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,…
M2X Energy Inc. has achieved a significant milestone with the successful closure of a $40 million Series B financing round, led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners (“Conifer”). This round also saw enthusiastic participation from existing Series A investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures (“BEV”), Eni Next, Add Ventures by SCG, and Autodesk Foundation, underscoring strong confidence in…
Aikido Technologies, a pioneering force in the floating wind sector, has announced the successful closure of its oversubscribed $4 million Series Seed investment round. Led by Azolla Ventures and supported by Propeller Ventures, Sabanci Climate Ventures, Cisco Foundation, Anthropocene Ventures, and others, this funding marks a significant milestone for Aikido as it accelerates the development…
Molten Industries, a visionary startup rooted in a Palo Alto garage, has secured a substantial $25 million Series A funding round to propel its mission of decarbonizing heavy industries through innovative methane pyrolysis technology. Founded by Dr. Kevin Bush and Dr. Caleb Boyd during the pandemic, Molten has rapidly evolved from experimental setups in a…
In a bold leap forward for the e-commerce landscape, Daydream, led by veteran e-commerce strategist Julie Bornstein alongside esteemed co-founders Matt Fisher, Dan Cary, Lisa Green, and Richard Kim, has secured $50 million in seed funding. The funding round was co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Index Ventures, with additional support from GV (Google Ventures) and…
