Jentic CEO Sean Blanchfield highlights that the future of software development will be shaped by agents creating tools for agents themselves. This vision comes as Jentic introduces the Jentic Mini, strengthening its role in the OpenClaw movement.
Dublin-based startup Grand has successfully raised $5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm 20VC, with additional support from NAP and Firedrop. The funds will be used to advance the development of a new payment network aimed at enhancing real-world transactions.
A total of 341 pioneering research projects are set to receive over €36 million in funding. These projects span a diverse range of fields, including targeted cancer therapies, innovations in sustainable food production, and the development of energy-efficient battery technologies. This investment aims to fuel advancements that tackle critical challenges in health, environment, and energy sectors.
Harvey leverages AI-powered agents to streamline the workload of lawyers by automating complex, high-volume tasks, significantly cutting down manual efforts in legal workflows.
Amsterdam-based OpenUp has raised €20 million to enhance its mental health platform that provides employees with confidential access to psychologists, lifestyle advisors, and financial counsellors through their employers. Currently supporting over 2,000 organizations in five European countries, the startup attracted investment from Smartfin and returning backers Rubio Impact Ventures, which led its 2022 Series A funding. The platform seeks to modernize traditional mental health access in Europe, which typically requires a GP referral.
Theia Insights, an AI-driven company based in Cambridge and founded by a former Amazon Alexa research scientist, has raised $8 million to develop a dynamic economic mapping system. Unlike traditional models that categorize companies into fixed groups, Theia Insights creates a self-learning framework that views companies as complex, multidimensional entities. The funding round was led by MiddleGame Ventures, with Unusual Ventures also participating. This innovative approach redefines how businesses like Amazon are understood beyond single-industry labels, recognizing its roles in cloud computing, logistics, and advertising.
Shield AI, a defense technology firm based in San Diego known for its autonomous pilot system Hivemind, announced it has raised $2 billion in total funding, valuing the company at $12.7 billion. A portion of the funds will be allocated to acquiring Aechelon Technology, which provides a simulation platform used by the Pentagon's Joint Simulation Environment. This investment aims to enhance Shield AI's capabilities and support its growth in defense technology.
Blossom Health, a telepsychiatry startup based in New York and established in 2024, has successfully raised $20 million through seed and Series A funding rounds. The investment will be used to expand its AI-driven platform that integrates clinical copilots and automated administrative tools to assist psychiatrists. Leading the funding round was Headline, with its co-founder and managing partner Mathias Schilling joining Blossom Health’s board.
Verne, a robotaxi company launched by Rimac Group, is kicking off its service in Zagreb, Croatia, aiming to revolutionize urban transport with autonomous vehicles, bolstered by collaboration with Uber.
Conntour leverages advanced AI technology to enable security teams to search through camera footage using plain language queries, making it easy to locate specific objects, individuals, or events.
