The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Walter S. Kiefer as the new Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), effective June 24, 2024. Dr. Kiefer, who previously served as LPI’s Associate Director and Interim Director, brings extensive expertise in planetary geology and a distinguished career in space science…
Adam, the Czech-based home improvement platform known for simplifying the process of hiring tradespeople, has announced a successful fundraising round of €3 million. The investment, led by European edtech VC Brighteye, aims to propel Adam’s expansion beyond Europe and into new realms of construction trades. Since its inception, Adam has streamlined the home renovation experience…
Li Industries, a pioneering climate tech company specializing in lithium-ion battery recycling, has successfully closed its Series B funding round with an additional $6 million commitment from new investors. General Motors (GM) Ventures, DNX Ventures, and Tech Energy Ventures join as strategic backers, bolstering Li Industries’ total funding to over $50 million. This substantial investment…
Cubbit, an innovative force in geo-distributed cloud storage solutions, has successfully raised $12.5 million in its latest funding round, co-led by prominent investors LocalGlobe and ETF Partners. This funding marks a significant milestone for the Italian company as it advances its mission to redefine data management across global industries. In a data-driven era where the…
Roboat, a pioneering startup from Amsterdam spun out from MIT and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS), has secured €550,000 in funding from prominent Dutch VC firms LUMO Labs and SHIFT Invest. This investment aims to propel Roboat’s mission of automating urban waterway transport, fostering safer, more efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions. Founded…
Interos, a pioneer in supply chain risk intelligence, has fortified its executive lineup with the appointment of Yardley Pohl as Chief Product Officer and General Manager of Product Partnerships, and Chris Lee as Chief Revenue Officer. Both appointments mark a significant step in Interos’ strategic expansion amid burgeoning demand for advanced supply chain risk management…
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…
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) has announced a significant milestone in its mission to advance sustainable lithium production with the receipt of up to 100 million Euros in grants for its Lithium Converter project in Guben, Germany. The funding, to be provided by the State of Brandenburg and…
In a landmark development for the quantum computing industry, Quantum Source has successfully closed a $50 million Series A funding round. The investment, spearheaded by Eclipse, was also supported by prominent investors including Standard Investments, Level VC, Canon Equity, as well as existing backers Pitango First, Grove Ventures, 10D, and Dell Technologies Capital. This latest…
Stockify Fintech, a dynamic player in India’s fintech landscape, has announced bold expansion plans with the unveiling of a new office in Kolkata, slated to commence operations in July 2024. This strategic move aims to fortify Stockify’s foothold in eastern India, aligning closely with its ambitious revenue target of $20 million for the current fiscal…
