France-based startup Kotcha has raised €3.5 million to expand access to high-quality, AI-powered running coaching. The funding round was led by Racine², operated by Serena and make... Kotcha aims to make advanced coaching affordable and available to all runners through its innovative app.
roclub, a teleoperation platform designed to address staffing shortages in medical technology, has raised $11.7 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Smedvig Ventures and YZR Capital, helping roclub accelerate its growth and scale its innovative solutions for the medtech industry.
Madrid-based Acoru, a company specializing in technology to prevent AI-enabled fraud and money laundering, has successfully raised €10 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by 33N Ventures, with additional participation from existing investors including Adara Ventures. Acoru aims to use this funding to disrupt money mule activities and improve the prediction and prevention of financial scams through advanced technological solutions.
Allica Bank, a UK challenger lender focused on SMEs, has acquired Kriya, a UK-based business lender and embedded payments startup. This move marks Allica Bank's entry into providing payment services beyond traditional financial offerings, enhancing its product suite for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Volta, a French-Italian startup, has successfully raised €5 million in a funding round led by RTP Global. Notably, Pascal Houillon, former CEO of Cegid and Sage, participated in this round along with current investors Emblem and Robin Capital. This investment aims to drive Volta's mission to revolutionize B2B commerce by leveraging artificial intelligence technology.
Vienna-founded Refurbed, an online marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, home goods, and sports products, has raised £44 million in its latest funding round. This investment round was led by Alex Zubillaga, known for his investment in Spotify, highlighting strong financial support as Refurbed aims to expand its operations in the UK market.
Pharmaceutical firm Ipsen has completed the acquisition of ImCheck Therapeutics, a French private biotech specializing in novel immuno-oncology treatments. Founded in 2015, ImCheck is recognized for its advancements in next-generation therapies aimed at fighting cancer. This strategic purchase, valued at €1 billion, significantly expands Ipsen's oncology portfolio and reinforces its commitment to innovation in cancer care.
Copenhagen-based company Scaleup Finance has raised £3 million to introduce Nume, an AI-powered CFO designed to bridge the financial leadership gap for 50 million SMEs worldwide. Nume aims to provide startups and small businesses with advanced financial management capabilities traditionally accessible only to larger corporations with dedicated CFOs.
Saturn, a fintech company supported by Y Combinator, has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by European venture capital firm Singular and included contributions from Shapers, Y Combinator, and Zeno Ventures. Saturn aims to bridge the financial advice gap by making expert financial guidance more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Zurich-based startup Chipmind has secured $2.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Founderful along with angel investors from the semiconductor sector. The company is unveiling its new AI-driven product, Chipmind Agent, designed to speed up the chip design process.