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,…
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…
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…
HeyGen, a pioneering AI startup based in Los Angeles, has secured $60 million in its latest funding round, valuing the company at an impressive $500 million. The round was led by Benchmark, with notable participation from Conviction, Thrive Capital, and Bond Capital. Victor Lazarte from Benchmark will be joining HeyGen’s board as part of the…
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…
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…
In a bold move set to redefine customer relationship management, Day.ai emerges with a $4 million seed round led by Sequoia, signaling a new era for AI-powered business solutions. Founded by Christopher O’Donnell, former chief product officer at HubSpot, and Michael Pici, a seasoned VP of sales and product, Day.ai aims to disrupt the CRM…
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…
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…
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,…
