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💱 Propel Finance Secures £1.5B to Boost SME Lending Across the UK Propel Finance has raised £1.5 billion to expand its asset-based lending for UK SMEs, helping businesses invest in vital equipment and technology. ✅ Fast, flexible business funding • Supports sectors like manufacturing, transport, and tech • Over 50,000 SMEs financed in the past 3 years • Enables growth without upfront capital strain ⚙️ Smart embedded finance tools • PropelPay offers point-of-sale B2B finance for vendors • Backed by Barclays, Bank of America, Citi, and British Business Bank 📈 Scaling with confidence • New mezzanine and receivables facilities enhance lending capacity • Plans to double SME support through digital-first expansion Propel is powering SME growth across the UK with streamlined, accessible finance built for scale. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

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🌱Cariqa Launches Transparent EV Charging Platform Across Europe Berlin-based Cariqa is rolling out its EV charging payment p
🌱Cariqa Launches Transparent EV Charging Platform Across Europe Berlin-based Cariqa is rolling out its EV charging payment platform to bring full pricing transparency and control to both operators and drivers. ✅ Fair, direct, and transparent • Shows real-time, operator-set prices with no hidden markups • Removes third-party resellers and subscription barriers • Connected to 420,000+ charging points across Europe ⚙️ Smart tools for operators and drivers • Offers dynamic pricing and instant payments via the Cariqa app • Boosts trust, flexibility, and usage efficiency for CPOs and EV users 📈 Built to scale across the EU • Backed by €4M to expand adoption of its Pay-as-You-Go model • Builds on momentum from a €1M pre-seed round in 2024 • Growing partnerships with major European charge point operators Cariqa is making EV charging simpler, fairer, and fully transparent—empowering users and operators across Europe. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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💡 Arago Raises $26M to Launch Energy-Efficient Photonic AI Chip Paris- and Silicon Valley–based Arago has raised $26 million
💡 Arago Raises $26M to Launch Energy-Efficient Photonic AI Chip Paris- and Silicon Valley–based Arago has raised $26 million in seed funding to develop JEF, a next-gen photonic chip that processes data using light instead of electricity—cutting energy use in AI workloads by up to 10×. ⚙️ Transistor-free, photon-powered compute • Uses lasers instead of electrons to run AI models • Fully software-compatible with current ML frameworks • Targets massive energy savings in data centers and edge devices 🌍 Global team building green AI hardware • Founded by photonics and machine learning experts in 2024 • Team spans France, Israel, and North America • Brings experience from Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft 🚀 Scaling sustainable AI infrastructure • Round led by Earlybird, Protagonist, and Visionaries Tomorrow • Funds will expand engineering, manufacturing, and partnerships • Positioned as a cleaner, faster alternative to traditional GPUs Arago’s JEF chip is redefining AI hardware—bringing light-speed, low-power processing to a compute-hungry world. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🌱BGF Pledges £3B to Back UK Life Sciences, Deep Tech & Women-Led Ventures British Growth Fund (BGF) is committing £3 billion
🌱BGF Pledges £3B to Back UK Life Sciences, Deep Tech & Women-Led Ventures British Growth Fund (BGF) is committing £3 billion over five years to support innovation across the UK—focusing on life sciences, deep tech, and at least £300 million for women-led businesses. ✅ Inclusive capital, nationwide focus • £300M minimum for female-led and female-powered companies • 74% of investments will target regions outside London and the South East • Typical ticket size: £3M–30M for growth-stage, £3M–10M for early-stage ⚙️ Long-term, founder-friendly model • Provides minority equity without debt or leverage • Builds on £4.5B deployed since 2011 across 370+ companies • Focus areas: life sciences, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure 📈 Scaling innovation amid market challenges • Invested £500M in 50+ businesses in 2024 alone • Leveraging pension fund capital as part of UK economic reforms • Prioritizing underserved regions like the North West, Midlands, and Wales BGF’s £3B plan aims to unlock growth across the UK—fueling deep-tech, boosting female-led ventures, and backing innovation beyond the usual hubs. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🚲 VOK Bikes Raises €5M to Replace Vans with Smart Electric Cargo Bikes Tallinn-based VOK Bikes has raised €5 million in a Se
🚲 VOK Bikes Raises €5M to Replace Vans with Smart Electric Cargo Bikes Tallinn-based VOK Bikes has raised €5 million in a Series A round led by SQM Lithium Ventures, with backing from Metaplanet, Specialist VC, Sunly, and SmartCap. The funds will support European expansion of its high-tech, zero-emission cargo bikes. ✅ Inside the round • €5M Series A to scale manufacturing and expand across Europe • Led by SQM Lithium Ventures, with EU-backed SmartCap and others • Capital supports product refinement and new market entry ⚙️ What VOK is building • Four-wheeled electric cargo bikes with in-house 4Drive drivetrain • Features: ABS, traction control, IoT-enabled diagnostics • Models include the VOK S, XL, and U utility pickup 🌍 Why it matters • 95% CO₂ savings vs. vans; 60% faster and 64% more cost-efficient • Used by IKEA, Wolt, and logistics providers in 14 countries • Helps cities meet clean transport goals amid rising urban demand VOK Bikes is reinventing last-mile delivery with rugged, smart electric cargo bikes—offering a cleaner, faster, and more efficient alternative to urban vans. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🦗 Proteine Resources Raises €9.5M to Build AI-Driven Insect Protein Factory for Pet Food Polish biotech startup Proteine Res
🦗 Proteine Resources Raises €9.5M to Build AI-Driven Insect Protein Factory for Pet Food Polish biotech startup Proteine Resources has secured €9.5 million in funding to launch a fully autonomous insect protein factory and bring its beef-alternative pet food to market. Backers include the European Innovation Council, SMOK Ventures, Bitspiration Booster VC, and others. ✅ Inside the round • €9.5M total: grant + equity from EU and private investors • Funds to build AI-powered, carbon-negative protein facility • Supports launch of 1:1 beef analog for cats and dogs ⚙️ What Proteine is building • Converts mushroom by-products into taurine-rich insect protein • Factory is modular, off-grid, and remotely managed via AI • Product is cost-competitive, allergy-safe, and highly palatable • Factory cuts over 13,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually 🌱 Why it matters • Pet food drives 20% of meat emissions—alt-protein demand is rising • Circular model transforms food waste into nutrition and income • Global expansion planned via modular factory rollout by 2027 Proteine Resources is reimagining pet nutrition with autonomous, sustainable biofactories—turning waste into premium protein for the planet’s furriest eaters. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🚚 Hived Raises $42M to Scale AI-Driven, All-Electric Parcel Delivery London-based Hived has raised $42 million in a Series B
🚚 Hived Raises $42M to Scale AI-Driven, All-Electric Parcel Delivery London-based Hived has raised $42 million in a Series B round led by NordicNinja, with backing from Yamato, Rocketship VC, Planet A, and others. The funds will expand its 100% electric delivery network and enhance its AI logistics engine, HIVEDmind. ✅ Inside the round • $42M to grow into more UK cities and hire AI and ops talent • Investors include Wex Venture, Elemental, and Marunouchi Innovation Partners • Supports EV fleet growth and new megawatt charging for eActros trucks ⚙️ What Hived is building • AI-powered middle-to-last-mile delivery with dynamic cluster routing • 100% electric fleet with 99% on-time delivery • Serves brands like Zara, Uniqlo, and Nespresso • Cuts WISMO queries by 90%, with customer satisfaction over 90% 🌍 Why it matters • UK e-commerce is booming—green, reliable logistics are in high demand • Hived is leading with clean infrastructure while legacy players lag • Aims to cover 80% of the UK within two years Hived is delivering more than parcels—it’s building the AI-first, zero-emission future of delivery. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🧬 Catalio Capital Raises $400M+ to Back Next-Gen Biotech Breakthroughs New York–based Catalio Capital has closed over $400 m
🧬 Catalio Capital Raises $400M+ to Back Next-Gen Biotech Breakthroughs New York–based Catalio Capital has closed over $400 million for its fourth life sciences fund, doubling down on early-stage biotech, diagnostics, and medtech companies. Despite a sluggish IPO market, the firm sees a golden window to invest in AI-driven drug discovery and undervalued assets. ✅ Inside the raise • Fund IV exceeds its $381M predecessor, with backing from KKR, whose co-founder Henry Kravis chairs Catalio’s advisory board • Capital already deployed across 16 companies, including PinkDx and Superluminal Medicines • Target portfolio: 30–35 high-impact startups across therapeutics, tools, and devices • Over $300M returned to LPs from exits like Thrive, Haystack, and Recursion 🧪 What Catalio is building • A deep bench of scientific founders paired with operator-led biotech execution • Focus on AI-enabled platforms, oncology, and next-gen diagnostics • Repeatable playbook refined over four funds and multiple high-profile exits 🌍 Why it matters • Biotech valuations are down—but innovation is surging • Big Pharma’s patent cliffs and AI momentum create ripe M&A conditions • Catalio is betting early, aiming to shape the next wave of blockbuster bio platforms Catalio’s $400M+ fund isn’t just a financial milestone—it’s a strategic bet on the science, founders, and timing that could define the next decade in biotech. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🧠 Crosstown H2R Raises €2M+ to Supercharge Hydrogen-Powered Gas Turbines Swiss climate-tech startup Crosstown H2R has secure
🧠 Crosstown H2R Raises €2M+ to Supercharge Hydrogen-Powered Gas Turbines Swiss climate-tech startup Crosstown H2R has secured over €2 million in public and private funding to revolutionize industrial heat with zero-carbon hydrogen combustion. The funding includes grants from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy and support from Innosuisse, pushing the company out of stealth mode and into pilot development. 🔥 Replacing fossil heat at scale • Crosstown is building hydrogen-based burners that retrofit into existing gas turbines • Targets high-emission industries like cement, steel, and chemical production • Enables a near drop-in solution to decarbonize thermal processes without full system overhauls • Leverages a proprietary “Hydrogen Recirculating” design to eliminate CO₂ emissions entirely 🚀 Backed by public funds and early traction • Raised €2M+ in non-dilutive funding from Swiss energy and innovation agencies • Partners with turbine OEMs and research institutions for rapid pilot rollout • Focused on scaling tech that meets the industrial sector’s 24/7, high-temperature demands 🧬Founders with deep tech and energy DNA • Co-founders combine experience from ETH Zurich, GE Power, and Swiss energy R&D • Mission-driven to decarbonize one of the hardest-to-abate sectors: industrial heat • Positioned at the intersection of energy transition, hardware innovation, and climate impact Crosstown H2R isn’t just optimizing — it’s redefining how industries burn fuel by swapping carbon for clean hydrogen. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🧠 Edurino Raises $17M to Turn Kids’ Screen Time into Learning Time German edtech startup Edurino has secured $17 million in
🧠 Edurino Raises $17M to Turn Kids’ Screen Time into Learning Time German edtech startup Edurino has secured $17 million in Series A funding to transform how children use digital devices—shifting passive screen time into interactive, educational play. The round was led by DN Capital, with participation from Tengelmann Ventures, FJ Labs, and existing backers. 🎓 Learning meets the digital age • Edurino offers a hybrid platform: physical figurines and a learning app for ages 4–8 • Covers essential 21st-century skills—literacy, numeracy, coding, and social-emotional learning • Designed in collaboration with educators, emphasizing play-based learning with real-world context • Parents get tools for tracking progress and customizing content 🚀 Scaling edtech with substance • The startup has already reached over 300,000 families across Europe • Plans to expand into new markets and enhance its digital library • Combines tactile toys with gamified lessons to deepen engagement and retention • Targeting global demand for screen time that’s not just fun—but formative 👤 Mission-driven leadership, global ambition • Co-founders Franziska Meyer and Irene Klemm are former strategy consultants with a passion for education • Backed by leading European investors focused on sustainable impact • Clear goal: make high-quality early education accessible, affordable, and screen-smart Edurino is redefining screen time—not as a distraction, but as a launchpad for learning. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🛸 xAI Raises $10B to Scale Grok and Build a Supercomputer Rival to OpenAI Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has raised $10 billion—
🛸 xAI Raises $10B to Scale Grok and Build a Supercomputer Rival to OpenAI Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has raised $10 billion—split evenly between debt and equity—to supercharge development of its Grok chatbot and build out “Colossus,” a supercomputer aiming to rival OpenAI and Google DeepMind. Morgan Stanley led the raise, bringing xAI’s total funding to ~$17B just one year after launch. ✅ Inside the round • $5B in equity from investors including a16z, Sequoia, Fidelity, BlackRock, and Kingdom Holding • $5B in debt—secured notes and term loans underwritten by Morgan Stanley • Funds will expand Grok’s model family and build data centers powered by NVIDIA and AMD chips • Total valuation reportedly approaches $80 billion, with Colossus designed to scale up to 1 million GPUs 💻 What xAI is building • “Colossus”: one of the world’s largest AI supercomputers, under construction near Memphis • Grok: xAI’s conversational AI embedded in X (formerly Twitter), positioned as a more “truth-seeking” rival to ChatGPT • Grok-3 Mini and advanced reasoning models already in use; Grok-3 full release expected later this year • Full-stack vertical play: model, infra, data, and user app unified under one Musk-led ecosystem 🌍 Why it matters • The AI infrastructure race is intensifying—Musk’s $10B move puts xAI on a collision course with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google • Control over GPU supply and distribution is becoming a defining moat in generative AI • With Grok tied to X’s distribution and Colossus under development, xAI could become a vertically integrated AI empire xAI isn’t just training a model—it’s building the compute, capital, and channels to challenge AI’s current leaders head-on. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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❗️Lakestar Prepares $300M Fund to Boost Europe’s Defence Tech Ecosystem Lakestar, the prominent European VC known for backing
❗️Lakestar Prepares $300M Fund to Boost Europe’s Defence Tech Ecosystem Lakestar, the prominent European VC known for backing Revolut and Glovo, is setting up a dedicated defence tech fund targeting $250–$300M. This move marks one of Europe’s strongest VC commitments to dual-use and national security startups as the continent prioritizes strategic autonomy. ✅ Inside the fund • Fund size: Targeting $250M–$300M for a pan-European defence tech fund • Focus: Startups in AI-driven battlefield tools, cybersecurity, satellite surveillance, quantum sensing, secure communications, and advanced materials • Backers: Expected participation from sovereign wealth funds, national development banks, institutional investors, and major aerospace & cyber firms • Leadership: Klaus Hommels (Lakestar founder), also Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund 🌐 What makes Lakestar’s fund different • Policy-aligned VC: Tightly integrated with NATO and EU policy goals, aligning capital with Europe’s defence and innovation priorities • Deep-tech expertise: Track record in scaling high-tech ventures like Revolut, Spotify, and Skype—now applied to dual-use defence innovation • First-mover in Europe: Few VC firms in Europe have launched fully defence-focused vehicles of this scale 🚀 Why it matters • Surge in European defence tech: $5.2B+ raised in the sector in 2024 alone • Urgent demand: Russia-Ukraine war and rising global tensions push Europe to reduce reliance on foreign defence tech • Policy tailwinds: Aligns with the €8B European Defence Fund (2021–2027) and broader EU goals for tech sovereignty • Market gap: No dominant player in European defence VC—Lakestar is stepping into white space This new Lakestar fund aims to fuel 20–30 startups across early and growth stages, positioning itself as a strategic partner to both governments and innovators building the next generation of European defence technology. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🧬 BGF Commits £3B to Boost UK Life Sciences, Deep Tech, and Women-Led Ventures BGF, the UK’s most active growth-stage invest
🧬 BGF Commits £3B to Boost UK Life Sciences, Deep Tech, and Women-Led Ventures BGF, the UK’s most active growth-stage investor, has pledged £3B over five years to accelerate innovation in life sciences, deep tech, and high-growth sectors—including £300M for women-led businesses, the largest such commitment in UK venture capital. ✅ Key details • £3B to be deployed by 2030 • £500M for early-stage deep tech and life sciences • £300M for female-led ventures • 74% of funding outside London, incl. £400M for the North West • Investment size: £3M–£30M, minority stakes only 🌐 What sets BGF apart • Inclusive model: Signatory to Investing in Women Code • 15 regional offices for nationwide access • Founder-friendly: No pressure to sell or give up control • Strong track record: 500+ companies backed, £7.1B in added revenue 🚀 Why it matters • Tackles VC gender funding gap • Supports critical UK science and tech sectors • Drives regional growth beyond London • Plans to fund 350+ businesses with long-term impact BGF isn’t just funding startups—it’s reshaping the UK innovation economy. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🧪 Balthazar Raises €1.85M to Build the OS for Deep-Tech R&D Labs Balthazar, an Amsterdam-based startup developing an operati
🧪 Balthazar Raises €1.85M to Build the OS for Deep-Tech R&D Labs Balthazar, an Amsterdam-based startup developing an operating system for deep-tech hardware labs, has raised €1.85M to modernize how experiments, data, and prototypes are managed. The round was led by CapitalT, with participation from Antler, Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, Rabobank, and RVO. ✅ Inside the round • Fund size: €1.85M pre-seed round led by CapitalT • Focus: Operating system for hardware R&D in fields like semiconductors, photonics, and quantum • Use of funds: Expand engineering, deepen instrument integrations, and enhance AI features • Founders: Dejan Davidovikj (CEO) and Konstantin Mertsalov (CTO), both PhDs with deep lab and systems experience 🌐 What makes Balthazar different • Unified OS for labs—replaces spreadsheets, scripts, and fragmented tools with one browser-based platform • Python-native workflows, domain-agnostic data model, and customizable UIs • Tracks every experiment and prototype with full version control and metadata links • Early adoption by cutting-edge labs tackling reproducibility and traceability gaps 🚀 Why it matters • Hardware R&D is expensive and inefficient—prototype iterations can cost €1M+ • 66% of labs struggle with reproducing results; 25% of engineer time lost to data issues • No modern Benchling-equivalent exists for semicon, quantum, and energy labs—Balthazar fills that gap Balthazar isn’t just digitizing lab work—it’s building the foundational stack to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in the physical world. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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⭐️ Seven Stars Launches $40M Fund to Back AI for the 90% Steven Lee, former SV Angel partner and longtime advisor to early-st
⭐️ Seven Stars Launches $40M Fund to Back AI for the 90% Steven Lee, former SV Angel partner and longtime advisor to early-stage founders, has launched Seven Stars, a $40M fund aimed at backing AI startups that serve the global majority—not just tech-savvy elites. The fund closed in five weeks and will focus on pre-seed and seed rounds across consumer and enterprise AI. ✅ Inside the fund • Fund size: $40M debut fund, oversubscribed in five weeks • Stage focus: Pre-seed and seed, with flexibility to follow on • Thesis: AI startups serving the 90%—not just knowledge workers • First deal: Stealth startup led by a repeat founder backed by Lee • LPs: Institutional investors, endowments, and top-tier GPs 🌍 What sets Seven Stars apart • Founder-first model with coaching, talent pipelines, and GTM support • Strategic advisors from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Nubank, Microsoft • Backing AI tools across verticals—education, healthcare, blue-collar work • Deep network from Lee’s time advising 900+ financings totaling $1.25B 📉 Risks, strategy, or investor view • Most AI capital still flows to elite use cases—this fund bets on mass impact • Lee’s personal story (son of Korean immigrants, named after family biz) gives the fund a mission-driven edge • Early investor momentum suggests strong conviction in Lee’s differentiated vision Seven Stars isn’t chasing the hype—it’s backing the overlooked, building the AI infrastructure for billions, not just boardrooms. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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🔍 TopK Raises $5.5M to Build the AI Search Layer for the Enterprise TopK, a Prague-based startup developing a next-gen AI se
🔍 TopK Raises $5.5M to Build the AI Search Layer for the Enterprise TopK, a Prague-based startup developing a next-gen AI search engine for corporate data, has raised a $5.5M seed round to help businesses query internal knowledge as easily as using Perplexity. The round was led by Earlybird, with backing from KAYA, Irregular Expressions, and angel investors from UiPath and Datadog. ✅ Inside the round • Fund size: $5.5M seed round led by Earlybird • Focus: AI-native enterprise search across unstructured, structured, and multimodal data • Use of funds: Enterprise integrations, scaling engineering team, and expansion from Prague • Founders: Marek Galovič (CEO) and Jerguš Lejko (CTO), long-time collaborators with deep ML expertise 🌐 What makes TopK different • “True hybrid retrieval” engine fuses vector search, metadata filtering, and keyword matching • Built from scratch for performance—5× faster and 10× cheaper than typical LLM search stacks • Designed to serve both humans and AI agents needing fast, accurate, explainable results • Early traction in verticals like finance, legal, logistics, and healthcare 🚀 Why it matters • As enterprise AI copilots rise, search becomes the foundation—TopK wants to be the universal query layer • Legacy systems can’t handle messy, multi-format internal data—TopK connects it all in real time • By solving relevance, cost, and performance, the team is laying infrastructure for the AI-native workplace TopK isn’t just rethinking search—it’s building the core tech that will power tomorrow’s intelligent enterprises. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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⚙️ LayerZero Powers AI Data Centers with High-Reliability Energy Systems LayerZero Power Systems, a critical supplier of powe
⚙️ LayerZero Powers AI Data Centers with High-Reliability Energy Systems LayerZero Power Systems, a critical supplier of power distribution hardware for data centers, has secured a $1B majority investment from private equity giant Advent International. The deal positions LayerZero to scale rapidly amid the AI infrastructure boom, with founders retaining minority stakes and Advent bringing in seasoned leadership to drive expansion. ✅ Inside the deal • Deal size: ~$1B majority stake acquired by Advent • Founders Milind Bhanoo and James Galm remain in leadership roles • Annette Clayton (ex-Schneider Electric North America CEO) named incoming board chair • Funds to be used for scaling production, R&D, and global reach • Closing expected in Q3 2025, pending regulatory approval 🔌 Keeping the AI cloud online • Builds high-reliability PDUs, transfer switches, and control panels for AI and HPC data centers • Essential for handling high-density, mission-critical workloads where uptime is non-negotiable • Trusted by top-tier operators navigating growing power demands and grid constraints 🛸 Leadership continuity, operational firepower • Founders bring deep electrical engineering expertise and domain knowledge • Advent adds capital, global expansion support, and operating talent via Clayton’s board role • The deal aligns with Advent’s broader strategy around digital infrastructure and energy resilience As AI drives explosive demand for compute, LayerZero is emerging as the silent backbone—keeping data centers powered, stable, and always-on. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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⚡ DejaBlue Optimizes EV Charging and Solar Use with AI-Powered Energy Orchestration Paris-based DejaBlue has raised €6.8M (~$
⚡ DejaBlue Optimizes EV Charging and Solar Use with AI-Powered Energy Orchestration Paris-based DejaBlue has raised €6.8M (~$7.3M) in seed funding to scale its AI-driven energy optimization platform for businesses operating EV chargers and solar systems. The round was led by Redalpine with support from Zeno Ventures and Bpifrance. DejaBlue helps businesses reduce energy costs and grid impact by intelligently controlling when and how energy is used. ✅ Inside the round • New funding: €6.8M seed round led by Redalpine • Other backers: Zeno Ventures, Bpifrance • Use of funds: Team expansion, AI feature development, entry into new EU markets • Headcount: Team to grow from 15 to 30+ engineers and deployment staff 🔋 Turning buildings into energy-smart assets • Connects EV chargers, rooftop solar, and utility contracts in one cloud-based control panel • AI shifts charging and consumption to periods of low grid demand or high solar availability • Helps businesses cut bills, increase sustainability, and avoid grid penalties • Ideal for fleets, commercial real estate, and logistics hubs 👥 Founders with scale-up and energy tech roots • CEO Parker Spielman previously built systems at Google Fi and Uber • CTO Baptiste Richard brings expertise from Lyft and grid-scale software engineering • Backed by a technical team focused on automation, real-time data, and scalable ops As EVs surge and grids strain, DejaBlue offers a software-first path to clean, affordable, and resilient electrification. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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👀 ForSight Robotics Raises $125M to Automate Eye Surgery with Micro-Precision Robotics Israeli startup ForSight Robotics has
👀 ForSight Robotics Raises $125M to Automate Eye Surgery with Micro-Precision Robotics Israeli startup ForSight Robotics has secured a $125M Series B to advance its robotic platform for ophthalmic surgery. The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from Adani Group, Reiya Ventures, and surgical robotics legend Dr. Fred Moll. ForSight’s goal: scale the ORYOM™ robot for cataract surgery and tackle the global eye surgeon shortage. ✅ Inside the round • New funding: $125M Series B; total raised now $195M • Investors: Eclipse (lead), Adani Group, Reiya Ventures, Dr. Fred Moll (Intuitive Surgical co-founder) • Clinical milestone: First-in-human robotic cataract trials to begin in 2025 • Use of funds: Clinical expansion, regulatory approvals, R&D for retina and glaucoma procedures 🦾 Why ORYOM matters • World’s first robotic platform purpose-built for eye surgery — combines micromechanics, AI, and computer vision • Enables highly precise, minimally invasive operations on the eye’s anterior and posterior segments • Over two dozen surgeons have completed hundreds of procedures on preclinical models using ORYOM • Recently earned ISO 13485 certification — a key step toward market readiness 🌍 Solving a global vision crisis • 600M+ people worldwide suffer from cataracts; only ~30M surgeries are performed each year • Massive shortage of ophthalmic surgeons: just 14.1 cataract surgeons per million people • Demand for eye surgeries expected to rise 24% by 2035, while workforce may shrink 12% • ForSight aims to scale surgical access globally — especially in underserved regions With a top-tier team and growing clinical momentum, ForSight could do for ophthalmology what Intuitive did for general surgery. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures
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