GrowthPal Raises $2.6m to Accelerate AI-Led M&A Deal Sourcing
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NewsJan 15, 2026

GrowthPal Raises $2.6m to Accelerate AI-Led M&A Deal Sourcing

GrowthPal, an AI-powered M&A software provider focused on deal sourcing and execution, has raised $2.6m to accelerate the development of its platform and expand its international footprint. The funding round was led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from prominent angel investors globally. The new capital will be used to support ongoing product development and to […] The post GrowthPal raises $2.6m to accelerate AI-led M&A deal sourcing appeared first on FinTech Global.

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Meld Secures $7m to Expand Global Stablecoin Network
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Meld Secures $7m to Expand Global Stablecoin Network

Meld, a provider of infrastructure for accessing digital assets and stablecoins, has closed a $7m strategic funding round to support the expansion of its global network and accelerate go-to-market initiatives. The funding round was led by Lightspeed Faction, with participation...

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Tiger Global Loses India Tax Case Tied to Walmart-Flipkart Deal in Blow to Offshore Playbook
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Tiger Global Loses India Tax Case Tied to Walmart-Flipkart Deal in Blow to Offshore Playbook

Tiger Global's case in India is being closely watched by investors.

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Parloa Raises $350M to Make Enterprise Customer Experience Fully Conversational
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Parloa Raises $350M to Make Enterprise Customer Experience Fully Conversational

Parloa GmBH, a Berlin-based artificial intelligence customer experience automation platform startup, announced today it has raised $350 million in late-stage funding at a $3 billion valuation led by General Catalyst. The company’s existing investors showed strong continued support including EQT...

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Manufacturing Automation Software Startup Tulip Hits Unicorn Status with $120M Raise
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Manufacturing Automation Software Startup Tulip Hits Unicorn Status with $120M Raise

Frontline operations software startup Tulip Interfaces Inc. said today it has raised $120 million in a late-stage funding round that brings its valuation to more than $1.3 billion, joining the ranks of technology unicorns. The Series D round was led...

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AI Security Platform WitnessAI Raises $58m to Expand Globally
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NewsJan 15, 2026

AI Security Platform WitnessAI Raises $58m to Expand Globally

WitnessAI has secured fresh capital of $58m as it looks to accelerate global expansion and broaden its product offering in response to growing demand for secure AI adoption across regulated industries. The company has raised $58m in strategic funding in...

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Hydrosat Closes $60M Series B to Grow Its Constellation
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Hydrosat Closes $60M Series B to Grow Its Constellation

Hydrosat…so hot right now. The post Hydrosat Closes $60M Series B to Grow Its Constellation  appeared first on Payload.

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Wealthtech NAO Partners ARK Invest Europe
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Wealthtech NAO Partners ARK Invest Europe

Berlin-based WealthTech NAO and ARK Invest Europe have entered into a strategic partnership centred on the ARK Private Innovation ELTIF, a fund focused on disruptive innovation. NAO users can exclusively access direct investment in the fund starting from €1, flexibly...

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Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Invests $200 Million in YouTube Star MrBeast’s Company
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Invests $200 Million in YouTube Star MrBeast’s Company

The investment gives Bitmine a stake in a brand with strong Gen Z and millennial appeal, reaching over 450 million subscribers across its YouTube channels.

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HTGF: Where Public Mandate Meets Venture Discipline
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NewsJan 15, 2026

HTGF: Where Public Mandate Meets Venture Discipline

While many venture capital funds are optimised for speed, scale, and short fund lifecycles, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) was built to address a structural gap in Germany’s innovation ecosystem. HTGF ...

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Indian SpaceX Rival EtherealX Hits 5x Valuation as It Readies Engine Tests
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Indian SpaceX Rival EtherealX Hits 5x Valuation as It Readies Engine Tests

EtherealX is ramping engine tests and building a 150-acre rocket campus in India as it targets a 2027 launch mission.

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Hydrosat Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Hydrosat Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding

SAN FRANCISCO – Hydrosat, a thermal imagery startup focused on water-resource management, has raised $60 million in Series B funding from equity investors and sovereign wealth funds. With the influx […] The post Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding...

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Edtech Platform Headway Inc Secures Series A Extension with Backing From Endeavor Catalyst
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Edtech Platform Headway Inc Secures Series A Extension with Backing From Endeavor Catalyst

Ukrainian-born edtech startup Headway Inc has raised Series A extension funding from Endeavor Catalyst. Headway Inc has closed the second tranche of its first external funding round, with Endeavor Cat...

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MARS Bioimaging Closes $15M Series A Funding
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NewsJan 15, 2026

MARS Bioimaging Closes $15M Series A Funding

MARS Bioimaging, a Christchurch, New Zealand-based medical device company, raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by Pacific Channel and consisted in two tranches: $7.6M in an initial close, followed by $7.4M in new capital in 2026,...

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Bain & Company Launches AI-Focused Venture Ecosystem With Leading Global VC Firms
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Bain & Company Launches AI-Focused Venture Ecosystem With Leading Global VC Firms

Bain & Company has announced a strategic partnership with seven leading venture capital firms to expand its Venture Ecosystem, aimed at connecting enterprise leaders with AI-driven startup innovation. The initiative brings together Bain Capital Ventures, Battery Ventures, ICONIQ, Insight Partners,...

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Cyb3r Operations Raises $5.4M in Financing
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Cyb3r Operations Raises $5.4M in Financing

Cyb3r Operations, a London, UK-based provider of continuous third-party cyber risk visibility solutions, raised $5.4m in financing. The round was led by Octopus Ventures, with follow-on investment from Pi Labs, bringing total funding to $6.75m. The company intends to use the funds to...

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Quadric Raises $30M in Series C Funding
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Quadric Raises $30M in Series C Funding

Quadric, a Burlingame, CA-based company that leverages an inference engine that empowers on-device AI chips, raised $30M in Series C Funding. The round was led by ACCELERATE Fund, managed by BEENEXT Capital Management, With participation from Uncork Capital, Pear VC,...

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Feedelity Raises €510K to Turn Customer Feedback Into Action
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Feedelity Raises €510K to Turn Customer Feedback Into Action

Ghent-basedstartup Feedelity has raised €510,000 to support its next phase of growth, inan investment round backed by private investors including Gilles Mattelin andJorn Vanysacker (Henchman), Wouter ...

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Atomic Insights Raises $10M in Seed Funding
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Atomic Insights Raises $10M in Seed Funding

Atomic Insights, a San Diego, CA-based provider of money-movement and workflow automation tools for RIAs and family offices, raised $10M in Seed funding. The round was led by Aquiline with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and existing investors. The company...

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Indian Startup Aule Space Enters Satellite Servicing Market
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Indian Startup Aule Space Enters Satellite Servicing Market

An Indian startup is entering the satellite servicing market with plans to develop low-cost spacecraft to extend the lives of satellites. The post Indian startup Aule Space enters satellite servicing market appeared first on SpaceNews.

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JPM26: As Capital Concentrates, VCs Scrutinize Founder Pedigree and CEO Fit in Early Biotech
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NewsJan 15, 2026

JPM26: As Capital Concentrates, VCs Scrutinize Founder Pedigree and CEO Fit in Early Biotech

Venture funds attending the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference said mounting funding pressures and Chinese competition have sharpened their focus on leadership qualities, from regulatory expertise and industry experience to the ability to scale—or step aside—as companies mature.

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Lytra Completes Pre-Seed Financing for AI-Driven Manufacturing Solution
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NewsJan 15, 2026

Lytra Completes Pre-Seed Financing for AI-Driven Manufacturing Solution

Munich-basedstartup lytra has completed its pre-seed financing round, led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) with participation from additional investors, to expand itsAI-driven platform for manufacturi...

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India’s Emversity Doubles Valuation as It Scales Workers AI Can’t Replace
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NewsJan 15, 2026

India’s Emversity Doubles Valuation as It Scales Workers AI Can’t Replace

Emversity has raised $30 million in a new round as it scales job-ready training in India.

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Depthfirst Secures $40M to Expand Agentic Approach to Software Security
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Depthfirst Secures $40M to Expand Agentic Approach to Software Security

Artificial intelligence-native security platform startup depthfirst Inc. revealed today that it had raised $40 million in new funding to support its research and development, go-to-market efforts and hiring across applied research, engineering, product and sales. Founded in 2024, depthfirst was...

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Aikido Security Raises $60M Series B at $1B Valuation to Unify Application Security
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Aikido Security Raises $60M Series B at $1B Valuation to Unify Application Security

Belgian cybersecurity company Aikido Security NV today announced that it had raised $60 million in new funding at a $1 billion valuation to further enhance its unified platform for code, cloud and runtime security and introduce autonomous self-securing software. Founded in 2022,...

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Project Eleven Scores $20M Series A
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Project Eleven Scores $20M Series A

NEW YORK, NY, Project Eleven, the leader in post-quantum security and migration for digital assets, announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Castle Island Ventures.

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Blackstone, General Atlantic-Backed Liftoff Mobile Files for IPO
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Blackstone, General Atlantic-Backed Liftoff Mobile Files for IPO

The company offers a platform that helps mobile app developers market their wares and has an army of bankers working on its IPO.

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Alpaca Inks $150 Million Series D Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Alpaca Inks $150 Million Series D Funding

SAN MATEO, CA, Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure, announced it has raised a $150 million Series D led by Drive Capital.

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Monnai Nets $12 Million Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Monnai Nets $12 Million Funding

LOS ANGELES, CA, Monnai, a global identity and risk data infrastructure company, announced a $12 million equity funding round, led by Motive Partners.

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VoiceRun Bags $5.5 Million Seed Round
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NewsJan 14, 2026

VoiceRun Bags $5.5 Million Seed Round

CAMBRIDGE, MA, VoiceRun, a full-stack enterprise platform for Voice AI, today announced a $5.5 million seed round led by Flybridge Capital Partners.

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Parambil Lands $6M in Seed Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Parambil Lands $6M in Seed Funding

NEW YORK, NY, Parambil, the AI platform transforming how complex litigation is evaluated and resolved, announced it has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Bling Capital.

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Natural Fiber Welding Receives Investment From Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Natural Fiber Welding Receives Investment From Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners

Natural Fiber Welding Inc., a Peoria, Illinois-based developer of high-performance, plant-based materials, received a strategic investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. In conjunction with the funding, Suhas Uppalapati (Managing...

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Ryan Secures Minority Investment From Neuberger Berman
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Ryan Secures Minority Investment From Neuberger Berman

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has announced a significant minority investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions. The company confirmed that Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, together with funds managed by Neuberger Berman Private Markets, has committed to acquiring...

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Vista AI Raises $29.5M in Series B Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Vista AI Raises $29.5M in Series B Funding

Vista AI, a Palo Alto, CA-based company which specializes in automated MRI scanning software for hospitals and imaging centers, raised $29.5M in Series B funding. The round was led by Cedars-Sinai Health System, Intermountain Health, University of Utah Hospital System,...

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Ammobia Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Ammobia Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding

Ammobia, a San Francisco, California-based developer of low-cost ammonia production technology, raised $7.5 million in seed funding. Backers included Shell Ventures, Air Liquide (ALIAD), MOL Switch, and Chevron Technology Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to build a pilot facility to derisk...

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Amperon Receives Investment From Samsung Ventures
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Amperon Receives Investment From Samsung Ventures

Amperon, a Houston, TX-based provider of AI-powered energy forecasting and analytics solutions, received an investment from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to support its global growth...

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Caldera Therapeutics Launches with $112.5M in Total Capital
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Caldera Therapeutics Launches with $112.5M in Total Capital

Caldera Therapeutics, Inc., a Cambridge, MA-based clinical stage biotechnology company, launched with $112.5M total capital raised. The amount consisted of a $75M Series A round from Atlas Venture, LAV and venBio, and most recently a $37.5M Series A-1 round led...

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Teledyne Acquires DD-Scientific
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Teledyne Acquires DD-Scientific

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), a Thousand Oaks, CA-based provider of digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems, announced the acquisition of Fareham, United Kingdom-based DD-Scientific Holdings Limited and its subsidiary DD-Scientific Limited. The amount...

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Skild AI Raises Close to $1.4 Billion in Funding at Over $14 Billion Valuation
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Skild AI Raises Close to $1.4 Billion in Funding at Over $14 Billion Valuation

Skild AI, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based developer of a scalable foundation model for robotics, raised close to $1.4 billion in funding at a valuation of over $14 billion. The round was led by SoftBank Group, with participation from NVIDIA’s NVentures, Macquarie Capital,...

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Depthfirst Raises $40M in Series A Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Depthfirst Raises $40M in Series A Funding

depthfirst, a San Francisco, CA-based company developing security solutions for businesses, raised $40M in Series A funding. The round was led by Accel with participation from Alt Capital, BoxGroup, Liquid 2 Ventures, Mantis VC, SV Angel, and angel investors including...

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Titl Raises $2.5M in Seed Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Titl Raises $2.5M in Seed Funding

Titl, a Miami, FL-based proptech company supporting property title verification using AI and blockchain, raised $2.5M in Seed funding round. The round was led by Cofounders Capital and FIT Ventures. The icompany intends to use the funds to scale operations...

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Pillr Health Receives Investment From Water Street Healthcare Partners
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Pillr Health Receives Investment From Water Street Healthcare Partners

Pillr Health, a Boca Raton, FL-based provider of software and tech-enabled services for health care delivery organizations, received an investment from Water Street Healthcare Partners. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds...

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Novee Emerges Raises $51.5M in Total Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Novee Emerges Raises $51.5M in Total Funding

Novee, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based AI offensive security startup, emerged from stealth with $51.5m in total funding. Backers included YL Ventures, Canaan Partners and Oren Zeev (Zeev Ventures).  The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its...

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Maxfusion Raises Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Maxfusion Raises Funding

Maxfusion, a Prague,Czech Republic-based provider of a platform for automated video ad creation, raised an undisclosed amount in funding. Backers included Czech Founders VC, angel investor Ory Weihs, and the company’s founders. The company intends to use the funds to...

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Meet Caria Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Meet Caria Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Funding

Meet Caria, a NYC-based AI-native recruitment software company, raised $1M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by ANF Investment. The company intends to use the funds to further develop Caria, its AI-based recruitment platform, which supports hiring workflows including...

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Osapiens Raises US$ 100M in Series C Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Osapiens Raises US$ 100M in Series C Funding

osapiens, a Mannheim, Germany-based provider of enterprise software for sustainable growth, raised US$100M in Series C funding. Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek, led the round joining existing investors Goldman Sachs Alternatives, which led the US$ 120M Series B...

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Tive Raises $20M in Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Tive Raises $20M in Funding

Tive, a Boston, MA-based company which specializes in supply chain and logistics visibility technology, raised $20M in funding. The round was led by Lightsmith Group, with participation from Sageview Capital, World Innovation Lab, AVP, and Supply Chain Ventures. The company...

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Axol Bioscience Raises $2.8M in Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Axol Bioscience Raises $2.8M in Funding

Axol Biosciences, an Edinburgh, Scotland, UK-based provider of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies for drug discovery and disease research, raised $2.8M in funding. The round was led by BroadOak Capital Partners, with participation from Roslin Foundation. The company intends...

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Vivere Oncotherapies Raises Over $10M in Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Vivere Oncotherapies Raises Over $10M in Funding

Vivere Oncotherapies, a Berkeley, CA-based company developing cancer therapies that activate the immune system, raised over $10M in funding. Backers included YK Bioventures, Pillar, Berkeley Frontier Fund, Freeflow Ventures and The National Cancer Institute. The company intends to use the...

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Confianza Raises Series Seed 2 Funding
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NewsJan 14, 2026

Confianza Raises Series Seed 2 Funding

Confianza, a Sarasota, FL-based comprehensive data and predictive analytics company, raised an undisclosed amount in Series Seed 2 funding. Backers were not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to support the continued execution of its growth strategy, focusing...

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