Startups

Reju: €135 Million Secured For Textile Recycling Hub In The Netherlands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Reju has secured €135 million in funding from the Dutch government’s Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie program to support the development of an industrial-scale textile-to-textile regeneration hub at Chemelot Industrial Park in the Netherlands.

Sona: $45 Million Raised For AI Platform Powering Frontline Business Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Sona, an AI platform focused on frontline and real economy businesses, has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to more than $100 million. The round was led by N47, with participation from Felicis, Northzone, Gradient, and Italian Founders Fund. The new capital will support Sona’s expansion in the United States and accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven platform capabilities.

Femto Technologies: $1 Million Deal For 40% Stake In AI Software Company Gilad

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Femto Technologies, a FemTech and CRM software company, announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 40% equity interest in Israeli software company Gilad R.G. Planning and Implementation of Technologies and Software 2025 Ltd., as part of a strategy to expand its software services and capabilities in artificial intelligence.

Coral: C$4 Million Raised To Expand Virtual Midlife Women’s Health Platform Across Canada

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Coral, a Canadian virtual healthcare platform focused on midlife women, announced it has raised an additional C$4 million in an acceleration round, bringing its total funding to over $8 million just one year after launch.

CurrentClient: $1.25 Million Raised For Financial Advisor Communication Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

CurrentClient, a communication platform designed for financial advisors, announced it has raised $1.25 million in seed funding. The round was led by Thicket Ventures, with the investment supporting the company’s continued expansion and product development.

Neion Bio: $11 Million Raised For Biomanufacturing Platform And Biosimilar Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Neion Bio, a biotechnology company focused on advancing biologic medicines through novel manufacturing approaches, has emerged from stealth with approximately $11 million in funding and announced a commercial partnership to co-develop and supply biosimilars.

ai&: $50 Million Raised For Vertically Integrated AI Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ai&, a Tokyo-based AI technology company, has launched with $50 million in seed funding alongside more than $2 billion in committed data center capital, positioning itself to build a vertically integrated AI infrastructure and services platform for the global market.

Galdera Labs: €1.5 Million Raised For AI Financial Modeling Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Galdera Labs, a Stockholm-based financial modeling platform powered by artificial intelligence, has raised €1.5 million in pre-seed funding to advance its technology designed to move finance teams beyond traditional spreadsheet-based workflows.

Sous: €4 Million Raised For AI Hospitality Growth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Sous, an Amsterdam-based AI-driven growth platform for the hospitality industry, has raised €4 million in seed funding to expand its product capabilities and accelerate its European rollout.

Censys: $70 Million Raised To Expand Internet Intelligence Platform And AI Security Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Censys announced that it has raised $70 million in strategic funding to accelerate the expansion of its Internet intelligence platform and advance AI-driven security solutions. The financing includes a $40 million Series D equity round alongside $30 million in debt financing.

ContractorHUB: Strategic Investment Raised To Modernize Contracting Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

ContractorHUB, an AI-native operating system designed for contracting businesses, has secured a significant early-stage SAFE investment from a group of experienced industry operators. The round includes current customers and former clients of the company’s founders, signaling strong alignment between the platform’s development and the real-world needs of contractors.

WHOOP: $575 Million At $10.1 Billion Valuation Raised For Wearable Health Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

WHOOP announced it has raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation, marking a major step forward in its efforts to build a global personalized health platform.