CurbWaste Raises $28M to Digitise America’s Most Overlooked Essential Industry

In an industry often overlooked by the tech world, Chicago‑based CurbWaste — the “operating system for independent waste haulers” — has raised US$28 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to US$50 million. The round is led by Socium Ventures (backed by Cox Enterprises) with participation from Flourish Ventures, TTV Capital, B Capital Group and quantitative investor Squarepoint. Founded…

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Decagon Raises $100 Million to Redefine AI-Driven Customer Support

Decagon, a trailblazer in AI-powered customer support solutions, has successfully raised $100 million in total funding, bolstered by a recent $65 million Series B round led by Bain Capital Ventures. This impressive financial milestone has quadrupled the company’s valuation in a short span, solidifying its role in transforming enterprise customer support and enhancing productivity across…

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Latvian Defence Startup Origin Secures €4.5 Million to Develop Advanced Laser-Guided Drones

Origin Robotics, a rising star in Latvia’s defence tech sector, has secured €4.5 million in funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop a revolutionary drone system equipped with laser-targeting capabilities. The grant marks a significant step forward for the Riga-based startup, which specializes in autonomous systems and precision-guided weaponry. The funding will support…

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Eolian Secures $463M to Power Texas’ Future with Largest Battery Storage Project, Redefining Grid Resilience

When energy meets urgency, capital starts moving fast. Today, Eolian, L.P. disclosed a $463 million financing package—structured by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking—to advance the last two phases of its ambitious Padua battery energy storage complex in Texas. The timing and size hint at how central large‑scale storage is becoming to grid reliability in a…

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Niural Raises $31M to Redefine Global CFO Ops with AI-Native PEO Infrastructure

In a bold step toward redefining global workforce operations, AI-native PEO platform Niural has raised $31 million in a Series A round to advance its mission of building an intelligent operating system for CFOs. The round was led by Marathon Management Partners, with continued support from M13, Inspired Capital, Newform Capital, and several new strategic…

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Carrie Strom Joins Hugel as Global CEO to Build a Korean Aesthetics Giant for the World

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…

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AI Revolutionizes Patent World: Patlytics Secures $14 Million to Redefine Intellectual Property Innovation

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, a New York-based startup is turning heads by bringing cutting-edge technology to the intricate realm of patents. Patlytics, an AI-powered patent analytics platform, proudly announced today that it has secured $14 million in a Series A funding round, led by the globally renowned venture firm Next47….

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Mantle Secures $20 Million in Series C Funding to Propel Innovation in Metal 3D Printing Technology

Mantle, a pioneer in precision metal 3D printing for tooling applications, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful closure of a $20 million Series C funding round. This latest investment, led by Schooner Capital and supported by existing investors including Fine Structure Ventures and Foundation Capital, brings Mantle’s total funding to over $61.5 million….

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