In a student loan market saturated with first-pass credit decisions and rigid underwriting, one fintech startup is betting on those who fall through the cracks. GradBridge, a Delaware-based student lending company, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to support the launch of its unique “second-look” private student loan product—aimed squarely at students who’ve…
The insurance industry faces an unprecedented reckoning as climate change drives up the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Stand, a San Francisco-based startup, is taking a data-driven, mitigation-first approach to insuring homes exposed to catastrophic risks like wildfire, flood, and wind. Having underwritten over $1 billion in insured value in wildfire-prone California within a…
As geopolitical tensions reshape the global minerals landscape, St George Mining is making a decisive play. The Australia-listed explorer has secured a hefty A$72.5 million in fresh funding to fast-track development of its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil—at a moment when the West is scrambling to loosen China’s grip on critical mineral…
In a decisive move to globalize its leadership and ambitions, South Korean aesthetics major Hugel Inc. has appointed Carrie Strom, a seasoned US pharmaceutical executive, as its President and Global Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This marks the creation of a newly formed global CEO position at Hugel—one that signals a shift from domestic dominance…
When energy meets urgency, capital starts moving fast. Today, Eolian, L.P. disclosed a $463 million financing package—structured by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking—to advance the last two phases of its ambitious Padua battery energy storage complex in Texas. The timing and size hint at how central large‑scale storage is becoming to grid reliability in a…
Gensmo, an innovator in AI-powered fashion shopping, has secured over $60 million in seed funding to redefine how consumers explore and select personal style. The New York–based startup, founded and led by CEO Ning Hu, launched its real-time virtual “Try-On” feature in December 2024, allowing users to see garments on lifelike digital avatars—streamlining the path from…
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…
Barcelona-based biotech firm Zymvol has announced a successful seed funding round, securing €3 million to further its mission of revolutionizing enzyme discovery and engineering. The funding, led by venture capital firms Faber Ventures, Elaia Partners, and Übermorgen Ventures, positions Zymvol to accelerate its market expansion and enhance its cutting-edge technology. Transforming the Enzyme Development Process…
Origin Robotics, a rising star in Latvia’s defence tech sector, has secured €4.5 million in funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop a revolutionary drone system equipped with laser-targeting capabilities. The grant marks a significant step forward for the Riga-based startup, which specializes in autonomous systems and precision-guided weaponry. The funding will support…
Best Day Brewing, recognized as the fastest-growing non-alcoholic craft beer brand in the United States, has successfully raised a total of $22.5 million in funding this year. This impressive backing from both new and existing investors highlights the burgeoning confidence in the non-alcoholic beverage sector, positioning Best Day Brewing firmly as the leading contender in…
