S&P Global has announced the appointment of Martina L. Cheung as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Ms. Cheung, currently serving as President of S&P Global Ratings, will succeed Douglas L. Peterson, who will retire after a distinguished tenure. Martina L. Cheung brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new…
Planera, a leading innovator in construction CPM scheduling and planning, has announced the successful completion of a $13.5 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Sierra Ventures, with significant contributions from Sorenson Capital, Brick and Mortar Ventures, Prudence VC, and Firebolt Ventures. This investment will accelerate Planera’s development of its advanced collaborative…
BOOOM, a newly established microfund, has announced a €17 million investment initiative aimed at fueling the growth of early-stage B2B software startups across Europe. Led by Felix Plapperer, former Partner at SquareOne and now General Partner at BOOOM, the fund plans to allocate between €100,000 and €400,000 per startup, targeting companies at angel-only rounds, Pre-seed,…
Varsity Brands, a leader in sport and spirit experiences, proudly welcomes Lisa Olivieri as its inaugural Chief Security Officer (CSO). With a distinguished career spanning roles such as Global Head of Safety and Security at Wayfair and leadership in the United States Secret Service, Lisa Olivieri brings over two decades of expertise in law enforcement…
Belgian e-bike trailblazer Cowboy has successfully raised €5 million in a recent funding round, a strategic move aimed at accelerating its growth and steering the company towards profitability by 2025. This latest financial boost signals renewed confidence in the e-bike sector, despite the industry’s recent turbulence. Cowboy’s CEO and co-founder, Adrien Roose, lauded the funding…
Nomic Bio, a leader in protein profiling, has successfully completed a $42 million Series B funding round that was oversubscribed. This significant capital infusion will propel the company’s efforts to enhance its cutting-edge protein profiling platform and expand its commercial operations, catering to the rising demand in the proteomics field. Led by a prominent U.S.-based…
In a bold move set to redefine customer relationship management, Day.ai emerges with a $4 million seed round led by Sequoia, signaling a new era for AI-powered business solutions. Founded by Christopher O’Donnell, former chief product officer at HubSpot, and Michael Pici, a seasoned VP of sales and product, Day.ai aims to disrupt the CRM…
Tembo, a leading provider of managed services for Postgres, has announced the successful closure of a $14 million Series A funding round, led by GreatPoint Ventures. Other participants include Venrock, Grand Ventures, Wireframe Ventures, Defined Capital, Cintrifuse Capital, and notable angel investors. This funding will bolster Tembo’s mission to revolutionize data management by leveraging Postgres,…
In a monumental stride towards advancing global pharmaceutical logistics, SkyCell, the pioneering Swiss pharmatech firm, has announced securing $116 million in Series D funding. This landmark investment is poised to propel SkyCell’s expansion across the United States and Asia, solidifying its footprint in critical healthcare supply chains worldwide. At the heart of SkyCell’s innovation lies…
Coimbra, Portugal-based Eneida has secured €10.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Junction Growth Investors, marking a significant milestone in enhancing its Neighbourhood Grid Intelligence platform for Zero Emission Neighbourhoods (ZEN). The funding round also saw participation from Santander Alternative Investments, Korys, HCapital, and the company’s founders, underscoring broad support for Eneida’s…
