New York-based Materia has emerged onto the tech scene with a transformative AI platform designed specifically for public accounting firms, backed by an impressive $6.3 million investment round. Led by Spark Capital and supported by Haystack Ventures, Thomson Reuters Ventures, Exponential Founders Capital, and the Allen Institute for AI, this funding is set to revolutionize…
Reality Defender, a frontrunner in the detection of deepfake and AI-generated media, has announced the successful expansion of its Series A funding round, raising a total of $33 million. The round, led by Illuminate Financial, saw participation from prominent investors including Booz Allen Ventures, IBM Ventures, the Jefferies Family Office, and Accenture, alongside previous backers…
Ghent-based AI startup Donna secures €1.6 million in pre-seed funding from prominent US and European investors, including Pitchdrive, Everywhere Ventures, Fortino, Syndicate One, and WeLoveFounders, alongside notable angel investors. This investment aims to bolster Donna’s team expansion and accelerate its ambitious rollout across Europe and the United States. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Nicolas Christiaen and…
Utrecht-based agtech startup Aurea Imaging has secured €2.8 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative sensor systems tailored for precision farming in fruit orchards. The funding round was led by ROM Utrecht Region and included participation from impact investors such as Pymwymic, Knop Ventures, Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds, and BarUni Family…
Quantum Innovations, a trailblazing medtech startup based in Warsaw, has successfully raised nearly €10 million (PLN 41 million) in its latest funding round dedicated to advancing cardiac surgery technology. The investment was led by Vinci IQ ASI, a fund managed by Vinci S.A., with participation from existing investor MedTech Holding. Led by renowned physician and…
MEQ Solutions, the Australian technology firm dedicated to objective measurement in the meat industry, today announced the close of an A$23 million (US $15 million) Series A funding round. The investment, led by global software investor Insight Partners, is set to dramatically accelerate the global rollout of MEQ Solutions’s AI-powered measurement suite across the $1…
Valerie Health, the AI-driven front office for independent provider groups, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, bringing its total funding to $39 million. The platform combines AI agents with human-in-the-loop oversight to automate administrative tasks such as referrals, faxes, and scheduling, significantly cutting operational costs while enhancing patient…
TruckSmarter, the innovative digital platform dedicated to optimizing operations for trucking professionals, announced today the successful closing of a $50 million debt facility, led by CoVenture. This funding is set to bolster TruckSmarter’s comprehensive suite of financial services, aimed at empowering truck drivers and owner-operators to streamline operations and expand their businesses. TruckSmarter stands out…
As wildfires ravage more of the U.S. each year, one startup is betting that prevention, not just recovery, can save lives and homes. Frontline Wildfire Defense, a Jackson Hole–based wildfire protection company, has closed a $48 million Series A round led by Norwest, combining primary and secondary capital to expand its smart wildfire defense systems across…
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the North American transportation sector, RXO (NYSE: RXO) has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics from UPS for $1.025 billion in cash. This acquisition is set to propel RXO to the forefront as the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in the region, significantly enhancing…
