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Paribu Acquires CoinMENA
NewsDec 8, 2025

Paribu Acquires CoinMENA

Paribu, the Istanbul‑based digital‑asset platform, announced the acquisition of Bahrain‑originated crypto exchange CoinMENA in a deal that could value the target at up to $240 million. The transaction gives Paribu immediate access to more than 1.5 million users across 45 countries and...

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Pan Cancer T Raises €10M in Funding
NewsDec 8, 2025

Pan Cancer T Raises €10M in Funding

Pan Cancer T, a Rotterdam‑based biotech specializing in TCR‑T cell therapies for solid tumours, secured €10 million in new financing. The round comprised €5 million from existing backers Van Herk Ventures, Thuja Capital, Erasmus MC O&O Holdings and InnovationQuarter, plus a €5 million Innovation Credit...

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Honeyjar Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding
NewsDec 8, 2025

Honeyjar Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Funding

Honeyjar, a San Francisco‑based AI co‑pilot for communications and public relations, announced a $2 million pre‑seed round. The financing was led by Heather Hartnett and Kevin Mahaffey, with additional backing from media, communications and marketing angels. CEO and founder Michelle Masek...

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OTR Therapeutics Raises $100M in Series A Financing
NewsDec 8, 2025

OTR Therapeutics Raises $100M in Series A Financing

OTR Therapeutics, a Shanghai‑based biotech, closed a $100 million Series A round in June 2025. The financing was led by True Light Capital, LAV, Pfizer Ventures and Sirona Capital. OTR will deploy the capital to accelerate its pipeline targeting immunology, inflammation, oncology...

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Castelion Closes $350M Series B Funding
NewsDec 8, 2025

Castelion Closes $350M Series B Funding

Castelion, a Torrance‑based defense tech firm, closed a $350 million Series B round led by Altimeter Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The capital will fund integration of its hypersonic weapon Blackbeard onto U.S. Army and Navy platforms, construction of the Project Ranger...

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Melt&Marble Raises €7M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 8, 2025

Melt&Marble Raises €7M in Series A Funding

Melt&Marble, a Gothenburg‑based precision‑fermentation startup, closed a €7 million Series A round led by Industrifonden. The round also attracted the European Innovation Council Fund, Beiersdorf, Valio, Chalmers Ventures and Catalyze Capital. An earlier €2.5 million EIC Accelerator grant brings the company’s total capital...

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Conscious Chemist Raises Rs 15 Crore in Bridge Funding
NewsDec 8, 2025

Conscious Chemist Raises Rs 15 Crore in Bridge Funding

Conscious Chemist, a Mumbai‑based direct‑to‑consumer skincare brand, secured Rs 15 crore in bridge funding. The round was led by Atomic Capital with participation from First Port Capital Fund B and IPV International. The capital will be used to strengthen the brand’s presence...

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Tracktile Raises $1.25M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 8, 2025

Tracktile Raises $1.25M in Seed Funding

Tracktile, a Charlottetown‑based AI software firm serving small and medium‑size food and beverage manufacturers, closed a $1.25 million seed round. The financing was led by BDC Seed Venture Fund and Island Capital Partners, with participation from Graphite Ventures. The capital will...

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WEVO Receives Investment From Accenture
NewsDec 5, 2025

WEVO Receives Investment From Accenture

Accenture has made an undisclosed investment in WEVO, the Boston‑based AI‑powered customer research platform. The capital will be used to broaden WEVO's operational footprint and accelerate its product development pipeline. Founded in 2017 and led by CEO Nitzan Shaer, WEVO...

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Oxzo Receives US$25M Strategic Investment From S2G
NewsDec 5, 2025

Oxzo Receives US$25M Strategic Investment From S2G

Oxzo, a Chilean provider of oxygenation solutions for aquaculture, secured a US$25 million strategic investment from S2G. The capital will fund the rollout of its oxygen, air, and ozone technologies into new international markets. Oxzo’s systems aim to increase farm productivity...

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Helmet Security Raises $9M Funding
NewsDec 5, 2025

Helmet Security Raises $9M Funding

Helmet Security, a Washington, DC‑based provider of end‑to‑end security platforms, announced a $9 million funding round. The round was led by SYN Ventures with participation from WhiteRabbit Ventures. CEO Fred Kneip and CTO Kaushik Shanadi said the capital will fuel operational...

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PH7 Technologies Raises $25.6M in Series B Funding
NewsDec 5, 2025

PH7 Technologies Raises $25.6M in Series B Funding

pH7 Technologies, a Vancouver‑based provider of commercially scalable critical‑metal extraction solutions, closed a $25.6 million Series B round. The financing was led by Fine Structure Ventures and featured strategic investors such as BHP Ventures, Energy & Environment Investment, Siteground, Gaingels Fund and...

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Helical Fusion Raises USD $5.5M in Series A Extension Funding
NewsDec 5, 2025

Helical Fusion Raises USD $5.5M in Series A Extension Funding

Helical Fusion, a Tokyo‑based spin‑off founded in 2021, announced a $5.5 million Series A extension round. The financing, led by Ecrowd NEXT among other backers, will fund the company’s Helix program, which aims to commercialize a novel helical stellarator fusion reactor....

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Yuv Raises $12M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 5, 2025

Yuv Raises $12M in Series A Funding

London‑based beauty‑tech startup yuv announced a $12 million Series A round, led by Nineyards Equity. Existing investors, including founder Francisco Gimenez and VNV Global, along with strategic angels, participated. The capital will accelerate yuv’s growth across the UK and fund its planned...

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Multifactor Raises $15M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 5, 2025

Multifactor Raises $15M in Seed Funding

Multifactor, a San Francisco‑based post‑quantum security platform, announced a $15 million seed round. The funding was led by Nexus Venture Partners and included participation from Y Combinator, Taurus Ventures, and other notable backers. Multifactor’s technology secures online account access for both...

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Quanta Raises $15M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 5, 2025

Quanta Raises $15M in Series A Funding

Quanta, a San Francisco‑based accounting platform for startup finances, announced a $15 million Series A round. The financing was led by Accel and included participation from Operator Collective, Naval Ravikant, Designer Fund, Basecase, and seasoned operators from Notion, Stripe and Affirm. The...

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Lumia Raises $18M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Lumia Raises $18M in Seed Funding

Lumia, a New York‑based AI security and governance startup, announced an $18 million seed round led by Team8 with participation from New Era. The funding will accelerate product development and market expansion. As part of the deal, former NSA Director and...

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imper.ai Raises $28M in Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

imper.ai Raises $28M in Funding

imper.ai, a New York‑based startup specializing in real‑time cyber impersonation prevention, announced a public launch backed by a $28 million financing round. The Series A was led by Redpoint Ventures and Battery Ventures, with participation from Maple VC, Vessy VC, and Cerca...

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Govstream.ai Raises $3.6M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Govstream.ai Raises $3.6M in Seed Funding

Govstream.ai, a Seattle‑based startup that builds AI‑native permitting tools for local governments, announced a $3.6 million seed round. The financing was led by 47th Street Partners and included Nellore Capital, Ascend, as well as industry veterans Kevin Merritt and Andreas Huber....

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Institutional Capital Is Reshaping Digital Asset Market Structure
NewsDec 4, 2025

Institutional Capital Is Reshaping Digital Asset Market Structure

Institutional investors are channeling unprecedented capital into digital assets, deepening liquidity and prompting a shift in market structure. Sophisticated trading venues—ranging from regulated exchanges to prime brokerage platforms—are replacing fragmented over‑the‑counter networks. Enhanced custody solutions and clearer compliance frameworks are...

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NTT DATA to Acquire SPRO
NewsDec 4, 2025

NTT DATA to Acquire SPRO

NTT DATA Business Solutions, the German‑based SAP specialist, announced the acquisition of Brazil’s SPRO IT Solutions, a provider focused on SAP implementations for agribusiness firms. The transaction has been finalized and awaits clearance from Brazil’s antitrust authority, CADE. While the...

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ZincFive Raises $30M in Series F Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

ZincFive Raises $30M in Series F Funding

ZincFive announced a $30 million Series F round, raising its cumulative capital to $254 million since 2016. The funding will fuel expansion of its nickel‑zinc battery platform and accelerate development of new products. The company recently launched BC 2 AI, a UPS cabinet designed for...

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SPhotonix Raises $4.5M Pre-Seed
NewsDec 4, 2025

SPhotonix Raises $4.5M Pre-Seed

Sphotonix, a Newark, Delaware startup specializing in optical storage and photonics, closed a $4.5 million pre‑seed round. The financing was led by Creator Fund and XTX Ventures, with additional participation from undisclosed investors. The capital will be deployed to accelerate growth...

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Ply Raises $8.5M in Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Ply Raises $8.5M in Funding

Ply, a New York‑based inventory and purchasing platform for trade professionals, announced an $8.5 million financing round. The round was led by Ferguson Ventures with participation from Primary and SignalFire. The capital will be used to expand advanced capabilities, deepen integrations...

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Find Your Grind Raises $5M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Find Your Grind Raises $5M in Series A Funding

Find Your Grind, a Los Angeles‑based edtech firm delivering career‑readiness curricula for middle and high school students, announced a $5 million Series A round. The financing was led by Echo Investment Capital with participation from Gross Labs, bringing the company’s total capital...

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OceanSaver Raises £1.9M in Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

OceanSaver Raises £1.9M in Funding

OceanSaver, a Leeds‑based ecological cleaning brand, secured £1.9 million in a funding round led by NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance. The capital will fund the company’s expansion across the UK and accelerate product development. Founded in 2018, the firm specialises in...

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7AI Raises $130M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

7AI Raises $130M in Series A Funding

7AI, a Boston‑based AI security startup, announced a $130 million Series A round led by Index Ventures, bringing its total funding to $166 million. The round also attracted Blackstone Innovations Investments, Greylock, CRV, Spark and existing seed backers, with Index partner Shardul Shah...

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Azoma Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Azoma Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Funding

Azoma, a London‑based startup specializing in generative engine optimisation (GEO) for ecommerce, announced a $4 million pre‑Series A round. The capital came from a mix of venture firms—including Ignite Ventures, Rank Ventures, eBay Ventures × Techstars, Twinpath, and MaRS IAF—as well as retail and...

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Addis Energy Raises $8.3M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Addis Energy Raises $8.3M in Seed Funding

Addis Energy, a Cambridge‑based clean‑ammonia startup, closed an $8.3 million seed round, bringing its total financing to $17.3 million. The round was led by At One Ventures with participation from Engine Ventures and Pillar VC. The capital will fund expansion of its...

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Eikona Raises $5M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Eikona Raises $5M in Seed Funding

Eikona, a Tel Aviv‑based generative AI startup focused on lifecycle marketing, announced a $5 million seed round. The financing was led by StageOne Ventures with participation from Crescendo Venture Partners, Wix Ventures, Clarim Ventures and other investors. Founders Nir Weingarten (CEO) and...

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Findem Acquires Getro
NewsDec 4, 2025

Findem Acquires Getro

Findem, the Redwood City AI talent‑decision platform, announced the acquisition of Getro, a job‑board builder and network‑relationship management service. The financial terms were not disclosed. The deal fast‑tracks Findem’s rollout of its Intelligent Job Post feature, which converts static listings...

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IMTC Raises $12M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

IMTC Raises $12M in Series A Funding

IMTC, a New York‑based fintech specializing in fixed‑income technology, announced a $12 million Series A round. The financing was led by Nyca Partners with participation from Tribeca ESP and several existing backers. CEO Russel Feldman said the capital will fuel operational scaling...

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Fact Base Raises $28.5M in Series C Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Fact Base Raises $28.5M in Series C Funding

Fact Base, a Tokyo‑based SaaS provider of the ZUMEN drawing‑management platform, closed a $28.5 million Series C round led by Insight Partners. The capital will fund overseas hiring and region‑specific marketing to accelerate its global rollout. Over the last two years, Fact...

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Paradigm Health Raises $78M in Series B Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Paradigm Health Raises $78M in Series B Funding

Paradigm Health, a Columbus‑based health‑tech firm, secured $78 million in Series B financing. The round was led by ARCH Venture Partners and included new investor DFJ Growth alongside existing backers such as F‑Prime, General Catalyst, GV, Lux Capital, Mubadala Capital, and the...

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How Regulation Is Forcing Innovation in the Online Betting Economy
NewsDec 4, 2025

How Regulation Is Forcing Innovation in the Online Betting Economy

Regulators across the U.S. and Europe are tightening oversight of online betting, prompting operators to overhaul their technology stacks. The heightened compliance burden is spurring rapid investment in fintech, regtech, and advanced data infrastructure. Companies are deploying real‑time identity verification,...

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Guide Labs Raises $9M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Guide Labs Raises $9M in Seed Funding

Guide Labs, a San Francisco startup building interpretable and auditable AI systems, announced a $9 million seed round. The financing was led by Initialized Capital and included participation from Tectonic Ventures, Y Combinator, Lombardstreet Ventures, E14 Fund, Pioneer Fund and several angel...

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WindRose Health Investors Closes Fund VII, at $2.6 Billion
NewsDec 4, 2025

WindRose Health Investors Closes Fund VII, at $2.6 Billion

WindRose Health Investors announced the closing of its seventh private‑equity fund, WindRose Health Investors VII, L.P., with total commitments of $2.6 billion from limited partners and the firm’s general partner. The NYC‑based firm said the new vehicle will focus on healthcare...

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Superbo Receives Investment From Deep Capital Group
NewsDec 4, 2025

Superbo Receives Investment From Deep Capital Group

Superbo, a London‑based developer of agentic AI platforms, announced an investment from Deep Capital Group, though the financial terms were not disclosed. The capital will be deployed to speed enterprise adoption of its AI‑driven intelligence solutions. CEO Demetri outlined plans...

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Etaily Receives Investment Led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund
NewsDec 4, 2025

Etaily Receives Investment Led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund

etaily, a Philippines‑based digital‑native retail platform, secured a new investment round led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s SMBC Asia Rising Fund. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the financing pushes the company’s total capital raised above $24 million. Existing backers...

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Laigo Bio Raises €11.5M in Seed Financing
NewsDec 4, 2025

Laigo Bio Raises €11.5M in Seed Financing

Laigo Bio, a Utrecht‑based biotech, announced a €11.5 million seed financing round to advance its proprietary SureTAC™ platform for precision membrane‑protein degradation. The round was co‑led by Kurma Partners and Curie Capital, with participation from Angelini Ventures, Eurazeo, the Oncode Bridge...

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Curvestone AI Raises $4M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Curvestone AI Raises $4M in Seed Funding

Curvestone AI, a London‑based workflow automation platform serving financial services, legal and insurance firms, announced a $4 million seed round. The financing was led by MTech Capital with participation from Boost Capital Partners, D2 Fund and Portfolio Ventures. Kevin McLoughlin of...

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Arcturus Raises $2.3M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Arcturus Raises $2.3M in Seed Funding

Arcturus, a San Francisco‑based startup, secured $2.3 million in seed financing to advance its volumetric video platform that records sports action in full 3D. The round was led by LDV Capital with participation from Myelin VC, Vanderbilt University and the Harvard...

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Coremont Receives $40M Strategic Investment From Blue Owl
NewsDec 4, 2025

Coremont Receives $40M Strategic Investment From Blue Owl

Coremont, a New York‑based provider of cloud‑enabled, multi‑asset portfolio management software, secured a $40 million strategic investment from private‑markets firm Blue Owl. The capital will be deployed to accelerate growth across three strategic priorities, including scaling its cloud infrastructure, embedding artificial‑intelligence...

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Unacast Raises $28M in Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Unacast Raises $28M in Funding

Unacast, the Ashburn‑based global location intelligence firm, announced a $28 million funding round led by Vector Capital Management. The capital will accelerate its product roadmap, improve data quality and transparency, and broaden its go‑to‑market initiatives. President Thomas Walle highlighted the investment...

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Excelsior Sciences Raises $95M in Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Excelsior Sciences Raises $95M in Funding

Excelsior Sciences, a New York‑based biotech, announced a $95 million financing round to advance its machine‑executable chemistry platform for AI‑driven drug discovery. The round includes a $70 million Series A led by Deerfield Management, Khosla Ventures and Sofinnova Partners, complemented by a $25 million...

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Track Titan Raises $5M in Seed Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Track Titan Raises $5M in Seed Funding

London‑based Track Titan, an AI‑powered online coaching platform, closed a $5 million seed round. The financing was led by venture firms Partech and Game Changers Ventures, with participation from athletes, tech angels and strategic investors such as Colton Parayko and Trevoh...

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Micruity Raises $20M in Series A Funding
NewsDec 4, 2025

Micruity Raises $20M in Series A Funding

Micruity, a New York‑based fintech infrastructure firm, announced a $20 million Series A round to accelerate its retirement and lifetime‑income platform for workplace savings. The financing was led by Rebalance Capital and Nationwide Ventures, with participation from TIAA Ventures, State Street Investment...

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Azul Receives Strategic Investment From Thoma Bravo
NewsDec 4, 2025

Azul Receives Strategic Investment From Thoma Bravo

Azul, a Sunnyvale‑based provider of Java runtime and development tools, secured a strategic investment from private‑equity firm Thoma Bravo, with existing backers Vitruvian Partners and Lead Edge Capital also participating. The financial terms were not disclosed. The capital will be...

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Triana Biomedicines Raises $120M in Series B Financing
NewsDec 3, 2025

Triana Biomedicines Raises $120M in Series B Financing

Triana Biomedicines, a Lexington, Massachusetts biotech, announced a $120 million Series B round to fund its target‑first and proximity‑first molecular‑glue discovery platform. The financing was led by Ascenta Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from YK Bioventures, Regeneron Ventures, Invus, Finchley...

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