Silicon Valley Journals 
Muon Space, an end-to-end space systems provider based in Mountain View, CA, has raised $56 million in Series B funding. The funding round was led by Activate Capital, with participation from Acme Capital and existing investors Costanoa Ventures, Radical Ventures, and Congruent Ventures. The newly raised funds will be used to scale operations and expand … Read more
Dysrupt, a Los Angeles-based media agency, has acquired Half Past Nine, a growth marketing and strategy services firm. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Expansion of Services This acquisition will help Dysrupt expand its presence both domestically and internationally. It will also enhance Dysrupt’s capabilities in consulting and media execution, broadening the … Read more
Quantum error correction technology company Riverlane has secured $75 million in Series C funding, bringing their total funding to over $122 million. The round was led by Planet First Partners, with participation from ETF Partners, EDBI, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), and Altair. Quantum Error Correction … Read more
Speaksee, a pioneering speech recognition app designed to enable hearing-impaired and deaf individuals to participate in group conversations, has successfully raised over €1 million. This funding round was led by the impact fund NoorderImpact, along with various angel investors, and will be utilized for international expansion and the development of new technologies aimed at fostering … Read more
Outpace Bio, a Seattle-based cell therapy company specializing in AI-powered protein design to enhance immune cell function in patients with solid tumors, has secured $144 million in Series B financing. This round brings the company’s total capital raised to approximately $200 million. The Series B round was led by RA Capital Management, with participation from … Read more
Athena Security, an Austin, Texas-based innovator in concealed weapons detection system software, has announced the successful closure of a $10 million seed funding round. The round was led by the company’s founders, President Lisa Falzone and CTO Chris Ciabarra. The newly acquired funds will be allocated to accelerating sales, advancing product development, expanding into new … Read more
Protect AI, a prominent player in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) security, has announced the completion of a $60 million Series B funding round. Led by Evolution Equity Partners, the round saw participation from 01 Advisors, StepStone Group, Samsung, and existing investors Acrew Capital, boldstart ventures, Knollwood Capital, Pelion Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures. … Read more
Zia Sofia, the first chef created by artificial intelligence, is now available for free through an app. She has embarked on an extraordinary journey to explore and celebrate world cuisine through the innovative project #ziasofiaintour.
US-based Insurtech startup FAYE has announced a successful $31 million Series B funding round. This follows their Seed round in 2022 and Series A in 2023, marking a continued trajectory of growth for the online insurance company. What drives this success? FAYE has innovatively combined travel insurance, travel assistance, and financial solutions into a comprehensive … Read more
San Francisco-based Noded AI has raised $4 million to expand its note-taking and task management software. The funding round was led by Boldstart Ventures, with additional investments from Bessemer Venture Partners, 20VC, and First Hand Ventures. Noded AI, led by CEO Chris Port and CPO Steve Wood, offers technology designed to manage administrative tasks, alert … Read more