Apify, a leading web data extraction platform, has secured €2.8 million in funding to bolster its AI-driven data mining capabilities. Apify’s platform enables businesses to extract valuable data from websites, facilitating data-driven decision-making and empowering AI applications. Additionally, it offers automation of web-based workflows, allowing tasks performed manually in web browsers to be executed at … Read more
London-based startup Unwritten aims to bridge this gap by infusing climate change considerations into every investment decision. Recently rebranded from Dovetail Finance, Unwritten secured $3.5 million in seed funding to propel its mission forward. Led by London-based software VC Connect Ventures, alongside climate-focused VC Planet A Ventures and a consortium of industry and academia investors … Read more
Amidst the often-overlooked aftermath of company layoffs, Paraform emerges as a beacon of opportunity, leveraging the talent of displaced recruiters to fuel startup growth. Recognizing the untapped potential within the pool of laid-off recruitment professionals, Paraform pioneers a recruitment platform tailored for startups, bridging the gap between talent seekers and seasoned recruiters. In a recent … Read more
With IPOs in short supply, stakeholders are increasingly seeking avenues to unlock value from illiquid positions. This challenge, coupled with the aftermath of the 2021 fundraising frenzy, has created a unique opportunity in the market. Enter Cendana Capital and Kline Hill Partners, pioneers in seizing opportunities amid market shifts. Today, they unveil the Kline Hill … Read more
Writ, a startup revolutionizing data-driven decision-making for companies, has announced the successful closure of its Series Seed funding round, securing $3.8 million. The round was led by Gradient Ventures, with notable participation from Defy.vc, High Alpha, Toba Capital, and several prominent angels. Founded by Adam Weinstein (CEO) and Jason McGhee (CTO), who previously spearheaded Cursor, … Read more
Fotokite AG, a Swiss-American company pioneering tethered drones for firefighting and public safety applications, has successfully concluded its Series B funding round, securing CHF 10 million (approximately $11 million). The investment, led by Carbyne Equity Partners and supported by existing investors Swisscanto Private Equity Growth I and Credit Suisse Entrepreneur Capital Ltd, is poised to … Read more
Veremark, a leading provider of background screening services, has secured $3 million in a pre-Series B funding round. The investment, led by Samaipata and Stage 2 Capital, with participation from ACF Investors and Vulpes Investment, aims to bolster Veremark’s efforts in client acquisition and technology development. Founded in 2018 by Angus Bankes, Daniel Braithwaite, Daniel … Read more
Abre, a leading modern data solution for K-12 education, has announced the successful completion of a Series A investment round, securing $24 million. The round was led by PeakSpan Capital, with participation from JumpStart Ventures, JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund, and Golden Angels Investors. This significant funding will fuel Abre’s mission to revolutionize learning communities by … Read more
Arcadia, a global utility data and community solar platform, has announced the completion of a growth round, raising $50 million. The funding will support the expansion of the company’s community solar program and drive product innovation utilizing AI to unlock new energy data use cases. The round includes investment from Macquarie Asset Management as a … Read more
In this significant acquisition, LightEdge is set to acquire Connectria, a leading provider of multi-cloud infrastructure and managed hosting solutions. Although the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, the move underscores LightEdge’s commitment to expanding its hybrid IT services portfolio. LightEdge, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, boasts expertise in … Read more