In a decisive move to globalize its leadership and ambitions, South Korean aesthetics major Hugel Inc. has appointed Carrie Strom, a seasoned US pharmaceutical executive, as its President and Global Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This marks the creation of a newly formed global CEO position at Hugel—one that signals a shift from domestic dominance…
In an era where criminals use generative AI to forge documents, mimic identities, and exploit financial systems at scale, fraud is no longer a low-tech hustle. It’s a high-tech arms race. Now, Resistant AI, a Prague-based startup, has raised $25 million in Series B funding to fight fire with fire—using artificial intelligence to outsmart AI-powered…
In a signal that quantum computing is edging closer to commercial relevance, Stockholm-based quantum technology company FirstQFM has raised €1.2 million (13.1 million SEK) in pre-seed funding to advance its proprietary AI foundation models designed specifically for quantum hardware. The round was led by BSV Ventures, with participation from Almi Invest, Further than Capital, and…
In one of Europe’s most significant AgTech raises this year, Swiss startup Ecorobotix has closed a €90 million Series D funding round, bringing its total funding to €128 million following its €38 million Series C in 2024. The fresh capital is aimed squarely at scaling its ultra-high precision (UHP) spraying technology and expanding its AI…
In just eighteen months of operations, HavocAI has achieved what few defense-tech startups can: securing $85 million in new funding to accelerate the deployment of its autonomous maritime systems. The raise brings the company’s total capital to nearly $100 million, a rare milestone in a sector traditionally dominated by slow-moving incumbents and extended procurement cycles….
In the heart of Vilnius, a nascent cybersecurity firm named CBRX is quietly placing a bold bet: that the shifting dynamics of cyber threats, coupled with the rising pressure on managed service providers (MSPs), will create fertile ground for its AI-driven “SOC in a box” platform. With a fresh €540,000 pre‑seed raise, the startup is…
In the labyrinthine world of freight brokerage and logistics, inefficiency has long been the silent profit killer. Fragmented systems, labor-intensive back-office processes, and error-prone workflows have hamstrung growth and squeezed margins for decades. Enter Mentium, an AI-native startup that aims to disrupt this status quo with its pioneering platform of “digital workers” designed to automate…
In an era where artificial intelligence is swiftly eclipsing traditional search engines, a fresh startup, Search Party, emerges with ambitions to redefine how brands assert their presence in AI-driven discovery. The San Francisco-based company announced its public debut, backed by a $3.5 million seed round led by Fuse, a venture capital firm known for nurturing…
In an era where weight loss is increasingly medicalised through injections and prescriptions, Simple Life is charting a different course—one driven by AI, behavioural data, and gamified coaching. The London-based digital health company has raised $35 million in Series B funding, led by HartBeat Ventures and AI-driven private credit firm Liquidity, to further scale its…
As neurological disorders like Parkinson’s and dementia surge globally, healthcare systems are grappling with the growing challenge of timely diagnosis and sustained patient management. Enter Kneu Health, a precision neurology startup that is redefining how these conditions are monitored and managed—leveraging nothing more than a smartphone and sophisticated AI. With a freshly closed $5.6 million…
