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Symbiotic Security Raises $10M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 27, 2026

Symbiotic Security Raises $10M in Seed Funding

Symbiotic Security, a Paris‑based AI‑first customer research firm, announced a $10 million seed round. The round was led by Alven and Drysdale with participation from Lerer Hippeau, Axeleo, Factorial Cap and angels from Hugging Face and Adaptive ML. The capital will fund rapid product...

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Shuttle, Interview With CEO Nodar Daneliya
NewsJan 27, 2026

Shuttle, Interview With CEO Nodar Daneliya

Shuttle, a San Francisco‑based AI‑enabled cloud infrastructure platform, announced a $6 million funding round. The service lets developers push code directly to the cloud and have fully provisioned environments ready in seconds. CEO Nodar Daneliya highlighted the company’s mission to eliminate...

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SamanTree Medical Raises €20M in Funding
NewsJan 27, 2026

SamanTree Medical Raises €20M in Funding

Belgian surgical imaging firm SamanTree Medical secured €20 million in a funding round led by the European Investment Bank. The capital will accelerate development of its Histolog Scanner, a parallel confocal microscopy device that delivers histology‑grade images of fresh tissue margins...

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4DMedical Raises Over US$100M Funding
NewsJan 27, 2026

4DMedical Raises Over US$100M Funding

4DMedical Limited secured over US$100 million through an institutional placement to accelerate the U.S. rollout of its FDA‑cleared CT:VQ™ SaaS platform. The funding will fund commercial expansion across academic medical centers, customer‑success programs, and further R&D of functional lung imaging. Early...

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Paraglide Raises $5M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 27, 2026

Paraglide Raises $5M in Seed Funding

Paraglide, a Malmö‑based developer of agentic AI for accounts receivable, secured $5 million in seed funding. The round was co‑led by Bessemer Venture Partners and DN Capital, with participation from Born Capital and The Nordic Web Ventures. The capital will accelerate...

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Raylo Raises £30M in Funding
NewsJan 27, 2026

Raylo Raises £30M in Funding

Raylo, the London‑based subscription infrastructure provider for electronics, announced a £30 million financing round comprising £10 million in equity led by Citibank and £20 million in debt from NatWest. The capital will fund accelerated global expansion, deepen its UK market presence, and support...

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Brickanta Raises $8M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 27, 2026

Brickanta Raises $8M in Seed Funding

Brickanta, a Stockholm‑based developer of an agentic AI platform for construction, announced an $8 million seed round. The financing was led by Northzone with participation from Y Combinator, 20VC, and angels linked to OpenAI, Google and Meta. High‑profile athletes Mario Götze...

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Consio AI Raises $3.3M in Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Consio AI Raises $3.3M in Funding

Consio AI, a Toronto‑based voice platform that automates phone‑based engagements for e‑commerce brands, announced a $3.3 million funding round. The round was led by RTP Global and included participation from SaaStr Fund, Mu Ventures, the founders of Gorgias, and operators from...

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Scoro Acquires Envoice
NewsJan 26, 2026

Scoro Acquires Envoice

Scoro, the London‑based professional services automation platform, announced the acquisition of Estonia‑based AI expense and bill management provider Envoice. The deal, financial terms undisclosed, merges Scoro’s project‑management suite with Envoice’s intelligent expense automation. Both products will remain distinct but are...

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GlassPoint Raises $20M in Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

GlassPoint Raises $20M in Funding

GlassPoint, a New York‑based solar‑thermal specialist, secured $20 million in a funding round led by N.I.S. New Investment Solutions, with participation from returning investor MIG Capital. The capital will fund the expansion of its Technology Center in Stuttgart, Germany, and drive...

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Listen Labs Raises $69M in Series B Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Listen Labs Raises $69M in Series B Funding

Listen Labs, an AI‑first customer research platform based in San Francisco, secured $69 million in Series B funding led by Ribbit Capital with participation from Evantic, Sequoia Capital, Conviction and Pear VC. The capital will fuel enterprise expansion as the company scales its...

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Standard Nuclear Raises $140M in Series A Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Standard Nuclear Raises $140M in Series A Funding

Standard Nuclear, an Oak Ridge‑based producer of TRISO nuclear fuel, secured $140 million in Series A financing led by Decisive Point, with participation from Chevron Technology Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz and other investors. The capital will fund a scale‑up to over two metric...

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Mine Raises $14M in Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Mine Raises $14M in Funding

Mine, a New York‑based personal‑finance startup, closed a $14 million financing round led by 359 Capital, with participation from Kleiner Perkins, FJ Labs, Y Combinator and U.S. News & World Report. The new capital brings its total funding to $28 million. Mine...

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Barnwell Bio Raises $6M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Barnwell Bio Raises $6M in Seed Funding

Barnwell Bio, a New York‑based precision animal health intelligence firm, announced a $6 million seed round. The financing was led by Twelve Below and included a roster of agritech‑focused investors such as Max Ventures, Dorm Room Fund, and AgVentures Alliance. Barnwell...

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Visitt Raises $22M in Series B Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Visitt Raises $22M in Series B Funding

Visitt, a New York‑based AI‑native property‑operations platform, announced a $22 million Series B round. The financing was led by Susquehanna Growth Equity with participation from existing backers Vertex Ventures Israel, Anfield and Sarona Ventures. Visitt plans to use the capital to broaden...

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Grid Aero Raises $20M in Series A Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Grid Aero Raises $20M in Series A Funding

San Leonardo‑based Grid Aero, an autonomous aircraft startup, announced a $20 million Series A round. The financing was led by Bison Ventures and Geodesic Capital, with participation from Stony Lonesome Group, Alumni Ventures, and returning backers such as Ubiquity, Calibrate, and Commonweal...

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A47 Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

A47 Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding

A47, a Dubai‑based AI‑native news platform, secured $2 million in pre‑seed funding from institutional and angel investors. The round coincided with the appointment of Shehab Gargash as board Chairman. The capital will accelerate product development and fund expansion across the Middle...

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skrooge.ai Raises $1.85M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

skrooge.ai Raises $1.85M in Seed Funding

Dubai fintech skrooge.ai secured a $1.85 million seed round, with investors undisclosed. The funding will finance hiring across product and engineering and expand delivery capacity for UAE small‑and‑medium enterprises. Since launching paid services in July 2025, the AI‑enabled accounting platform has signed...

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Maia Farms Closes $3.75M Seed Funding Round
NewsJan 26, 2026

Maia Farms Closes $3.75M Seed Funding Round

Maia Farms, a Vancouver‑based developer of mushroom and mycelium‑derived food ingredients, closed a $3.75 million seed round led by Active Impact Investments, with participation from Nya Planet, Ag‑West Bio, PIC Investment Group and Deep Checks. The financing added Mike Winterfield and...

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Grove Closes $5M Seed Funding Round
NewsJan 26, 2026

Grove Closes $5M Seed Funding Round

Saudi Arabia’s Grove, a technology‑driven fresh‑produce company, closed a $5 million seed round led by Outliers VC with participation from angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Mohammed bin Ghanam and Ayman AlFifi, Grove operates an integrated, tech‑enabled supply chain that connects...

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Cashmere Raises $5M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

Cashmere Raises $5M in Seed Funding

Cashmere, a Salt Lake City startup building a data‑infrastructure platform for premium publishers, secured $5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Reach Capital and included Founders Future, Fortitude Ventures, LightShed Ventures, plus strategic investors Ingram Content Group, Naver...

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PAQ Therapeutics Raises Series B Extension; Brings Total Series B to $77M
NewsJan 26, 2026

PAQ Therapeutics Raises Series B Extension; Brings Total Series B to $77M

PAQ Therapeutics announced a Series B extension, raising its total Series B funding to $77 million. The capital will advance the Phase 1 trial of PT0253, a KRAS G12D degrader, and support clinical development of PT0511. Existing backers and new investors participated, building...

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STAMP Raises €4M in Funding
NewsJan 26, 2026

STAMP Raises €4M in Funding

Fintech company STAMP announced a €4 million funding round led by Dozen, with participation from EBISU Digital and FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub, including footballer Thibaut Courtois as an investor. The capital will accelerate the firm’s expansion across Europe, enhance its...

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Playad Raises $5.4M in Pre-Seed Funding
NewsJan 23, 2026

Playad Raises $5.4M in Pre-Seed Funding

Playad, a San Francisco AI creative platform, closed a $5.4 million pre‑seed round. The financing was led by BRV Capital Management and Mirae Asset Venture Investment, with angels such as Bora Chung and Jihun Yu joining. Playad’s technology lets teams generate and...

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Cork Raises $5.5M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 23, 2026

Cork Raises $5.5M in Seed Funding

Cork, a New York‑based startup building tokenized risk infrastructure for on‑chain finance, announced a $5.5 million seed round. The round was led by Road Capital and a16z CSX, with participation from a slate of crypto‑focused venture firms. Proceeds will fund the launch...

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Mendra Raises $82M in Series A Funding
NewsJan 23, 2026

Mendra Raises $82M in Series A Funding

Mendra, a San Francisco‑based biopharma focused on rare‑disease therapies, announced an $82 million Series A round. The financing was co‑led by OrbiMed, 8VC and 5AM Ventures, with Lux Capital and Wing VC also participating. The capital will fund the acquisition and development of...

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Qure.ai Receives Grant From Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
NewsJan 23, 2026

Qure.ai Receives Grant From Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Qure.ai, a New York‑based AI diagnostics firm, secured a multimillion‑dollar grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The undisclosed funding will finance health‑equity projects, including an open‑source multimodal medical database and AI‑driven point‑of‑care ultrasound algorithms for early TB and pneumonia...

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Strickland Brothers Receives Equity Investment From Audax Strategic Capital
NewsJan 22, 2026

Strickland Brothers Receives Equity Investment From Audax Strategic Capital

Strickland Brothers, a Winston‑Salem‑based drive‑thru automotive maintenance franchisor, secured a structured equity investment from Audax Strategic Capital, though the amount remains undisclosed. The capital will fund actionable M&A opportunities, support de novo growth, and broaden its national footprint of franchise and...

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LiveKit Raises $100M in Series C Funding at a $1 Billion Valuation
NewsJan 22, 2026

LiveKit Raises $100M in Series C Funding at a $1 Billion Valuation

LiveKit announced a $100 million Series C round that values the San Francisco‑based real‑time communication platform at $1 billion. The round was led by Index Ventures with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures and Hanabi Capital. LiveKit will use the capital to...

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VentureMed Group Raises $28M in Series C Funding
NewsJan 22, 2026

VentureMed Group Raises $28M in Series C Funding

VentureMed Group announced a $28 million Series C financing round led by S3 Ventures, with participation from existing backer Endeavour Vision. The capital will accelerate the company’s clinical program and expand product development into adjacent vascular applications. VentureMed’s flagship FLEX Vessel Prep...

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AnGard Microwave Receives Minority Investment From NUNC Capital
NewsJan 22, 2026

AnGard Microwave Receives Minority Investment From NUNC Capital

AnGard Microwave, a Dutch high‑power microwave developer, secured a strategic minority investment from NUNC Capital, joining existing shareholders TNO and the University of Twente. The deal’s financial terms were undisclosed, but the funding will accelerate development and deployment of directed‑energy...

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Railway Raises $100M in Series B Funding
NewsJan 22, 2026

Railway Raises $100M in Series B Funding

Railway, a San Francisco‑based cloud platform that streamlines developer workflows, announced a $100 million Series B round. The financing was led by TQ Ventures with participation from FPV Ventures, Redpoint, Unusual Ventures and other existing backers. Railway plans to deploy the capital...

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Vector Acquires YardView
NewsJan 22, 2026

Vector Acquires YardView

Vector, a San Francisco‑based logistics workflow platform, announced the acquisition of Colorado‑based YardView, a yard‑management and dock‑visibility specialist. The deal, enabled by BVP Forge, expands Vector’s capabilities across gate, yard, dock and document workflows, serving more than 100 shippers across...

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FlexTecs Receives Strategic Investment From Cohere Capital
NewsJan 22, 2026

FlexTecs Receives Strategic Investment From Cohere Capital

FlexTecs, the Atlanta‑based recovery audit and payment accuracy firm, secured a strategic investment from Cohere Capital, though the amount remains undisclosed. The capital infusion will fund acceleration of its core audit services, expansion of its proprietary SaaS platform FlexTrap, geographic...

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Cancilico Raises €2.5M in Seed Funding
NewsJan 22, 2026

Cancilico Raises €2.5M in Seed Funding

Cancilico, a Dresden‑based AI diagnostics startup, secured €2.5 million in seed funding led by a consortium that includes High‑Tech Gründerfonds, TGFS, GEDAD GmbH and ROI Verwaltungsgesellschaft. The capital will accelerate the rollout of its AI‑driven software MyeloAID and fast‑track digital biomarker...

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One to One Health Raises $12M in Funding
NewsJan 22, 2026

One to One Health Raises $12M in Funding

One to One Health, a Chattanooga-based provider of employer-sponsored onsite and virtual primary care, announced a $12 million financing round led by Frist Cressey Ventures. The capital will fuel nationwide expansion and further development of its AI-enabled Intelligent Care Manager...

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Robin Health Closes €2M Pre-Seed Funding
NewsJan 20, 2026

Robin Health Closes €2M Pre-Seed Funding

Robin Health, a Milan‑based healthtech startup, secured €2 million in pre‑seed funding led by Step Fund. The capital will fund operational expansion and accelerate development of its digital platform that merges behavioural, biometric and clinical data. The solution targets obesity and...

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Brickeye Raises $10M Series B Funding
NewsJan 20, 2026

Brickeye Raises $10M Series B Funding

Brickeye, a Toronto‑based construction tech firm, secured $10 million in Series B financing. The round was led by GreenSky Ventures, Brightspark Ventures, Graphite Ventures, Export Development Canada, Beauchamp Construction, and a North American material supplier. The capital will accelerate IoT‑enabled software and...

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Sable Raises Pre-Seed Funding
NewsJan 19, 2026

Sable Raises Pre-Seed Funding

Sable, a New York biotech‑beauty startup, announced a pre‑seed financing round backed by Turret Capital and SOSV. The undisclosed amount will fund the launch of its consumer brand and further development of a licensed asset from Columbia University Medical Center. The...

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Equitable Earth Raises €12.6M in Financing
NewsJan 19, 2026

Equitable Earth Raises €12.6M in Financing

Equitable Earth, a London‑based nature‑based climate‑solution certifier, closed a €12.6 million financing round led by a US family office, bringing its total capital to over €25 million. The new funds will accelerate the rollout of its digital certification platform and bolster data,...

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Cytotheryx Raises $60M in Series A Funding
NewsJan 19, 2026

Cytotheryx Raises $60M in Series A Funding

Cytotheryx, a Rochester, MN pre‑clinical cell‑therapy firm, secured $60 million in Series A financing led by Ouroboros Family Founders Fund. The capital will accelerate its liver‑cell platform toward clinical trials, expand GMP‑grade manufacturing, and fund regulatory strategy. The company also arranged debt...

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Arteris Closes Acquisition of Cycuity
NewsJan 19, 2026

Arteris Closes Acquisition of Cycuity

Arteris, Inc. announced it has closed its acquisition of Cycuity, Inc., a semiconductor cybersecurity specialist. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal merges Arteris’ network‑on‑chip IP and integration tools with Cycuity’s hardware security assurance technology. The combined portfolio aims to...

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Gutology Raises £1.8M in Funding
NewsJan 19, 2026

Gutology Raises £1.8M in Funding

Gutology, a UK‑based oral‑care startup, announced a £1.8 million funding round led by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, Active Partners and existing angels. The capital will fund retailer partnerships, entry into the US and German markets, and clinical research for new microbiome‑focused...

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Everything You Need To Know Before Launching a Crypto Token
NewsJan 19, 2026

Everything You Need To Know Before Launching a Crypto Token

Launching a crypto token requires careful alignment of purpose, technology, legal compliance, and community engagement. Developers must first articulate a clear utility, choose a blockchain that balances speed, cost, and developer support, and secure smart‑contract audits. Regulatory considerations vary globally,...

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Fanvue Raises $22M in Series A Funding
NewsJan 19, 2026

Fanvue Raises $22M in Series A Funding

Fanvue, the London‑based AI‑powered creator monetization platform, announced a $22 million Series A round. The financing was led by Inner Circle with participation from Moonbug founder René Rechtman. The capital will fund global expansion, product development, and scaling of its AI tools...

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ZBXCX Moves Forward With European Expansion in 2026
NewsJan 19, 2026

ZBXCX Moves Forward With European Expansion in 2026

ZBXCX Digital Asset Exchange announced a 2026 expansion into Europe, targeting the region’s mature financial infrastructure and growing digital‑asset participation. The plan includes localized marketing, multilingual platform interfaces, and regional customer‑support services. Technology upgrades will enhance system stability, liquidity integration,...

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Unifyr Receives $20M Investment
NewsJan 16, 2026

Unifyr Receives $20M Investment

Unifyr, a Cary, North Carolina‑based AI‑driven partner ecosystem platform, announced a $20 million investment from Investcorp Technology Partners Fund V. The capital will be deployed to accelerate Unifyr’s international expansion and to enhance its platform capabilities. CEO Michael Kugler said the...

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H.I.G. Capital Closes European Lower Middle Market Private Equity Fund, €1.6 Billion
NewsJan 16, 2026

H.I.G. Capital Closes European Lower Middle Market Private Equity Fund, €1.6 Billion

H.I.G. Capital announced the closing of its fourth European lower‑middle‑market private‑equity fund, H.I.G. Europe Capital Partners IV, at €1.6 billion. The fund is backed by a diversified global limited‑partner base spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. With more than...

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DC BLOX Receives $240M in HoldCo Financing
NewsJan 16, 2026

DC BLOX Receives $240M in HoldCo Financing

DC BLOX, an Atlanta‑based provider of connected data center and fiber solutions, secured $240 million in HoldCo financing from Global Infrastructure Partners, a BlackRock affiliate. The capital will fund a rapid rollout of hyperscale data centers across the Southeast United States....

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