Chinese firms lead clean energy investments on global stage
TLDR: Chinese firms accounted for five of the top 10 global venture capital deals involving clean energy in H1 2024, making up 66% of those deals by value. In the first half
Zendesk’s AI Venture Fund Sparks Excitement in Fintech Industry
TLDR: Zendesk launches a venture fund to invest in AI startups focused on improving customer and employee experiences. New investments in PolyAI and unitQ aim to support AI-powered CX and operational efficiency.
Synthara Secures $11M in Funding for Future Growth
“`html TLDR: Synthara, a semiconductor provider based in Zurich, Switzerland, raised over USD 11M in funding led by Vsquared Ventures. The company will use the funds to introduce its product, ComputeRAM, for
IDG Blockchain joins seed round for U2U Network’s DePIN technology
TLDR: IDG Blockchain co-leads seed round investment into U2U Network to advance DePIN technology DePIN technology aims to revolutionize the decentralized physical infrastructure networks Summary: In a strategic move to promote the
Dodona Analytics Secures Series A Investment
TLDR: Dodona Analytics, a London-based provider of an eMobility platform for EV charging networks, raised Series A funding led by Flashpoint Venture Capital. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate
Ovation raises $9M in Series A funding for growth
TLDR: – Ovation, a provider of a guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants, secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding, bringing their total raised amount to $9M. – The funding round
Revolutionizing Climate Solutions: MIT Fund Tackles Toughest Environmental Challenges
TLDR: The Engine Ventures, backed by MIT, raised $400M to support tough tech companies focusing on decarbonizing heavy industries. Heavy industries are major climate polluters, emitting over a fifth of human-caused CO2
Berlin’s Family Super-App Bling Secures €112M in Funding
TLDR: Berlin-based super-app for families, Bling, raises €11.2 million in Series A funding led by Owl Ventures. The funding will be used to solidify its market position and expand its family-friendly digital
Presto Ventures and CSG Announce €150M Fund Partnership
TLDR: – Presto Ventures and CSG launch Presto Tech Horizons, a €150M fund for security and defence tech investments. – The fund aims to invest in projects from NATO countries targeting sectors
Boosting MSME success: How strategic partnerships improve working capital access
TLDR: – MSMEs in India face working capital challenges due to a lack of funds – Government and VC partnerships are being explored to help resolve these challenges On MSME Day, the