S&P Global has announced the appointment of Martina L. Cheung as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Ms. Cheung, currently serving as President of S&P Global Ratings, will succeed Douglas L. Peterson, who will retire after a distinguished tenure. Martina L. Cheung brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new…
Mixx Technologies, a pioneer in system-scale optical connectivity for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, has closed a $33 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed round was led by ICM HPQC Fund, with participation from TDK Ventures, Systemiq Capital, Banpu Innovation & Ventures, G Vision Capital, Ajinomoto Group Ventures, AVITIC Innovation Fund, and other strategic partners….
In a significant stride towards redefining material science, Maxterial, a pioneering technology company, has successfully concluded its Series A funding round with an impressive raise of nearly $8 million. This achievement not only underscores Maxterial’s growing influence but also highlights its steadfast commitment to revolutionizing traditional industries through cutting-edge advancements in material science. Led by…
Waypoint Bio, a pioneering biotechnology firm, has secured $14.5 million in seed funding led by Hummingbird Ventures, alongside Recode Ventures and Fifty Years, to advance its cutting-edge approach in developing cell therapies for solid tumors. Founded by MIT alumni Xinchen Wang and David Phizicky, Waypoint Bio harnesses in vivo spatial pooled screening technology to drive…
opus1.io, a leading provider of end-to-end practice management solutions for lesson and class-based performing arts businesses, announced a significant strategic investment from Five Elms Capital. This funding infusion underscores Five Elms Capital’s confidence in opus1.io’s transformative platform, designed to streamline operations and foster growth within the performing arts sector. Founded by Sam Lellouche, a seasoned…
Ostium Labs, Co., the developer behind the groundbreaking Ostium protocol, today announced a significant infusion of capital, totaling $24 million, to accelerate its mission of bringing global financial markets onto the blockchain. The funding package includes a robust **$20 million Series A round** co-led by top-tier venture firm General Catalyst and crypto-focused investment powerhouse Jump…
Sidecar Health, a pioneering force in revolutionizing health insurance accessibility and transparency, proudly announces the successful closure of a monumental $165 million Series D financing round. Koch Disruptive Technologies spearheaded this investment, marking the largest private funding initiative in employer health benefits this year. Joining forces with existing investors such as GreatPoint Ventures, BOND, and…
Sling Money, an innovative fintech company specializing in crypto-enabled money transfers, has successfully completed a €13.6 million ($15 million) Series A funding round. This significant investment was spearheaded by leading venture capital firms Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Slow Ventures. The funding will be instrumental in advancing Sling Money’s mission to make international money…
After.com, a trailblazing online platform revolutionizing end-of-life services, announced today the successful closure of its Series A funding round, raising $10 million. The investment was spearheaded by HIPstr, the early-stage investment arm of HighPost Capital, LLC, underscoring a significant endorsement of After.com’s pioneering approach in the death care industry. Founded in 2020, After.com has swiftly…
