Venture Capital

Bem: AI Data Interface Company Raises $3.7 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Bem, an AI data interface company building an advanced and easy-to-use platform that functions as a universal communication protocol, announced it raised $3.7 million in seed funding. Uncork Capital led the round, which included participation from Kevin Mahaffey, Roar Ventures, and renowned angel investors, including Garry Tan.

Aymium: $210 Million Raised To Finance Construction Of Biocarbon Production Facility In California

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Aymium - a leading producer of renewable biocarbon products - closed $210 million of financing to construct a biocarbon production facility in Williams, California. This facility will support the first large-scale continuous use of advanced biocarbon to replace coal in power generation worldwide.

Texas Woman’s University Launches Virtual Training For Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman’s University launched a virtual training program to help early-stage entrepreneurs to start this businesses. The CWE is now accepting applications for the CWE Virtual Accelerator.

Anterior: $20 Million Raised To Drive Healthcare Administrative Efficiencies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Anterior (previously named Co:Helm), an AI company built by clinicians to transform healthcare administration, today announced the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round. This funding round was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from Sequoia Capital, Blue Lion Global, and Neo.

iPiD: Payee Verification Company Raises $5.3 Million In Pre-Seed Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

iPiD (International Payment Identity), a pioneer in global fintech, announced it had secured $5.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This oversubscribed funding round was led by Monk’s Hill Ventures. They are joined by global fintech venture funds QED Investors and Quona Capital, along with existing partners Jungle Ventures, 1982 Ventures, Saison Capital, and Resolution Ventures.

OnStation: $8.5 Million Raised To Advance Digital Stationing Solutions For Heavy Highway Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

OnStation, a leading provider of digital stationing solutions for the heavy highway industry, announced the closing of its $8.5 million Series A round. The funding round was led by JumpStart Ventures (NEXT II Fund) and included participation from VisionTech Partners, Frontier Angels, Up2 Opportunity Fund, JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund, Next Chapter Ventures, North Coast Ventures, New Dominion Angels, and other angel investors.

Nexus: Zero-Knowledge Proofs Cryptography Company Raises $25 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Nexus Laboratories, a zero-knowledge cryptography company, announced it raised $25 million in Series A funding co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Pantera Capital. This funding round included participation from Dragonfly Capital, Faction Ventures, and Blockchain Builders Fund.

Whoosh: Advanced Club Operations Platform Raises $10.3 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Whoosh, an advanced club operations software solution, announced the closing of its $10.3 million Series A funding round, led by AlleyCorp. And additional institutional investors participating in the round include 8VC, Alaris Capital, Bienville, Craft Ventures, Eberg Capital, Operator Partners, and Raptor Group.

HYPR: Identity Assurance Company Raises $30 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Identity Assurance Company HYPR announced a $30 million investment from Silver Lake Waterman to accelerate technological advancements and combat the rising threat of generative AI-driven credential-based attacks.

Relay: $35 Million Secured To Improve Productivity For Frontline Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 12, 2024

Relay, a cloud-based communications platform designed to improve productivity and safety for frontline teams, announced $35 million in Series B funding. G2 Venture Partners led the round, which included participation from existing investors Wind River Ventures and Sovereign's Capital.