In a significant boost for digital inclusivity among seniors, Family.cards, a burgeoning healthtech startup, has announced the successful closure of a €1.2 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Brandenburg Kapital and OHA Osnabruck Healthcare 7 Ventures, with participation from existing backers, Antler and Birdhouse. Founded in 2022 by Teo Ortega and Simon…
In an exciting development for eco-conscious families and LEGO enthusiasts alike, Sort A Brick, a Lithuanian startup, has successfully raised €1.15 million to enhance its innovative AI-driven LEGO brick sorting service. With plans to launch operations in Germany by 2025, the company aims to revolutionize how families reuse their old LEGO collections while contributing to…
Quantum Innovations, a trailblazing medtech startup based in Warsaw, has successfully raised nearly €10 million (PLN 41 million) in its latest funding round dedicated to advancing cardiac surgery technology. The investment was led by Vinci IQ ASI, a fund managed by Vinci S.A., with participation from existing investor MedTech Holding. Led by renowned physician and…
Gensmo, an innovator in AI-powered fashion shopping, has secured over $60 million in seed funding to redefine how consumers explore and select personal style. The New York–based startup, founded and led by CEO Ning Hu, launched its real-time virtual “Try-On” feature in December 2024, allowing users to see garments on lifelike digital avatars—streamlining the path from…
Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH), a trailblazer in green data centers for intensive computing applications, has announced a significant funding boost for its subsidiary, Soluna Cloud. The additional $1.25 million in financing, facilitated by BitOoda Technologies and Imperial Capital, brings Soluna Cloud’s total credit facility to $13.75 million. This capital injection is earmarked to propel…
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…
Varsity Brands, a leader in sport and spirit experiences, proudly welcomes Lisa Olivieri as its inaugural Chief Security Officer (CSO). With a distinguished career spanning roles such as Global Head of Safety and Security at Wayfair and leadership in the United States Secret Service, Lisa Olivieri brings over two decades of expertise in law enforcement…
Kvantify ApS, a trailblazing quantum software start-up based in Copenhagen, has successfully concluded a EUR 10 million seed funding round aimed at unlocking the potential of quantum computing, particularly in the life sciences sector. Led by Danish VC Dreamcraft, alongside biotech investor Lundbeckfonden BioCapital and private investment company 2degrees, this funding infusion underscores Kvantify’s commitment…
Movate, a leading digital technology and customer experience (CX) services provider, has named Dariyus Setna as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Digital Services. Setna, a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience, joins Movate from Globant, where he significantly contributed to quadrupling revenue and increasing market…
Iktos, a pioneering leader in AI and Robotics for drug design, has announced its acquisition of Synsight, a renowned French biotech company specializing in AI-driven drug discovery targeting protein-protein (PPI) and RNA-protein (RPI) interactions. This strategic merger bolsters Iktos’ comprehensive AI-based drug discovery platform, integrating Synsight’s advanced technology to enhance biological testing capabilities crucial for…
