Amazon Web Services (AWS) has appointed Sriram Santhanam as the Head of Startup Business for India, in a move that signals a strategic acceleration of its commitment to the country’s fast-growing startup ecosystem. Tasked with leading AWS’s engagement across over 20,000 startups, Santhanam will focus on enabling innovation through cloud adoption, SaaS scaling, and AI…
Chai Discovery, an artificial intelligence–driven biotechnology company focused on molecular design, has announced a $130 million Series B funding round, marking a major milestone in its effort to reengineer how drugs are discovered and developed. The financing values Chai Discovery at $1.3 billion and was co-led by Oak HC/FT and General Catalyst. The latest round…
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,…
Berlin-based health tech innovator Roger has successfully secured €7 million in seed funding, with prominent investors including Google Ventures (GV) and Partech leading the round. The funding round also saw participation from notable angel investors, including the founders of Orderbird, Payone, and the US-based platform Klara. Founded in 2021 by Victor Charlier and Andreas Wolff,…
DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAC), a pioneering biopharmaceutical firm renowned for its innovative approach to severe ischemic diseases, has announced a significant milestone today. The company successfully finalized agreements for a private placement offering, securing $11.8 million in gross proceeds from accredited investors. This strategic funding round underscores DiaMedica’s commitment to advancing clinical and product…
SLUSHY, the pioneering adult content platform focused on creator empowerment and consumer engagement, has successfully closed a $10.2 million seed funding round, marking a historic milestone as the first venture-backed platform of its kind. This investment round, led by prominent investors including Mantis VC and Electric Feel Ventures, underscores SLUSHY’s innovative approach to adult content,…
After.com, a trailblazing online platform revolutionizing end-of-life services, announced today the successful closure of its Series A funding round, raising $10 million. The investment was spearheaded by HIPstr, the early-stage investment arm of HighPost Capital, LLC, underscoring a significant endorsement of After.com’s pioneering approach in the death care industry. Founded in 2020, After.com has swiftly…
London-based Copilot Capital has announced the establishment of a groundbreaking $200 million fund aimed at propelling the growth of European software startups into global leaders. Founded in partnership with The Friedkin Group’s investment division, this initiative marks a significant leap forward in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent. Copilot Capital’s mission is clear: to…
Spanish startup Citibox has successfully raised €80 million in debt funding, led by Growth Credit Partners (London) and CoVenture (New York), marking a significant milestone in its mission to expand its network of smart mailboxes throughout Spain. Founded in 2016, Citibox specializes in smart mailbox solutions installed within residential buildings, ensuring successful postal deliveries and…
Hayden AI Technologies, a frontrunner in vision AI solutions tailored for smart cities, has secured a substantial $90 million in Series C funding. The round was spearheaded by The Rise Fund, the impact investing arm of TPG, alongside contributions from existing backers such as the Drawdown Fund and Autotech Ventures. This infusion of capital will…
