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Polish startup SR Robotics lands €8.4 million to expand eco-friendly underwater solutions and boost energy security
- Katowice-based SR Robotics secures over €8.4 million in investment from Vinci-managed fund.
- Company focuses on underwater robots and eco-friendly hull cleaning services, aiding maritime sustainability.
- SR Robotics uses AI in underwater operations, plans to expand hull cleaning service.
- Investment aims to boost production capacity, fleet availability, and local expertise development.
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Shieldbase Raises Funding to Address Enterprise AI Fragmentation
- Shieldbase, a startup focused on building an AI operating system for enterprises, has secured new funding from GenAI Fund and First Move, among others.
- The funding will aid Shieldbase in expanding in Asia-Pacific and developing tools to tackle enterprise AI fragmentation and governance challenges.
- The platform offered by Shieldbase integrates software, data, and AI agents into a unified system, enabling organizations to enhance workflows, cut costs, and enhance oversight.
- Early adopters from various sectors have reported improvements in productivity and efficiency, with Shieldbase planning to roll out new product updates for broader enterprise adoption.
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SiliconCanals
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Amsterdam’s waste software platform Seenons secures private equity backing from Fortino Capital: Know more
- Amsterdam-based Seenons, a technology platform for circular waste management, secures private equity backing from Fortino Capital to support its growth.
- Fortino Capital will join as the majority investor to scale Seenons' platform across Europe and accelerate its mergers and acquisitions agenda.
- Seenons, founded in 2019, aims to ensure residual waste is not landfilled or burned and has made strong commercial progress in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- The platform has already reduced over 30 million kilos of waste and operates across multiple European countries, working with over 200 partners in the waste chain.
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SC Ventures Scales Up Funding in audax and TASConnect
- SC Ventures has increased funding for its in-house ventures audax and TASConnect with $5.6 million and $7.4 million injections respectively, as per filings reviewed by DealStreetAsia.
- audax, launched in 2023, offers Banking-as-a-Service and digital infrastructure in Asia, while TASConnect, started in 2022, provides a supply chain finance platform for large corporates independent of banks.
- TASConnect recently acquired SOLV's Malaysian unit to expand its regional presence and enhance cost efficiency, with plans to target SOLV’s Vietnam arm. SC Ventures has also invested $5 million in SOLV.
- SC Ventures, known for venture building and strategic investments in startups, has launched 19 ventures, holds stakes in 20 portfolio companies, and has invested in companies like SOLV, Furaha, and FourTwoThree.
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You Should Own 40% Crypto in Your Portfolio: $300B Finance Advisory Firm Founder Says
- Founder of the $300 billion investment advisory firm, Edelman Financial Engines, suggests a significant allocation to crypto in investment portfolios.
- Ric Edelman recommends aggressive investors to own up to 40% in crypto, while suggesting 25% for moderate and 10% for conservative investors.
- He emphasizes that omitting crypto from a portfolio is effectively shorting the asset class, considering its historical outperformance.
- Edelman's bold recommendation comes amidst increasing institutional adoption and regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency market, with projections of Bitcoin potentially reaching $500,000.
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New Kid on the Block: London’s Zango emerges from stealth with €4M to make financial compliance as simple as a Google search
- London-based Zango, specializing in regulatory compliance solutions, raises €4M in funding.
- Funding to be utilized for team expansion and development of AI-native GRC product modules.
- Co-founders Ritesh Singhania & Shashank Agarwal aim to simplify compliance using AI technology.
- Zango aims to automate regulatory compliance for global financial institutions and expand across industries.
- Zango's mission is to make compliance as simple as asking Google for information.
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8 Ways to Find Major Donors for Your Small Nonprofit
- Article highlights the importance of major donors for small nonprofits for transformational gifts.
- Major gifts contribute significantly to net revenue and can reduce fundraising stress.
- Tips include focusing on high-potential donors, building relationships, and personalized engagement plans.
- Ultimately, matching donor passion with organizational needs is key for successful fundraising.
- Cultivating major donors takes time, but the payoff in sustainability is significant.
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Eu-Startups
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Spanish scale-up Catalyxx secures pre-approval for €37 million for biobutanol plant in France
- The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Seville-based Catalyxx pre-approval for €37 million in funding to support the construction of its first full-scale industrial plant in France for the production of biobutanol and other alcohols.
- Catalyxx has raised over €18 million in the past year with the support of funds such as Axon Desarrollo Andalucía, Aether Chemical Investments, and the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator programme.
- The French plant will utilize Catalyxx’s proprietary technology to transform bioethanol into biobutanol and other renewable bioalcohols, offering sustainability, a negative carbon footprint, and cost competitiveness.
- Catalyxx's strategic focus is on producing renewable chemicals from bioethanol and aims to become a benchmark in the circular, low-carbon chemical industry with the upcoming plant in France.
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SiliconCanals
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Prague’s TopK raises €4.6M to build a search engine for the AI era
- Prague-based TopK has raised nearly €4.66 million in seed funding to advance its AI-native search platform that unifies structured and unstructured data.
- The funding round included investments from Earlybird, KAYA, Irregular Expressions, and angel investors.
- TopK plans to use the funds to expand its team and develop enterprise offerings for large-scale search applications.
- The search engine built by TopK aims to cater to modern AI applications by merging vector search, filtering, and ranking in a single system.
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The Robot Report
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Unitree becomes a legged robot unicorn with Series C funding
- Unitree Robotics, also known as YuShu Technology Co., raised Series C funding, bringing its valuation to around $1.7 billion USD.
- The China-based company has seen significant growth since its inception in 2016, now employing over 1,000 people and achieving $140 million in annual revenue.
- Unitree focuses on developing affordable robots, with products like the G1 humanoid and the Go-2-W quadruped robot with wheels for diverse terrains.
- Investors in Unitree's funding round include China Mobile's fund, Tencent, Alibaba, and others, aiming to expand production and target consumer markets.
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How VCs Can Truly Add Value to Portfolio Companies: A Founder’s Perspective
- Value creation by VCs involves more than just providing capital; it includes accelerating growth, derisking the business, and positioning it for long-term success.
- VCs assess market opportunity, team composition, unit economics, and readiness for change before investing in a company.
- Working closely with the management team, VCs help in identifying key levers for value creation, focusing on composition, readiness for change, and execution.
- VCs assist in short-term cash generation, prioritizing opportunities, setting targets, maximizing value creation levers, preparing for exit, and building a roadmap for success.
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Cato Networks raises $359M in funding for its SASE platform
- Cato Networks has secured $359 million in late-stage investment led by Vitruvian Partners and ION Crossover Partners, with participation from existing investors, valuing the company at $4.8 billion.
- The company provides a SASE platform for over 3,500 organizations offering cloud-based network infrastructure to connect remote locations and secure data traffic between them.
- Cato's platform includes features to block unnecessary connections within a company's infrastructure to prevent malware spread and uses AI models to scan for threats.
- The funding will be used to expand networking capabilities, enhance cybersecurity tools, grow customer-facing teams, and partnerships, as the CEO plans further evolution of network security.
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TechCrunch
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At TechCrunch All Stage: VC red flags, founder signals, and pre-seed traps — Charles Hudson will tell you what investors really see
- Charles Hudson, managing partner of Precursor Ventures, will shed light on how VCs evaluate companies at the pre-seed stage at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 in Boston on July 15.
- Hudson will uncover the crucial signals that matter when data is limited and emphasize the significance of seemingly small decisions for founders pitching at an early stage.
- The session will delve into red flags that can deter investors, such as co-founder dynamics and outreach quality, and how these subtleties can impact funding opportunities.
- TechCrunch All Stage offers a valuable opportunity for startup founders to gain expert insights and practical advice to shape their entrepreneurial journey. Register now for discounted tickets before the offer expires.
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The Robot Report
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Tacta Systems raises $75M to give robots a ‘smart nervous system’
- Tacta Systems raised $75 million to develop dexterous intelligence for robots to perform complex, human-like tasks efficiently.
- The funding will be used to accelerate the development of systems capable of handling physical world problems using a 'smart nervous system.'
- The company's proprietary combination of software, hardware, and AI, along with Dextrous Intelligence, enables robots to interact with the physical world with precision and speed.
- The funding included an $11 million seed round and a $64 million Series A led by America’s Frontier Fund and SBVA with participation from various investors.
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TechCrunch
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From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
- TechCrunch All Stage 2025 aims to provide founders with tools, tactics, and insights for success in the startup world.
- Brandon Krieg, co-founder of Stash, will speak at the event on July 15, discussing how technology has made investing accessible to everyone.
- Krieg will share insights on Stash's innovations like StashWorks and the AI Money Coach, as well as his journey in building a mission-driven fintech startup.
- TechCrunch All Stage offers valuable sessions for founders to learn from experienced individuals like Krieg, with discounted tickets available for a limited time.
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