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Lagrange Labs: $4 Million Raised For Zero-Knowledge Cross-Chain Interoperability

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2023

Lagrange Labs - a zero-knowledge startup driving cross-chain interoperability - announced it raised $4 million in a pre-seed round led by 1kx and joined by Maven11, Lattice Fund, CMT Digital, Daedalus Angels, and several more.

PermitFlow: $5.5 Million Raised For Streamlining Permit Applications For Builders

By Annie Baker ● May 19, 2023

PermitFlow - a construction permit application and management software for builders and owners - announced it has raised a $5.5 million seed round led by Initialized Capital

Bloomfilter: Process Intelligence Platform Company Secures $7 Million

By Noah Long ● May 19, 2023

Bloomfilter - a process intelligence platform for software development - recently announced the closing of a $7 million seed round of capital. This funding round included $5.5 million of equity financing led by Magarac Venture Partners (MVP) with participation from Sequoia, HPA, North Coast Ventures, Techstars, and others along with $1.5 million of venture debt from Pacific Western Bank.

Mamava: This Innovative Company Builds Lactation Pods For Breastfeeding Parents

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2023

Mamava is a company that designs freestanding lactation pods and lactation room solutions for breastfeeding parents at work and on the go. To learn more about the company, Pulse 2.0 interviewed Mamava Cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) Sascha Mayer.

Solarea Bio: $15 Million Raised For Developing Food-Derived Microbial-Based Solutions

By Annie Baker ● May 18, 2023

Solarea Bio - a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Mass. developing food-derived microbial-based solutions to aid human health - announced recently a first closing of $15 million in a Series B financing led by S2G Ventures with the continued participation of Bold Capital Partners, Viking Global Investors, and GG 1978 SICAF SIF. There is a total of up to $25 million targeted for this round of financing.

me&u: This Hospitality Tech Company Now Processes Over 1.5 Billion Transactions Annually

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2023

me&u is a leading hospitality technology company that has a digital menu that is personalized to the ordering experience for both the customer and the venue. To learn more about the company, Pulse 2.0 interviewed me&u USA president Brian Duncan.

Smart: Global Retirement Fintech Company Raises $95 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2023

Smart - a global retirement FinTech company that entered the US in 2020 - recently announced it has closed its $95 million Series E funding round, which was led by Aquiline Capital Partners LLC. Existing investors participating in the round included Chrysalis Investments, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, DWS, Barclays and Natixis Investment Managers.

8fig: How This Company Helps E-Commerce Sellers Hit Their Full Potential

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2023

8fig is a company that propels sellers to 8-figure revenue through flexible funding and supply chain planning tools. To learn more about the company, Pulse 2.0 interviewed 8fig co-founder and chief revenue officer Roei Yellin.

Tangem: $8 Million Raised For Secure Hardware Wallet Solutions

By Dan Anderson ● May 17, 2023

Tangem AG - a leading provider of secure hardware wallet solutions - announced a new funding round. This funding round closed at $8 million and was led by Web3 venture capital firm Shima Capital with contributions from additional investors.

Makeswift: $3 Million Secured To Empower Marketers To Build Enterprise Websites

By Annie Baker ● May 17, 2023

Makeswift - a visual builder platform for Next.js websites - announced it has raised $3 million to empower marketers to build and manage powerful websites without engineering intervention. This funding round was led by Active Capital with participation from several other investors including Uncommon Capital and Silicon Road Ventures.

Gigs: $2.7 Million To Connect Companies To Job Seekers Looking For Hourly Neighborhood Work

By Noah Long ● May 17, 2023

Gigs - the job platform that connects companies to job seekers looking for hourly jobs in their neighborhood - recently announced the official launch of its employer portal to help retailers, food and beverage, logistics, and hospitality companies with their full-time and part-time hiring needs. The launch news comes jointly with the company announcing $2.7 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co with additional investment from Wonder Ventures and several angel investors.

Noble Capital To Raise $80 Million Across Four New Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 17, 2023

Noble Capital - an Austin-based private equity firm - recently announced the launching of 4 new private equity funds to assist late-stage founders of small to medium businesses in Texas.

BrokerTech Ventures: $34 Million BrokerTech Fund Launches

By Noah Long ● May 17, 2023

BrokerTech Ventures (BTV) - the industry's first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program - announced it has partnered with leading insurtech venture capital investor ManchesterStory Group to launch the BrokerTech Fund, LP, the first venture capital fund focused on early-stage insurtech companies developing broker-centric technology solutions.

Everseen: Over €65+Million Raised For AI-Powered Computer Vision / Hyper Automation Solutions

By Dan Anderson ● May 17, 2023

Everseen - a leading provider of AI-powered computer vision and hyper-automation solutions - announced recently that it has raised a €65+ million Series A follow-on funding round led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on the cybersecurity, privacy, and infrastructure software markets.

Funderbeam: $40 Million Raised To Solve The Liquidity Problem Of Angel/Venture Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 17, 2023

Funderbeam - an angel investing and trading platform - announced a deal with VentureWave in which they have agreed to enter into a transaction to create a leading global entity that will serve institutional and angel investors in venture deal execution and secondaries. As part of the deal, VentureWave led the $40 million investment in Funderbeam. Mistletoe, Draper Associates, and Ruusalepp also joined the funding round.

Anavo Therapeutics: €28 Million Seed Round Secured For Unlocking The Potential of Human Phosphatase Biology

By Noah Long ● May 16, 2023

Anavo Therapeutics - a global leader in unlocking the full therapeutic potential of human phosphatase biology - announced recently an €8.5 million seed round extension, adding MRL Ventures Fund as a new investor. And all existing investors, M Ventures, INKEF, Taiho Ventures, and Bioqube Ventures, participated in the extension, bringing the total seed round to €28 million.

Gappify: $10 Million Raised For Accounting Automation Solutions Services

By Annie Baker ● May 16, 2023

Gappify - a leading provider of next-generation accounting automation solutions for corporate accounting teams - announced that it has raised $10 million in Series B financing.

Thesis: $13.5 Million Raised For Customized Approaches To Cognitive Performance Products

By Dan Anderson ● May 16, 2023

Thesis - a company that offers a customized approach to cognitive performance products based on your unique brain chemistry - announced that it has raised over $13.5 million in funding.

Hygieia: Insulin Therapy Company Secures $22 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 16, 2023

Hygieia - a digital therapeutics company for insulin therapy - announced recently it is extending its Series B funding round to $22 million with a lead investment from Firstime Ventures and additional investment from two strategic partners.

Uwill: Mental Health And Wellness Solutions Company Raises $30 Million

By Noah Long ● May 16, 2023

Uwill - a leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students - announced it has completed a $30 million Series A funding round. This investment validates Uwill as one of the nation's fastest-growing EdTech companies and the preferred mental health partner of college leaders and students across the country. Education Growth Partners (EGP) - a private equity firm focused on providing growth capital in the education, workplace, and learning sectors - funded the investment.

Hero Bread: Low-Carb Food Company Raises $15 Million And Expands Distribution To 2,300 Stores

By Dan Anderson ● May 16, 2023

Hero Bread - a food innovation company developing low-carb options - recently announced it raised $15 million in funding, bringing the total funding to $47.5 million. And Hero Bread also announced the national retail launch of its better-for-you bread and baked goods.

Foretellix: Safety-Driven Verification Company Secures $43 Million

By Dan Anderson ● May 16, 2023

Foretellix - a leading provider of safety-driven verification and validation solutions for Automated Driving Systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - announced recently it had raised $43 million in the first closing of its Series C funding round led by 83North, bringing its total raised capital to over $93 million.

Invenda: How This Company Is Bringing Ad Revenue To Vending Machine Screens

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 16, 2023

Invenda Group AG is a company that has developed a connected ecosystem of software, hardware, advertising, data collection, payment, and services focused on the automated retail industry. To learn more about the company, Pulse 2.0 interviewed Invenda founder and CEO Jon Brezinski.

Mavenir: $100 Million Raised To Build The Future Of Networks

By Annie Baker ● May 15, 2023

Mavenir - a Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud - recently announced the closing of a $100 million capital raise following a successful $250 million fundraise in 2022.