Innovation

Castellum.AI: $8.5 Million Series A Closed For Advancing AI Agent And AML/KYC Platform Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Castellum.AI, a financial crime compliance platform featuring in-house risk data, AML/KYC screening, and AI agents, announced it has closed an oversubscribed $8.5 million Series A funding round. This funding round was led by Curql, supported by over 130 credit unions, including Navy Federal, with additional participation from BTech Consortium and Framework Venture Partners, as well as existing investors like Spider Capital, Remarkable Ventures, and Cameron Ventures.

Dexter Energy: €23 Million Series C Raised For Scaling Climate Tech

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Amsterdam-based climate tech company Dexter Energy has raised €23 million in a Series C funding round to enhance its AI-driven forecasting and trade optimization services for renewable energy and batteries. This round was led by Alantra’s energy transition fund, Klima, with participation from Mirova and continued support from existing investors like ETF Partners, Newion, and PDENH.

Yaspa: $12 Million Secured For Advancing Fintech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Yaspa, a fast-growing fintech company in London, has secured $12 million in a funding round led by Discerning Capital to support its expansion in the United States. Discerning Capital believes that Yaspa’s payment processing will transform the gambling payments ecosystem by enhancing player protections, and is joined by long-time investor TechStars Ventures.

Metafide: $3.275 Million Closed For Transforming Financial Trading

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Metafide, a company that combines human intuition and AI to drive innovation in financial trading, has secured $3.275 million in new funding and formed a strategic partnership with DogeOS, the leading application layer for Dogecoin, valued at $25 billion.

Kardium: $250 Million Raised For Launching Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Kardium, the developer of the Globe Pulsed Field System for atrial fibrillation (AF), has raised $250 million in a financing round led by new investors, including Janus Henderson Investors and the Qatar Investment Authority, with participation from existing investors such as T. Rowe Price. This round includes an equity investment from a key strategic investor.

Samsung Buying Healthcare Integration Company Xealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced its acquisition of Xealth, a healthcare integration platform that combines various digital health tools and care programs for patients and providers. This move aligns with Samsung’s goal of creating a connected care platform that integrates wellness and medical care, offering a seamless approach to preventive healthcare.

Huspy: $9 Million Series B Raised For Transforming Home Buying Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Huspy, a proptech company transforming home buying, announced it has closed a $59 million Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Peak XV and others.

Parspec: $20 Million Series A Raised For Enhancing Construction Supply Chain With AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Parspec is an AI-driven software platform that helps wholesale distributors and sales agents efficiently bid on and supply construction products. The company recently raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by Threshold Ventures, with participation from Innovation Endeavors, Building Ventures, Heartland Ventures, and Hometeam Ventures.