, Daydream, led by veteran e-commerce strategist Julie Bornstein alongside esteemed co-founders Matt Fisher, Dan Cary, Lisa Green, and Richard Kim, has secured $50 million in seed funding. The funding round was co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Index Ventures, with additional support from GV (Google Ventures) and…

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