Wind, an innovative European venture capital firm founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Thierry Vandewalle and Xavier Gury, has unveiled a groundbreaking €130 million Article 9 fund. Surpassing initial expectations with a robust €90 million at its first closing, this fund is poised to catalyze the growth of pioneering sustainable Deeptech startups at the Seed/Series A stage….
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…
Avassa, a pioneering Swedish edge application management and operations platform provider, has successfully closed a new investment round, welcoming H&M Group as a strategic investor. This collaboration aims to modernize IT operations in brick-and-mortar stores, marking a significant step in the retail sector’s evolution. The advent of edge computing is transforming enterprises by enabling data…
In a bold stride toward reimagining pet healthcare, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup Tandem has clinched $10 million in pre-seed funding, announced today, to elevate veterinary services into a seamless, technology-driven experience. This visionary company, already making waves with its mobile clinics and telemedicine offerings, is set to unveil a 5,000-square-foot, AI-powered health hub this summer—an emblem…
In a significant advancement for AI governance, Vienna-based startup DAIKI GmbH has successfully raised €1.5 million in seed funding. This crucial investment aims to enhance the company’s operations across Europe and propel further product development. DAIKI is committed to empowering businesses to implement artificial intelligence responsibly, aligning with the stringent requirements of the EU AI…
Berlin, Germany – lemon.markets, a prominent fintech firm based in Berlin, has successfully secured €12 million in funding to enhance its brokerage platform aimed at democratizing investment opportunities. This latest funding round was spearheaded by CommerzVentures, alongside significant contributions from Heliad, Creandum, Lakestar, Lightspeed, and System.one. Founded in 2020, lemon.markets specializes in providing digital brokerage…
Element Biosciences, a trailblazer in advancing scientific discovery through groundbreaking technologies, has announced a significant milestone in its journey of innovation. The company has successfully raised over $277 million in Series D funding, underscoring its pivotal role in revolutionizing DNA sequencing and multi-omics technologies. This latest round, led by Wellington Management and supported by a…
Pioneering Taiwanese AI firm APMIC is set to make waves in the U.S. market with the introduction of its advanced large language model (LLM), “CaiGunn.” As the sole Taiwanese independent software vendor endorsed by NVIDIA, APMIC is primed to elevate global enterprise AI solutions. This expansion reflects APMIC’s commitment to democratizing AI and equipping businesses…
Formation Bio, a pioneering force at the intersection of technology and pharmaceuticals, has announced a landmark achievement with the closure of a $372 million Series D financing round. This funding round was led by prominent investors including a16z and Sanofi, with continued support from existing backers such as Sequoia, Thrive, Emerson Collective, and Lachy Groom,…
Cytactic, a pioneering platform in cyber crisis readiness and management, has raised $16 million in a seed funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners, a prominent cybersecurity venture capital fund. This investment aims to bolster Cytactic’s efforts in fortifying organizations against escalating cyber threats through innovative crisis preparedness solutions. Businesses worldwide are grappling with the…
