In a significant move to bolster Africa’s burgeoning tech landscape, Paris-based venture capital firm Breega has announced the first close of its $75 million “Africa Seed I” fund. This fund marks Breega’s foray outside Europe, reflecting its commitment to harnessing the continent’s immense entrepreneurial potential. Over the years, Africa has witnessed a remarkable evolution in…
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has partnered with ZeroEyes, a leader in AI-based gun detection technology, to implement wide-scale weapons detection analytics across its transit facilities. This initiative marks a significant milestone as RTC becomes the first transit agency in the United States to deploy…
Outschool, a trailblazer in online education, launches Outschool Courses, a groundbreaking platform designed to empower homeschooling and alternative education families. This initiative underscores Outschool’s commitment to personalized learning, offering families the flexibility to curate bespoke educational experiences tailored to each learner’s unique needs. In response to a shifting educational landscape post-pandemic, Outschool conducted a survey…
Qblox, a pioneering quantum technology firm renowned for its advanced quantum control stacks, has announced the successful closure of a $26 million Series A funding round. The investment, led by Quantonation and Invest-NL Deep Tech Fund, with participation from QDNL and the European Innovation Council (EIC), marks a significant milestone in Qblox’s journey towards advancing…
iOnctura, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative cancer treatments, has secured EUR 80 million in Series B financing. This milestone funding round, led by Syncona Limited with participation from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund and existing investors, underscores iOnctura’s transformative strides in oncology. The investment will accelerate the development of iOnctura’s lead candidate,…
In a significant shift of financial tides, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the foremost issuer of international debt among emerging markets, displacing China from its long-held position. This milestone marks the culmination of the kingdom’s accelerated global borrowing campaign, bolstered by investor confidence in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s transformative Vision 2030 initiative. Data from…
Arcadia Finance, a pioneering litigation funding firm specializing in commercial litigation and arbitration, announced its official launch today with a robust commitment of over $100 million in investment capital. Founded by seasoned veterans David Kerstein, Ronit Cohen, and Joshua Libling, Arcadia aims to revolutionize the legal financing landscape with customized solutions and extensive industry experience….
Celcoin, a pioneering force in the Banking as a Service (BaaS) sector of Brazil’s financial technology landscape, has announced a substantial milestone with the closing of a US$125 million investment round led by Summit Partners, a global growth equity firm. This funding round also includes participation from existing investor Innova Capital and financial technology executive…
Scoop Analytics, a pioneering force in revolutionizing business analytics through innovative spreadsheet-powered solutions, has announced a significant milestone with the closing of a $3.5 million seed funding round. The financing, led by Ridge Ventures with participation from Industry Ventures and Engineering Capital, marks a strategic boost for Scoop as it accelerates its mission to empower…
In a strategic move to bolster its international presence, Global Payments has finalized the acquisition of UK-based payments firm Takepayments for a reported value exceeding $250 million. This acquisition marks Global Payments’ continued commitment to expanding its reach and capabilities in the global payments landscape. Atlanta-headquartered Global Payments, a leader in payment technology and services,…
