February 4, 2026
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Carbonova Secures Funding to Advance C$13.6 Million Demonstration Plant, Marking a Breakthrough for Carbon-Negative Materials

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Carbonova, a Canadian cleantech company developing carbon-negative advanced materials, has closed an oversubscribed C$5.1 million equity financing round, strengthening its position as it advances a C$13.6 million commercial demonstration facility in Alberta. The new funding builds on the company’s recent C$4.38 million grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), a milestone that signaled growing institutional and…

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Peregrine Energy Solutions Raises US$130 Million to Power the U.S. Grid’s Next Chapter

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In a significant influx of capital, Peregrine Energy Solutions (headquartered in Boulder, Colorado) has secured US$130 million to accelerate its utility‑scale battery storage pipeline across the United States. The funding round draws on a diverse international consortium, including the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, IMM Investment, Woori Private Equity Asset Management and investment funds managed…

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Orby AI Secures $30 Million Series A Funding to Revolutionize Enterprise Automation

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Orby AI (Orby), a trailblazer in generative AI solutions for enterprise automation, has announced the successful closure of its series A funding round, raising $30 million from prominent investors. Led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Wing VC, and WndrCo, with participation from Pear VC, this funding marks a pivotal moment for Orby. The capital infusion…

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atmio Secures €5.1 Million to Revolutionize Methane Emission Management for Natural Gas Industry

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Hamburg-based atmio, a pioneering climate tech startup, has secured €5.1 million in a seed round aimed at transforming how natural gas companies monitor and mitigate methane emissions. Led by Notion Capital with participation from SquareOne, HCVC, Robin Capital, and notable angel investors including Bernhard Mohr and David Rowan’s VOYAGERS Climate-Tech Fund, this funding marks a…

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Dutch Startup VSParticle Secures €6.5M to Revolutionize Material Discovery for Sustainable Energy

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Delft-based VSParticle (VSP), a trailblazer in nanoparticle synthesis, has successfully raised €6.5 million in an A2 extension round. Led by NordicNinja and Plural, with continued support from Hermann Hauser Investment, this new funding boosts VSP’s total capital to €24.5 million. Founded in 2014, VSParticle is revolutionizing material science by enabling rapid and efficient discovery of…

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Optiwise.ai Secures $2.4 Million Seed Funding, Launches Innovative GenAI-Powered Assistant for Walmart Sellers

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In a significant advancement for e-commerce optimization, Optiwise.ai has successfully secured $2.4 million in seed funding to enhance its revolutionary platform designed exclusively for sellers on Walmart Marketplace. This investment comes alongside the launch of Olivia, a cutting-edge GenAI-powered personal assistant tailored to assist both first-party suppliers and third-party sellers in maximizing their product listings…

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Akur8 Secures $120M in Series C Funding to Transform Insurance Pricing

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In a significant boost for the insurance technology sector, Akur8, a Paris-based company specializing in machine learning-driven insurance pricing and reserving solutions, has successfully raised $120 million in its Series C funding round. This new investment elevates the total funding raised by Akur8 to an impressive $180 million. The latest funding round was spearheaded by…

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Amsterdam’s Plumery Secures €3 Million to Elevate Digital Banking Experience

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In a significant boost for the fintech landscape, Amsterdam-based Plumery has successfully raised €3 million in a funding round led by early-stage investor DN Capital and Fontes, managed by the renowned global venture capital firm QED Investors. This latest influx of capital brings Plumery’s total funding to €7 million, positioning the company for an anticipated…

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Aetion Names Ken Watson as Chief Technology Officer, Launches Barcelona Technology Hub

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Aetion®, a pioneering healthcare analytics company specializing in real-world evidence (RWE), has appointed Ken Watson as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The announcement coincides with the launch of Aetion’s new RWE technology hub in Barcelona, Spain, aimed at assembling top talent to drive innovation in healthcare analytics. Ken Watson brings a wealth of experience…

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