Today marks a significant milestone for Inventive as they announce their official launch alongside the successful closure of a $6.5 million seed funding round led by Wing VC. Additional contributions came from Tokyo Black and a distinguished group of angel investors, including former executives from Google and Meta. This funding is earmarked to propel Inventive’s…
The global spotlight turned to San Francisco on October 17, 2025, as ten startup finalists—filtered from thousands across dozens of countries—pitched before a sharp-eyed panel of Silicon Valley investors. At the heart of the debate: who would claim the coveted $1 million investment prize at the grand finale of the Startup World Cup 2025, organised…
In a significant development for the semiconductor industry, Wolfspeed, the world’s foremost producer of silicon carbide technology, has announced a groundbreaking funding initiative that will provide up to $1.5 billion for its expansion efforts in North Carolina and New York. The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed $750 million in direct funding under the CHIPS…
Field-sales intelligence startup Donna has raised $4.8 million in new funding to expand its AI-powered sales assistant across Europe and the United States, strengthening its position in the fast-growing field-sales enablement category. The round was led by Frontline Ventures, alongside participation from existing backers and a network of experienced angel investors. Field sales teams, despite…
Char.gy, a leader in UK electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, secures €118.2 million investment to accelerate nationwide expansion of its on-street charging network. The funding, from the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF) managed by Zouk Capital, aims to meet the growing demand for accessible EV charging solutions, particularly for households without off-street parking. Founded in 2016,…
Steerlab, a Paris-based AI startup, has successfully raised €1.7 million in a pre-seed funding round, positioning itself to revolutionize the sales workflow automation landscape. The investment underscores a robust commitment to developing an advanced AI platform aimed at automating responses to Requests For Proposals (RFPs) and security questionnaires. This platform promises to enhance efficiency for…
Gynger, the pioneering embedded financing platform for technology purchases, has announced a significant milestone with the successful closure of a $20 million Series A funding round. The investment, led by PayPal Ventures and joined by Gradient Ventures, Velvet Sea Ventures, BAG Ventures, and Deciens Capital, underscores Gynger’s pivotal role in revolutionizing the landscape of corporate…
Shenzhen Synthetica Pioneering Co., Ltd. has successfully concluded a Series A funding round, raising significant capital to propel its innovative oncolytic bacterial therapy into clinical trials. This funding milestone, spearheaded by prominent investors including Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund and Temasek, along with contributions from Lenovo Capital, Fosun Health Capital, and ATLATL Summer Fund, underscores the…
Cognitive Credit, a pioneer in data and analytics for corporate credit markets, has successfully closed a $10 million Series B funding round in the second quarter of 2024. This latest investment was spearheaded by ETFS Capital with continued support from existing investor XTX Ventures. The infusion of capital will enable Cognitive Credit to expand its…
In a move that promises to dismantle the most persistent barrier in cybersecurity—the plague of actionable alert fatigue—ZAST.AI has successfully closed a $6 million Pre-A funding round. The investment, led by the premier global investment firm Hillhouse Capital, brings the startup’s total capital to nearly $10 million, signaling a robust market appetite for verified vulnerability…
