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🌿 Arborea secures €5M to revolutionize sustainable protein cultivation. Led by Indico Capital Partners and supported by Banco Português de Fomento, this funding will prepare Arborea's first facility for commercial-scale protein production. 🌱 Founded by Julian Melchiorri, Arborea pioneers the innovative Biosolar Leaf technology, enabling carbon-negative protein cultivation on diverse surfaces—including urban areas—while reducing pressure on arable land. By capturing CO2 and utilizing sunlight, Arborea not only produces nutrient-rich food but also contributes to climate change mitigation. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #Sustainability #ClimateChange #FoodTech #Funding

Mindgard has secured $8M in funding, led by .406 Ventures with participation from Atlantic Bridge, WillowTree Investments, IQ Capital, and Lakestar. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Peter Garraghan and Steve Street, the Lancaster University spinout’s DAST-AI solution provides continuous security testing and AI red teaming to address vulnerabilities unique to AI systems. With new executives Dave Ganly (ex-Twilio) and Fergal Glynn (ex-Next DLP), the company is set to expand into North America. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀

🚀 Most Active VC Firms Based in Slovakia Slovakia's vibrant startup ecosystem is home to a growing number of venture capital (VC) firms that are actively investing in innovative businesses and technologies. These firms are critical in fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the country’s economic growth. From fintech and medtech to sustainability and mobility solutions, Slovakia's VC landscape is as diverse as the startups it funds. Here are the country’s most active investors: - 365.fintech, led by Rudolf Vrabel - Neulogy Ventures, led by Christian Mandl and Jaroslav Lupták - Venture to Future Fund, led by Matej Říha and Martin Bansky - Vision Ventures, led by Tomas Bel and Gabriel Horvath, CFA - Zero One Hundred, led by Dusan Duffek and Michal Csonga 📧 For more insights on each investor, check out our article (Link in the comments) on Startup Researcher Europe and subscribe to our newsletter! #Slovakia #VentureCapital #Startups

Kloutit, a Barcelona-based AI startup, has raised €540K in its first funding round led by Lanai Ventures and BStartup 10. Backed by industry leaders like Luis Osorio Solé, Francesc López, Raúl Morón (Stayforlong), Axel Serena (ByeTravel), Manuel Roca (Atrápalo), and Ricardo Fernández (Destinia), Kloutit is revolutionizing chargeback management with its AI-driven SaaS platform. Founded in 2024 by Albert A., Alexis Pairetti Moya, and Adrian Algarra, Kloutit has already recovered €150K for its clients and boasts an 80% success rate in defending chargebacks. This funding will accelerate its development and expansion, including pilot tests with key players like Atrápalo and ByeTravel. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #AI #Startups #Funding #Innovation

VÆRIDION secures €14M in Series A funding to accelerate the rollout of its electric Microliner by 2030, paving the way for zero-emission regional flights. The round was led by World Fund, with participation from Project A, Vsquared Ventures, Andreas Kupke, Schwarz Holding, and InnovationQuarter. Founded in 2021 by former Airbus managers Ivor van Dartel and Dr. Sebastian Seemann, VÆRIDION is transforming short-haul aviation with its innovative e-aircraft technology. The Microliner, a nine-seater fixed-wing aircraft with a 400 km range, is on track for prototype flights in 2027 and commercial launch by 2030. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #ElectricAviation #Funding #Sustainability #Startups

Toronto-based SpinaFX Medical has successfully closed its Series B funding round, raising CAD $5.3M in its final tranche. The funding, led by a strategic investor, will propel the development and regulatory approval of Triojection®, a minimally invasive therapy addressing the therapeutic gap in spinal care for contained herniated discs. Led by CEO Jeff Cambra, SpinaFX is revolutionizing back pain treatment with innovative, image-guided solutions that enhance access, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eR7sehfi 🚀 #HealthcareInnovation #Funding #MedTech #SpinalCare

Zuri, a Czech developer of hybrid VTOL aircraft, has raised €3M in its pre-Series A funding round, bringing the total raise to €4.4M. This funding, led by Jan Barta of Pale Fire Capital, will accelerate Zuri's development of its next-generation hybrid VTOL demonstrator, TD 2.0. Zuri, founded in 2017 by Michal Illich, aims to transform aviation with its innovative aircraft that combines electric and internal combustion technologies for sustainable, point-to-point, mid-range air travel. The company plans to scale quickly and is hiring across multiple disciplines to drive the future of aviation. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #Aviation #Funding #Sustainability #VTOL

Little John Paris-based InsurTech startup has raised €1.1M in pre-seed funding, marking a significant step toward transforming the insurance brokerage space with generative AI. The round was led by FEBE Ventures, Vessoa Private Equity, and Leocare, with contributions from business angels like Didier Valet and Mark Ransford. Founded by Olivier Legrand, Grégoire Rastoul, Pierre Sigwalt, and Renaud de Pressigny, Little John aims to revolutionize the €1.5 trillion European insurance market by equipping independent brokers with AI-driven tools to enhance productivity, risk placement, and compliance. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #InsurTech #AI #Funding #ParisStartups

Corsmed, the Swedish MRI software company, secures $3.5M in Seed funding, bringing its total investment to $10M. This round, co-led by Luminar Ventures and Big Pi Ventures, will help bring Corsmed’s revolutionary fast MRI scanning technology into clinical use. Founded in 2016 by Erik Jacobsson and Christos Xanthis, the company’s software dramatically reduces scan times from 45 minutes to just 2-3 minutes, democratizing access to high-precision healthcare. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #Healthcare #AI #MRI #TechInnovation

Lightbringer has raised €4.2M in a funding round led by Luminar Ventures, Alliance VC, and Zenith Ventures, alongside notable angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Dominic Davies, Markus Andreasson, and Ola Wassvik, the company aims to transform patent protection, moving away from outdated processes toward a platform that empowers innovators to manage IP strategies more effectively. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eJXZrmEj 🚀 #Innovation #Funding #Lightbringer