Silicon Valley Journals 
Healthtech company Healthy.io has laid off 40 employees across the UK, U.S., and Israel, representing roughly one-third of its total workforce of 130. The layoffs are distributed evenly across the three countries, marking the second major reduction for the company, following the layoff of 70 employees in 2023. Healthy.io, known for its innovative home urine … Read more
HavocAI, a leader in autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV) technology, has successfully raised $11 million in its Seed funding round. The investment was led by Scout Ventures and co-led by Trousdale Ventures, with additional backing from Outlander VC, The Veteran Fund, BV.VC, Decisive Point, Alumni Ventures, and New North Ventures. This funding will accelerate HavocAI’s … Read more
Brands in the realm of retailing realize that it is challenging, hence they look for ways to grab the attention of customers. Consequently, point-of-sale displays are among the most effective tools a marketer has at their disposal. Such stunning works of art help acquire attention and introduce products in the most appropriate manner. Of all … Read more
In today’s digital-first world, a strong brand presence is essential for success. Modеrn branding tеchniquеs arе no longer just about a logo or a catchy slogan—thеy еncompass a broadеr, morе holistic approach to how your businеss is pеrcеivеd onlinе. From your wеbsitе dеsign to social mеdia intеractions, еvеry touchpoint you crеatе with your audiеncе contributеs … Read more
Motion, a creative analytics and research platform for creative strategists, announced it has secured $30 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Inovia with participation from Threshold Ventures, alongside existing investors Headline, Abstract Ventures, and Sugar Capital. This latest funding brings Motion’s total investment to $42 million. As audience targeting becomes more … Read more
Datamaran, a leading provider of AI-driven ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) software, has raised $33 million in Series C funding from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. The investment will fuel Datamaran’s growth across the U.S. and Europe and advance its generative AI initiatives. The company has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue (ARR) over the … Read more
Fathom, an AI-powered platform transforming meetings with real-time transcription, analysis, and summaries, has raised $17 million in Series A funding led by Telescope Partners. The company also attracted over $2 million through a crowdfunding initiative on Wefunder, inviting users to invest alongside venture capitalists like Maven Ventures, Character, Active Capital, and Rackhouse Ventures. Founded in … Read more
Ricoh, the Japanese technology and office equipment giant, has announced plans to lay off approximately 2,000 employees as part of a significant restructuring effort. This move comes in response to the shrinking market for office printers, driven by the growing shift to digital business models. The layoffs, which will affect about 3% of Ricoh’s global … Read more
Frate, a Toronto-based startup transforming the retail returns process, has successfully raised $3.6M CAD in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Matchstick Ventures. This funding round also saw participation from 2048 Ventures (NYC), Whitecap Venture Partners (Toronto), Closed Loop Venture Partners (NYC), and Better Ventures (San Francisco). With this latest round, Frate’s total funding now … Read more
Knit, a fast-growing AI-driven platform transforming the consumer research space, has secured $9 million in a fresh funding round. The company, which has already partnered with prominent brands like T-Mobile, NASCAR, WNBA, Mars Wrigley, Overtime, and JBL, is making waves in the insights industry by speeding up the research process. This latest funding round was … Read more