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Valence, the company behind Nadia, which is referred to as the world’s first enterprise AI coach, has recently announced a significant funding milestone, successfully raising $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. This investment will enable Valence to develop its product further and expand its reach in the enterprise software market.

Factory has officially announced the launch of Droids—innovative software development agents that have achieved the prestigious #1 ranking on Terminal Bench, a rigorous benchmarking standard recognized by industry-leading tools such as Claude Code and Cursor. This advancement coincides with a successful $50 million Series B funding round, which attracted a consortium of investors, including renowned venture capital firms such as NEA and Sequoia Capital, tech giant NVIDIA, and financial powerhouse J.P. Morgan. Notable angel investors, including Frank Slootman, Nikesh Arora, and Aaron Levie, have also joined this funding round, underscoring their confidence in Factory's vision.

Yasp, a pioneering deep tech startup dedicated to advancing AI technologies, has announced the completion of its $5 million seed funding round, which was led by Capnamic. In addition to Capnamic, participants included Start-up BW Innovation Fonds & MBG BW as well as several seasoned business angels. 

Trismik, an emerging company in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), has recently announced the completion of a £2.2 million pre-seed financing round. This funding was led by Twinpath Ventures and included participation from notable investors such as Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, Parkwalk Advisors, Fund F, Vento Ventures, and various angel investors associated with Ventures Together.

Light, an innovative AI-native finance platform renowned for its ability to process an astounding 280 million records in under a second, has recently secured $30 million in Series A funding. Balderton Capital spearheaded this funding round, with contributions from other prominent investors, including Atomico, Cherry Ventures, Seedcamp, and Entrée Capital. Notably, several angel investors also joined the round, including Thomas Wolf, the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Hugging Face, and Charles Songhurst, a Board Member at Meta.

Alguna is a platform backed by Y Combinator that transforms the processes of pricing, quoting, and billing, specifically for AI, SaaS, and fintech companies. Recently, Alguna announced the closing of a $4 million seed funding round, which was led by prominent venture firms Mango Capital and Atlantic Labs, with additional participation from various successful startup founders and operators who share an interest in streamlining financial processes within B2B organizations.

Yup - which is a Southeast Asia-based digital bank, announced it has successfully concluded its C-1 equity funding round at $32 million. Prominent US investment firms, including Moore Strategic Ventures, Spice Expeditions, and Platanus, strongly supported this latest funding. The round also saw significant participation from various institutional investors and the company's existing shareholders, signaling continued confidence in Yup's strategic direction and growth trajectory.

Paid, a company dedicated to establishing the foundational infrastructure for the emerging AI agent economy, has successfully concluded an oversubscribed Seed funding round, raising $21.6 million. This significant investment was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with new participation from FUSE and continued support from existing investor EQT Ventures. This funding brings the company's total funding to $33.3 million, signaling strong investor confidence in its mission.

Pfizer has announced a significant agreement with the U.S. government, aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for American patients while simultaneously reinforcing the nation's leadership in biopharmaceutical innovation. This historic collaboration seeks to address concerns regarding drug pricing and ensure greater affordability for consumers across the United States.

MiningStore, a company specializing in Bitcoin mining infrastructure, announced it has secured a $3.4 million strategic loan from Millennium Infrastructure Fund. This financing is earmarked to accelerate the development of a new 10-megawatt dual-grid Bitcoin mining facility, significantly boosting the company's operational footprint. The new funding positions MiningStore to reach a total of 62.5 megawatts of operational capacity by December 2025, representing a 45% increase in just six months.

Ardent AI, a company specializing in the development of autonomous agents for data engineering, has announced that it has secured $2.15 million in pre-seed funding. The funding round was led by Crane Venture Partners, with participation from Active Capital, Zach Wilson, and a group of operator-angels. This fresh capital will help Ardent accelerate the development of its innovative technology aimed at transforming how companies manage and maintain their data pipelines.

Epic Padel, a Virginia-based company dedicated to expanding the sport of padel in the United States, has announced a $10 million seed round. This funding will be used to accelerate the company's growth across the U.S. and support the development of innovative padel communities worldwide.

BusCaro, a transportation technology company operating in Pakistan, has announced a new funding round of $2 million. The investment was led by Daman Investments and included participation from firms such as Cartography Capital, Epic Angels, Wahed Ventures, Accelerate Prosperity, as well as several angel investors. This funding boost brings BusCaro's total financing to $3.5 million.

Citi took a significant step forward in its planned divestiture of its Mexican consumer banking unit on Monday, announcing that it has reached an agreement to sell a substantial equity stake in Grupo Financiero Banamex. A company wholly owned by prominent investor Fernando Chico Pardo and members of his immediate family has agreed to purchase the stake, marking the beginning of a new strategic relationship.

Rebellions, a rapidly expanding AI inference chip company based in Asia, announced today that it has closed a $250 million Series C funding round. As part of the funding round, Arm has become a strategic partner. The round also attracted considerable support from other key industry players, including Samsung Ventures and Pegatron VC, which strengthens Rebellions' strategic connections throughout the semiconductor and AI module ecosystem. Follow-on investments from existing backers, such as the Korea Development Bank and Korelya Capital, further demonstrated confidence in the company's direction. The round also welcomed new international investors, including Lion X Ventures, signaling broad global interest in the company's technology.

Nuclide Therapeutics (NTx), a spin-out company from King’s College London, has completed a £5 million investment round to accelerate the development of a specialized class of radioactive drugs designed to combat aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers. The funding, provided by German investor Marathon Beteiligungs AG, is tied to specific developmental milestones, ensuring strategic focus as the company transitions its cutting-edge technology toward clinical application.

Anything, a San Francisco-based company advancing AI-driven no-code app development, announced it has secured $11 million in a Series A funding round. While the capital raise totaled $11 million, the funding catapults the company's valuation to $100 million, reflecting investor confidence in its disruptive approach to software creation. This oversubscribed Series A was led by Footwork Ventures, with participation from M13. Existing investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Uncork Capital, also doubled down on their seed investments, bringing Anything’s total capital raised to nearly $20 million.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) unveiled a new ambitious $73 billion capital expenditure program through 2030, marking one of the largest infrastructure investment commitments in the company’s history. This large sum is earmarked for a comprehensive modernization of Central and Northern California’s electrical grid, addressing both the immediate, unprecedented surge in electricity demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and the existential threat of wildfires.

Gozio Health is a company that provides a customizable mobile engagement platform for health systems to improve patient engagement and create a unified digital experience. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Gozio Health founder and CEO Joshua Titus to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Sanofi Ventures, the dedicated corporate venture capital arm of the global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi, has announced a significant expansion of its investment capacity. The company has committed an additional $625 million over multiple years to its evergreen venture fund, a move that boosts its total assets under management to over $1.4 billion. This increased funding reflects Sanofi’s long-term strategy of investing in innovative biotech and digital health startups that align with its mission to improve patient outcomes and transform medicine.

Maisa is a platform that enables enterprises to create and manage AI-powered digital workers capable of automating complex, knowledge-intensive business processes with complete transparency, traceability, and reliability. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Maisa co-founder and CEO David Villalón to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

C4 Ventures, a European venture capital firm led by experienced technology operators, has announced the launch of its third investment fund. The new fund aims to raise approximately 100 million euros and will focus on early-stage investments in artificial intelligence and deep technology startups across Europe. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's position as a global leader in the field of AI and advanced technologies.

WorkWave is a company that delivers innovative software and fintech solutions to millions of dedicated service professionals who ensure the world remains safe, clean, and beautiful. Partnering with thousands of customers globally, leading companies in lawn care, pest control, commercial cleaning, and security guarding rely on WorkWave’s comprehensive SaaS solutions, including its core offerings PestPac, RealGreen & TEAM Software, to manage and grow their businesses. Backed by decades of experience, passionate teams, and an unwavering commitment to its customers, WorkWave’s vision is to empower the world’s mobile service workers to build a brighter future. Pulse 2.0 interviewed WorkWave's SVP & GM of AI & Data Analytics David Libesman to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Apollo has announced a significant development in its European investment services. The company has received the necessary regulatory approval to introduce three new European Long-Term Investment Funds, commonly referred to as ELTIFs. These funds are designed as evergreen, semi-liquid investments, which means they can operate continuously over time while offering some liquidity to investors. This move marks a strategic expansion of Apollo’s presence in private markets, aiming to provide a broader range of investors with access to its expertise in private markets.

Careerspan is building a decentralized talent network with members sourced from the world’s best professional communities. Their flagship product helps users refine their professional storytelling through coaching conversations that simultaneously build data-rich profiles that underpin their matching system. Careerspan sees itself as an appealing alternative to existing hiring channels. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Careerspan co-founder and CEO Vrijen Attawar to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

WeTravel, a pioneering operating system poised to transform the landscape for businesses specializing in multi-day travel experiences, has announced the completion of its Series C funding round, raising an impressive $92 million. The funding was led by Sapphire Ventures, with strategic support from Left Lane Capital, Base10, Cross Creek, and a host of experienced angel investors. The influx of capital has effectively tripled WeTravel's valuation, marking a milestone in its growth trajectory and firmly establishing its status as the premier platform for tour operators and travel businesses globally.

Evvy is a precision women’s health company that’s reshaping how vaginal and reproductive health is understood and managed. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Evvy co-founder and CEO Priyanka Jain to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

BGF, a leading investor focusing on growth-stage companies, has announced the appointment of Tracy Bownes as its new Head of Value Creation. This strategic move aims to strengthen BGF's commitment to supporting its portfolio companies in achieving rapid growth and maximizing their potential.

Isaac Health is a healthcare company that provides digitally enabled dementia and brain health care services, designed to improve access, outcomes, and affordability for patients and health systems. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Isaac Health co-founder and CEO Julius Bruch to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Flox, a platform dedicated to streamlining the software creation process, has raised $25 million in its Series B funding round. The latest investment was led by Addition, a prominent venture capital firm, with participation from existing investors and new backers including NEA, the D. E. Shaw Group, Hetz Ventures, and Illuminate Financial. This financial boost aims to accelerate the development of Flox’s platform and broaden its reach into a market that is increasingly challenged by the complexities of modern software development.