Carrie Strom Joins Hugel as Global CEO to Build a Korean Aesthetics Giant for the World
In a decisive move to globalize its leadership and ambitions, South Korean aesthetics major Hugel…
DUOS Raises $130M to Scale AI‑Driven Member Activation in US Health Plans
DUOS, an AI-powered digital health startup focused on transforming how health plans engage their members, has secured a $130 million strategic growth equity investment led by FTV Capital. Early backer Forerunner Ventures also participated, marking a renewal of confidence as DUOS charts its next expansion. The funding will propel the company’s national go‑to‑market rollout and…
Carrie Strom Joins Hugel as Global CEO to Build a Korean Aesthetics Giant for the World
In a decisive move to globalize its leadership and ambitions, South Korean aesthetics major Hugel Inc. has appointed Carrie Strom, a seasoned US pharmaceutical executive, as its President and Global Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This marks the creation of a newly formed global CEO position at Hugel—one that signals a shift from domestic dominance…
Resistant AI’s $25M Bet: Outsmarting the New Age of AI-Driven Financial Crime
In an era where criminals use generative AI to forge documents, mimic identities, and exploit financial systems at scale, fraud is no longer a low-tech hustle. It’s a high-tech arms race. Now, Resistant AI, a Prague-based startup, has raised $25 million in Series B funding to fight fire with fire—using artificial intelligence to outsmart AI-powered…
Sweden’s FirstQFM Secures €1.2M to Bring Quantum Computing Closer to Real-World Use
In a signal that quantum computing is edging closer to commercial relevance, Stockholm-based quantum technology company FirstQFM has raised €1.2 million (13.1 million SEK) in pre-seed funding to advance its proprietary AI foundation models designed specifically for quantum hardware. The round was led by BSV Ventures, with participation from Almi Invest, Further than Capital, and…
Swiss AgTech Pioneer Ecorobotix Secures €128 Million to Advance AI-Powered Sustainable Farming
In one of Europe’s most significant AgTech raises this year, Swiss startup Ecorobotix has closed a €90 million Series D funding round, bringing its total funding to €128 million following its €38 million Series C in 2024. The fresh capital is aimed squarely at scaling its ultra-high precision (UHP) spraying technology and expanding its AI…
HavocAI Raises $85M to Scale Mission-Ready Maritime Autonomy Across Global Defense Networks
In just eighteen months of operations, HavocAI has achieved what few defense-tech startups can: securing $85 million in new funding to accelerate the deployment of its autonomous maritime systems. The raise brings the company’s total capital to nearly $100 million, a rare milestone in a sector traditionally dominated by slow-moving incumbents and extended procurement cycles….
CBRX Raises €540K to Turn Europe’s IT Providers into Cybersecurity Powerhouses
In the heart of Vilnius, a nascent cybersecurity firm named CBRX is quietly placing a bold bet: that the shifting dynamics of cyber threats, coupled with the rising pressure on managed service providers (MSPs), will create fertile ground for its AI-driven “SOC in a box” platform. With a fresh €540,000 pre‑seed raise, the startup is…
Mentium Raises $3.2M to Deploy AI-Powered Digital Workers, Poised to Revolutionize Freight Brokerage Operations
In the labyrinthine world of freight brokerage and logistics, inefficiency has long been the silent profit killer. Fragmented systems, labor-intensive back-office processes, and error-prone workflows have hamstrung growth and squeezed margins for decades. Enter Mentium, an AI-native startup that aims to disrupt this status quo with its pioneering platform of “digital workers” designed to automate…
Brands Must Reclaim Their Voice as AI Becomes the New Search Frontier: Search Party Raises $3.5M to Lead the Charge
In an era where artificial intelligence is swiftly eclipsing traditional search engines, a fresh startup, Search Party, emerges with ambitions to redefine how brands assert their presence in AI-driven discovery. The San Francisco-based company announced its public debut, backed by a $3.5 million seed round led by Fuse, a venture capital firm known for nurturing…
Digital Health, Rewritten by AI: Simple Life Raises $35M to Scale Its Virtual Coach
In an era where weight loss is increasingly medicalised through injections and prescriptions, Simple Life is charting a different course—one driven by AI, behavioural data, and gamified coaching. The London-based digital health company has raised $35 million in Series B funding, led by HartBeat Ventures and AI-driven private credit firm Liquidity, to further scale its…
