October 7, 2025
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Rapafusyn Pharmaceuticals Raises $28 Million to Revolutionize Drug Discovery with Innovative Molecular Glue Platform

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Rapafusyn Pharmaceuticals, a trailblazer in the realm of therapeutic drug discovery, has announced a significant milestone with the closure of a Series A financing round, amassing $28 million. This strategic investment round was led by 3E Bioventures Capital and Proxima Ventures Ltd., with participation from Lapam Capital. Rapafusyn is spearheading the development of non-degrading molecular…

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Cadana Secures $7.4 Million to Revolutionize Payroll Services in Emerging Markets

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Cadana, a trailblazing global payroll technology firm focused on emerging markets, has announced a significant milestone with the closing of a $7.4 million funding round. Led by Costanoa Ventures and supported by Better Tomorrow Ventures and 500 Startups, this investment underscores Cadana’s pivotal role in transforming payroll infrastructure across 32 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Brazil,…

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Brightspeed Secures $22.5M Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Across North Carolina

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Brightspeed, a leading fiber broadband provider committed to enhancing connectivity across the nation, has announced a significant boost in its efforts to bridge the digital divide in North Carolina. The company has secured $22.5 million in funding from the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity’s Completing Access to Broadband (CAB)…

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OpenAI-Backed Speak Raises $20M in Series B Extension, Doubling Valuation to $500M

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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…

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Zen Educate Secures $37M Series B and Acquires Aquinas Education to Tackle Teacher Shortage

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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…

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Vecna Robotics Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding to Drive Innovation in Warehouse Automation

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Vecna Robotics, a trailblazer in flexible material handling automation solutions, has announced the successful closure of its Series C funding round, securing an impressive $100 million. This financing, comprising $40 million in equity and debt, marks a significant milestone for the company, nearly doubling its valuation from previous rounds. Investors backing this round include Tiger…

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M2X Energy Secures $40 Million Series B Financing to Accelerate Low-Carbon Methanol Production

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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…

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āshibio Secures $40M to Pave the Way for Breakthrough Therapies in Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders

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In a significant stride towards advancing treatments for severe bone and connective tissue disorders, āshibio emerges from stealth mode with a remarkable $40 million infusion from its Seed and Series A financing rounds. Spearheaded by MPM BioImpact and bolstered by investments from Agent Capital, YK Bioventures, and Mirae Asset Venture Investment, this funding positions āshibio…

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