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One in 6,600 people suffer from conditions like fibrosis with an average of 3.7 years left to live. There is no cure. Arda Therapeutics tackles these diseases by eliminating the pathogenic cells responsible. Using single-cell data, they create targeted therapies that are more potent and safer than current methods. The company's success is driven by its expert founders: CEO Adam Freund, with over 18 years of R&D experience and 8,000+ citations, and CTO Remi-Martin Laberge (VP of Biology) is known for his pioneering work in cell depletion, having discovered the first senolytic molecules. He brings 20+ years of experience and has 50+ publications and patents before Arda Therapeutics. Together, they are committed to developing transformative therapies for chronic conditions. We're thrilled to announce our strategic investment in Arda Therapeutics. Arda secured $8.5 million in seed funding previously, with leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, GV (Google Ventures), The Longevity Fund , Village Global, and more. Now they have successfully closed Series A round of $43M along with the participation from participation from investors including Two Sigma Ventures, Eli Lilly and Company and GV (Google Ventures), Andreessen Horowitz is leading. The company has also welcomed Scott Turner as Chief Scientist to drive clinical progress. If you are building a Biotech Startup and looking for investors, get in touch with our lead analyst Manish Kumar. #investment #biotech #startup #funding #venturecapitalists #vcfunding #founders #A16z #google #investors

This Startup is doing what Swiggy and Zomato tried but FAILED to crack! 🚀 Founded in August, Swish is creating headlines by offering Bengaluru’s HSR area with a 10-minute delivery promise. Swish lists beverages and snacks such as samosas, dosas and instant noodles, right to startup workers. Zomato tried this in April 2022 with Zomato Instant in Gurugram. Swiggy followed with Instacafe, piloting quick food delivery through dark stores in Bengaluru. Neither of them could crack the code. Here’s what Swish did differently. → Niche market focus: Rather than stretching across cities, Swish dominates HSR area, which is a home to 12,000+ startups. This targeted approach keeps the demand high and delivery fast. → Took 100% charge: Unlike Swiggy and Zomato, who partner with restaurants, Swish owns the process end-to-end. They handle everything in-house—app design, food prep, delivery, and supply chain, which makes those 10-minute deliveries possible with efficiency. → Smart Marketing, Swish knows its audience—young, time-strapped tech workers in the city’s IT corridor. Instead of flashy ads, they leaned on LinkedIn building buzz through resharing stories of happy customers. (Maybe, they’ll reshare this as well 😂) Already, Swish has raised $2M from Accel and plans to launch 45 cloud kitchens by January 2025 to meet the growing demand. While Zomato and Swiggy threw money at the problem, Swish focused on understanding it. In an era where scaling fast is the goal, maybe the real growth hack is scaling smart. Will you give Swish a try? 🤔 #quickcommerce #business #bengaluru

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Facing a debt lawsuit can be daunting and confusing for many consumers, who often struggle to navigate the legal process and end up paying more than they should. Recognizing this widespread challenge, two forward-thinking entrepreneurs George Simons & Scott Erickson founded SoloSuit. SoloSuit is a legal AI platform designed to help consumers respond to debt lawsuits efficiently. Their platform not only saves users an average of 77% but also provides debt collectors with 10x returns, creating a win-win for both sides. SoloSuit has rapidly grown to profitability, with $2M raised in the subscribed round. With 1,200+ paying customers monthly, their platform is trusted by major debt collectors like Discover Financial Services and Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company. We’re excited to announce that Exitfund has proudly joined SoloSuit’s funding round. SoloSuit is backed by top-tier investors like Kleiner Perkins, The LegalTech Fund, Y Combinator, and Temerity Capital Partners. If you are building a Legaltech Startup and looking for investors, get in touch with our lead analyst Manish Kumar. #investment #ai #aistartup #startup #venturecapitalist #vcfunding #legalservices

90% of AI projects fail to deliver ROI, making the transition from AI prototypes to actual results in production challenging. To address this, the founder of Wallaroo.AI, Vid Jain, with a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and a background in algorithmic trading at Merrill Lynch, created a software platform that deploys AI models 3 times faster, with 80% less infrastructure cost, saving AI teams 40% of their time. Wallaroo.AI’s platform is trusted by a $50B real estate trust, leading marketing tech firms, a $30B life science company, and the US Space Force, amongst others. We're thrilled to announce our strategic investment in Wallaroo.AI. Investors M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, Resolute Ventures, Ridgeline Ventures, RRE Ventures, and Contour Venture Partners have reinvested in this new round, along with previous investments from Greycroft and boldstart ventures. If you are building an AI Startup and looking for investments, get in touch with our lead analyst Manish Kumar. https://wallaroo.ai/ #investment #ai #aistartup #startup #venturecapitalist #vcfunding

Are you ever too old to make your mark? What if your best years are still ahead? Explore the lives of icons who smashed expectations and became billionaires after 50. Can you imagine revolutionizing an industry in your 50s? Or what about launching a global empire later in life? These stories aren't just inspiring, they're a powerful reminder that it's never too late to chase your dreams. Curious to see how they did it? #startup #entrepreneur #business #founder #founders #elonmusk #zomato #amazon #ebay #millionaire #billionaire https://lnkd.in/gTbMGspV

Imagine a world where one book could change your life forever. Which book would you choose? #Inspiration #books #SuccessStory #DreamBig

Tune in to our latest podcast episode! We sit down with Julie Gareleck from Junction Creative Solutions to explore her inspiring journey. From her entrepreneurial adventures to her latest book, Julie offers a deep dive into the world of innovative marketing. Discover her unique insights on brand building, effective leadership, and tackling challenges head-on. This is one episode you won't want to miss! 🚀 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gsMv8jmv #Podcast #Marketing #Entrepreneurship #spotify #Inspiration #SuccessStory #DreamBig #founder #ceo

Instagram has continuously evolved, adapting to user needs and trends while introducing innovative features to enhance user experience and engagement. Its journey from a simple photo-sharing app to a multifaceted social media platform is a testament to its ability to grow and adapt in the ever-changing digital landscape. #Inspiration #instagram #SuccessStory #DreamBig #founder #ceo #business #startup #meta #markzuckerberg

Learn 5 tactics to capture investor interest in competitive funding landscapes. With venture capital funding experiencing a significant downturn in 2023, it’s no wonder startups are finding it harder to attract investors. So, curious about how you can stand out & secure funding in the crowded startup ecosystem? To answer all your questions we have got the insights you need. Read now: https://lnkd.in/gmapyTmk #investor #funding #startupsuccess #fundraising #startup #vcfunding #investments