June 17, 2026
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Nearfield Instruments Raises €135 Million in Series-C Funding to Advance Semiconductor Metrology

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Nearfield Instruments, a leading developer of cutting-edge Metrology & Inspection (M&I) solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, has successfully concluded a landmark Series-C funding round, securing €135 million. The oversubscribed round is spearheaded by prominent new investors Walden Catalyst and Temasek, alongside participation from M&G Investments and existing backers Innovation Industries, Invest-NL, and ING. The…

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Helsing Secures €450 Million Series C to Propel AI Defence Innovations

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Helsing, a pioneering defence AI company based in Munich, has set a new milestone with a monumental €450 million funding round. General Catalyst led this Series C financing, underscoring Helsing’s pivotal role in advancing AI-driven solutions for national security. Strategic investors including Saab, Elad Gil, Accel, Lightspeed, Plural, and Greenoaks also participated, reflecting strong industry…

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Axelera AI Secures $68 Million Series B Funding to Drive Next-Generation AI Solutions

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Axelera AI, a pioneering force in AI hardware acceleration, has announced a landmark achievement with the closing of an oversubscribed $68 million Series B funding round. This significant investment, which brings Axelera AI’s total funding to $120 million, underscores its pivotal role in advancing AI technologies globally. Led by prominent investors including Invest-NL Deep Tech…

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Lucid Motors Appoints Nick Twork as Head of Global Communications

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Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), a pioneer in advanced electric vehicles, proudly announces the appointment of Nick Twork as Head of Global Communications. Twork brings over two decades of strategic communication and marketing expertise from leading automotive and technology sectors worldwide. In his new role, Nick Twork will oversee Lucid’s comprehensive global communications strategy, encompassing…

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Belgian Startup Timefold Secures €6M to Revolutionize Planning Optimization

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In a significant development for the AI and logistics sector, Belgian startup Timefold has successfully raised €6 million in funding, spearheaded by investment firm Lakestar and supported by earlier seed investor Smartfin. This infusion of capital aims to accelerate the growth of Timefold’s innovative planning optimization platform, which seeks to streamline scheduling for businesses and…

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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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Reimagining Neurological Care: Kneu Health Raises $5.6M to Cement Its Lead in AI-Powered Neurology Monitoring

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As neurological disorders like Parkinson’s and dementia surge globally, healthcare systems are grappling with the growing challenge of timely diagnosis and sustained patient management. Enter Kneu Health, a precision neurology startup that is redefining how these conditions are monitored and managed—leveraging nothing more than a smartphone and sophisticated AI. With a freshly closed $5.6 million…

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ILiAD Technologies Secures Major Investment from SLB, Enhancing Global Lithium Extraction Capabilities

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ILiAD Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary of EnergySource Minerals (ESM), proudly announces the successful completion of its latest funding round, highlighted by a substantial investment from global technology leader SLB (NYSE: SLB). This strategic investment marks a significant milestone for ILiAD Technologies, further solidifying its role in revolutionizing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology on a global…

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Clearstory Secures $16 Million Series B Led by Prudence to Transform Construction Change Order Management

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Clearstory, the pioneering change order communication platform in the construction industry, has announced the successful closure of a $16 million Series B funding round. This investment, led by Prudence alongside Industry Ventures and existing investors Jackson Square Ventures, Building Ventures, GS Futures, and Cloud Apps Capital Partners, brings Clearstory’s total capital raised to $35 million….

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