Antora Energy, a pioneering force in zero-emissions industrial heat and power solutions, has been awarded up to $14.5 million by the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program. This funding, facilitated through the SCALEUP initiative, aims to accelerate the deployment of Antora’s innovative combined heat and power thermal battery product. Following earlier support from ARPA-E, this capital…
Hamburg-based DealCircle has marked a pivotal moment in its growth journey with a substantial infusion of capital from Round2 Capital, positioning itself to enhance its pioneering role in technology-driven mergers and acquisitions solutions. Founded in 2018 by entrepreneurs Kai Hesselmann and Graig Gröbli, DealCircle has navigated the competitive landscape of M&A advisory with a distinctive…
A Dublin‑based biotech startup, Meta‑Flux, has secured €1.8 million ($2 million) in seed funding to accelerate its AI‑powered decision support platform designed for drug discovery. The company helps scientists navigate complex biological data to identify biomarkers and disease subtypes faster—compressing timelines from years to just weeks. Unlike black-box AI tools, Meta‑Flux blends multi‑omic, clinical, and…
Octane, the fintech transforming the powersports and recreational vehicle purchasing experience, announced the successful closing of its Series F funding round, raising $100 million in equity capital. The latest infusion of capital will support the company’s growth initiatives, drive market penetration, and strengthen its technology platform, while also facilitating secondary share transfers. The round was…
Varicent, a leading provider of sales performance management (SPM) software, has announced a significant strategic investment aimed at accelerating its innovation in the SPM sector. The funding round, led by Warburg Pincus with participation from Great Hill Partners and Spectrum Equity, underscores Varicent’s pivotal role in transforming how businesses optimize their sales operations. Founded on…
In a landmark moment for medical innovation, OrganOx, a trailblazer in organ preservation technology, has secured a staggering $142 million in equity financing to propel its mission of transforming transplant care. Announced today, this funding round—led by HealthQuest Capital and supported by an elite roster of investors including BGF, Lauxera Capital Partners, Sofina, Soleus Capital,…
Safe Intelligence, a London-based leader in AI safety, has secured €5 million in a seed funding round aimed at transforming the reliability and security of artificial intelligence systems. The round, led by Amadeus Capital Partners, also saw contributions from OTB Ventures and existing investor Vsquared Ventures. With this funding, Safe Intelligence aims to bridge the…
BOOOM, a newly established microfund, has announced a €17 million investment initiative aimed at fueling the growth of early-stage B2B software startups across Europe. Led by Felix Plapperer, former Partner at SquareOne and now General Partner at BOOOM, the fund plans to allocate between €100,000 and €400,000 per startup, targeting companies at angel-only rounds, Pre-seed,…
BlueFlame AI (BlueFlame), a leading generative AI platform tailored for alternative investment managers, announced today the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising $5 million. The oversubscribed round, bolstered by industry leaders, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders, underscores BlueFlame’s commitment to advancing AI-driven solutions in the alternative investment sector, elevating its valuation to…
Altrove, a cutting-edge deeptech startup founded in early 2024, has successfully raised €3.7 million in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Contrarian Ventures, emblematic of a growing global interest in sustainable technology solutions. This funding marks a pivotal moment for Altrove as it accelerates the development of alternatives to critical rare earth elements (REEs), essential…
