In a pivotal move poised to redefine North America’s energy landscape, ClearSky Global Corp. has announced the successful raising of US$168 million from an esteemed international ESG investment group, facilitated by Tailwind Ventures. This funding marks a significant milestone for the Canada-based company, positioning it as a frontrunner in the clean fuels sector. ClearSky Global…
VenoStent, Inc., a leading innovator in medical devices aimed at enhancing outcomes for dialysis patients, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing $20 million. This round was highlighted by a significant $4 million investment from Norwest Venture Partners, alongside contributions from Good Growth Capital and IAG Capital Partners. Concurrently, the company has been…
Batteries Plus, the leading retailer of batteries for consumers and businesses alike, has been selected for a major grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to spearhead a comprehensive national initiative aimed at dramatically increasing battery recycling rates. This exciting announcement marks a significant step forward for Batteries Plus, solidifying their position as a…
Directo, a pioneering Spanish travel technology startup, emerges from stealth mode with a significant milestone: securing $1 million in seed funding for its innovative travel price comparison software. Founded by industry veterans Pierre Becerril, Julian Toledo, Sofia Canepa, and Marina Guastavino, Directo introduces a Chrome extension designed to empower travelers by enabling commission-free comparison of…
Wilya, previously known as Gig and Take, has announced a significant milestone with the closure of a $4 million seed funding round led by Ironspring Ventures. This funding underscores Wilya’s innovative approach in revolutionizing HR practices within the manufacturing and supply chain sectors through its advanced SaaS platform. Founder and CEO Rahil Siddiqui expressed excitement…
Zurich-based KNIME, a leader in open-source data science and AI, has announced a significant funding milestone. On August 6, the company revealed that it has raised $30 million (approximately €27.5 million) from its long-term investor Invus. This investment boosts Invus’s total commitment to KNIME to around $50 million (approximately €45.7 million). This latest injection of…
Formic, a trailblazer in Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) for American manufacturers, has announced a substantial boost with a $27.4 million infusion in Series A funding, led by Blackhorn Ventures. This latest round, which brings Formic’s total Series A funding to over $52 million since January 2022, marks a pivotal moment in the company’s mission to revolutionize automation…
Linker Finance, an innovative platform designed to enhance digital banking experiences for community banks, has successfully closed a $3.7 million seed funding round. The investment round was led by Ten One Ten Ventures and Chingona Ventures, with additional support from Audaz Capital, Techstars, Commerce Ventures, Bank of Brodhead, and Angeles Investors. Angel investors including Edrizio…
Gothenburg-based Kognic, a pioneering platform specializing in data annotation for sensor-fusion, has successfully raised SEK 100 million (€8.8 million) in its latest funding round. This investment round saw support from existing backers including Metaplanet, Neudi Kapital, and Stena Sessan. Kognic, founded by engineering physicists Daniel Langkilde and Oscar Petersson in 2018, is on a trajectory…
MarketSizer, the cutting-edge Irish market intelligence platform, has announced a significant achievement with the successful closure of a €1 million Pre-Seed funding round. This milestone funding effort was led by esteemed venture capital firm Delta Partners, complemented by strategic backing from Enterprise Ireland and a consortium of angel investors. Founded in 2023 by tech industry…
