Innovation

Vellox Group: $20 Million Investment Secured From Arcadea

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Vellox Group announced it has launched one of the most capable and fully unified software platforms integrating the capabilities of four historically independent, market-leading businesses: Spidertracks, Air Maestro, Flight Vector, and Complete Flight. This merger establishes Vellox Group as the premier choice for operators in diverse sectors like medical, industrial, public safety, energy, tourism, defense, charter, and government—delivering unparalleled functionality via a seamless platform built for the long term.

Exotec: Next-Gen Skypod System And Over $400 Million In Projects Secured In Past 2 Years

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Global warehouse Exotec recently made a few major announcements. For example, the company has launched its Next Generation Skypod system, which has higher performance, improved storage density, and advanced software features. The company also secured over 20 projects worldwide over the past two years, totaling $400 million.

OnoratoAI: Interview With Founder Pablo Mariñosa About The AI & Emotional Computing Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

OnoratoAI is a parrot that uses AI and emotional computing to care for and improve the lives of the elderly. Pule2.0 interviewed OnoratoAI founder Pablo Mariñosa to learn more about the company.

CrowdStrike And AWS Pick 36 Startups For 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator (In Partnership With NVIDIA)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

CrowdStrike announced the 36 startups selected for the second annual AWS and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, which was organized in collaboration with the NVIDIA Inception program for startups. This program powers the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud security startups across the U.S., Israel, and Europe.

Terra CO2: $82 Million (Series B) Raised For Accelerating Deployment Of Sustainable Cement Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Terra CO2, a leading US-based low-carbon building materials company, has signed Series B equity commitments for $82M from a mix of financial and strategic investors. This funding was co-led by Just Climate (established by Generation Investment Management), Eagle Materials, and GenZero and it has also attracted interest from several industrial partners with formal announcements forthcoming. Seed and Series A lead investor Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) also participated in this round, reaffirming its commitment to Terra's mission.

Subsense: $17 Million (Seed) Secured For A Non-Surgical Brain-Computer Interface

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Subsense, a neurotechnology company developing the first non-surgical, nanoparticle-based Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), announced it emerged from stealth to formally reveal its efforts in the emerging field of non-invasive brain connectivity. The company also revealed its funding details.

HMNC Brain Health: Interview With Biomarkers Associate Director Dr. Daniel Gehrlach About The Precision Medicine Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

HMNC Brain Health is a precision medicine pioneer in psychiatry based in Munich. Founded in 2010, HMNC Brain Health’s privately held biotech company combines the development of machine learning-enabled companion diagnostics with specific therapeutics to personalize the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders with a focus on depression. Pulse 2.0 interviewed HMNC Brain Health Associate Director of Biomarkers Dr. Daniel Gehrlach to learn more about the company.

Vibrantz: Interview With Interim President of Advanced Materials Vey Garofalo About The Specialty Chemicals and Materials Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Vibrantz Technologies is a leader in color solutions, functional coatings, and specialty minerals whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life in countless products across a broad array of end markets. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Vibrantz Interim President of Advanced Materials Vey Garofalo to learn more about the company.

Avandra: $17.75 Million Raised For Advancing Use Of Real-World Medical Data

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Avandra, a federated network for medical imaging and clinical data, announced it has raised $17.75 million to accelerate the use of imaging-centric data for research and patient care. Aegis (a venture studio creating health technology companies in collaboration with leading health systems) is co-leading the financing with SpringRock Ventures. And Memorial Hermann Health System and Northwell Health, founding members of the Aegis Digital Consortium, have also invested in the company, along with Kompass Ventures, Greater Ventures, Scott Gaines, and Dr. Mark Montoney.

Quokka Care: Growth Investment Raised For Remote Patient Monitoring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Quokka Care, a healthcare technology solutions provider advancing the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) space, announced the completion of a strategic growth investment led by prominent health tech entrepreneur Ray Guzman, Montecito Medical Real Estate, and other notable healthcare investors. This funding round marks a significant milestone in Quokka Care's journey to redefine how chronic conditions are managed remotely through its patient-centered approach.

Wooptix: Over €10 Million (Series C) Raised To Advance Semiconductor Metrology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Wooptix, a leader in semiconductor metrology utilizing wavefront phase imaging technology, announced it has raised over €10 million in a Series C funding round. The funding round was led by Samsung Venture Investment Corporation and Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT) with participation from existing investors, including the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund), Intel Capital, MONDRAGON, and TEL Venture Capital.

DiligentIQ: $12 Million (Series A) Raised For AI-Based Private Equity Due Diligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

DiligentIQ, a leading AI-based platform for conducting private equity due diligence, announced it has raised up to $12 million in a two-tranche Series A funding round led by FINTOP Capital and partner JAM FINTOP. The funding will scale DiligentIQ’s team and operations as it expands its presence in private markets. It will also accelerate product innovation, expand integrations, and scale go-to-market efforts.

Pacaso: Interview With CEO Austin Allison About The Second-Home Ownership Accessibility Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

Pacaso is a service that creates a more accessible category of second-home ownership. And the company helps people buy and own a second home through a property-specific LLC, and reduces the cost and hassle of ownership. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Pacaso CEO Austin Allison to learn more about the company.

MarketLeap: $8 Million (Series A) Raised For Scaling D2C E-Commerce Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2025

MarketLeap, the first fully integrated AI-based platform to simplify and scale D2C e-commerce, announced an $8 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures. Expon Capital, Motier Ventures, and several business angels, including former executives from Amazon, SoftBank, and Unilever, participated in the round. This funding round will enable the company to accelerate platform development and invest in top talent to support its rapid growth trajectory.