In a strategic maneuver set to redefine the corporate travel sector, TravelPerk has announced its acquisition of Chicago-based AmTrav alongside a substantial $135 million funding boost. This move not only underscores TravelPerk’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the lucrative U.S. market but also positions it as a formidable player in global travel technology. Founded…
doinstruct, a pioneering platform dedicated to digital skills training for frontline workers, has announced a significant funding milestone with €7.6 million raised from Creandum to accelerate its growth strategy. With 80% of the global workforce comprising frontline workers in critical sectors such as food processing, logistics, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing, doinstruct aims to fill a…
A new chapter in wireless innovation unfolds as Emtar Technologies Inc. clinches an impressive $18.5 million CAD in an Angel Round completed in 2024. Launched in 2023, this Vancouver-based fabless semiconductor trailblazer is redefining the landscape with its energy-efficient, next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The substantial funding injection promises to propel Emtar Technologies Inc.’s cutting-edge technologies…
Rainforest, a trailblazer in embedded payment solutions for software platforms, announced today the successful closure of an oversubscribed $20 million Series A funding round led by Matrix Partners. This funding, which also saw participation from Accel, Infinity Ventures, BoxGroup, The Fintech Fund, Tech Square Ventures, and Ardent Venture Partners, builds on Rainforest’s previous seed round,…
Faye, the acclaimed travel platform known for integrating insurance, assistance, and financial solutions, has successfully raised $31 million in Series B funding. This latest round elevates Faye’s total funding to $49 million. The investment was spearheaded by Portage, with notable contributions from Lumir Ventures and continued support from existing backers F2 Venture Capital, Viola Ventures,…
Swiss battery technology startup BTRY has announced a successful €153,000 investment from Venture Kick to advance its groundbreaking one-minute charging solid-state battery. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from Empa and ETH Zurich by Dr. Moritz Futscher, Dr. Abdessalem Aribia, and Dr. Yaroslav Romanyuk, BTRY is set to transform the battery industry with its innovative…
In a bold move that underscores its ambitions beyond the Dutch border, Saga, an Amsterdam-based legaltech startup, has raised €1.5 million in seed funding to accelerate its expansion across Europe and Latin America. The investors — a consortium of Dutch and Norwegian backers — have chosen to stay unnamed. Launched just last year, Saga is…
In a pivotal moment for neurotechnology, Ampa—a Palo Alto‑based company—has emerged from stealth mode and announced a nationwide rollout of its portable brain‑stimulation platform. The company raised an oversubscribed US$8.5 million funding round, led by Nexus NeuroTech Ventures, with participation from Satori Capital, Morningside Ventures, Continuum Health Ventures, the Zabara Foundation and individual investors. The company’s flagship device—the…
Italian startup Involve, a pioneering force in stratospheric balloon technology, has successfully closed a €2.5 million Seed funding round. This significant investment follows the company’s impressive track record of 30 commercial launches and rigorous testing of its innovative technology. Involve specializes in advanced stratospheric pseudo-satellite platforms, combined with cutting-edge software to deliver real-time, high-resolution data….
SAVA, a pioneering startup at the intersection of health technology and innovation, emerges from five years of stealth to announce a significant milestone: securing over €7.4 million in a Seed funding round led by Balderton Capital and Exor Ventures. Founded by Renato Circi and Rafael Michali, bioengineers hailing from Imperial College London, SAVA introduces a…
