November 1, 2025
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Blacksmith Medicines Secures FDA QIDP and Fast Track Status for FG-2101, Advancing Critical Fight Against Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections

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In a significant milestone for antibiotic innovation, Blacksmith Medicines has been granted both Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) and Fast Track designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its novel antibiotic candidate, FG-2101. This small molecule inhibitor targets LpxC, a metalloenzyme essential to the survival of Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains—an area…

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Glide Identity Raises $20M to Secure the Next Frontier of AI-Enabled Digital Identity

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In an era when passwords feel quaint and one-time codes are under siege, Glide Identity has closed a fresh Series A round exceeding $20 million to build what it calls an “authentication layer for the AGI era.” The round was led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, with co‑investment from Amigos Venture Capital, Singtel Innov8 Ventures, and Sir…

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Irys Lands $12.5M to Rebuild the Backbone of Insurance — From Legacy Engines to an AI-Native Core

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Irys, a Tampa‑based insurtech, has closed a $12.5 million seed round led by Markd, with backing from Deepwork Capital, Florida Opportunity Fund, Ansay & Associates, HICO Ventures, and JMG Capital. The new capital will accelerate engineering hiring, deployment of its platform across U.S. and Canadian markets, and further integrations with distribution partners. At the heart…

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EVerZom Secures €10M to Advance Groundbreaking Exosome-Based Biotherapies for Inflammatory Diseases

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EVerZom, a pioneering biotechnology firm based in France, has secured €10 million in a Series A funding round to propel the clinical development of its first therapeutic candidate and further scale its exosome biomanufacturing platform. The investment, which brings together major players like Capital Grand Est, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Sorbonne Venture by…

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Airbound Secures $8.65M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Drone Delivery for Global Logistics

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In a significant leap for the logistics and autonomous delivery sector, Bengaluru-based Airbound has raised $8.65 million in a seed funding round. The round, led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, also saw contributions from Humba Ventures, Lightspeed, and notable industry figures from Tesla, SpaceX, and Anduril. The funding will propel the company’s ambitious…

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Unfabled’s $1.7M Funding and Boots Expansion Signal a Digital Retail Breakthrough in Women’s Wellness

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Founded in 2021, Unfabled has swiftly evolved from a niche online startup into one of the UK’s fastest-growing women’s healthcare brands. Spearheaded by Founder and CEO Hannah Samano, the brand announced a $1.7 million (£1.15 million) funding round that pushes its total seed investment to $3.9 million (£3.2 million). Complementing this financial boost, Unfabled’s products…

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Exposome Secures $3 Million Pre-Series A to Scale Regenerative Filtration Tech for Industrial Air and Water Treatment

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Mumbai-based clean-tech startup Exposome, founded in 2020 by Dr. Prerna Goradia, has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion of regenerative filtration solutions for industrial and municipal air and water treatment. The round was led by Colossa WomenFirst Fund, with significant participation from Thermax Limited, a leader in energy…

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Kalshi’s $300M Raise Propels It to a $5 Billion Valuation, Sets Sights on Global Expansion

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In a pivotal moment for the prediction market industry, Kalshi, the US-based event trading platform, has secured $300 million in its latest funding round, catapulting the company’s valuation to a remarkable $5 billion. This milestone was confirmed by Kalshi’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, in a detailed LinkedIn post, bringing the fintech startup closer to its ambitious…

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GoodScore Secures $13 Million to Revolutionize Credit Score Management with AI-Driven Insights

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In the crowded and fiercely competitive fintech space of India, where a new startup seems to sprout every day promising smarter financial services, GoodScore is charting a distinct course — one that combines artificial intelligence with credit score management to empower millions of users. The Bengaluru-based startup has just raised $13 million in a Series…

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Sweden’s Liquid Wind Secures €3.6 Million Boost to Pioneer Large-Scale Green eMethanol Production

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In a decisive stride toward sustainable fuel innovation, Liquid Wind, a trailblazer in renewable energy, has garnered €3.6 million from Industriklivet, a Swedish Energy Agency program dedicated to accelerating the country’s industrial green transition. This critical funding supports the pre-engineering phase of Liquid Wind’s ambitious full-scale eMethanol plant in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden—an initiative poised to transform…

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