In a significant stride towards enhancing customer communication efficiency, Swedish martech startup Hypertype has successfully closed a SEK 7 million funding round led by Butterfly Ventures and Bust. Founded in 2021 by Teenie Fung and Beatrice Baltscheffsky, Hypertype specializes in AI-driven solutions that streamline and automate customer interactions, aiming to optimize response times and service…
In a strategic move to bolster its international presence, Global Payments has finalized the acquisition of UK-based payments firm Takepayments for a reported value exceeding $250 million. This acquisition marks Global Payments’ continued commitment to expanding its reach and capabilities in the global payments landscape. Atlanta-headquartered Global Payments, a leader in payment technology and services,…
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…
The European space industry has received a momentous boost with the announcement of a substantial €170 million investment fund by Alpine Space Ventures. This venture capital firm, led by industry veterans Bulent Altan and Joram Voelklein, aims to catalyze the next wave of innovation in space technology across Europe. Alpine Space Ventures’ strategic focus is…
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,…
Rare Beauty Brands, in collaboration with JCPenney, announces the inaugural LIFT Beauty Accelerator program aimed at empowering female-identifying founders from Black and Brown communities within the beauty industry. This initiative, supported by prestigious sponsors including Black Beauty Collective and Black Girl Ventures, seeks to foster innovation and inclusivity by offering financial grants, retail opportunities, and…
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…
Bio-Logical, a pioneering climate tech firm specializing in biochar carbon removal, has successfully raised $1.3 million in funding to amplify its efforts in combating climate change and enhancing the resilience of Kenyan smallholder farmers. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company as it gears up to expand its Mt. Kenya biochar facility, aiming…
opus1.io, a leading provider of end-to-end practice management solutions for lesson and class-based performing arts businesses, announced a significant strategic investment from Five Elms Capital. This funding infusion underscores Five Elms Capital’s confidence in opus1.io’s transformative platform, designed to streamline operations and foster growth within the performing arts sector. Founded by Sam Lellouche, a seasoned…
In a significant advancement for the realm of contract management, Formality, a Paris-based platform specializing in intelligent contract management for clients and suppliers, has announced the successful raising of €8 million in its initial funding round. This round was spearheaded by prominent venture capital firms Partech and Serena, alongside an investment of €2.4 million from…
