In a crowded biotech landscape where antibiotic breakthroughs rarely break through, Peptilogics has secured a commanding $78 million in an oversubscribed Series B2 round to fuel its pivotal trial of zaloganan (PLG0206), a therapeutic candidate aimed at prosthetic joint infections (PJI). The financing was led by Presight Capital, Thiel Bio, and Founders Fund, with fresh capital from…
VentureSouth, recognized as one of North America’s top 10 angel groups, has announced a dynamic start to 2024 with investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies across the Southeast. The group also distributed nearly $2 million in returns to investors from previous successful investments, showcasing its commitment to fostering regional innovation and economic growth….
Waypoint Bio, a pioneering biotechnology firm, has secured $14.5 million in seed funding led by Hummingbird Ventures, alongside Recode Ventures and Fifty Years, to advance its cutting-edge approach in developing cell therapies for solid tumors. Founded by MIT alumni Xinchen Wang and David Phizicky, Waypoint Bio harnesses in vivo spatial pooled screening technology to drive…
iVisa, the U.S.-based travel technology company, is gaining global traction with its AI-driven platform that streamlines visa and travel document processing. Co-founded by David Perez (CEO) and Sergio Merino (COO), the company operates entirely without external funding and has grown to over 400 employees across 15 countries. Founded in 2013 to simplify cumbersome government visa…
Thoughtful AI, a frontrunner in AI-powered revenue cycle automation, has marked a significant leap forward with the introduction of groundbreaking AI Agents designed to revolutionize healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). The company also announced the successful closure of a $20 million Series A funding round led by Nick Solaro of Drive Capital, with participation from…
Turnover Labs, an innovative start-up based in New York City, has announced the successful closing of a $1.4 million Pre-Seed funding round, aimed at revolutionizing the chemical manufacturing sector and significantly reducing carbon emissions. The funding round was co-led by Pace Ventures and GC Ventures, with participation from Sandy Spring Climate Partners and other prominent…
STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG) has announced the appointment of Vicki Lundy Wilbon to its esteemed Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Wilbon brings a wealth of experience in the real estate sector, serving since 1995 at The Integral Group LLC, a prominent firm specializing in urban revitalization through master planned developments. As…
Scylos, a pioneer in stateless endpoint infrastructure, has closed a $3 million oversubscribed seed funding round, led by Galgano Family Investments alongside multiple private investors. The fresh capital is set to accelerate platform development, expand enterprise and public sector pilots, and forge strategic partnerships in security-critical environments. Founder Rich Galgano emphasized that “most endpoint security…
In an exciting development for the data analysis landscape, Antwerp-based startup Marple has successfully secured a new round of investment aimed at scaling its innovative platform tailored for engineers. Founded by former Formula 1 engineer Matthias Baert and his colleague Nero Vanbiervliet, Marple addresses a critical gap in the analysis of large time series datasets,…
In a decisive move to combat the surging tide of sophisticated, AI-fueled digital fraud, Verisoul has successfully closed an $8.8 million Series A funding round. The infusion of capital is set to significantly boost the Austin-based company’s mission to become the single source of truth for user integrity in the digital world. The investment round…
