Arbolus raised $20M to enhance expert insights accessibility and expand operations, reflecting growing demand and confidence in its innovative approach.
Open source projects draw equity-free funding from corporates, startups, and even VCs | TechCrunch
The rise in funding for open source technologies highlights the community's importance to the success of modern tech companies.
Amsterdam-based Pantheon Mining secures 1M to accelerate its Bitcoin mining services - Silicon Canals
Pantheon Mining secures €1M funding to enhance services and technology in Bitcoin mining for investors.
Konsileo raises 8 million to fuel further growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Konsileo raised £8 million to enhance UK expansion, focusing on mid-market sales with innovative technology and a streamlined organizational structure.
The US IPO window hasn't reopened yet, but startups take what they can | TechCrunch
The startup ecosystem remains active with significant funding events, acquisitions, and a cautious optimism surrounding potential IPO activities.
Partiful is Google's 'best app' of 2024 | TechCrunch
Partiful has been recognized as Google's App of the Year 2024 and is favored for its innovative event planning features for Gen Z.
Arbolus raised $20M to enhance expert insights accessibility and expand operations, reflecting growing demand and confidence in its innovative approach.
Open source projects draw equity-free funding from corporates, startups, and even VCs | TechCrunch
The rise in funding for open source technologies highlights the community's importance to the success of modern tech companies.
Amsterdam-based Pantheon Mining secures 1M to accelerate its Bitcoin mining services - Silicon Canals
Pantheon Mining secures €1M funding to enhance services and technology in Bitcoin mining for investors.
Konsileo raises 8 million to fuel further growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Konsileo raised £8 million to enhance UK expansion, focusing on mid-market sales with innovative technology and a streamlined organizational structure.
Led by Anduril, defense tech funding sets a new record this year | TechCrunch
Defense tech funding reached a new high of nearly $3 billion in 2024, surpassing the previous record despite fewer investment deals.
Exclusive: Prompt Security raises $18 million to help companies better secure generative AI tools like ChatGPT
Prompt Security has raised $18 million to address cybersecurity risks linked to AI use, highlighting the growing need for specialized security solutions.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/19/2024
New York City's startup scene is thriving with significant funding across various sectors, led by impressive amounts raised by companies like Lightyear and Revv.
Tessl worth a reported $750 million and announces $125 million in funding to try to transform software development
Tessl has raised $125 million to redefine software development using AI, aiming to simplify programming by enabling natural language specification.
Guy Podjarny emphasizes that existing AI coding tools are too limited and focused on automating traditional coding processes.
Startup land wasn't as quiet this week as you might've expected | TechCrunch
Despite the U.S. election news, several startups made headlines with funding rounds and operational shifts, reflecting a mix of challenges and opportunities.
VCs on how to 'survive and thrive' after a down round | TechCrunch
Startups may face down rounds during challenges, but these can lead to future successes rather than devastating failures.
Led by Anduril, defense tech funding sets a new record this year | TechCrunch
Defense tech funding reached a new high of nearly $3 billion in 2024, surpassing the previous record despite fewer investment deals.
Exclusive: Prompt Security raises $18 million to help companies better secure generative AI tools like ChatGPT
Prompt Security has raised $18 million to address cybersecurity risks linked to AI use, highlighting the growing need for specialized security solutions.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/19/2024
New York City's startup scene is thriving with significant funding across various sectors, led by impressive amounts raised by companies like Lightyear and Revv.
Tessl worth a reported $750 million and announces $125 million in funding to try to transform software development
Tessl has raised $125 million to redefine software development using AI, aiming to simplify programming by enabling natural language specification.
Guy Podjarny emphasizes that existing AI coding tools are too limited and focused on automating traditional coding processes.
Startup land wasn't as quiet this week as you might've expected | TechCrunch
Despite the U.S. election news, several startups made headlines with funding rounds and operational shifts, reflecting a mix of challenges and opportunities.
VCs on how to 'survive and thrive' after a down round | TechCrunch
Startups may face down rounds during challenges, but these can lead to future successes rather than devastating failures.
Monkey Tilt raises $30 million in push to make online gambling more social
Online gambling is becoming increasingly social, with platforms like Monkey Tilt integrating entertainment and community features to enhance user engagement.
Finnish smart ring maker OURA secures 71M investment; now valued at 4.7B+ - Silicon Canals
ŌURA secures $75M funding from DexCom to enhance metabolic health through data integration, providing insights on lifestyle choices related to glucose levels.
Web Summit gave 450,000 to The Ditch last year
Web Summit has ceased funding for The Ditch, which has influenced ministerial resignations, despite Paddy Cosgrave's return as CEO.
Tokamak Energy secures $125M to commercialise fusion power
Tokamak Energy raises $125 million to advance fusion energy goals and strengthen its commercialization strategy with plans for a plant in the 2030s.
UK-based fintech Ooodles raises 2.5M; expands to Ireland
Ooodles secures $2.7M funding to expand its AI-driven IT procurement platform for SMEs into Ireland.
UK's Goodstack raises 26.5M to scale global philanthropy platform
Goodstack, a fintech platform focusing on positive impact, raised $28M to expand corporate services and enhance its nonprofit technology.
In other news this week: Amsterdam's Finst secures funding and acquires Anycoin Direct, SeQura secures 410M funding, Mollie enters Italy, and more - Silicon Canals
Significant financial activities and acquisitions in the fintech and crypto sectors often go unnoticed, yet they play a crucial role in expanding capabilities and market presence.
Norwegian fintech startup Bislab raises 1.7M in pre-seed
Bislab has secured €1.7M in funding to expand its innovative fintech solutions for credit assessment and risk analysis internationally.
Agicap secures $48 million for its cash flow management platform | TechCrunch
Agicap streamlines cash management for CFOs managing multiple bank accounts, raising €45 million to enhance treasury management software amid growing valuation.
Apideck Secures $7.5 Million Series A to Expand Unified API Platform and Accelerate AI Integration
Apideck raised $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its Unified API platform for B2B software, focusing on security and integration efficiency.
UK-based fintech Ooodles raises 2.5M; expands to Ireland
Ooodles secures $2.7M funding to expand its AI-driven IT procurement platform for SMEs into Ireland.
UK's Goodstack raises 26.5M to scale global philanthropy platform
Goodstack, a fintech platform focusing on positive impact, raised $28M to expand corporate services and enhance its nonprofit technology.
In other news this week: Amsterdam's Finst secures funding and acquires Anycoin Direct, SeQura secures 410M funding, Mollie enters Italy, and more - Silicon Canals
Significant financial activities and acquisitions in the fintech and crypto sectors often go unnoticed, yet they play a crucial role in expanding capabilities and market presence.
Norwegian fintech startup Bislab raises 1.7M in pre-seed
Bislab has secured €1.7M in funding to expand its innovative fintech solutions for credit assessment and risk analysis internationally.
Agicap secures $48 million for its cash flow management platform | TechCrunch
Agicap streamlines cash management for CFOs managing multiple bank accounts, raising €45 million to enhance treasury management software amid growing valuation.
Apideck Secures $7.5 Million Series A to Expand Unified API Platform and Accelerate AI Integration
Apideck raised $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its Unified API platform for B2B software, focusing on security and integration efficiency.
Sweden's Kodiak Hub secures 6M: Founder & CEO Malin Schmidt on tackling global supply chain flaws and challenges as a female leader in a male-dominated industry - Silicon Canals
Kodiak Hub secures €6M funding to accelerate global expansion, particularly focusing on the US and the Netherlands.
The Hague-based Bubty secures an additional 3M to help companies mitigate freelancer misclassification risks - Silicon Canals
Bubty has secured $3.3M in funding to scale its Freelance Management System globally, amidst growing regulations on freelancer classification.
Sweden's Kodiak Hub secures 6M: Founder & CEO Malin Schmidt on tackling global supply chain flaws and challenges as a female leader in a male-dominated industry - Silicon Canals
Kodiak Hub secures €6M funding to accelerate global expansion, particularly focusing on the US and the Netherlands.
The Hague-based Bubty secures an additional 3M to help companies mitigate freelancer misclassification risks - Silicon Canals
Bubty has secured $3.3M in funding to scale its Freelance Management System globally, amidst growing regulations on freelancer classification.
UK's Workflow bags 2.8M to enhance AI-powered creative collaboration
Workflow, an AI software firm for creative teams, raised $3M in pre-seed funding to enhance collaboration in design, marketing, and product development.
Exclusive: Manufacturing startup Keychain raises $15 million in Series A funds, including from the maker of iconic breakfast cereals
Keychain raised $15 million in Series A funding, valuing the startup at over $250 million, indicating strong investor interest and market potential.
UK's Heim Health gets 2.65M funding - Silicon Canals
Heim Health has secured €2.65M in seed funding to enhance its at-home healthcare services and further develop its algorithms.
Exclusive: Glint Solar grabs $8M to help accelerate solar energy adoption across Europe
Glint Solar's platform accelerates solar project planning, enabling significant growth in the renewable energy sector.
UK's Workflow bags 2.8M to enhance AI-powered creative collaboration
Workflow, an AI software firm for creative teams, raised $3M in pre-seed funding to enhance collaboration in design, marketing, and product development.
Exclusive: Manufacturing startup Keychain raises $15 million in Series A funds, including from the maker of iconic breakfast cereals
Keychain raised $15 million in Series A funding, valuing the startup at over $250 million, indicating strong investor interest and market potential.
UK's Heim Health gets 2.65M funding - Silicon Canals
Heim Health has secured €2.65M in seed funding to enhance its at-home healthcare services and further develop its algorithms.
Exclusive: Glint Solar grabs $8M to help accelerate solar energy adoption across Europe
Glint Solar's platform accelerates solar project planning, enabling significant growth in the renewable energy sector.
Altos Ventures, an early backer of Coupang and Roblox, raises $500M fund | TechCrunch
Altos Ventures raises $500 million for its largest fund, signaling continued confidence among established VC firms amidst a tougher capital-raising environment.
Paris-based Twenty secures 4.7M to advance its open-source CRM - Silicon Canals
Twenty secured $5M in seed funding to enhance its open-source CRM, aiming for differentiation in the market.
Altos Ventures, an early backer of Coupang and Roblox, raises $500M fund | TechCrunch
Altos Ventures raises $500 million for its largest fund, signaling continued confidence among established VC firms amidst a tougher capital-raising environment.
Paris-based Twenty secures 4.7M to advance its open-source CRM - Silicon Canals
Twenty secured $5M in seed funding to enhance its open-source CRM, aiming for differentiation in the market.
Serviceform has reached break-even and secured €2.45M funding to expand in the marketing technology sector.
The company aims to lead in real estate and automotive marketing while exploring new growth opportunities.
Yvette Cooper to unveil major overhaul to tackle failing confidence in police
The Home Secretary is introducing major reforms and funding to restore public confidence in police forces.
Sweden's Forsway secures 2.3M funding from the European Space Agency
Forsway has secured €2.3M funding to develop Xtend 5G, a hybrid communication system integrating satellite and terrestrial networks for critical sectors.
Defective road bridge will remain shut to cars indefinitely
Broadmead Road Bridge remains closed indefinitely due to structural problems, awaiting government funding for repairs estimated at £50 million.
'Game-changing' 24m funding for Havering to buy family homes
Havering Council's new £23.9 million housing funding aims to address significant housing shortages and alleviate financial pressures stemming from temporary accommodations.
Miami Beach pledges millions to the county for homeless funding. Will it be enough?
Miami Beach allocates $10 million for homeless services amid tensions with Miami-Dade County, emphasizing their commitment and financial contribution.
Starmer 'could neither confirm nor deny whether the cap on council tax was being raised' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch debated council tax hikes and funding shortages amid concerns over social care financing during PMQs.
Defective road bridge will remain shut to cars indefinitely
Broadmead Road Bridge remains closed indefinitely due to structural problems, awaiting government funding for repairs estimated at £50 million.
'Game-changing' 24m funding for Havering to buy family homes
Havering Council's new £23.9 million housing funding aims to address significant housing shortages and alleviate financial pressures stemming from temporary accommodations.
Miami Beach pledges millions to the county for homeless funding. Will it be enough?
Miami Beach allocates $10 million for homeless services amid tensions with Miami-Dade County, emphasizing their commitment and financial contribution.
Starmer 'could neither confirm nor deny whether the cap on council tax was being raised' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch debated council tax hikes and funding shortages amid concerns over social care financing during PMQs.
Major biomedical funder NIH poised for massive reform under Trump 2.0
The NIH might undergo major reforms in response to Congressional scrutiny and leadership changes.
Citing "decreasing" launch opportunities, ABL Space will pivot to missile defense
The competition in the 1-ton rocket class concludes, with Firefly emerging as the winner, while ABL pivots towards the national defense sector.
Swiss digital asset trading company Wyden secures 15.9M - Silicon Canals
Wyden secured $16.9M in Series B funding to expand its digital asset trading services and enter new regulated markets.
Naturbeads raises 9.3M to tackle microplastic pollution - Silicon Canals
Naturbeads secures £7.8M funding to develop biodegradable cellulose alternatives to combat microplastic pollution. They focus on eco-friendly solutions for daily products.
Labour will raise council tax by an additional 1.8 billion in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The anticipated council tax increase signals a significant financial burden on residents, particularly those in band D homes.
Negotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's new leader, blasts COP29 as a 'fish market' as countries haggle for climate funds
Muhammad Yunus criticizes the negotiation process at COP29, calling it humiliating for nations impacted by climate change to ask for funding.
COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing
Negotiations at the UN climate summit are strained over funding for developing countries' climate resilience, with specific financial commitments and responsibilities in dispute.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's new leader, blasts COP29 as a 'fish market' as countries haggle for climate funds
Muhammad Yunus criticizes the negotiation process at COP29, calling it humiliating for nations impacted by climate change to ask for funding.
Tomorrow, a sustainable banking provider, raised €5M and achieved monthly profitability for the first time, marking a significant milestone despite market challenges.
VinFast's parent company just threw the EV maker more funding
VinFast seeks to achieve profitability with new funding and independent investments, despite facing challenges in international EV sales.
German sustainable fintech Tomorrow secures 5M
Tomorrow, a sustainable banking provider, raised €5M and achieved monthly profitability for the first time, marking a significant milestone despite market challenges.
VinFast's parent company just threw the EV maker more funding
VinFast seeks to achieve profitability with new funding and independent investments, despite facing challenges in international EV sales.
Impress secures $117M to expand clinics and enhance orthodontic accessibility across Europe by 2025.
Dutch biotech company Phlox Therapeutics raises 1.9M
Phlox Therapeutics has successfully raised €1.9M to advance RNA therapies targeting genetic laminopathies and cardiomyopathies.
JPL announces layoffs of over 300 workers
JPL is laying off about 325 employees due to funding concerns, aiming for a more stable workforce level.
Ziply, 12 Others Poised to Share $133M in Oregon Broadband Funding
Oregon is funding broadband deployment in underserved areas, with Ziply Fiber receiving $18.6 million among various awardees.
LocalStack raises $25M to help developers emulate and test cloud apps locally | TechCrunch
LocalStack enables local emulation of cloud environments for easier and cost-efficient application development and testing.
Recent funding of $25 million enhances their capabilities to expand from AWS to multi-cloud solutions.
French company Agicap raises 45M funding - Silicon Canals
Agicap secures €45M in Series C funding to enhance international expansion and product development.
The focus will be on expanding sales teams and refining go-to-market strategies.
RTE unit paid out millions of euro last year to help finance hits including 'Kin', 'The Dry' and 'Hidden Assets'
RTÉ exceeded its statutory obligations by spending €1.8m more on the independent sector in 2023.
Duetti Adds Another $34M to Accelerate Data-Driven Music Financing for Independent Artists
Independent musicians struggle with monetization despite the growth of streaming platforms, facing challenges in funding and compensation. Duetti aims to ameliorate these challenges.
Belgian VC Entourage backs San Francisco-based SaaS firm OneCrew; eyes Europan expansion in 2025 - Silicon Canals
OneCrew raises $3.25M to enhance its software and plans European expansion by 2025.
Stripe could be valued at $60 billion after investments from firms including Thrive Capital
Stripe might receive a $1 billion investment instead of going public in the near term.
Will COP29 yield a viable agreement on climate change?
Delegates at COP29 seek urgent solutions to the climate crisis amidst funding shortages and political uncertainties.
The future of climate agreements may be affected by the US political landscape, particularly Trump's re-election.
NTIA Approves Two More States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications
NTIA approved funding for Alaska and Ohio to implement digital equity plans, enhancing access to high-speed Internet.
Cogna secures $15M funding to enhance its AI-powered software solutions for traditional industries, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency.
NHS is drinking in last chance saloon', says Labour health advisor
The NHS is in urgent need of reform to utilize increased funding effectively for better patient outcomes.
Gorilla Glass maker Corning to receive up to $32 million under CHIPS Act
Corning secures up to $32 million funding to boost semiconductor glass production, unrelated to Gorilla Glass.
CHIPS Act aims to enhance US semiconductor manufacturing and create jobs.
New funds, impact report, innovation award: Key highlights from ImpactFest 2024 - Silicon Canals
ImpactFest 2024 highlighted new funding opportunities for startups while raising concern over a decline in investment for impact-focused initiatives.
Region will still receive 100m levelling up boost
The promised £100 million funding for Greater Manchester councils will proceed, crucially supporting various regeneration projects despite previous concerns.