The Amherst Group (“Amherst”), a prominent player in residential real estate investments, has appointed Paul Nicholson as its Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Nicholson returns to Amherst from Santander US Capital Markets, bringing extensive experience in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and risk management. In his new role, Nicholson will collaborate closely with Chairman and CEO Sean Dobson…
Origin Robotics, a rising star in Latvia’s defence tech sector, has secured €4.5 million in funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop a revolutionary drone system equipped with laser-targeting capabilities. The grant marks a significant step forward for the Riga-based startup, which specializes in autonomous systems and precision-guided weaponry. The funding will support…
Energy Domain, the innovative tech-driven marketplace for oil and gas transactions, has successfully closed a $5 million Series A funding round. This investment will expedite the development of its upcoming data platform, Energy Domain Data, while enhancing its existing marketplace operations. The Series A round drew contributions from a broad spectrum of investors, including industry…
Conceal, the Augusta, Georgia startup behind a browser‑native take on Security Service Edge, has closed a $26 million Series B round led by Two Bear Capital, with continued backing from Allegis Cyber and Gula Tech Adventures. The fresh capital is earmarked to accelerate product development, expand go‑to‑market efforts, and scale its team. At the helm…
In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of financial crime prevention across Asia, True Global Ventures (TGV) has announced a strategic investment in Tookitaki, a leading provider of anti-financial crime software. This funding, coinciding with Tookitaki’s 10-year anniversary, aims to accelerate the company’s growth and innovation in response to the escalating regulatory demands…
Sling Money, an innovative fintech company specializing in crypto-enabled money transfers, has successfully completed a €13.6 million ($15 million) Series A funding round. This significant investment was spearheaded by leading venture capital firms Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Slow Ventures. The funding will be instrumental in advancing Sling Money’s mission to make international money…
In a significant stride towards transforming consumer research, Knit, the pioneering AI platform, has successfully closed a $9 million funding round. This financial boost, led by Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, marks a pivotal moment for the company as it announces new partnerships with industry giants including T-Mobile, NASCAR, the WNBA, Mars Wrigley,…
M2X Energy Inc. has achieved a significant milestone with the successful closure of a $40 million Series B financing round, led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners (“Conifer”). This round also saw enthusiastic participation from existing Series A investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures (“BEV”), Eni Next, Add Ventures by SCG, and Autodesk Foundation, underscoring strong confidence in…
In a vote of confidence for embedded insurance’s growing role in European fintech, Stockholm-based Eir Insurance has secured €20 million in growth capital. The round was led by Endeit Capital, an Amsterdam-based investment firm focused on scaling European tech ventures, with participation from select family offices and existing shareholders. Eir Insurance operates with a B2B2X…
Credo AI, a frontrunner in AI governance solutions, has successfully closed a $21 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $41.3 million. This round saw significant contributions from CrimsoNox Capital, Mozilla Ventures, and FPV Ventures, alongside continued support from Sands Capital, Decibel VC, Booz Allen Hamilton, and AI Fund. The new capital…
