Argus, the leading global energy and commodity price reporting agency, has announced the appointment of Maria Hooper to its esteemed board of directors. Maria Hooper brings over 15 years of profound expertise in the energy sector, cultivated through senior leadership roles at ConocoPhillips (COP) and Phillips 66 (P66). Notably, she served as a trusted advisor…
Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH), a trailblazer in green data centers for intensive computing applications, has announced a significant funding boost for its subsidiary, Soluna Cloud. The additional $1.25 million in financing, facilitated by BitOoda Technologies and Imperial Capital, brings Soluna Cloud’s total credit facility to $13.75 million. This capital injection is earmarked to propel…
SLUSHY, the pioneering adult content platform focused on creator empowerment and consumer engagement, has successfully closed a $10.2 million seed funding round, marking a historic milestone as the first venture-backed platform of its kind. This investment round, led by prominent investors including Mantis VC and Electric Feel Ventures, underscores SLUSHY’s innovative approach to adult content,…
In a significant boost for the Life Sciences industry, Qualifyze has announced a landmark $54 million Series B funding round. This investment, led by global software investment firm Insight Partners, alongside existing backers HV Capital, HarbourVest Partners, H14, and Cherry Ventures, is set to propel Qualifyze into a new phase of growth and innovation. With…
Black Forest Labs, the frontier visual intelligence company behind the FLUX model family, announced a $300 million Series B financing round led by AMP and Salesforce Ventures at a post-money valuation of $3.25 billion. This follows an earlier undisclosed Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, with contributions from BroadLight Capital, Creandum, Earlybird VC, General Catalyst,…
Global connected vehicle solutions provider WirelessCar has appointed Satoru Abe as its new Country Manager for Japan, signaling the company’s deepened focus on expanding its footprint in one of the world’s most influential automotive markets. This appointment marks a pivotal phase for WirelessCar following the establishment of its Japan office in late 2024. Abe, a…
In a significant step towards revolutionizing the aviation fuel industry, AIR COMPANY, a leader in carbon conversion technology, has announced the successful completion of a $69 million Series B funding round. This investment, primarily led by Avfuel, a prominent global supplier of aviation fuel, is set to enhance AIR COMPANY’s capabilities in producing sustainable aviation…
In a significant boost for the insurance technology sector, Akur8, a Paris-based company specializing in machine learning-driven insurance pricing and reserving solutions, has successfully raised $120 million in its Series C funding round. This new investment elevates the total funding raised by Akur8 to an impressive $180 million. The latest funding round was spearheaded by…
In a significant boost for the B2B marketplace, Ghost, which connects top brands with retailers, has announced the completion of a $40 million Series C funding round led by global investment firm L Catterton. This funding round also saw participation from existing investors including USV, Cathay Innovation, Equal Ventures, and Eniac. Ghost’s innovative tech-enabled marketplace…
Italian insurtech startup Liablix has secured €1.2 million in pre-seed funding to modernise one of the insurance sector’s most costly and error-prone workflows: motor-claims liability assessment. The round was led by DFF Ventures, with participation from FJ Labs, Plug and Play and several angel investors. Liability determination remains one of the insurance industry’s most influential…
