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NVM Ventures Launches €23.6 Mn Fund to Back DeepTech and Dual-Use Startups
NVM Ventures has officially launched with a €23.6 million first close for its NVM Venture Lazio fund. The fund plans to invest in 10–15 early-stage companies at the pre-Seed and Seed stages. The fund will focus on dual-use companies developing STEP technologies. These are technologies that can have applications in both civilian and strategic sectors. […]
October 6, 2026
Archeon Medical Raises $9 Mn Series A to Advance Emergency Ventilation Technology
Emergency ventilation company Archeon Medical has raised $9 million (€7.5 million) in Series A funding. The company will use the funding to support the US clinical validation and commercial expansion of its EOlife® ventilation monitoring system. EOlife® provides real-time feedback on ventilation during cardiac arrest treatment. The system is designed to help medical teams improve […]
October 6, 2026
Personio Acquires Circula to Bring HR, Payroll and Spend Management Together
HRTech unicorn Personio has acquired Circula, a German platform that helps businesses manage company spending. With the acquisition, Personio aims to become the first European platform to bring HR, payroll, and spend management together in one solution. “Spend management is one of the capabilities our customers ask us for most, and it’s complex to get […]
October 6, 2026
Spiko Raises $90 Mn Series B to Expand Tokenised Cash Funds
Spiko, a company that provides tokenised cash funds, has raised $90 million in Series B funding. The round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), bringing Spiko’s total funding raised to $120 million. The funding round also included Index Ventures, Speedinvest, and White Star Capital. Several angel investors participated as well, including the founders of […]
October 6, 2026
Hamburg-Based Procuros Secures €20 Mn to Build AI-Powered Supply Chain Infrastructure
Hamburg-based software company Procuros has raised €20 million in Series A funding. The company will use the new investment to further develop its AI-powered supply chain connectivity platform and expand into international markets. The funding round was led by XAnge, with existing investors Point Nine, Creandum, and b2venture also participating. Several angel investors joined the […]
October 6, 2026
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WhiteLab Genomics Raises $26 Mn Series B to Advance AI-Designed Genomic Medicines
TechBio company WhiteLab Genomics has raised $26 million in Series B funding. The company uses artificial intelligence to help design genomic medicines. The funding round was led by AVP, with participation from new investors Yaday Health and Blast Club. Existing investors Omnes Capital and Debiopharm Innovation Fund also joined the round. WhiteLab Genomics will use […]
October 6, 2026
Hadrian Raises $40 Mn to Tackle the AI Hacking Cyber Security Crisis
Cybersecurity company Hadrian, which uses agentic AI for offensive security, has raised $40 million in a new funding round. The round was co-led by Forgepoint Capital International and SmartFin, with support from existing investors including HV Capital, Motive Partners, Picus Capital, and Oetker Ventures. The new investment brings Hadrian’s total funding to $65 million. The […]
October 6, 2026
Finches Secures €2 Mn to Help Companies Manage Agricultural Supply Risks
Bavaria-based agritech startup Finches has raised €2 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with Vanagon Ventures joining as co-lead. New investor Bayern Kapital also participated in the round. Existing backer UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, along with a group of strategic industry and technology angel investors, also provided additional funding. […]
October 6, 2026
finmid Raises €17 Mn to Expand Embedded Lending Across Europe
Berlin-based embedded lending company finmid has raised €17 million in a Series A extension round. The company provides financing programmes for platforms and marketplaces such as Wolt, Delivery Hero, and myPOS. The new funding comes from Big Pi Ventures and Mainset, with existing investor Earlybird also participating. The latest investment brings finmid’s total funding to […]
October 6, 2026
Graduate Ventures Launches €125 Mn Second Seed Fund to Back Dutch Startups
Graduate Ventures has launched its second seed fund with €125 million, of which €100 million has already been committed. The venture capital firm now works with eight universities and three university medical centres across the Netherlands. This gives Graduate Ventures a nationwide network to support startups with funding, business guidance, and access to experienced investors, […]
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