Antler, a stalwart in supporting European startups, has secured a pivotal €5 million investment from SmartCap Venture Capital Fund into its Nordic Fund II. This move not only highlights SmartCap’s dedication to fostering early-stage innovation but also strengthens Antler’s footprint in Estonia, a burgeoning hub for tech excellence. Over the past half-decade, Antler has backed…
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…
In a significant stride towards advancing enterprise and government applications of generative AI, Espoo-based startup ConfidentialMind has raised €1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. This investment, spearheaded by Failup Ventures and complemented by participation from Angel CoFund and notable angel investors, marks a pivotal moment for the company founded just a year ago. Founded…
Pickommerce, an innovator in warehouse automation, has announced a successful funding round of $3.4 million to further develop and market its cutting-edge PickoBot piece-picking robot. The investment, led by IL Ventures along with InNegev, Fusion VC, the Israel Innovation Authority, and strategic partner ZIM Ventures, positions Pickommerce to disrupt the rapidly growing warehouse automation market,…
Gigpro, a trailblazer in on-demand labor solutions for the hospitality sector, has successfully closed a $16 million Series A funding round. This substantial investment was spearheaded by Foundry, with notable participation from Stage 1 Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, and Detroit Venture Partners. The new capital will catalyze Gigpro’s mission to reshape the gig economy and…
In a critical milestone for pediatric mental health innovation, Handspring Health has secured $12 million in Series A funding to expand its clinically-driven, family-focused virtual therapy model. The funding round was led by Cobalt Ventures, with support from NextView Ventures, nvp capital, 25madison, Arkitekt Ventures, VamosVentures, Hyde Park Angels (HPA), Cornucopian Capital, and several health…
Moniti, a dynamic startup from Poland specializing in deskless team management solutions, has successfully raised $450,000 (1.8 million PLN) in funding to bolster its innovative app development. Catering to industries where over 80% of the global workforce operates without a desk, Moniti’s platform integrates HR processes, team supervision, task delegation, and personnel logistics into a…
Quantum Circuits, Inc. has successfully concluded its Series B funding round, securing over $60 million in capital. This significant investment is poised to propel the company’s groundbreaking efforts in quantum computing, particularly with their innovative qubit technology that integrates built-in error detection—a first in the industry. The Series B round is led by prominent venture…
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…
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage systems (ESS), has unveiled its latest innovations at Intersolar Europe 2024, showcasing the EMS3000 energy management system and iSolarBPS battery pre-diagnosis system. These advancements have captivated industry experts and attendees alike with their potential to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. The…
