S&P Global has announced the appointment of Martina L. Cheung as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Ms. Cheung, currently serving as President of S&P Global Ratings, will succeed Douglas L. Peterson, who will retire after a distinguished tenure. Martina L. Cheung brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new…
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…
A Milan-based robotics startup thinks it has found the missing link between artificial intelligence and physical automation. Cyberwave, founded by Simone Di Somma and Vittorio Banfi — both with Silicon Valley pedigrees — has raised €7 million in seed funding to build what it calls the “operating system” for intelligent machines. At the surface, it…
Movate, a leading digital technology and customer experience (CX) services provider, has named Dariyus Setna as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Digital Services. Setna, a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience, joins Movate from Globant, where he significantly contributed to quadrupling revenue and increasing market…
Index Ventures, a renowned global venture capital firm, has announced a landmark capital infusion of $2.3 billion across new funds, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs worldwide. This investment milestone includes an $800 million venture fund and a $1.5 billion growth fund, augmenting Index Ventures’ total capital raised since inception to…
OSS Ventures, a prominent industrial start-up studio based in France, has secured €8.5 million in funding to fuel its mission of revolutionizing global manufacturing practices. Leading the investment round are esteemed entities including Tikehau Capital, Bpifrance’s French Tech Accélération 2 fund, Établissements Peugeot Frères, and notable business angel Max Pog. Since its inception in late…
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…
Synthflow AI, a pioneering startup specializing in AI-generated voice technology for business communications, has successfully closed a $7.4 million seed funding round. Led by Singular and supported by existing investor Atlantic Labs, alongside contributions from notable investors including the founders of Krisp AI, this funding marks a significant milestone for Synthflow AI as it accelerates…
Car Capital Technologies, Inc. (“Car Capital”), a leading provider of financing solutions for independent and franchise automotive dealerships, has announced significant advancements in its growth strategy. The company has secured a $70 million committed warehouse facility and reinforced its equity capital, marking pivotal steps towards enhancing its market presence in automotive financing. The senior/subordinate warehouse…
ZBiotics, a trailblazer in the realm of genetically engineered probiotics, has successfully concluded its $12 million Series A funding round. The investment, led by Spring Tide Capital and supported by Access Capital, Seamless Capital, Goat Rodeo Capital, and Seaside Ventures, marks a significant milestone for the company. The funds are set to fuel ZBiotics‘ plans…
