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…
BridGene Biosciences, a San Jose–based biotech innovator focused on tackling traditionally “undruggable” molecular targets, has raised $28 million in a Series B+ funding round led by Bayland Capital. This capital injection will accelerate clinical advancement of BridGene’s lead candidate, BGC-515—a covalent TEAD inhibitor aimed at solid tumors—and fuel expansion of its proprietary IMTAC™ chemoproteomic platform…
Pindrop, a pioneer in voice authentication and security solutions, has secured $100 million in debt financing from Hercules Capital, Inc. This substantial investment marks a pivotal moment for the company as it ramps up efforts to combat escalating cyber threats, particularly in voice and AI technologies. Founded on a mission to revolutionize voice security, Pindrop…
In a world where AI now writes more code than humans can review, a new kind of infrastructure is quietly emerging — not to create more code, but to trust it. TestSprite, a Seattle-based startup building automated testing agents for AI-generated software, has raised $6.7 million in seed funding, bringing its total capital to $8.1…
Presti, a pioneering startup in AI-generated product photography, has announced the successful closure of a $3.5 million Seed funding round led by Partech and supported by several notable angel investors. This funding round marks a significant milestone for the company, positioning it to revolutionize the e-commerce industry with its innovative approach to high-quality imagery. Founded…
In a significant leap forward for the AI audio transcription industry, Gladia has announced the successful completion of a $16 million Series A funding round. This infusion of capital will propel the company’s mission to evolve from a speech-to-text API provider to a comprehensive audio infrastructure leader, catering to diverse applications such as contact center…
In a landscape where AI agents are becoming autonomous operators rather than passive tools, Raindrop has secured $15 million in seed financing, a raise that signals one thing clearly: observability for AI agents is no longer optional—it is a new infrastructure layer. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from several frontier…
Copenhagen’s Contribe, an innovative startup set on transforming the shopping experience, has successfully raised €1 million in funding. This capital injection comes from prominent investors including Rockstart, Human Act Development, EIFO, and notable business figures such as Morten Bæhrenz, Jonatan Hjortdal, and Maria Krogh. Founded in late 2023, Contribe is poised to redefine consumer engagement…
In a groundbreaking collaboration set to redefine the landscape of legaltech, UK-based startup Orbital Witness has partnered with First Title Insurance, a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, to introduce AI Reliance—a pioneering insurance-backed guarantee for accuracy in AI-driven legal products. This unprecedented initiative marks a significant milestone in the professional services industry, particularly in…
Antler, a stalwart in supporting European startups, has secured a pivotal €5 million investment from SmartCap Venture Capital Fund into its Nordic Fund II. This move not only highlights SmartCap’s dedication to fostering early-stage innovation but also strengthens Antler’s footprint in Estonia, a burgeoning hub for tech excellence. Over the past half-decade, Antler has backed…
