OpenFi, a pioneering London-based conversational AI platform specializing in lead generation and customer nurture, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round totaling €585k. The investment, spearheaded by Bijan Morvaridi and supported by Fortune Green Capital Ltd and Foundation Ventures Ltd, marks a significant milestone for the company as it accelerates plans for product enhancement and…
Nium, a trailblazer in real-time cross-border payments, has elevated Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hanlon, who previously led Nium’s Global Travel division, joins the executive ranks to steer the company through its next phase of growth and operational excellence. Hanlon’s journey at Nium began in 2021 following the acquisition of…
Predicta Biosciences, a pioneering precision oncology company, has announced a significant milestone with the successful closure of an oversubscribed $5.2 million seed funding round. Led by The Engine Ventures, this round saw participation from notable investors including Illumina Ventures, Time Boost Capital, the American Cancer Society Bright Edge, and the Oetgen family. The funds raised…
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) proudly announces the appointment of Eric Stonestrom as its new Board Chair, effective immediately following the retirement of Lew Crampton. Stonestrom, a distinguished technology executive with a deep-rooted passion for sciences, brings over 40 years of expertise in telecommunications to his new role. “Eric’s appointment marks an exciting…
Command Zero, a pioneering force in cybersecurity, emerges from stealth mode today with a significant $21 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, alongside Insight Partners and over 60 esteemed cyber industry leaders. This funding marks a pivotal moment for the industry’s first autonomous and user-led cyber investigation platform, aimed at resolving the critical…
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the North American transportation sector, RXO (NYSE: RXO) has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics from UPS for $1.025 billion in cash. This acquisition is set to propel RXO to the forefront as the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in the region, significantly enhancing…
Since its inception, Ethris GmbH has been a trailblazer in mRNA technology, revolutionizing the biotech landscape with its innovative approach to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Founded on a vision of harnessing messenger RNA (mRNA) for therapeutic breakthroughs, Ethris has consistently pushed boundaries, drawing attention from investors and global biotech leaders alike. Breakthroughs and Strategic Growth…
eAgronom, a pioneering climate tech company based in Tallinn, Estonia, has successfully closed a €10 million Series A2 equity round led by Swedbank. This funding milestone marks a significant leap forward for eAgronom, empowering the company to bolster its sustainable agriculture programs and expand its footprint across key global markets. The announcement was made through…
Oyster®, the leading platform for global employment solutions, has successfully closed a $59 million Series D funding round. The financing, spearheaded by Silver Lake Waterman and supported by notable investors including Emergence Capital, Stripes, Georgian, G2 Venture Partners, and Endeavor Catalyst, positions Oyster to further accelerate its expansion and refine its innovative services. With this…
Vico Therapeutics, a pioneering clinical-stage genetic medicines company, has successfully closed its Series B funding round with a total investment of €65.8 million ($70.7 million). This financing round, led by Seroba and Kurma Partners, marks a significant milestone in Vico’s journey towards developing transformative therapies for severe neurological diseases. Vico Therapeutics specializes in antisense oligonucleotide…
