Refiant AI Secures $5M Seed Funding Led by VoLo Earth Ventures
South Africa‑founded Refiant AI announced the closing of a $5 million seed round to develop its AI model compression platform. The round was led by VoLo Earth Ventures, a climate‑tech fund, and will support team growth and enterprise partnerships. The funding aims to accelerate energy‑efficient AI solutions for markets with limited computing infrastructure.
AI Cloud Startup Nava Raises $22M Series A Led by Greenoaks Capital
Nava, an APAC‑based AI cloud startup formerly known as Kluisz, announced a $22 million Series A round led by Greenoaks Capital with participation from RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures. The funding will support building a GPU fleet, AI data‑center capabilities, and...
Livid Raises $10M to Build an Ad-Free Video Hosting Alternative
Livid announced a $10 million funding round from the original team behind a major live‑streaming service. The capital will be used to expand its ad‑free video hosting platform for creators and small businesses, including new tools such as the Livid...
TeiaCare Raises $7.7M in Funding Round Led by P101 SGR
Italian health‑tech startup TeiaCare has raised €7 million ($7.7 million) in a funding round led by P101 SGR, with participation from Spanish family offices Namarel and Inderhabs. The capital will be used to scale its AI‑driven care‑monitoring platform Ancelia, expand internationally into...
Singapore AI Health Startup Injewelme Raises $1.2M in Seed Round Led by C3H
Singapore AI health tech startup injewelme closed a $1.2 million seed round led by Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health (C3H) with co‑investment from Richardson Family. The funding will accelerate development of its Deep Health Vision platform and support commercial expansion...
Portal Space Systems Raises $50M Series A to Accelerate Production of Maneuverable Spacecraft
Portal Space Systems secured $50 million in a Series A round led by Geodesic Capital and Mach33, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, ARK Investments, AlleyCorp and FUSE. The funding will support the startup’s shift to production, expanding its team and a...
Swageazy Raises $660K Follow‑on Round Led by Info Edge Ventures
Swageazy, a corporate gifting platform, secured Rs 5.4 crore (≈$660K) in a follow‑on funding round led by Info Edge Ventures, with participation from founders of OnGrid and HROne. The capital will be used to expand product and technology teams, strengthen sales, and...
SiFive Raises $400M in Series G Round, Valuing Company at $3.65B
SiFive announced a $400 million Series G financing that values the RISC‑V CPU designer at $3.65 billion. The capital will fund high‑performance CPU IP, expand the software ecosystem, and enable large‑scale deployment for agentic AI workloads in data centers. The round highlights growing...
Flathead Forge Fund 1 Invests in Solidec's Decentralized Chemical Production Platform
Flathead Forge Fund 1 announced an investment in Houston‑based Solidec, a developer of modular on‑site chemical manufacturing systems, as part of Solidec’s recent pre‑seed financing round. The undisclosed amount will help expand Solidec’s platform that produces chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide,...
Pharos Raises $44M to Expand Its On-Chain Economy
Pharos, a blockchain infrastructure startup, announced a $44 million funding round to accelerate its on-chain economy and global expansion. The round brings total funding to $52 million and will support the development of its Layer 1 network for tokenised assets. Investors...
CertifID Raises $47.5M in Series C Funding to Boost Real Estate Fraud Protection
Austin‑based CertifID announced a $47.5 million Series C round led by Centana Growth Partners. The funding will support expansion of its real‑estate fraud‑prevention platform and the addition of new leadership. The round underscores growing investor interest in fintech solutions for real‑estate transaction...
BDC Capital Launches $110M Life Sciences Fund
Canada’s Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced the launch of a new $150‑million CAD (≈$110 million USD) life sciences fund, managed by BDC Capital. The fund will target seed‑ and Series A‑stage biotech and medical‑technology companies, with initial investments of $1‑3 million...
Czech Startup Edmund Raises $2.73M to Fix Manufacturing Downtime with AI
Edmund, a Czech AI startup, announced a €2.5 million ($2.73 million) funding round led by FORWARD.one, with participation from University2Ventures and Tensor Ventures. The capital will fund international expansion across Europe and the United States and further development of its AI-driven industrial...
Qoro Quantum Raises $750K Pre‑seed Round to Bridge Quantum and Classical Computing
London‑based Qoro Quantum announced the closing of a $750,000 pre‑seed funding round to develop its hybrid quantum‑classical software infrastructure. The round was backed by Ada Ventures, Superangels Venture Fund and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
DeepCyte Raises $1.5M Seed Round to Advance AI-Driven Single-Cell Toxicology
DeepCyte, a techbio startup, announced the close of a $1.5 million seed round to fund its AI-powered toxicology platform MetaCore and the DeeImmuno solution for drug development. The funding will support scaling the high-throughput single-cell metabolomics technology and further AI...
Masters’ Union Launches Rs 100 Crore MU Ventures Fund for Under‑25 Founders
India’s business school Masters’ Union announced the launch of MU Ventures, a Rs 100 crore ($12 million) early‑stage investment fund targeting entrepreneurs under 25. The fund will invest between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 50 lakh per startup and offers mentorship, co‑working space, and partnerships with Amazon,...
Romanian Audiobook Platform Voxa Raises €4M ($4.7M) Led by Catalyst Romania
Romanian audiobook and e‑book streaming platform Voxa announced it has raised over €4 million ($4.7 million) in a funding round led by local investment fund Catalyst Romania. The capital will fund Voxa’s expansion across the Balkans, strengthen its position in Hungary, and...
Supra Extends Pre‑seed Funding Round with Rio Tinto as Strategic Investor
Supra Elemental Recovery Inc announced an extension of its pre‑seed funding round, adding strategic investment from Rio Tinto and Founders Factory. The round also includes existing investors Crucible Capital, Climate Capital, Portmanteau Ventures and UT Seed Fund, providing cash and...
RoshAi Raises $2.4M in Funding Round Led by IAN Group
Deeptech startup RoshAi announced it has raised ₹22 Cr (≈$2.4 M) in a funding round led by IAN Group. The capital will be used to strengthen its autonomous vehicle technology, expand deployments, and scale operations in industrial environments and international markets. This...
Fermtech Raises $3.3M in Funding Round Led by Elbow Beach
UK food‑tech startup Fermtech secured £2.5 million ($3.3 million) to scale its Koji Cocoa ingredient. The round was led by Elbow Beach, with participation from Carbon 13 and Empirical Ventures. The funding will be used to commercialise the climate‑friendly cocoa alternative.
Maison Safqa Raises $620,000 Pre‑seed Round Backed by 500 Global and Sanabil MENA 500
Saudi e‑commerce platform Maison Safqa announced the closing of a $620,000 pre‑seed round. The round was led by 500 Global via the Sanabil MENA 500 Accelerator Fund, with participation from regional angels. The funding will support technology development, brand expansion,...
Eclipse Raises $1.3bn Across Two New Funds, Boosting AUM to $10bn
Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Eclipse announced the close of a $1.3bn double fund, raising capital for its latest two funds and bringing its total assets under management to about $10bn. The fundraising was completed as of the announcement on...
Jeito Capital Closes Record $1.2B Europe-Focused Biopharma Fund
France-based Jeito Capital has closed its second fund, raising €1 billion ($1.2 billion), the largest ever for an independent European biopharma fund. The Jeito II fund will back 15‑20 clinical‑stage biopharma companies across Europe, with investment caps up to €150 million per company.
Alice & Bob Raises $140M in Funding to Accelerate Fault‑Tolerant Quantum Computing
Paris‑ and Boston‑based quantum computing startup Alice & Bob announced it has raised €130 million (≈$140 million) in a funding round, bringing its headcount to over 200. The capital will support the company’s transition from a research startup to a deep‑tech firm...
Sora Fuel Closes $14.6M Funding Round
Boston-based climate tech startup Sora Fuel announced the closing of a $14.6 million funding round. The round was co-led by Spero Ventures and Inspired Capital, with additional pro‑rata investments from Engine Ventures and Wireframe Ventures. The capital will support the...
A‑Street Raises $675 Million From Walton Family and Lego Foundation
A‑Street Fund II closed a $675 million fundraising round, with commitments from members of the Walton family and the Lego Foundation. The capital will be used to invest in education‑focused companies. Co‑founder Marc Sternberg confirmed the round is complete and that the...
Soros Fund Management Leads Investment Round in MeidasTouch Network
Soros Fund Management announced it is leading an investment round in progressive media organization MeidasTouch Network. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The funding adds to Soros Fund's recent podcast‑related investments.
Treon Raises $7.5M Series A Extension Led by ACME Capital
Treon, a provider of AI-native Smart Industry solutions, announced a $7.5M Series A extension investment led by ACME Capital, which will also take a board seat. The funding will accelerate Treon's AI-driven industrial automation platform and support its growth across...
Patlytics Raises $40M Series B Funding Led by SignalFire
Patlytics, an AI platform for the full patent lifecycle, announced a $40 million Series B round led by SignalFire. The round also included participation from N47, Myriad Venture Partners, Relativity, Alumni Ventures, Antiportfolio Ventures, and BAM Corner Point, bringing total...
Unilever Ventures Leads $4.1M Series A Funding for Indian Skincare Brand Clayco
Mumbai‑based skincare brand Clayco raised $4.1 million in a Series A round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from ICMG Global Ventures II Pte. Ltd. The funding will support new product launches, retail expansion and supply‑chain scaling. Clayco’s revenues have grown to...
Sidewinder Therapeutics Raises $137M in Series B Round
San Diego‑based ADC biotech Sidewinder Therapeutics announced it has closed a $137 million Series B financing to advance its bispecific antibody‑drug conjugate platform. The new capital will fund pipeline development and expand the company’s capabilities. The round was disclosed on April 8, 2026.
Nordic Knots Raises $100M in New Round, Valuing the Home Textiles Brand at $2.1B
Stockholm‑based Nordic Knots announced a $100 million funding round led by Imaginary Ventures, with participation from Creades, Iris Ventures and St Dominique Capital. The round values the design‑led home‑textiles brand at €1.9 billion (≈$2.1 billion) and will fund international expansion, including new flagship stores...
Aramco Ventures Leads $36M Funding Round for Via Separations
Aramco Ventures, Climate Investment, Marathon Petroleum and other investors participated in a $36 million funding round for Via Separations, a US deeptech startup that develops modular filtration systems to replace heat‑based industrial separation processes. The capital will support global deployment,...
ReAlta Life Sciences Secures $40M in Oversubscribed Financing
ReAlta Life Sciences Inc., a clinical-stage biopharma focused on neutrophil and complement system therapies, announced the closing of an oversubscribed $40 million financing, bringing its total capital raised to over $150 million. The round was completed on April 8, 2026, marking a significant funding...
Atlas Raises $6M Seed Round Co-Led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners
Atlas, an AI-led platform for accounting firms, announced a $6 million seed funding round co‑led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The capital will be used to expand its AI platform, grow its partner network in North America, and scale go‑to‑market...
GitButler Secures $17M Series A Funding Led by A16z
Developer workflow startup GitButler Inc. announced a $17 million Series A round led by a16z, with Fly Ventures GmbH and A.Capital Ventures also participating. The funding will accelerate product development and expand its platform that simplifies Git workflows for developers.
Vertigenius Raises $2.8M in Funding Round Led by Atlantic Bridge
Irish MedTech startup Vertigenius announced the close of a €2.55M ($2.8M) funding round to fuel its US expansion. The round was led by Atlantic Bridge with participation from Enterprise Ireland, MedTech Syndicate, IRRUS Investments, Xcendra Ventures, Ascentifi and others. The...
Two Boxes Secures $3.2M Funding Led by Assembly Ventures
Two Boxes announced the closing of a $3.2 million venture round led by Assembly Ventures, with participation from existing investors Peterson Ventures and Matchstick Ventures, bringing its total funding to $13 million. The capital will be used to expand its AI‑powered returns...
Bulgarian Startup nFuse Secures $1.85M Funding Round From Eleven Ventures and LAUNCHub Ventures
Bulgarian AI‑powered B2B ordering platform nFuse announced a $1.85 M funding round led by Eleven Ventures and LAUNCHub Ventures. The early‑stage round will fund expansion across Europe, EMEA and the Americas and accelerate product development in payments and predictive intelligence. The...
Data Center Switch Maker Aria Networks Raises $125M
Aria Networks, a startup building AI‑focused data center switches, closed a $125 million funding round. The round was backed by Sutter Hill Ventures, Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners and Eclipse Ventures and will fund its Deep Networking product portfolio. The raise...
Agentic AI Startup NeuBird Raises $19.3M in Funding Led by Xora Innovation
NeuBird Inc., an agentic AI startup for site reliability engineering, closed a $19.3M funding round led by Xora Innovation with participation from Mayfield, Microsoft M12, StepStone Group and Prosperity7 Ventures. The capital will be used to expand its autonomous production...
INXY Payments Raises $7M to Expand Global Crypto-to-Fiat Payments Platform
INXY Payments announced it has raised a total of $7 million across two funding rounds to expand its EU‑authorized crypto‑to‑fiat payment platform. The new capital will be used to enhance its global gateway, allowing merchants to accept altcoins and stablecoins...
Fieldwork Robotics Secures $3.8M for Farm Trials
Fieldwork Robotics, a Cambridge-based autonomous agricultural robot startup, announced it has raised $3.8M in funding led by existing investor Elbow Beach Capital to support farm trials and commercial deployment of its berry-picking robots. The funding will enable the company to...
SimpliFed Raises $10.8M Series A Led by Morningside and Hesperia Capital
SimpliFed, a virtual maternal health platform, secured $10.8M in an oversubscribed Series A round led by Morningside and Hesperia Capital. The funding will be used to expand its virtual OB model and develop a Maternal Health Operating System. The round...
D2C Insider Super Angels Leads Pre-Seed Round in Kids Brand Filli & Me, Raising $0.18M
Indian D2C kids accessories brand Filli & Me raised Rs 1.5 crore ($0.18 M) in a pre‑seed round led by D2C Insider Super Angels, with participation from other angel investors. The mixed equity‑debt funding will support product development, brand building, and expansion of...
Eclipse Capital Raises $1.3B Fund to Back Physical AI Startups
Eclipse Capital, a Palo Alto‑based venture firm, announced a new $1.3 billion fund split between a $591 million early‑stage incubation fund and a growth‑stage fund to back physical AI startups across sectors such as transportation, energy, infrastructure, compute and defense. The capital...
Kitar Raises over $10M in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Southeast Asian Secondhand E‑commerce
Indonesia‑based secondhand e‑commerce platform Kitar completed a pre‑Series A funding round, raising more than $10 million. The round was led by Source Code Capital with participation from Hike Capital and MindWorks Capital. The capital will fund AI capabilities, quality inspection, supply...
Jana Energy Technology Closes A+ Funding Round with EVE Energy and Shenzhen Energy Storage Fund
Jana Energy Technology announced the completion of an A+ funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan, with investors including Shenzhen Energy Storage Fund and EVE Energy. The capital will fund upgrades to sodium‑ion battery material technology, expand production capacity,...
Kimia Raises $7M Seed Round to Launch AI Knowledge Platform for Chemical Industry
Australian AI startup Kimia announced a $7 million seed round led by Airtree Ventures, with Blackbird Ventures and Skip Capital also participating. The funding will accelerate the launch of its AI-driven knowledge platform that helps chemical companies access and apply...
E2 Raises $80M in Series C Funding to Advance Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
E2, a commercial-stage medical technology firm, closed an $80 million Series C round led by Gilde Healthcare and Norwest, with participation from existing investors Santé Ventures, 415 Capital, S3 Ventures, Panakès Partners and M&L Healthcare Investments. The funding will accelerate commercialization of...
