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October 14, 2023
Welcome to our daily newsletter on tech funding. Here are the top recent deals.
TF Analytix team.
GrantEVgo, a USA-based company specializing in Energy Technology, received a grant of $12.7 million. The funding was provided by the California Energy Commission, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. EVgo is known for building and operating public EV fast charging stations.
Pre-seedTitanML, a UK-based Artificial Intelligence company, secured $2.8 million in pre-seed funding. The investment came from Octopus Ventures and deep tech angels. TitanML specializes in developing solutions for the efficient deployment of large language models for enterprises.
PickNik Robotics, headquartered in the USA, raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding was provided by Stellar Ventures and Cypress Growth Capital. PickNik Robotics focuses on developing robotics software tailored for unstructured environments beyond traditional factories.
KindWorks.AI, based in Canada, secured over $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Notable investors in this round include Yu-Ting Kuo, Hernando Bunuan, Reed McBride, Satyajeet Salgar, and Arti Shah. KindWorks.AI specializes in HR Technology and promotes kindness in the workplace through AI-powered exercises.
Cycls, located in Saudi Arabia, raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment came from angel investors. Cycls focuses on providing AI-powered conversational experiences that integrate generative AI.
SeedDeasie, based in the USA, secured $2.9 million in a seed funding round. The investors included Y Combinator, General Catalyst, RTP Global, Rebel Fund, and J12 Ventures. Deasie offers a data governance platform to support safe enterprise adoption of AI.
KarmaClub, an Indonesia-based company specializing in Social Media, raised $14 million in a seed funding round. The funding came from SMDV, PT Artha Rajamas Mandiri, and East Ventures, with participation from Flourish Ventures and Arsjad Rasjid. KarmaClub operates as an invitation-only angel investor network.
Bon Vivant, located in France, secured $15.8 million in a seed funding round. Investors included Sofinnova Partners, SparkFood, Captech Santé, Alliance for Impact, High Flyers Capital, Kima Ventures, Founders Future, Picus Capital. Bon Vivant specializes in Food Technology and uses precision fermentation to produce real dairy products without animals.
Hook, a USA-based Entertainment company, raised $3 million in seed funding. Point72 Ventures and Waverley Capital led the round, with Three Six Zero and Avex participating. Hook provides AI-powered music effects to remix songs.
Lakera, headquartered in Switzerland, secured $10 million in seed funding. The specific investors remain undisclosed. Lakera focuses on cybersecurity, specifically protecting large language models from malicious attacks.
Aclid, based in the USA, raised $3.3 million in a seed funding round. The investors included 2048 Ventures and IA Ventures. Aclid offers a biosecurity platform for gene and oligo synthesis providers.
Goodhood, a USA-based company specializing in Automotive Technology, secured $2.6 million in seed funding. Bullish led the round, with participation from Okapi Capital, Mucker Capital, New Age Ventures, Kubera Venture Capital, Impact Ventures. Goodhood offers a subscription service for at-home auto maintenance.
RDS, headquartered in France, raised €13.7 million in a seed extension funding round. The funding came from Capital Grand Est and existing investors. RDS specializes in Healthcare Technology and develops a wearable remote patient monitoring solution called MultiSense.
Series AMojo Vision, based in the USA, secured $43.5 million in a Series A funding round. NEA and Khosla Ventures led the round, with participation from Vanedge Capital, Shanda Grab Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, Advantech Capital, Liberty Global Ventures, Drew Perkins, Fusion Fund, Open Field Capital, and Knollwood Investment Fund. Mojo Vision develops micro-LED display technology for AR/VR and wearables.
ALT21, a UK-based Financial Technology company, secured £21 million in pre-Series A funding. The specific investors remain undisclosed. ALT21 specializes in providing currency hedging solutions to make them accessible for SMEs.
10 Minute School, headquartered in Bangladesh, raised $5.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Conjunction Capital led the investment, with participation from Surge, Startup Bangladesh Limited, CRED, and MyAsiaVC. 10 Minute School offers tutoring and exam prep for K12 students, with a particular goal of addressing gender disparities in education.
Prevounce Health, headquartered in the USA, raised $2.5 million in a Series A funding round. Cloud Hill Partners and Michael Hammond led the investment. Prevounce offers remote patient monitoring software, devices, and services.
Intento, a USA-based Artificial Intelligence company, secured $8 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Somersault Ventures, with participation from I2BF Global Ventures, Flint Capital, Scorpio Capital, Courtyard Ventures, and Davidovs Venture Capital. Intento provides an AI-powered language translation platform.
Lanch, based in Germany, raised €6.9 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Felix Capital and HV Capital. Lanch partners with influencers to launch food delivery brands.
Canopy Servicing, headquartered in the USA, secured $35 million in a Series A1 funding round. The funding was provided by Foundation Capital and Infinity Ventures. Canopy Servicing offers a platform to manage and service loans and lending products.
Series BScope3, a USA-based Climate Technology company, raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by GV. Scope3 has developed a collaborative sustainability platform aimed at helping to decarbonize media and advertising.
Tilak Healthcare, located in France, secured €10.5 million in a Series B funding round. The investment was led by Elaia and CapHorn, with participation from iBionext, SWEN Capital Partners, Théa, Adelie, and Yann Fleureau. Tilak Healthcare provides telemedicine solutions for ophthalmological care.
Bobnet Group, headquartered in Bulgaria, raised €52.5 million in a Series B funding round. The investment came from NCH Capital. Bobnet Group specializes in Retail Technology and develops retail automation solutions, including automated checkout machines.
Autonomous a2z, based in South Korea, secured $252 million in a Series B funding round. The funding came from Korea Industrial Bank, Hana Securities/Hana Ventures, KB Securities, XPLOR INVESTMENT, Kakao Mobility, KB Investment, and K & Investment Partners. Autonomous a2z develops autonomous mobility solutions, including shuttles and delivery vehicles.
myenergi, a UK-based Energy Technology company, raised £36.3 million in a Series B funding round. The investment was led by Energy Impact Partners. myenergi develops smart energy technologies, including solar EV chargers.
Jiraaf, headquartered in India, secured $8.7 million in a Series B funding round. The funding was provided by Accel and Harmony Partners, with participation from Capital A. Jiraaf offers fixed income investment products through its platform.
Harri, a USA-based HR Technology company, raised $43 million in a Series B funding round. The investment was led by Atalaya Capital Management, with participation from Golub Growth. Harri offers a platform for frontline employee experience.
Matic, headquartered in the USA, secured $20 million in a Series B extension funding round. The investment was led by IA Capital Group and Cultivation Capital. Matic provides embedded insurance solutions for mortgage and banking partners.
Series D, strategic and ventureSkeleton Technologies, located in Estonia, raised €113.5 million in a Series D extension funding round. The investors included Siemens Financial Services, Marubeni Corporation, EIT InnoEnergy, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, and Ervington Investments. Skeleton Technologies specializes in Energy Technology and develops graphene-based ultracapacitors and batteries.
Syzygy Plasmonics, a USA-based Climate Technology company, signed a strategic investment agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Syzygy Plasmonics is known for developing photocatalytic reactors to enable cleaner chemical manufacturing.
Kodex AI, based in Germany, secured €1.7 million in venture financing. The investment was provided by Signals VC, Deutsche Bank, Techstars, Tobias Hann, Sabine Bendiek, Verena Rappel, Barney Hussey-Yeo, Karl Moritz Hermann. Kodex AI specializes in developing AI solutions tailored for the financial industry.
EVPassport, a USA-based company specializing in Energy Technology, received $200 million in venture financing from Northleaf Capital Partners. EVPassport focuses on developing and operating EV charging infrastructure.
AOA Dx, headquartered in the USA, raised $17 million in venture financing. The investors included Good Growth Capital, RH Capital, Y Combinator, Astia Fund, Adaptive Capital Partners, Gore Range Capital, LongeVC, The Helm, VU Venture Partners, FemHealth Ventures, and Labcorp Venture Fund. AOA Dx is developing an ovarian cancer detection test.
Fave, a USA-based Entertainment company, secured $15 million in venture financing. The funding came from Female Founders Fund, Warner Music, Sony Music, Lyor Cohen, Shiva Rajaraman, Alexandra Moore, Xoogler.co, Goodwater, and Gaingels. Fave is an app designed for music fans to connect over shared fandoms.
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