Venture Capital

Sona: $45 Million Raised To Expand AI Platform For Frontline Workforce Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Sona, an AI platform focused on frontline and “real economy” businesses, has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round led by N47, with participation from Felicis, Northzone, Gradient, and Italian Founders Fund. This latest round brings the company’s total funding to over $100 million as it accelerates expansion in the United States and advances its AI-driven operational platform.

Paysend: $25 Million Follow-On Investment From Claret Capital To Scale Global Payments Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Claret Capital Partners announced a $25 million follow-on investment in Paysend to support the continued expansion of its global payments infrastructure and product suite. The funding builds on Claret’s initial investment in 2020 and reflects ongoing confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and international scale.

Endform: €1.5 Million Raised By Playwright Testing Platform To Accelerate End-To-End Test Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Endform, a developer tooling company focused on accelerating Playwright end-to-end testing, has raised €1.5 million in pre-seed funding to further build its parallel test execution platform. The round was led by Alliance VC, with participation from First Fellow, Greens, and Antler, alongside angel investors from Netlify, Wolt, Voi, and CTO Roundtable.

Covalo: €3.5 Million Raised To Build Data Backbone For Personal Care Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Covalo has secured a €3.5 million funding extension to accelerate its transition from an ingredient discovery marketplace into a foundational data infrastructure platform for the personal care industry. The round was led by Hi inov, with participation from existing investors HTGF and seed + speed Ventures.

Glimpse: $35 Million Raised For AI Platform Powering CPG And Retail Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Glimpse, an AI platform focused on automating operations for consumer packaged goods and retail brands, announced that it has raised $35 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to $52 million.

CarniStore: $12.2 Million Strategic Investment To Scale Premium Protein Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

CarniStore, a UAE-based digital-first premium protein platform, has secured a $12.2 million strategic minority investment from Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), according to an official announcement via Wamda. The funding marks a significant step in the company’s growth as it looks to expand operations and strengthen its position in the regional food sector.

Long Tail: Growth Investment Secured To Expand AI Healthcare Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Long Tail, a Chicago-based AI-native healthcare technology company focused on utilization management and physician advisory services, has received a strategic growth investment from Eir Partners Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

AccuQuant: $20 Million Raised To Advance AI-Driven Financial Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

AccuQuant, a fintech platform focused on artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, announced that it has secured $20 million in funding to support the development of its AI-driven financial infrastructure.

University Of Colorado Boulder: Partnership With Techstars To Accelerate Startup Ecosystem

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

The University of Colorado Boulder and Techstars have announced a strategic partnership to expand opportunities for founders and strengthen Colorado’s innovation economy.