December 12, 2025
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Mentium Raises $3.2M to Deploy AI-Powered Digital Workers, Poised to Revolutionize Freight Brokerage Operations

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In the labyrinthine world of freight brokerage and logistics, inefficiency has long been the silent profit killer. Fragmented systems, labor-intensive back-office processes, and error-prone workflows have hamstrung growth and squeezed margins for decades. Enter Mentium, an AI-native startup that aims to disrupt this status quo with its pioneering platform of “digital workers” designed to automate…

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Dutch Hydration Innovator Aquablu Secures €7 Million to Revolutionize Workplace Water Consumption

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Amsterdam-based Aquablu, the pioneer in smart hydration solutions, has successfully closed a €7 million Seed funding round aimed at accelerating its international growth, expanding research and development, and enhancing automation across its smart water dispenser platform. This milestone funding round was notably led by Frans van Houten, former CEO of Philips, who made a memorable…

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ZBiotics Secures $12 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Revolutionary Probiotic Line

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ZBiotics, a trailblazer in the realm of genetically engineered probiotics, has successfully concluded its $12 million Series A funding round. The investment, led by Spring Tide Capital and supported by Access Capital, Seamless Capital, Goat Rodeo Capital, and Seaside Ventures, marks a significant milestone for the company. The funds are set to fuel ZBiotics‘ plans…

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Headline Closes $865 Million Fund to Empower Growth-Stage Tech Companies

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Prominent venture capital firm Headline has successfully raised $865 million for its latest fund, Headline Global Growth IV. This fund focuses on investing in technology companies at pivotal growth stages, specifically from Series B and beyond. With this substantial capital commitment, Headline aims to bolster its support for tech founders and accelerate their journey toward…

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OCN Secures $86 Million Funding to Drive Gig Economy Financial Inclusion Across the Americas

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OCN, a leading fintech firm dedicated to enhancing financial access for gig workers, has successfully raised $86 million in its latest funding round. This substantial investment underscores OCN’s commitment to bolstering its technological capabilities and expanding its footprint in the burgeoning gig economy market across Latin America and the United States. Founded with a mission…

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A $10 Million Raise and a Big Idea: Moonshot AI Wants Websites to Run Themselves

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In the bustling calendar of e-commerce announcements, one quietly disruptive story emerged on 21 October 2025: Moonshot AI  www.moonshot-ai.com) has raised US$10 million in seed funding, led by Mighty Capital, with participation from Oceans Ventures, Uncorrelated, Garuda Ventures and Almaz Capital. Founded by Dr Aviv Frenkel and Evyatar Segal, Moonshot AI is positioning itself in the conversion-rate optimisation (CRO) and digital experience…

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UAE’s Sustainable Construction Tech Pioneer, Tenderd, Secures $30 Million in Series A Funding

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In a resounding testament to the burgeoning potential of sustainable construction technology, Emirati startup Tenderd has successfully concluded a Series A funding round, securing an impressive $30 million from a consortium of esteemed investors, both new and existing. Spearheaded by AP Moller Holding, this landmark investment round witnessed the enthusiastic participation of prominent new backers…

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Key Ward Secures €1 Million to Revolutionize Engineering Data Management

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Berlin-based deeptech startup Key Ward has emerged from stealth mode with a significant boost of €1 million in pre-seed funding. This round was spearheaded by Wellstreet, a prominent Swedish venture capital firm, and saw the participation of notable figures from industry giants including Siemens, Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, Ansys, Altair, and Hexagon. The investment marks a…

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Exein Secures €15 Million to Revolutionize Embedded IoT Security Landscape

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Exein, a Rome-based cybersecurity firm specializing in embedded Internet of Things (IoT) devices, has marked a significant milestone with the announcement of €15 million in Series B funding. The round, led by cybersecurity and infrastructure software specialist 33N, positions Exein to redefine global standards in device-level security. Unlike traditional cybersecurity approaches that focus on network…

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