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42,566 | 25/04/2024 07:42 PM | Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet | net-neutrality-returns-to-a-very-different-internet | 25/04/2024 | The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration. | 25/04/2024 08:04 PM | 4 | |
42,565 | 25/04/2024 05:51 PM | Cyberattacks on Poland surged after election of pro-Ukraine government, NetScout says | cyberattacks-on-poland-surged-after-election-of-pro-ukraine-government-netscout-says | 25/04/2024 | Cyber attackers battered Poland after the country’s change of government late last year. DDoS attacks at the end of 2023 were nearly quadruple the country’s average, according to cybersecurity firm NetScout’s observations. The surge began when the Law and Justice party (PiS) lost its majority in last year’s Polish general election. PiS had ruled the country since 2015. It was replaced by a coalition government, which reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion. NetScout described these developments as “a perfect storm” for adversaries. Several hacktivist gangs promptly responded with a barrage of cyberattacks. The most notable group was NoName057, which… This story continues at The Next Web |
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42,564 | 25/04/2024 04:00 PM | Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels | metas-open-source-llama-3-is-already-nipping-at-openais-heels | 25/04/2024 | Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of OpenAI and Google. | 25/04/2024 04:05 PM | 4 | |
42,563 | 25/04/2024 03:03 PM | Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse | elizabeth-warren-calls-for-crackdown-on-cryptos-role-in-child-sexual-abuse | 25/04/2024 | US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child sexual abuse imagery online, a problem that they say has worsened. | 25/04/2024 03:04 PM | 4 | |
42,562 | 25/04/2024 02:29 PM | Grab Your Discounted Tickets for the Tech.eu Summit London 2024 - Only 5 Days Left! | grab-your-discounted-tickets-for-the-techeu-summit-london-2024-only-5-days-left | 25/04/2024 | 2000 tech enthusiasts, an ornate Central London venue and two days of unmissable programming. Tech.eu Summit London 2024 is just around the corner and it’s your last chance to get your tickets at a discount before their 35% increase in just five days. Our summit brings together a vast lineup of leaders grappling with the most significant challenges that European technology faces to pool strategies, solidify partnerships and develop actionable roadmaps. Our mainstage panels will run throughout both days featuring global heavyweights from executive suites at Intel, Zylon, TechCrunch, world-leading universities and many more. (Check out our previous announcements for a full rundown of experts to seek out.) The window for early discounts closes on May 1 when prices will increase. Our group discount ticket, currently selling for £500+VAT, will rise to £675+VAT. Regular tickets - granting full access to all facets of the event - will be £600+VAT for just five days more before they rise to £750+VAT. These tickets grant you access to a diverse range of content formats, including the startup stage (where more than 30 startups are now confirmed), main stage presentations and round table discussions. For an unparalleled experience, check out the VIP Pass, currently £2250+VAT. VIPs are granted exclusive access to the VIP Reception, Speaker / VIP Lounge and Fast Track entry, ensuring perfect conditions to absorb the insights our speakers have to offer. Get discounted tickets to secure your spot and stay tuned to keep up with the latest on the Tech.eu Summit London 2024. See you on May 16-17! |
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42,561 | 25/04/2024 01:05 PM | Europe taps deep learning to make industrial robots safer colleagues | europe-taps-deep-learning-to-make-industrial-robots-safer-colleagues | 25/04/2024 | Demand for industrial robots is rising in Europe, especially driven by the benefits of automation. However, there are ongoing challenges in ensuring seamless collaboration with humans while maintaining safety. To address this issue, a consortium of European universities, technology accelerators, and private research labs is launching the RoboSAPIENs project. The aim is to build the necessary safety mechanisms with a particular focus on adaptive industrial robots — a category of autonomous robots that can learn new behaviours without being reprogrammed and adapt to changes in their system structure or environment. One eye-catching ambition targets a big problem for adaptive robots:… This story continues at The Next Web |
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42,560 | 25/04/2024 12:30 PM | NBG open new factory for cellulose production at commercial scale | nbg-open-new-factory-for-cellulose-production-at-commercial-scale | 25/04/2024 | Nordic Bioproducts Group has opened a new facility in Lappeenranta, Finland in order to produce microcrystalline cellulose and other cellulose derivatives at commercial scale. The factory will enable the world's first continuous production line of up to 10,000 tons of MCC annually, to be used across industries whilst substituting for harmful substances within applications such as bioplastics, concrete, paints, textiles, glues and insulation. As the purest and most versatile form of cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose has been used in a range of industries for decades – from pharmaceuticals and food supplements to food ingredients, cosmetics, and skincare. The global demand for MCC is high, and the market is projected to grow exponentially by 2030. Lappeenranta was chosen as the location due to its closeness to six existing pulp manufacturing plants, local supply, and short access to seaports, ensuring supply chain security. Additionally, all ingredients come from FSC-certified, traceable, sustainably managed forests. The factory has been built to meet modern standards, being people-centric and enforcing employee satisfaction. The first production phase started in March 2024, and now, the factory is gearing up to its full production capacity of up to 10,000 tons of MCC produced annually. The factory is expected to create 40 million euros in revenue in the first full operating year, aiming to triple the revenue in the following three years. The new factory employs 20 people and intends to double that number in the near future. A spinoff from Aalto University, Nordic Bioproducts Group was founded in 2019 by Professor Olli Dahl and then Senior Commercial Officer Olli Kähkönen in cooperation with the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. “The world was changed when crude oil was discovered, and now it is time to revolutionize the world with cellulose-based materials! Our goal is to bring ground-breaking solutions to the market that don’t cause negative environmental impact. "This factory is a big investment in the green transition, and we would like to invite all companies to join us in thinking about how can we ensure that the planet survives for the next generation. We can’t do it alone, but our mass production facility for cellulosic products, like MCC, is a good start,” commented Olli Kähkönen, CEO and co-founder of Nordic Bioproducts Group. |
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42,558 | 25/04/2024 12:00 PM | Glen Clova Scientific raises £4M to combat autoimmune diseases | glen-clova-scientific-raises-pound4m-to-combat-autoimmune-diseases | 25/04/2024 | Scottish biotech startup Glen Clova Scientific has closed a £4M Seed round, led by Norcliffe Capital. The investment will be made in two tranches of £2.5m and £1.5m. Founded in 2022 as a spin out from the University of Dundee, GCS is developing drugs for chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. The funding enables the Company to advance preclinical development of three initial drugs: GCS001 for treatment of senile pruritus, GCS002 for atopic dermatitis and GCS003 for eczema and asthma. The company has developed a technology platform underpinning its product development pipeline and GCS’ technology will be exploited in several non-pharmaceutical markets through partnerships. DSW Ventures, TRICAPITAL Angels and Scottish Enterprise also participated in the round. Steven Powell, co-founder of Glen Clova Scientific, commented: “Our GCS VLP platform has the potential to produce a new generation of active biologic drugs offering both enhanced performance and a simpler, more cost-effective manufacturing process compared with existing biologic drugs. "We believe that these drugs can have a significant impact on large patient populations with poorly met medical needs. We are delighted to have attracted support from a syndicate of high-quality, experienced investors to finance the development of our drug development pipeline and the continued expansion of our proprietary technology platform.” |
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42,557 | 25/04/2024 12:00 PM | goodcarbon raises €5.25M for carbon credits platform | goodcarbon-raises-euro525m-for-carbon-credits-platform | 25/04/2024 | Berlin-based goodcarbon has raised €5.25M for its long-term carbon credit portfolios. goodcarbon aims to combine solutions to global warming, biodiversity loss and global inequality by facilitating carbon compensation. The growth of buying carbon credits to compensate for residual emissions has naturally led to the development of multiple ways and methods of purchasing. In 2022, the primary market for carbon credits is expected to hit $1.2 billion (Trove), and this number is forecast to hit $40 billion by 2040. Founded in 2021, goodcarbon provides a digital investment and trading platform made in Germany. The startup drives conscious companies to conserve and restore nature by funding high-impact, verified nature-based solution projects in return for carbon credits. Ocean 14 Capital fund leads the round, with participation from Silverstrand Capital, high-profile angel investors and existing investors Planet A Ventures, 468 Capital and Greenfield Capital. The €5.25M investment aims to expand the company’s nature analytics and expertise, strengthen its team, and introduce additional high-quality carbon offsetting projects to the market. "We are thrilled to be part of goodcarbon's journey, supporting their mission to provide companies with access to nature-based solutions," says George Duffield from Ocean 14 Capital. "We are particularly impressed with their science-based quality approach as well as the product-market fit. The fact that they already collaborate with leading corporations such as Deutsche Telekom, Bertelsmann and Melitta definitely proves their potential to lead in this space and make a change. We look forward to supporting goodcarbon in enabling more companies to confidently fulfill their net-zero and nature-positive pledges." |
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42,555 | 25/04/2024 11:25 AM | APEX Capital nets second close of €50M for athlete-driven venture fund | apex-capital-nets-second-close-of-euro50m-for-athlete-driven-venture-fund | 25/04/2024 | Sports-focused investment firm APEX Capital announced the second close of its €50 million Elite Performance Venture Capital Fund today. The Elite Performance Fund is dedicated to transforming the sports, media, and entertainment sectors by investing in innovative companies from Pre-Seed to Series A stages. APEX first launched its athlete-driven VC Fund in September 2023 which included early investors Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Valtteri Bottas, Miguel Oliveira, Raphael Varane, Christian Eriksen, Jan Vertonghen, and others. APEX has closed 18 investments since its inception together with an athlete community of +100 athletes across multiple sports. The fund, known for its groundbreaking approach, has attracted a new group of star athletes. These include:
Among these investments are Hexis, a tailored nutrition platform for athletes; VRTL, providing immersive virtual reality sports experiences; and Traits Insights, specialising in scouting and data analysis to help sports teams select optimal athletes- According to investor Brazilian footballer Marcelo, ex-Real Madrid and currently playing at Brazilian Serie A’s Fluminense:
APEX Founder & CEO Antonio Cacorino shared:
Over the past six months, APEX has strategically acquired minority stakes in both emerging and premium sports properties. Two flagship deals include investments in the Alpine F1 Team, spearheaded by Anthony Joshua, Alexander-Trent, and other APEX athletes, and the San Francisco Franchise competing in TGL, Tiger Woods' new PGA-backed golf venture. APEX structured the deal and the involvement of Alex Albon, John Stones, and others to invest alongside co-owner Steph Curry in the golf franchise. Lead image: CEO, Antonio Cacorino and Founding Partner, Pedro Félix da Costa. Photo: uncredited. |
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42,556 | 25/04/2024 11:23 AM | AI unicorn Synthesia launches most ’emotionally expressive’ avatars on the market | ai-unicorn-synthesia-launches-most-emotionally-expressive-avatars-on-the-market | 25/04/2024 | A British startup today unveiled new AI humans that blur the line between the virtual and the real. Synthesia calls the digital beings “Expressive Avatars.” They promise the most realistic emotional expressions on the market. Generated by an AI model that’s trained on footage of real actors, the avatars are built for video creation. Users simply enter a text prompt and the synthetic humans read them out on a screen. The photorealistic renders are certainly impressive. But what makes them unique is their capacity to convey human feelings. Using a technique called “automatic sentiment prediction,” Synthesia’s AI models infer the… This story continues at The Next Web |
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42,554 | 25/04/2024 11:00 AM | Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram | ads-for-explicit-ai-girlfriends-are-swarming-facebook-and-instagram | 25/04/2024 | WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend" apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly. | 25/04/2024 11:04 AM | 4 | |
42,559 | 25/04/2024 10:59 AM | EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 66: Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund | eu-startups-podcast-or-episode-66-tim-schumacher-general-partner-at-world-fund | 25/04/2024 | In this episode, Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund, an impact investor and entrepreneur, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges of being a founder. He shares the remarkable story of Ecosia, the largest independent European search engine that uses its profits to plant trees. Tim also introduces the World Fund, a… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
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42,553 | 25/04/2024 10:39 AM | roclub raises €4M for remotely operated diagnostics | roclub-raises-euro4m-for-remotely-operated-diagnostics | 25/04/2024 | roclub has raised €4M for software that allows diagnostic imaging to be operated remotely. Speedinvest led the round with participation from FJ Labs, Better Ventures and strategic angels. The funding follows a recently announced pre-seed funding of over €2.5 million. With the fresh capital, the medtech will expand its operations from DACH to the rest of Europe and the US, further develop its remote healthcare service marketplace and grow its international team. The medical sector is experiencing a significant shortage of healthcare personnel as our population ages rapidly; roclub’s proposal to solve this is teleoperation, wherein medical devices can be operated from anywhere in the world. Its ideal is to allow physicians to work more flexibly and ensure that examinations are no longer canceled due to a lack of medical-technical professionals. Its Advisory Board includes radiologists and radiographers from across the globe. Speedinvest partner Andrea Zitna commented: "André and Matthias are serial health entrepreneurs with deep experience in the medtech and specifically diagnostics imaging space. They intimately understand the pain-points in the industry and their roclub solution is a testament to that. Not only can it dramatically improve access for patients, it represents a clear and compelling business case for providers. We are excited to support them in their vision and respond to an amazing demand from providers globally." Jeff Weinstein, a partner at FJ Labs, said "As specialists in network effects-driven investments, we see immense potential in roclub’s vision of a marketplace for remote healthcare service. We love the concept of fusing a secure, compliant connectivity solution for medical devices of all kinds with a marketplace layer and are eager to contribute our expertise to this endeavour." |
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42,552 | 25/04/2024 10:08 AM | Terra One raises $7.5M for decentralised battery storage | terra-one-raises-dollar75m-for-decentralised-battery-storage | 25/04/2024 | Berlin-based battery storage startup Terra One has raised $7.5M in seed funding in a round led by PT1, an early-stage VC for real asset technology. Co-founded by serial entrepreneur Tony Schumacher and Thomas Antonioli, the former CFO of sharing economy startup Grover, Terra One is aiming to help Europe achieve its climate goals and wean the continent off politically sensitive and non-renewable energy sources. While solar capacity is expanding and more wind turbines are being installed, the current electricity grid and storage capacities are inadequate, which prevents a full transition to renewable energy. In 2023, for example, Germany lost 19 terawatt hours of energy (enough to power six million households) because of inefficient grid management and congestion. Without action, the numbers will increase in the medium term as more renewables come online. Terra One aims to solve the challenge through its network of decentralised battery storage projects, which charge when the proportion of renewable energy sitting in the grid is typically at its highest (during the day or at night when people are not making their breakfast or dinner) and the prices for electricity are at their lowest. The units discharge at peak times when the grid would otherwise have to switch to conventional power generation to meet demand and prices are significantly higher. Its current largest approved battery projects can power a city of 100,000 people for up to six hours and it has built up a pipeline of 300 projects with more than 20 Gigawatt hours (GWh). For context, it takes 67,200 gallons of oil to produce just one Gwh of electricity. One Gigawatt of energy can power 100 million LED light bulbs and is equivalent to almost 2.5 million solar panels. Previous investors neosfer and 468 Capital also participated in the round. Co-founder Thomas Antonioli, commented on the raise: "We are very excited about this financing round, which will allow us to drive forward our vision of building Europe's leading battery optimiser and thus make an essential contribution to achieving climate targets. Specifically, we will use the financing to further build our team and develop our revolutionary battery optimisation software and our project pipeline." |
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42,549 | 25/04/2024 09:42 AM | FlexAI comes out of stealth with $30M Seed raise for increased compute | flexai-comes-out-of-stealth-with-dollar30m-seed-raise-for-increased-compute | 25/04/2024 | AI compute company FlexAI came out of stealth yesterday with a $30M seed raise led by Alpha Intelligence Capital, Elaia Partners, and Heartcore Capital. FlexAI’s first product, which will launch later this year, is an on-demand cloud service that connects developers to virtual heterogeneous compute, enabling them to run their workloads on a variety of architectures to build and deploy AI models The Paris-based company aims to address the three biggest obstacles inhibiting AI innovation: a compute supply bottleneck, a global skills shortage, and complex, unreliable processes for building and deploying AI models. The company is building a layer of software intelligence, abstraction, and orchestration into the AI compute stack in order to enable developers to utilise multiple hardware configurations without arduous code changes. Founded and led by ex-Apple, Intel, NVIDIA, Tesla, Lifen, and Zoox alumni, FlexAI has collaborated with hardware leaders and cloud providers across the AI ecosystem, including AMD, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Intel, and NVIDIA. "Compute is lagging, not leading, AI models' increasingly potent capabilities. To deliver on AI's potential, the industry has to solve the issue of compute costs and that of stack complexity -- both of which dramatically increase development costs and time to market. Brijesh and Dali, uniquely, have the hardware and software skill sets to architect and build the ecosystem for the AI compute orchestration layer," said Antoine Blondeau, Managing Partner at Alpha Intelligence Capital. “AI is advancing in more directions than our current compute ecosystem can support,” said Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent and FlexAI board member. “FlexAI has created a novel technology that opens access to diverse compute, supports a wide range of workloads, and accelerates innovation across the industry.” |
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42,550 | 25/04/2024 09:42 AM | Treefera raises $12M Series A for AI-driven environmental compliance solutions | treefera-raises-dollar12m-series-a-for-ai-driven-environmental-compliance-solutions | 25/04/2024 | Nature-based assert reporting company Treefera today announced a $12m Series A raise, led by AlbionVC. This raise comes just seven months after the company’s $2.2 million Pre-Seed. Treefera was co-founded by Jonathan Horn, theoretical physicist and former Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, and Caroline Grey, former Chief Customer Officer at UiPath. The Treefera platform delivers data solutions and insights to clients dealing with the increasingly complex regulatory challenges involved in environmental and supply chain compliance. It integrates satellite, drone, and ground truth data at a huge scale and overlays this with AI algorithms, providing its clients continuous monitoring, assurance, and risk evaluation. This includes delivering insights and assurances around the provenance of commodities, deforestation risk, carbon credits, carbon removal, and supply chain sustainability in real-time. For clients — such as project developers, biochar producers, registries, financial services operating in the carbon credit market, bioenergy and biofuel companies and supply chain businesses - the platform covers jurisdictions (countries and large regions) as well as 500+ registered forest projects and harvest sites, bringing together an unprecedented volume of environmental and forestry data. The platform then integrates with client analytics through an API. Jonathan Horn, CEO & Co-Founder of Treefera, comments;
Paul Lehair, Investment Director at AlbionVC, comments:
Treefera has forged partnerships with industry leaders, including Anew Climate, ACCIONA, and Maple Credits. With this funding, Treefera aims to enhance its platform capabilities and expand its team worldwide. Josh Strauss, President of Environmental Products at Anew Climate, comments: “As Anew Climate drives transformational change across the carbon market with our recent launch of the Epoch Evaluation Platform, Treefera helps us set a new standard for forest carbon project additionality and durability. Treefera’s machine learning and remote sensing tools, combined with Anew’s vast forest carbon data set, allow for previously unachievable levels of accuracy in assessing biomass change and harvesting activities across the North American forest landscape.” Laurel Perry, Co-Founder at Maple Credits, comments: “The advantages and support provided by the Treefera platform are integral to our success, and we would not be where we are without it. Its innovative features and tools have brought immense value to our business. By providing access to validated and trustworthy information on the platform, we can reduce costs and save time, which is a game-changer.” Lead image: Treefera Founders: CRO Caroline Grey and CEO Jonathan Horn. Photo: uncredited. |
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42,551 | 25/04/2024 08:49 AM | Eoghan O’Neil, Senior Policy Officer at the European Commission, will speak at this year’s EU-Startups Summit! | eoghan-oneil-senior-policy-officer-at-the-european-commission-will-speak-at-this-years-eu-startups-summit | 25/04/2024 | We are pleased to announce that Eoghan O’Neill, Senior Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG Connect, will be a speaker at this year’s EU-Startups Summit in Malta. On the afternoon of Friday, May 10 he will deliver a keynote on the EU Digital Markets Act and the opportunities it creates for startups. Eoghan has… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
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42,547 | 25/04/2024 08:39 AM | British Patient Capital invests $50.8M in Evolution Technology Fund III | british-patient-capital-invests-dollar508m-in-evolution-technology-fund-iii | 25/04/2024 | British Patient Capital today announces a $50.8 million commitment to the third fund by Evolution Equity Partners, a specialist technology investor focused on cybersecurity and enterprise software companies. Evolution Equity Partners' investments to date have included Quantexa, a global data and analytics software company that achieved unicorn status in 2023, and Panaseer, an enterprise security platform. British Patient Capital’s investment follows a $35 million commitment to Evolution’s second fund in 2020. Robert Greenwood, Investment Director, Funds, British Patient Capital, said: “Cybersecurity started as a niche subsector of technology. With wide adoption and advancement of technology, we have seen it evolve over the last twenty years as attack surfaces have expanded to become a key application across all sectors as businesses aim to protect themselves, their customers, and their product. This investment demonstrates the UK’s role in leading cybersecurity innovation and demonstrating its expertise within this valuable technology.” Richard Seewald, Founder and Managing Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, said:
Lead image: Markus Spiske. |
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42,548 | 25/04/2024 08:30 AM | 10 Swiss startups to watch in 2024 | 10-swiss-startups-to-watch-in-2024 | 25/04/2024 | Although Switzerland's startup ecosystem might not be the largest in Europe, it is widely recognized as one of the most innovative. Both government and private initiatives play a crucial role in supporting Switzerland's startup scene, offering various incentives such as tax benefits, funding opportunities, and accelerator programs. According to our Annual report, Swiss tech companies raised €2.8 billion in 2023, putting thus Switzerland on the 6th place among top 10 countries by the total raised amount. Here is the list of the Swiss companies that raised the biggest amounts last year.
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42,544 | 25/04/2024 08:06 AM | One Click LCA acquires Generative-AI maker Buildrz | one-click-lca-acquires-generative-ai-maker-buildrz | 25/04/2024 | Environmental lifecycle assessment company for construction and manufacturing One Click LCA today announced its acquisition of Buildrz, French maker of generative AI software for real estate opportunity analysis and feasibility studies. Together, the companies will extend their offering and bring integrated feasibility studies, cost analysis, and carbon analysis powered by a generative AI to their users. One Click LCA helps architects, developers, and other players in the construction value chain decarbonise their projects by providing powerful, global lifecycle assessment, environmental product declaration, and sustainability solutions. Founded in 2016 in Paris, Buildrz supports property developers, architects, and local authorities at every phase of their real estate development projects, starting from site sourcing and extending through the permitting process. Its SaaS-based real estate development platform enables property developers and architects to perform generative design to optimise buildable surfaces on any given plot while meeting the necessary urban planning requirements. The company evaluates land use change, net zero artificialisation, views and daylighting and economic value of the projects, enabling customers to identify and qualify sites that offer the best economic opportunities. It currently serves around 50 customers across France. “At Buildrz, our goal is to provide developers and architects the tools to build more effectively and responsibly amid growing regulations and requirements,” says Manuel Verrier, Founder and CEO of Buildrz.
One Click LCA will bring its users an integrated feasibility study and cost and carbon analysis powered by generative AI. The combination will allow users to identify low-carbon projects before design is started and ensure code compliance. “We’re very excited to join forces with Buildrz, and will be working together to bring out new tools that allow reducing cost and carbon emissions of projects starting from the pre-design stage, in France and globally,” says Panu Pasanen, Founder & CEO of One Click LCA.
The first joint solutions are targeted for the end of the year, and they will be made available to the customers through One Click LCA. Also, an integration of the existing tools is planned. With Buildrz, One Click LCA will serve customers in over 170 countries. One Click LCA is supported by two minority investors, PSG Equity and InfraVia. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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42,545 | 25/04/2024 07:30 AM | Berlin-based roclub secures €4 million to overcome shortage of medical technical workers in Europe and the US | berlin-based-roclub-secures-euro4-million-to-overcome-shortage-of-medical-technical-workers-in-europe-and-the-us | 25/04/2024 | roclub, a pioneer in teleoperations aiming to transform the global healthcare landscape, today announced the close of a €4 million seed funding round led by European and American early-stage investors Speedinvest and FJ Labs alongside Better Ventures and strategic angels. The funding follows a recently announced pre-seed funding of over €2.5 million. With the fresh… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
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42,542 | 25/04/2024 07:19 AM | Tquila launches its Paloma fund with $40m investment | tquila-launches-its-paloma-fund-with-dollar40m-investment | 25/04/2024 | Technology and investment company Tquila has raised $40M for its Paloma fund, which will enable it to launch the fund and initiate investments in startups across a range of verticals and geographies. The fund is two-thirds of the way to its target of $60M. Tquila is a corporate development and technology company founded by James McHugh in 2010, initially with an investment in a UK-based Salesforce consultancy, a joint venture with Salesforce, and producing cloud software that was acquired by Accenture in 2015. The investor backs companies from seed through to exit, either as stand-alone entities or with co-investment from consulting technology firms and software companies. Its current portfolio includes businesses focused on Data, AI, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, Google Cloud, Salesforce, UiPath, AWS and Snowflake. Carsten Jorgensen will Chair the Paloma Fund and said that “The Paloma Fund reaching a solid first close in under six months is testimony to the unique opportunity Tquila offers investors and clients to partner with the in-demand software companies, and to a committed and talented group of tech entrepreneurs.” James McHugh, founder and CEO of Tquila, former founder, CEO and Chairman of K2 Partnering Solutions said, “We are fortunate to have a world class team of entrepreneurs invested with, as advisors to, and as partners of — our inaugural fund. All of us at Tquila are delighted to be working with Carsten and the Paloma Fund team. The experience, focus and professionalism they’ve brought to the group has allowed us to accelerate our opportunity and with that, growth.” |
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42,543 | 25/04/2024 07:17 AM | Spanish marketing SaaS Indigitall raise €6M Series A | spanish-marketing-saas-indigitall-raise-euro6m-series-a | 25/04/2024 | Indigitall, a B2B SaaS startup providing personalised marketing, has closed its oversubscribed €6M Series A funding round. Headquartered in Madrid, the company operates in over 20 countries including Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador and serves customers such as Bankinter, Banco de Crédito de Perú, Movistar, Televisa and Grupo Claro. Indigitall's software allows brands to personalise, segment and automate all digital communications for mobile apps, web browsing, Google and Apple Wallet and messaging apps like WhatsApp, Teams, Messenger, and Instagram. The Series A round of funding was led by Data Point Capital, alongside GoHub Ventures and Adara Ventures to accelerate growth in Latin America and Spain and launch services in the US market. "This new funding will enable us to expand our market-leading position with Spanish-speaking customers by investing further in Latin America and Spain and entering the US,” said CEO and co-founder Juan Carlos de la Vela. His co-founder Xavier Omella added: “It represents a major step forward for Indigitall, bringing us closer to our goal of becoming a global leader in the digital communications industry.” “Their exponential growth, the potential of their product, combined with the knowledge and vision of the founders, and their ability to attract foreign capital, are the factors that lead us to bet on Indigitall. "Throughout the process, the team has demonstrated a clear ambition to take the company to the next level, and at GoHub Ventures, we want to support them on that path,” points out Inés Calabuig, Managing Partner at GoHub Ventures. |
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42,546 | 25/04/2024 07:01 AM | Berlin-based goodcarbon secures €5.25 million to bring new high-quality nature-based solutions to market | berlin-based-goodcarbon-secures-euro525-million-to-bring-new-high-quality-nature-based-solutions-to-market | 25/04/2024 | goodcarbon, a Berlin based startup specializing in high-quality carbon credits from “Nature-based Solutions” announced the successful closing of their €5.25 million funding round. Ocean 14 Capital fund led the round, with participation from Silverstrand Capital, high-profile angel investors and existing investors Planet A Ventures, 468 Capital and Greenfield Capital. The investment aims to expand the… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
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