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?? Curve Raises ￡37M to Drive Profitability & Expand Digital Payments ?? HQ: London ?? Funding Round: ￡37M ?? Focus: All-in-one digital payment platform ?? Customers: 5.5M+ ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? Curve aims to replace Apple Pay and unify banking through a single app, offering: ? One app for all payment cards ?? ? Lower transaction fees for banks ?? ? More control & flexibility for users ?? ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Breaking even soon after cutting losses by 48% ?? Launching Curve Pay, an alternative to Apple Pay ?? Expanding its footprint in 30+ markets ?? The Future: If Curve’s profitability push succeeds, it could become a leading player in the digital wallet revolution. -------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

?? nunu.ai Raises $6M to Build AI-Powered Game Testers ?? Funding Raised: $6M (Seed) ?? HQ: San Francisco, CA ?? Lead Investors: TIRTA Ventures, a16z speedrun ?? Focus: AI agents for game testing & gameplay ?? ???????? ????????.???? ???????? nunu.ai is developing multi-modal AI agents designed to: ? Test games autonomously across different platforms ? Play games like human testers to simulate real-user behavior ? Enhance game development efficiency with AI-driven insights ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? Game development costs are soaring ?? Testing remains a bottleneck ? for studios looking to optimize performance AI-driven automation can speed up testing cycles ??? while reducing manual effort ?? ????????’?? ????????? Expanding AI development capabilities Scaling operations to partner with game studios Advancing AI models to improve gameplay simulation ?? The Future: AI-powered game testers could revolutionize quality assurance, making development faster, cheaper, and more precise across the gaming industry. --------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

?? VESTBERRY Raises €2.2M to Transform VC Fund Management ?? HQ: Slovakia ?? Funding Round: €2.2M ?? Focus: AI-powered VC fund management software ?? Customers: European Investment Bank (EIB), Commerzbank AG, Atomico, Earlybird Venture Capital ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? Venture capital firms still rely on manual analyses and Excel, making fund management inefficient. Vestberry provides: ? Automated portfolio management ?? ? Data-driven insights for smarter investments ?? ? Faster, more informed decision-making ? ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Expanding into the U.S. market ?? Enhancing AI-powered analytics for VCs ?? Scaling from €30B in managed investments ?? ?????? ????????????: As VC funding becomes increasingly competitive, AI-powered analytics like Vestberry's could become the gold standard for fund management. -------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

?? merx Raises €1.1M to Transform Commerce via WhatsApp ?? Funding Raised: €1.1M (pre-Seed) ?? HQ: London, UK ?? Lead Investors: VentureFriends, Ascension ?? Focus: AI-powered conversational commerce via WhatsApp ?? ???????? ???????? ???????? Merx is revolutionizing brand-consumer interactions by enabling: ? AI-driven, hyper-personalized shopping experiences ? Real-time product recommendations & support ? Seamless commerce within WhatsApp & other messaging apps ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? Declining ROI on traditional digital marketing (email, paid ads) WhatsApp's massive reach (3B users, 95%+ open rates) Explosive growth in conversational commerce (€37.7B → €266B from 2021 to 2025) ?? ????????’?? ????????? Hiring top-tier AI & software engineers Refining AI models for better personalization Expanding enterprise platform integrations ?? ?????? ????????????: With AI-powered WhatsApp commerce gaining traction, Merx is well-positioned to lead a new era of direct, personalized brand engagement. ----------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH Sonia Powar Remy Minute

?? Perfuze Secures €22M to Advance Stroke Treatment Tech ?? Funding Raised: €22M ?? HQ: Galway, Ireland ?? Lead Investors: Earlybird Venture Capital, EQT Life Sciences, Seroba., SV Health Investors ?? Focus: Expanding innovative stroke treatment solutions ?? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? Perfuze is revolutionizing acute ischemic stroke treatment with its catheter-based aspiration technology, designed to: ? Optimize clot removal efficiency ? Enhance procedural simplicity ? Improve clinical outcomes ?? ????????’?? ????????? Limited Market Release of Zipline? & Millipede? catheters Further R&D advancements in stroke care Expanding clinical initiatives to improve patient outcomes ?? ?????? ???? ??????????????: Stroke treatment innovation is critical for reducing disability and saving lives—Perfuze’s solutions could transform patient care worldwide. --------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

??? TastyUrban Secures €6.5M to Scale Digital-First Restaurant Franchise ?? Funding Secured: €6.5M ?? HQ: Berlin, Germany ?? Lead Investor: IBB Ventures ?? Growth Focus: Brand expansion & international scaling ?? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????? TastyUrban is reinventing the restaurant franchise model with an asset-light, digital-first approach. It develops and licenses out delivery-first food brands to underutilized restaurant kitchens, helping them boost revenue without additional costs. ?? ?????? ???? ??????????: Licenses innovative food brands to restaurants. Utilizes existing kitchen infrastructure to maximize efficiency. Provides brand-building & digitalization expertise to struggling restaurants. ?? ?????? ?????????????? ?? 60% of new restaurants fail within a year—rising costs & lack of differentiation. ?? Underutilized kitchen space → Fixed costs stay high, while in-house traffic declines. ?? Lack of digitalization → Restaurants struggle to adapt to food delivery trends. ?? ????????????????????’?? ???????????????? ? Branded food concepts → Designed for high-demand delivery trends. ? Host kitchen partnerships → 80+ restaurants in 25 cities already onboarded. ? Fast expansion via licensing → Accessible to small business owners with minimal investment. ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Expanding internationally with new food concepts. ?? Scaling partnerships with host kitchens across Europe. ?? Rolling out new brands like Birdie Birdie, Nanuh & Fly Dumplings. ?? ?????? ??????????????: TastyUrban is building Europe’s largest digital-first restaurant network, giving restaurants a second chance to thrive in a delivery-dominated market. ---------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

?? Alloyed Secures ￡37M Series B to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace & Electronics ?? Funding Secured: ￡37M (Series B) ?? HQ: Oxford, UK ?? Lead Investors: SPARX & Development Bank of Japan Inc. ?? Growth Focus: Expanding UK & U.S. manufacturing, advancing digital alloy design ?? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? Alloyed develops and manufactures high-performance metallic components for aerospace, electronics, and wearables using industrial-scale 3D printing (additive manufacturing). ?? ?????? ????????????????????????: Aerospace & Defense → Jet engines, satellite antennas Electronics & Wearables → VR headsets, smartwatches Energy & Automotive → Lightweight structural components ?? ?????????????????????????? ??????: One of Europe’s largest fleets of additive manufacturing machines at its UK base in Abingdon. ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? ?? Next-gen alloys for the energy transition → Lighter, stronger metals to improve sustainability & efficiency. ?? UK’s materials science leadership → Leveraging world-class R&D for global impact. ?? Strategic partnerships with Japan → Strengthening the alloy manufacturing ecosystem. ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Facility expansion in the UK & Seattle to scale production. ?? Advancing digital alloy design platforms to optimize materials & manufacturing. ?? Deepening collaborations with global industry leaders (e.g., Boeing, Microsoft, BMW). ?? ?????? ??????????????: Alloyed is positioning itself as a leader in advanced materials—helping industries push the boundaries of strength, precision, and sustainability through cutting-edge AI-driven alloy development and additive manufacturing. ----------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

?? Blackwall (formerly BotGuard) Secures €45M Series B to Expand AI-Powered Web Security ?? Funding Secured: €45M (Series B) ?? HQ: London, UK ?? Lead Investor: Dawn Capital ?? Growth Focus: U.S. & APAC expansion, doubling headcount, strengthening channel partnerships ?? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????? Blackwall (formerly Botguard) provides AI-enabled security and web infrastructure, helping 2.3M+ websites and 100+ service & hosting partners defend against automated threats. ?? Flagship product: GateKeeper → Enhances performance, reduces operational costs, and protects SMBs from cyber threats. ?? Key partners: Hosting Services Providers (HSPs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and eCommerce platforms. ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? ?? Cyber threats are on the rise → SMBs need scalable, cost-effective protection. ?? AI-driven security at scale → Blackwall’s solution integrates directly into web infrastructure. ?? Expanding global footprint → Aiming to dominate web security across U.S. and APAC markets. ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Doubling team size to drive innovation & growth. ?? Strengthening global partnerships with hosting & service providers. ?? Scaling AI-driven cybersecurity to secure the next generation of web ecosystems. ?? ?????? ??????????????: As automated threats evolve, Blackwall is positioning itself as a critical layer of defense for SMBs worldwide. ----------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

?? Jaipur Robotics | Techstars '24 Secures €725K to Revolutionize Waste-to-Energy with AI ?? Funding Secured: €725K (Pre-Seed) ?? HQ: Manno, Switzerland ?? Lead Investor: Tiventures SA ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? Jaipur Robotics is tackling major challenges in waste-to-energy (WTE) plants using AI-driven automation: ? Detects hazardous objects → Prevents costly shutdowns ? Optimizes waste combustion → Maximizes energy output ? Addresses labor shortages → Automates waste management ?? ???????????????????????? ?????? ??????????-????-???????????? ???????????? ?? 1/4 of EU waste still goes to landfills → High costs & environmental risks ? Jaipur Robotics' AI monitors waste pits in real-time → Smarter, safer, and more efficient operations ?? Strategic partnerships → Working with leading European industrial players ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Scaling AI-powered solutions across European WTE plants ?? Expanding automation capabilities to improve waste management efficiency ?? Driving sustainability in waste processing → Reducing landfill dependency ?? ?????? ??????????????: AI-driven automation is reshaping waste management—Jaipur Robotics is leading the charge to make WTE safer, smarter, and more sustainable. ----------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?

???? Vento Launches €75M Fund to Supercharge Italy’s Tech Ecosystem ?? New Fund: €75M (over 5 years) ?? Focus: Early-stage Italian startups with global potential ?? Goal: Invest in 375 startups → Following 100+ successful investments ?? ?????? ???? ?????????????? ? One of Italy’s largest early-stage portfolios → Backed Bee, JetHR, Qomodo ? Highly selective → Only 2.5% of 3,500+ evaluated startups secured investment ? Standardized €150K ticket size → Plus follow-on funding for top performers ?? ???????????????? ?? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? Vento operates a three-pronged approach to fuel Italy’s tech sector: 1?? Venture Fund → Investing in top Italian founders globally 2?? Italian Tech Week → Italy’s leading startup & innovation event 3?? Venture Building Program → Created 26 startups in 3 cohorts ?? ????????’?? ????????? ?? Expanding investments → Targeting Italy’s next global success stories ?? Supporting founders beyond funding → Hands-on venture-building approach ?? Bringing Italian startups to the world → Scaling Italy’s tech sector to compete globally ?? ?????? ??????????????: Italy’s tech potential has long been underfunded & underrepresented—Vento is looking to change that narrative by backing bold founders, accelerating innovation, and building a global startup powerhouse. ---------- ?? Receive our weekly Newsletter :?https://shorturl.at/k2VJH?