In a landmark moment for ad-tech, San Francisco-based startup AdsGency has secured $12 million in seed funding, led by XYZ Venture Capital, with participation from Streamlined Ventures, HF0 and Hat‑Trick Capital. Founded in 2023, AdsGency is setting out to become the industry’s first agentic ad agency, automating the full performance-marketing workflow using large-language-model powered agents….
Akura Medical, a portfolio company of Shifamed focused on venous thromboembolism (VTE) care, announced a $53 million first close in Series C financing. Led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) with participation from existing investors, the funding will accelerate development of the Katana™ Thrombectomy System and NavIQ™ quantification software, complete enrollment in the QUADRA-PE clinical study,…
Certify, a pioneer in provider data intelligence, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Transformation Capital, with continued investment from General Catalyst, Upfront Ventures, and new funding from SemperVirens. This infusion brings Certify’s total capital raised to $69 million and follows a remarkable triple-year growth trajectory. Founded and led by…
In a significant boost to the biotech sector, NanoSyrinx, a trailblazer in targeted intracellular delivery technologies, has successfully completed a £10 million financing round. This pivotal investment will accelerate the development of NanoSyrinx’s cutting-edge nano syringe platform, designed to enhance the precision of biologic therapeutic delivery. NanoSyrinx’s innovative approach leverages naturally occurring ‘nano syringes’—microscopic delivery…
Sunswap, a pioneering cleantech startup based in the UK, has successfully secured over €20 million in its latest funding round. The investment, spearheaded by BGF, marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues its mission to transform cold chain logistics through innovative zero-emission technologies. The funding round saw contributions from a diverse consortium…
In a significant boost for the cellular agriculture sector, foodtech startup Sallea has announced a successful funding round of $2.6 million, aimed at advancing the production of premium whole cuts of cultivated meat and fish. Founded in November 2023 by an innovative all-female team, Sallea is poised to redefine how cultivated proteins are produced, moving…
Marble, a pioneering startup founded by former Headway leaders, is set to reshape adolescent mental health care with its innovative approach to group therapy. Founded by Jake Sussman and Dan Ross, both former co-founders at Headway, Marble aims to address the alarming rise in depression, anxiety, and suicide rates among U.S. teens by offering accessible…
Pindrop, a pioneer in voice authentication and security solutions, has secured $100 million in debt financing from Hercules Capital, Inc. This substantial investment marks a pivotal moment for the company as it ramps up efforts to combat escalating cyber threats, particularly in voice and AI technologies. Founded on a mission to revolutionize voice security, Pindrop…
IceCure Medical Ltd has announced a landmark achievement with its ProSense® cryoablation system, as detailed in a recent study published in the British Journal of Radiology. The study, conducted at Hospital Lucus Augusti in Lugo, Spain, demonstrates a 100% complete ablation rate for luminal A and B breast cancer tumors ≤ 25mm after a median…
Ephos, an innovative leader in glass-based photonic chip technology, has successfully secured $8.5 million in a seed funding round aimed at establishing a groundbreaking research and manufacturing facility in Milan. This initiative, supported by NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator (DIANA) and the European Union, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of quantum and light-based computational…
