Valthos Raises $30 Million to Make AI the First Line of Defense Against Biological Threats

In a striking intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, Valthos Inc. has emerged from stealth with a $30 million seed financing round—led by the OpenAI Startup Fund, Lux Capital and Founders Fund—to build what it calls the “tech stack for biodefense.” Founded by Kathleen McMahon (previously head of Life Sciences at Palantir Technologies) and Tess…

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PACT Secures £9 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Collagen Biomaterials

In a significant move poised to transform the world of sustainable materials, PACT has successfully raised £9 million in a Seed funding round. This capital will accelerate the development of their innovative biomaterials, with a special focus on their flagship product, Oval—a versatile material crafted from natural collagen. Located in the heart of Cambridge, PACT…

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