December 15, 2025
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SPhotonix CEO, Ilya Kazansky, with a 5D Memory Crystal

Deep-Tech Disruptor SPhotonix Closes $4.5M Pre-Seed Round to Commercialize ‘Everlasting’ 5D Optical Data Storage

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SPhotonix, a rapidly expanding deep-tech startup pioneering next-generation data storage and advanced optics, today announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $4.5 million pre-seed funding round. The investment is set to power the commercial deployment of its revolutionary 5D optical memory technology, which promises unparalleled data durability and capacity. The initial capital raise for SPhotonix…

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Artera’s $65M Surge Marks a Defining Moment for Agentic AI in Healthcare

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In a year when healthcare infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with patient demand, Artera—the Santa Barbara–based digital health platform combining human workflows with agentic AI—has secured $65 million in new growth funding, reinforcing its position as one of the sector’s most scaled and mature AI players. The company expects to close 2025 with $100…

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Liablix Raises €1.2M to Bring AI-Driven Objectivity to Global Automotive Claims Analysis

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Italian insurtech startup Liablix has secured €1.2 million in pre-seed funding to modernise one of the insurance sector’s most costly and error-prone workflows: motor-claims liability assessment. The round was led by DFF Ventures, with participation from FJ Labs, Plug and Play and several angel investors. Liability determination remains one of the insurance industry’s most influential…

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Bentzion Levinson, CEO and Founder of Heven AeroTech

Heven AeroTech Soars With a $100M Raise—and a Bid to Dominate Hydrogen Defense Tech

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In a year defined by sharper geopolitical tensions and a scramble for energy-resilient technologies, Heven AeroTech has quietly rewritten the rules of long-endurance flight. On Monday, the Sterling, Virginia–based hydrogen UAS manufacturer announced a $100 million Series B, vaulting the company to a $1 billion valuation—a milestone that signals both investor confidence and the growing…

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Kognic Secures €8.8M to Elevate Data Annotation for Next-Gen AI Innovations

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Gothenburg-based Kognic, a pioneering platform specializing in data annotation for sensor-fusion, has successfully raised SEK 100 million (€8.8 million) in its latest funding round. This investment round saw support from existing backers including Metaplanet, Neudi Kapital, and Stena Sessan. Kognic, founded by engineering physicists Daniel Langkilde and Oscar Petersson in 2018, is on a trajectory…

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mika Secures €800k to Revolutionize SME Accounting with AI Innovation

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In a groundbreaking move for the tech startup scene, Berlin-based mika has successfully raised €800k in pre-seed funding to bolster its mission of simplifying accounting and tax obligations for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Led by the strategic alliance Samen Slimmer, comprising Keen Venture Partners, DFF, and Slimmer AI, this investment marks a pivotal moment…

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Transforming Event Experiences: EventCHI Secures €1.6M+ for AI and Blockchain Integration

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In a bold move to redefine the landscape of global events, Rotterdam’s own EventCHI has successfully closed a substantial seed funding round, amassing over €1.6 million. This significant investment marks a pivotal moment for the innovative startup, poised to revolutionize event experiences through the seamless integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. Founded by visionaries…

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Nebul Secures €20M Investment to Expand Sovereign-Hybrid Cloud Solutions Across Europe

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Nebul, a pioneering force in sovereign-hybrid cloud solutions based in Amsterdam, has announced a significant milestone in its journey with a €20M investment from BeStacking. This funding round, spearheaded by seasoned founders dedicated to fostering transformative IT ventures across Europe, marks a pivotal moment for Nebul’s expansion strategy. Founded in 2022 under the leadership of…

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DealCircle Secures Significant Growth Capital from Round2 to Expand Tech-Driven M&A Solutions

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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…

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