Alpha Lives in the Tails
Everywhere Ventures argues that the biggest venture returns come from betting on non‑consensus, tail‑end opportunities where price is far below intrinsic value. The firm cites 100x exits such as Pair Eyewear, Yassir, Umbra, and Starcloud as proof that disciplined conviction can uncover mis‑priced assets. As capital floods the market, traditional frameworks lag reality, pushing the next tail into new sectors, geographies, or founder archetypes. By leveraging a network of 1,000 founder‑LPs, Everywhere writes three times more checks than peers and consistently lands in the top decile of fund performance.
Radar Focuses on Profitability as LatAm Fintech Matures
Radar, a Latin American fintech, is pivoting from aggressive expansion to a profitability‑focused strategy, according to Contxto. CEO and co‑founder Herbert Schulz is instituting a disciplined operating model that emphasizes efficiency, stronger unit economics, and sustainable growth. The shift mirrors...
EQU Highlights the Power of Habit-Driven Weight Loss
Equ, an Australian digital health platform, was featured in the Daily Mail for helping women lose up to 10 kg in eight weeks by leveraging habit‑driven routines. The app centers on intermittent fasting, structured meal timing, and consistent daily behaviors rather...
Billy Madison Approach to Fundraising
Startup founders often rush to raise larger rounds, inflating post‑money valuations that can later trigger down‑rounds and founder dilution. Scott Hartley proposes the “Billy Madison” approach: stay in the current seed or pre‑seed stage longer, raise only enough capital to...
From CFO to Founder: Christina Ross on Building Cube and the Future of FP&A
Cube, a fintech startup founded by former CFO Christina Ross, is redefining financial planning and analysis by layering automation onto existing spreadsheet workflows. The platform integrates with ERP, CRM and cloud data sources to provide real‑time visibility without requiring a...
Iona Takes Flight: Drone Deliveries Set to Transform Ireland's Logistics Landscape
Iona, founded by French entrepreneur Etienne Louvet, is set to launch Ireland’s first commercial drone delivery service by the end of 2026. The startup has raised nearly €4.5 million (about $4.9 million) and is classified as a high‑potential venture by Enterprise Ireland....
Ayana Therapy
Ayana Therapy is a digital mental‑health platform that delivers culturally responsive virtual therapy to BIPOC and other marginalized communities. It matches users with licensed clinicians who understand diverse cultural backgrounds, aiming to improve trust, engagement, and treatment outcomes. Founder Eric...
Donna Expands to SAP Sales and Service Cloud
Donna has launched an AI‑driven assistant for SAP Sales and Service Cloud, extending its capabilities to field sales and service teams. The assistant offers proactive coaching before meetings and automates post‑meeting data entry, eliminating the need for manual updates. Its...
Adonis Raises $40M Series C to Strengthen Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Adonis announced a $40 million Series C round to accelerate its revenue‑cycle platform for healthcare providers. The funding, led by a mix of existing and new investors, will support product expansion and deeper market penetration. CEO Akash Magoon highlighted persistent challenges such as...
Kerem Proulx and Kyle Bhiro
Pensar, a startup that delivers continuous penetration testing through AI agents, closed a seed round led by Basis Set Ventures to accelerate its platform. Co‑founders Kerem Proulx and Kyle Bhiro combine deep cybersecurity expertise with entrepreneurial experience to embed security...
&You
&you is a Philippines‑based health‑tech startup offering a data‑driven, holistic wellness platform that combines biometric tracking, lifestyle monitoring, and personalized coaching. The company positions itself as building Southeast Asia’s most trusted healthcare platform and has secured backing from global investors,...
Z1
Z1 is a Brazilian fintech neobank built for teenagers and young adults across Latin America. It delivers a digital banking platform that includes prepaid debit cards, peer‑to‑peer transfers, and integrated financial‑education tools. By focusing on early financial habits, Z1 aims...
Zelt
Zelt is an all‑in‑one workforce management platform that consolidates HR, IT, and finance tools into a single source of truth. Founded by Chris Priebe, the company aims to replace fragmented employee‑management systems with a unified interface. In July 2023, Zelt secured...
Zivy
Zivy is an AI‑powered co‑pilot that sits atop Slack and other messaging tools to filter manager notifications into three categories: Action Items, FYIs, and Others. By automatically generating thread summaries, suggesting instant replies, and handling follow‑ups, it promises to free...
Yumari
Yumari is an AI‑driven infrastructure platform that links U.S. and Canadian direct‑to‑consumer brands with manufacturers across Latin America. The startup’s proprietary models automate supplier matching, product development, quality control, customs clearance and logistics, creating a true "manufacturing‑on‑demand" experience. By digitizing...
Waivr
Waivr, a Los Angeles‑based fintech founded by Brenna Curran and Carolina Nucamendi, offers a debit‑focused, account‑to‑account payment infrastructure for consumer‑to‑business transactions. The platform replaces traditional credit‑card processing with a real‑time payments API that validates bank credentials and transfers funds instantly. By...
Wagmo
Wagmo is a pet‑healthcare platform that reimagines insurance by offering standalone wellness plans covering routine vaccinations, grooming and exams. Founded by insurance veterans Christie Horvath and Ali Foxworth after a costly vet bill, the company emphasizes a “wellness‑first” approach rather...
Wethos
Wethos is an all‑in‑one financial operating system built for freelancers, creative studios, and small agencies. Founded by Rachel Renock and Claire Humphreys, the platform goes beyond invoicing by offering a library of thousands of crowdsourced peer‑pricing templates that let users...
WATS
WATS (Waste Administration & Tracking Software) is a climate‑tech SaaS platform that lets commercial real‑estate owners and businesses monitor waste diversion, hauler expenses, and carbon emissions from a single dashboard. By replacing disparate spreadsheets, it delivers real‑time transparency that helps...
Wurthy
Wurthy is an AI‑powered financial operating system that offers a buy‑now, pay‑later (BNPL) solution tailored for service‑based small and medium‑sized businesses. Founded by serial entrepreneur Rudd Davis, the platform lets firms such as law offices, creative agencies, and medical practices...
Vincent
Vincent, also known as WithVincent, is a search engine and data platform dedicated to the alternative‑investment market. Founded by Indiegogo creator Slava Rubin and former Congressman Eric Cantor, it aggregates thousands of opportunities across real estate, venture capital, crypto, art,...
Valence
Valence has launched Nadia, the first AI‑powered enterprise coach that embeds directly into collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. The platform uses actionable AI to assess working styles and team dynamics, delivering personalized leadership guidance at scale. Fortune 500 customers...
Vahan
Vahan.ai is an AI‑driven recruitment platform that automates high‑volume hiring for India’s blue‑collar and gig workforce through WhatsApp and voice interactions. The service powers hiring for giants such as Zomato, Swiggy, Uber and Amazon, handling millions of candidate matches. In...
Velvet
Velvet is an AI‑powered operating system and copilot built for private‑market investors such as venture capital and private equity firms. The platform aggregates data from pitch decks, data rooms, emails and spreadsheets into a single interface, then uses generative AI...
Vera
Vera, formerly Vera AI, offers an enterprise‑grade AI governance platform that inserts a trust layer between users and large language models. The solution automatically enforces privacy, security and brand policies by redacting PII, protecting intellectual property and blocking biased outputs....
Vow
Vow is an AI‑powered operating system designed for the live experience economy, unifying event planning, guest operations, and real‑time communications on a single platform. The solution automates RSVP handling, guest list management, and workflow orchestration, aiming to eliminate the “event...
Viva
Viva Benefits introduces a rent‑to‑invest platform that lets renters allocate a portion of their rent toward savings and investment products. The service operates as a resident amenity, offering financial rewards that encourage on‑time payments and longer tenancies. For landlords, the...
Tattle Partners with Scooter’s Coffee to Elevate Guest Experience
Customer experience is becoming a competitive differentiator for restaurant and retail brands. Tattle, an AI‑powered feedback platform, has announced a partnership with Scooter’s Coffee to capture and act on guest sentiment in real time across its stores. The system aggregates...
Vouch
Vouch is a digital commercial insurance platform built for startups and high‑growth companies, offering instant, customized policies such as general liability, cyber, and D&O coverage. The service integrates with a firm’s existing tools to automate underwriting and claims, delivering protection...
Umba
Umba, a Kenya‑based digital bank targeting underserved African consumers, has raised $5 million to expand its vehicle and SME lending operations in Kenya. The platform already offers free checking accounts, instant peer‑to‑peer transfers, and credit products through a mobile‑first experience. By...
Transcrypts
TransCrypts, a blockchain‑enabled SaaS platform, automates issuance and verification of employment, income, health, and academic records, giving individuals full ownership of their digital credentials. In October 2025 the company secured a $15 million Series A round to expand product integrations and global...
ThreeV
ThreeV has launched an AI‑powered computer‑vision platform that automates inspections for power and utility assets. The Multi‑Sensory Asset Intelligence Platform digitizes the entire inspection workflow, turning field‑captured visual data into actionable insights. By detecting equipment failures early, it aims to...
Tetsuwan
Tetsuwan Scientific, an AI‑driven robotics firm, has unveiled autonomous scientific agents that can independently design, execute, and interpret wet‑lab experiments. By integrating large‑language‑model reasoning with precision robotic hardware, the platform automates complex protocols traditionally performed by human technicians. The company’s...
Tough Day
Tough Day is an AI‑powered behavioral support platform that equips employees and managers with on‑demand, confidential advice through its virtual assistant, Tuffy. The service targets high‑pressure workplace moments, helping users build resilience, manage stress, and communicate more effectively. By integrating...
Serenity Engage
Serenity Engage, now rebranded as Serenity Connect, is a HIPAA‑compliant communication platform that links senior living communities, healthcare providers, and families. The solution consolidates messaging, photo sharing, and real‑time updates into a single concierge‑style interface, often paired with voice‑AI assistants...
Orca Strengthens Fraud Detection for Africa’s Digital Payments
Orca, a fraud‑detection platform focused on Africa’s burgeoning digital payments market, has closed a new funding round to accelerate product development and regional expansion. The company’s real‑time analytics layer scans transaction streams across banks, fintechs, and payment providers, flagging suspicious...
Sami
Sami, a Brazil‑based digital health insurer, combines a proprietary platform with a network of family doctors and specialty clinics to deliver affordable primary care for small and medium‑sized enterprises. The company recently closed a R$60 million financing round aimed at scaling...
Suite Studios
Suite Studios offers a cloud‑based storage and collaboration platform tailored for creative teams and post‑production workflows. Its virtual file system streams media assets, letting editors work on terabyte‑scale files in real time without full downloads. The service eliminates the logistical...
Subcity
Subcity, a fintech platform led by CEO Alex White, helps U.S. small and medium manufacturers locate and claim government tax credits and incentives. The service automates identification, qualification, and filing for programs such as R&D credits and local investment grants....