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Anyon Systems Secures $23M CAD to Accelerate Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing in Canada

Anyon Systems, a trailblazer in superconducting quantum processors, has been awarded $23 million CAD under the Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP) to advance its roadmap toward commercially viable, fault-tolerant quantum computers. This milestone underscores Canada’s commitment to fostering homegrown quantum technologies and securing leadership in the emerging field. “This support from the Government of Canada…

Etaily Secures Strategic Investment Led by SMBC, Pushing Total Funding Past $24M

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Etaily, the Philippines’ digital-native retail platform, has successfully secured a significant strategic investment led by Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) through its SMBC Asia Rising fund. The new funding round brings etaily’s total capital raised to over $24 million, earmarking the capital to accelerate its expansion and focus on the burgeoning social commerce landscape…

Shiftmove Acquires Ocean in Push to Build Europe’s Largest Connected Fleet-Tech Platform

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Fleet-technology provider Shiftmove has acquired Ocean, the fleet management division of Orange Business, expanding its presence across Europe as demand accelerates for digital, AI-driven vehicle operations. The deal positions Shiftmove as one of Europe’s most prominent fleet-technology players, now serving 27,000 corporate clients and managing 730,000 vehicles across the continent. The company, which employs more…

Xposure Music Secures $42.5M to Empower Independent Artists and Scale Catalog Investments

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In an era where independent musicians often face capital constraints, Xposure Music has raised $42.5 million USD in debt and equity financing, bringing the company’s total funding past $50 million USD. The round includes debt financing from Andalusian Credit Partners and equity participation from select family offices and private investors, positioning the Montreal-based startup to…

Heven AeroTech Soars With a $100M Raise—and a Bid to Dominate Hydrogen Defense Tech

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In a year defined by sharper geopolitical tensions and a scramble for energy-resilient technologies, Heven AeroTech has quietly rewritten the rules of long-endurance flight. On Monday, the Sterling, Virginia–based hydrogen UAS manufacturer announced a $100 million Series B, vaulting the company to a $1 billion valuation—a milestone that signals both investor confidence and the growing…

$48 Million to Shield Homes from Fire: Frontline Wildfire Defense Scales Smart Sprinkler Technology Amid Growing Infernos

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As wildfires ravage more of the U.S. each year, one startup is betting that prevention, not just recovery, can save lives and homes. Frontline Wildfire Defense, a Jackson Hole–based wildfire protection company, has closed a $48 million Series A round led by Norwest, combining primary and secondary capital to expand its smart wildfire defense systems across…

MythWorx’s Quantum Leap: $5M Seed at $100M Valuation Signals New Era in Efficient, True Reasoning AI

Editor2 months ago05 mins

In a landscape crowded with large language models (LLMs) that demand enormous computational resources, MythWorx is charting a radically different course. The Dallas-based startup closed a $5 million seed round at a striking $100 million valuation—an unusually high mark for early-stage AI ventures—underscoring investor belief in its disruptive approach to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Spearheaded…

The Students Who Nearly Missed Out—GradBridge’s $20M Raise Could Change That

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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…

Stand Raises $35 Million to Reinvent Insurance for America’s Most Vulnerable Homes, Expands into Florida

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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…

From Hypothesis to Breakthrough: Meta‑Flux Secures €1.8M to Shrink Drug Discovery Timelines

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A Dublin‑based biotech startup, Meta‑Flux, has secured €1.8 million ($2 million) in seed funding to accelerate its AI‑powered decision support platform designed for drug discovery. The company helps scientists navigate complex biological data to identify biomarkers and disease subtypes faster—compressing timelines from years to just weeks. Unlike black-box AI tools, Meta‑Flux blends multi‑omic, clinical, and…

Nfinite Nanotechnology Secures NRC IRAP Funding to Scale High-Barrier Paper Packaging Platform

Ferronova Raises Fresh $6 Million to Advance Image-Guided Cancer Surgery Technology

MoEngage Raises $180 Million in Extended Series F, Strengthening Its Position in AI-Led Customer Engagement

Drive Health Raises $15 Million to Bring AI-Powered Clinical Workflows Into Everyday Care

Valerie Health Secures $30M Series A to Revolutionize AI-Powered Front Office for Independent Clinics

Evocative Secures Strategic Financing to Accelerate Global Data Center Expansion

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