March 9, 2026
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Founders Floris Engelhardt, John Vroom, Mark Bathe

Kano Therapeutics Secures $7.1 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Genetic Medicine with Non-Viral DNA Insertion

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Kano Therapeutics, a forward-thinking biotechnology firm emerging from MIT, has announced the successful closure of a $7.1 million funding round, underscoring its potential to reshape the landscape of genetic medicine. This financing includes an oversubscribed $5 million seed round co-led by The Engine Ventures and VSquared Ventures, with additional support from Taihill Venture and Metaplanet….

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Iteris Pioneering Smart Mobility Embraces New Chapter with Almaviva Acquisition

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Iteris, Inc., a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, announced today a definitive agreement to be acquired by Almaviva S.p.A., a leading Italian digital innovation group, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $335 million. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Iteris, solidifying its position at the forefront of intelligent transportation solutions….

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Sloneek Secures €3.6M to Advance People Analytics and Expand HR Solutions Across Europe

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In a significant development for the HR technology sector, Czech-Slovak startup Sloneek has announced a major funding milestone, securing €3.6 million from a consortium of prominent investors. This infusion of capital marks the largest investment to date for the rapidly growing B2B SaaS company, propelling its expansion into Western European markets. Founded with the vision…

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Vectara Secures $25 Million Series A Funding to Propel Trusted Generative AI Innovations

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Vectara, a leading provider of Generative AI solutions, has successfully closed a $25 million Series A funding round led by FPV Ventures and Race Capital. This funding round, combined with last year’s seed funding, brings Vectara’s total funding to $53.5 million. The investment will fuel Vectara’s mission to enhance the reliability and efficacy of Retrieval…

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Autonomous Revolution: Saronic Secures $175 Million to Redefine Naval Warfare

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Saronic, a leader in autonomous surface vessel (ASV) technology, has secured a massive $175 million Series B funding round, propelling the company to a coveted unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion. This investment, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), will fuel Saronic’s mission to revolutionize naval warfare with its next-generation unmanned technology. Saronic’s ASVs,…

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Viacurrent Raises Undisclosed Amount from Rockstart and Angel Investor to Transform Employee Financial Wellness

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Tallinn-based Viacurrent, a pioneering app focused on employee financial wellness, has secured a strategic investment from Amsterdam’s Rockstart, a prominent early-stage accelerator and venture capital firm. Joining the investment round is angel investor Kristjan N., though the exact funding amount remains undisclosed. Viacurrent, spearheaded by Hendrik Ojamaa, Arnold Veltmann, and Johannes Ööpik, is revolutionizing employee…

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Amsterdam’s Longform.ai Secures Funding to Pioneer AI Insights from Audio Data with GenAI

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Longform.ai, a dynamic UvA spin-off at the forefront of AI innovation, has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards transforming audio data analytics. The company has secured €300K from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland to propel its subscription-based AI service aimed at extracting actionable insights from vast troves of audio content. As online conversations in podcasts and…

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Alosant Secures Major Series A Funding Led by Greg Avis, Poised for Proptech Expansion with New Leadership Appointments

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Alosant, a trailblazer in customer experience technology for master-planned communities, proudly announces the completion of its Series A funding round, spearheaded by Greg Avis, co-founder and former Managing Director of Summit Partners. This pivotal development, combined with strategic leadership appointments, positions Alosant for significant growth and innovation in the proptech sector. Greg Avis, now Managing…

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Escala Secures $12 Million Investment to Pioneer CRM Solutions for Hispanic SMBs

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Escala, the cutting-edge CRM platform designed to enhance client acquisition and retention for Hispanic small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced the successful completion of a $12 million investment round. Co-led by venture capital firms IGNIA and Alaya Capital, with additional support from High Alpha and other investors, this funding marks a significant milestone for…

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Dr. Arti Masturzo Named President of Healogics Specialty Physicians, Signaling Strategic Advancement in Wound Care Innovation

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In a move that underscores its commitment to clinical innovation and value-based care, Healogics, LLC, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, has appointed Dr. Arti Masturzo as President of Healogics Specialty Physicians (HSP). The announcement marks a return to the company for Dr. Masturzo, who brings a career spanning…

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