Nium, a trailblazer in real-time cross-border payments, has elevated Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hanlon, who previously led Nium’s Global Travel division, joins the executive ranks to steer the company through its next phase of growth and operational excellence. Hanlon’s journey at Nium began in 2021 following the acquisition of…
In a significant strategic maneuver, Dialpad, the pioneering AI-powered communications intelligence platform, has announced its acquisition of Surfboard, a disruptive UK-based workforce management company. This development coincides with Dialpad’s remarkable achievement of reaching $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), underscoring its rapid growth in the competitive tech landscape. Founded in 2021, Surfboard has established…
In a significant advancement for ophthalmic medicine, RevOpsis Therapeutics, a pioneering biopharmaceutical firm, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant exceeding $1.8 million from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding will bolster the development of their lead asset, RO-104, aimed at treating neovascular…
Tiimo, the innovative app dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals, has announced the successful completion of a $1.6 million funding round. This latest investment elevates Tiimo’s total pre-Series A funding to an impressive $4.8 million. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Tiimo was developed to cater specifically to those with cognitive differences such as ADHD,…
iOnctura, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative cancer treatments, has secured EUR 80 million in Series B financing. This milestone funding round, led by Syncona Limited with participation from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund and existing investors, underscores iOnctura’s transformative strides in oncology. The investment will accelerate the development of iOnctura’s lead candidate,…
In a strategic move aimed at consolidating its position in its home market, Turkish food delivery giant Getir has announced a significant $250 million investment led by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. This funding round underscores Mubadala’s continued confidence in Getir’s core business operations in Turkey. Founded in Istanbul in 2015, Getir has emerged as…
Interos, a pioneer in supply chain risk intelligence, has fortified its executive lineup with the appointment of Yardley Pohl as Chief Product Officer and General Manager of Product Partnerships, and Chris Lee as Chief Revenue Officer. Both appointments mark a significant step in Interos’ strategic expansion amid burgeoning demand for advanced supply chain risk management…
Heeler Security, a pioneering application security startup, has secured $8.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize how organizations secure their applications. Led by Norwest Venture Partners with significant participation from Storm Ventures, this investment fuels Heeler’s mission to address the growing crisis of real-time context in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). A Broken System Demands…
In a significant boost for the fintech landscape, point.me has announced the successful closure of a $15 million Series B funding round, a milestone underscoring its rapid ascent as a leading platform at the nexus of personal finance and travel rewards. This announcement was made today at the Skift Global Forum in New York, following…
CTERA, a pioneer in hybrid cloud data management, has announced a significant milestone with the closing of an $80 million funding round led by PSG Equity, a prominent growth equity firm specializing in software and technology-enabled services. This investment, comprising both primary and secondary funding, underscores CTERA’s strategic focus on enhancing its hybrid cloud data…
