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According to a report Pessimism and Hope: A Survey of the Financial Status and Aspirations of Black Americans, by the Joint Center for Political and Economic studies, 75 percent of Black Americans could NOT handle an unexpected expense of $1,000....

Helm.ai, provider of next-generation AI software for autonomous driving and automation of robotics, today announced DNN (Deep Neural Network)-based foundation models for behavioral prediction and decision-making as part of the company's AI software...

Recently, Panlin Capital announced that Hangzhou Panlin Xukang Fund, a venture capital fund focusing on innovative biopharmaceuticals, innovative medical device and biotechnology, has completed its second closing. This is the first fund that Panlin...

Imagine a world where your startup's potential is recognized not just by your passion but by those who have the power to turn your vision into a reality. Welcome to 2nd.vc, a trailblazing platform where startups and investors find their perfect...

Play Caller is the First Micro-Fantasy Focused Sports Technology Platform Built for Sports Fans That Seek Social Next Generation Fantasy Sports Experiences. The Play Caller Platform is Now Live with a Free-To-Play Experience and Will Soon Offer...

Rachel Reid, founder of Subtl Beauty (https://subtlbeauty.com/), a pioneer in compact, convenient makeup, has just closed a Series A funding round with a substantial investment from consumer investment firm, CULT Capital. CULT Capital's $5mm...

Kitchens@, a leading powerhouse in the dynamic cloud kitchen industry, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of $65 million in funding from Finnest, an emerging growth investment firm headquartered in London. Significantly, Swiggy played...

Backcast Partners ("Backcast"), a provider of debt and equity capital for both middle-market private equity and non-private equity owned companies, is pleased to announce its recent follow-on investment in Guardian Fleet Services, Inc. ("Guardian")...

Hull Street Energy has closed a $160 million financing for its 855 MW Milepost Power Texas portfolio known as Mesquite Generation. The plants in the Mesquite portfolio are located in Bastrop and Paris, Texas, and provide critical power generation and...

The World-Famous Fantasy Festival in Key West, FL, is over, but don't despair, DOOZEE Bespoke Ice Cream Bars in Key West is NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, and they are ready to make your wildest ice cream fantasy turn into reality. They at your direction...

Vestwell, the leading employer and individual savings platform, has raised its Series D round, totaling $125 million. The large preempted equity financing is a testament to the conviction these investors have in Vestwell's trajectory and its future;...

Trinity Capital Inc. ("Trinity"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the commitment of $30 million in growth capital to Cart.com, a provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions...

Hadean Ventures announced...

Erkan Kork, Chairman of the Board of BankPozitif, commented on the achievements of 2023 and the expectations for 2024. Kork stated that 2023 was a dynamic year for Turkey, and despite negative developments both domestically and globally, the Turkish...

The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC), the Israeli electric utility, will join Prisma Photonics' Series C funding round. This comes after a previous investment in April of 2022. The two companies have been in partnership since early 2021. Prisma...

WRQ Sciences and Superfluid Dx, Inc., announced today the completion of an oversubscribed Series A financing led by WRQ Sciences. With this transaction, WRQ Sciences has acquired majority ownership in the Alzheimer's Disease (AD) diagnostics company,...

Mercury Bio, (www.mercurybio.com) a Santa Fe, NM?based biotech company commercializing an innovative and highly disruptive drug delivery platform, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Bruce McCormick and Chief Science Officer Richard Sayre,...

Hakluyt Capital is delighted to announce three of its first investments ? in Interos, CalypsoAI and Viz.ai. Interos' AI-powered platform is helping the world's leading multinational corporations, governments, and other organisations map, monitor and...

Peach Worlds, the Squarespace for 3D Immersive Websites, recently secured a pre-seed investment of USD$540,000. Blockchain Founders Fund co-invested in this round alongside former Multimedia Director of Apple, Antonio Rallo's ID345 fund and several...

Boomerang Ventures, a leading venture capital and studio firm, has strategically invested in Xploro Inc., a pioneer in pediatric digital health. Leading the $1.7M Series Seed round, Boomerang Ventures underscores its dedication to fostering...

Adonis, a leading Revenue Intelligence and Automation platform, announced today a year of meaningful revenue growth and significant company milestones. These include a substantial investment round, prominent features, partnership announcements, and...

Hillhurst Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Hillhurst"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing liquid drug products containing therapeutic gases, announced today the completion of a financing that, together with non-dilutive...

Clearhaven Partners LP ("Clearhaven"), a Boston-based software private equity firm, today announced the closing of its sophomore fund, Clearhaven Fund II, L.P. ("Fund II") at more than $580 million of capital commitments. Fund II closed above target...

Centi is proud to announce the successful completion of its seed financing round led by Archblock and Bloomhaus Ventures with continued investments from existing shareholders and founders. Recognized for its proficiency in processing transactions as...

Mayfair Equity Partners, a dedicated technology and consumer investor with over £2 billion in assets under management,...

FEELTECT, a connected-health, wound care company, announces the successful closing of a ?1.5 million investment from strategic Irish and international investors. The funding will create additional clinical collaborations, expand strategic...

Redrob, a global recruitment platform operated by McKinley Rice, announced the release of Redrob Online Skill Tests. Redrob is bringing AI to every stage of recruitment - from candidate search to messaging to interviews. The company also announced a...

Hi!Papa, a rapidly-growing personal care company focused on 3- to 12-year-old children in China, today announced that it has completed a Series A+ fundraise led by L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm. The transaction...

Seurat Technologies, the Boston-based company that is making manufacturing better for people and the planet, announced today, that on the heels of their historic YoY growth in 2023 they will be ramping up hiring in the greater Boston area by...

PolicyMap, Inc., a leading geographic data and analytics platform, today announced the close of a $3 million Series A financing round, led by existing investor Reinvestment Fund and joined by Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Spring Point Partners,...

NewLeaf Symbiotics, global leader and pioneer of pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs), announces the fully funded close of its series D financing round, totaling $45 million. This round was led by new investor Gullspång Re:food and...

Salt Labs, a loyalty and financial technology company that bridges the gap between employers and employees, today announced Third Prime Capital has invested $8 million in the company. This brings the company's total funding to $18 million across its...

Shell Canada has joined the Plug and Play Alberta Sustainability program to leverage emerging technologies while also seeking future partnerships and investments in startups. The collaboration will enable Shell Canada to source and partner with top...

Iris&Romeo ("IRIS&ROMEO" or the "Company"), a clean beauty brand based in Northern California, has announced a retail expansion into Sephora ("Sephora"), in conjunction with a Series A partnership backed by US-based investment firm, True Beauty...

ScaleOps, a startup specializing in cloud resource management, announced today $21.5M in funding for the first fully-automated cloud-native resource orchestration platform. The Seed and Series A funding rounds announced today were led by Lightspeed...

TuMeke, a computer vision platform that automatically assesses injury risk in manufacturing facilities, raised $10M in a Series A funding round led by Intel Capital to expand and scale the TuMeke team of engineers, ergonomists, and academics....

SimSpace, a US-based market leader in military-grade cybersecurity, today announced that it has closed a $45 million equity raise led by L2 Point Management, a private investment firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for growth companies....

Employer Direct Healthcare (EDH), a leading specialty healthcare network solution, today announced a $92 million secondary investment from global software investor Insight Partners, bringing the company's valuation to $1 billion. EDH's existing...

Unicorn Hunters, the groundbreaking series that connects entrepreneurs seeking funding with millions of potential investors worldwide and offers viewers the opportunity to invest in...

Claure Joins Agreement to Acquire Ownership Stake in Fund 1 from SoftBank Group Marcelo Claure to become Vice Chairman and General Partner alongside Dr. Paul Judge as Chairman and Managing PartnerClaure joins Judge and affiliated entities in...

Excarta, pioneers of commercializing AI for business-targeted weather forecasting, today announced that it has completed its seed round of investment to commercialize its AI-driven...

Today Backer, the leading fintech company focused on tax-advantaged 529 Savings Plans, announced its $9.5M Series A round of financing and the acquisition of Saving For College (savingforcollege.com), the top 529-related media property and education...

Trinity Capital Inc. ("Trinity"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced the commitment of $40 million in term loans to Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. ("Taysha"), a clinical-stage gene therapy...

FGen AG, a subsidiary...

Momenta, the leading Industrial Impact venture capital firm, announced today that they have led the Series A funding round for Agtonomy, a leading...

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) today announced it has committed an additional £300m (C$511m) to Octopus Energy Group (Octopus). This investment increases CPP Investments' ownership of Octopus and is part of a funding round...

Biorithm, a global women's health medtech, has closed $3.5 million in Series A funding, co-led by Adaptive Capital Partners and SEEDS Capital. With a homegrown spirit and a global vision, Biorithm is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for...

Genesis Park, through its investment fund, GP Capital Partners, LP, is pleased to announce its recent investment in Conditioned Air Company ("Conditioned Air" or the "Company") to support Conditioned Air's addition of A/C Designs of St Augustine...

Pickleball Kingdom, the leading brand for indoor pickleball, is taking on a new role... that of matchmaker. As part of the company's aggressive national expansion plan, it has identified New Jersey as a key growth area. The company previously...

Turnspire Capital Partners LLC ("Turnspire") today announced the closing of Turnspire Value Fund II, L.P. (together with its parallel funds, "Fund II") at its hard cap of $275 million in capital commitments. ...