Deep Tech Capital Movements Vol. 10
Weekly tracking of funding rounds, new funds, and strategic shifts in deep tech.
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Deep Tech Capital Movements is the only newsfeed fully dedicated to deep tech deals—saving you time and keeping you focused on what truly matters.
If you’re in deep tech—whether you’re building, investing, or simply staying ahead—you need to know where the capital is flowing.
This week, we tracked over 50 funding rounds, spanning pre-seed experiments, infrastructure-scale seed plays, and high-conviction Series A–C bets—allocating more than $1.2 billion toward the foundational technologies of the next industrial cycle.
The biotechnology sector emerged as the primary magnet for capital, capturing more than $330M in aggregate. Late-stage rounds into programmable biologics, ion channel therapeutics, and AI-driven drug discovery platforms indicate that the convergence between life sciences and computational infrastructure is maturing into a defined asset class. These companies are not operating at the fringes of pharma—they are redefining therapeutic pipelines with models that integrate neural mapping, high-throughput screening, and biofabrication. Notably, multiple Series B and C rounds in this vertical signal increased institutional confidence in the clinical and commercial viability of next-generation biologics.
Robotics and AI-enabled physical systems followed, with over $200 M in funding spread across seed to Series A rounds. The diversity within this cluster is striking: container unloading automation, humanoid manufacturing, zero-shot navigation for mobile robots, and precision agricultural robotics. What unifies them is a shift in perception—from robotics as automation to robotics as adaptive infrastructure. Several companies positioned their technologies not simply as tools, but as platforms capable of learning, scaling, and integrating into complex operational environments.
Energy infrastructure and storage technologies collectively attracted approximately $90 M, continuing a trend observed over the past quarter. From grid-optimized battery systems and virtual power plants to fusion reactor designs and carbon-to-graphite conversion processes, capital is flowing into technologies that directly address the volatility and inefficiencies of contemporary energy systems.
At a regional level, the United States remained dominant, accounting for over $500 million in total capital deployed, with California, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma driving much of the volume. Activity was particularly strong in biotech, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. Europe followed with an estimated $300 million, led by Germany, the UK, Sweden, and Spain. While the average ticket size was smaller, European deal flow showed high concentration in semiconductors, mobility infrastructure, and energy hardware—sectors where technical depth and industrial policy intersect. The United Kingdom alone accounted for over $98 million, reflecting a steady pipeline of spinouts in materials science, photonics, and AI-enabled chemistry. Meanwhile, India and Australia, though smaller in total capital, contributed a notable density of early-stage deals, particularly in robotics, sensing systems, and manufacturing automation.
Beyond startup activity, several new funds were launched this week, including a $100 million vehicle dedicated to maritime supply chain technologies, a €165 million biotech acceleration fund backed by multinational pharmaceutical firms, and a $25 billion energy infrastructure joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s ADQ and Energy Capital Partners. These moves reflect an increasingly thematic approach to venture and growth capital, where specialization, alignment with strategic industries, and long-term capacity building are beginning to replace broad diversification and spray-and-pray seed investing.
What emerges from this week’s data is that the deep tech ecosystem is being reshaped by capital that seeks not just innovation, but systems resilience, commercial path clarity, and alignment with global-scale industrial shifts. From neurotechnology to next-gen power electronics, the focus is shifting toward companies that are less speculative and more infrastructural—technologies that, if successful, will not simply compete within markets, but define them.
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The Deep Tech Negotiation Playbook | Chapter 2/4
Software startups scale on code. Deep Tech startups scale on atoms, factories, and supply chains. Investors understand this distinction, yet too often, negotiations follow the same script—SaaS-inspired playbooks that emphasize lean operations, rapid iteration, and hypergrowth.
But Deep Tech doesn’t play by those rules.
The risk profile is different, capital flows on a different timeline, and returns aren’t measured in quick multiples but in long-term, defensible breakthroughs.
The difference between a good deal and a bad one isn’t just valuation or dilute ownership—it can introduce misaligned incentives, create untenable capital constraints, and ultimately limit a company’s ability to execute on its long-term vision.
The question isn’t if negotiation strategy is critical; it’s whether you’re approaching it with the right framework.
Startups Deals
🔸 BlueShift Raises $2.1M to Extract CO₂ and Critical Minerals from Seawater
Boston-based BlueShift raised $2.1M in pre-seed to develop its membrane-free electrochemical system that extracts CO₂ and rare earth elements from seawater. Backed by ConocoPhillips, Ridgeline, and MassCEC, the company will deploy its pilot facility in Boston Harbor in 2025. Technology originated from University of Michigan and Harvard.
Deal: Pre-Seed
Region: USA (Massachusetts)
Industry: Materials
Sector: Carbon Removal & Mineral Recovery
Tech: Electrochemical Seawater Processing, Additive Manufacturing
🔸 Homeostasis Raises $600K Pre-Seed to Transform CO₂ into Graphite
Tacoma-based Homeostasis secured $600K in pre-seed funding to scale its aqueous mineralization capture tech that converts atmospheric CO₂ into graphite — a critical mineral for batteries, nuclear, and defense. Backed by Kayak Ventures and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the startup is building carbon-to-graphite pilot systems for industrial partners.
Deal: Pre-Seed
Region: USA (Washington)
Industry: Climate Tech
Sector: Carbon Capture & Materials
Tech: Aqueous Mineralization, CO₂-to-Graphite Conversion
🔸 iHub Robotics Secures $520K to Launch India’s Largest Humanoid Robot Facility
Kerala-based iHub Robotics raised $520K in pre-seed funding from US investors to establish India’s largest humanoid robot manufacturing site. Already exporting Gen-1 robots to the Middle East, the company is also launching a deep-tech education platform to train 100,000 students in AI and robotics.
Deal: Pre-Seed
Region: India
Industry: Robotics
Sector: Humanoids, EdTech
Tech: Physical AI
🔸 Iceberg Quantum Snags $2M Pre-Seed to Design Fault-Tolerant Quantum Architectures
Sydney-based Iceberg Quantum raised $2M in a pre-seed round led by Blackbird to develop LDPC-based architectures for PsiQuantum’s platform. Founded by three PhDs from the University of Sydney, Iceberg is targeting cost-effective fault-tolerant quantum computing to accelerate real-world utility of photonic systems.
Deal: Pre-Seed
Region: Australia
Industry: Quantum Computing
Sector: Infrastructure
Tech: LDPC, Fault Tolerance
🔸 Catchwise Nets €1.25M to Optimize Sustainable Commercial Fishing
Norway-based Catchwise raised €1.25M in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-driven decision platform for fishing fleets. By combining SAT-AIS, fishery records, and oceanic data, the system improves catch efficiency and cuts fuel usage. The round was led by Dreamcraft, Sondo, and Ocean Impact.
Deal: Pre-Seed
Region: Norway, Europe
Industry: Blue Economy
Sector: Maritime AI
Tech: Geospatial Analytics, Predictive Modeling
🔸 Reactwise Raises £2.6M Pre-Seed to Automate Chemical Reaction Optimization
London-based Reactwise landed £2.6M in pre-seed funding from Y Combinator, Innovate UK, and angels. The startup’s ML-driven platform helps pharma and chemtech companies find optimal reaction conditions. Since YC Summer 2024, it has launched 12 pilots and screened thousands of reactions via robotic labs.
Deal: Pre-Seed
Region: UK
Industry: ChemTech
Sector: R&D Automation
Tech: ML Modeling, Robotic Labs
🔸 Harvested Robotics Raises $580K to Commercialize Laser Weed Control
Hyderabad-based Harvested Robotics secured $580K in seed funding to scale its AI-powered laser weeder for tractors. Led by Arali Ventures with support from Anand Mahindra, the startup offers a chemical-free, camera-guided system that burns weeds with precision lasers, targeting yield improvement and organic farming at scale.
Deal: Seed
Region: India
Industry: AgTech
Sector: Robotics, Precision Agriculture
Tech: Computer Vision, Laser Robotics
CEO-CVC Partnerships in Deep Tech: The FibreCoat Case Study
This episode spotlight the case study of FibreCoat, a startup that began at R
WTH Aachen University and evolved into a disruptive force in the advanced materials industry.
Learn how FibreCoat tackled challenges like scaling, market adaptation, and forging strategic partnerships to bring affordable, high-performance fibers to traditionally inaccessible markets.
Hear from Robert Brüll, CEO of FibreCoat, and Adarsh Sowcar, Venture Investment Manager at NOVA - the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Saint-Gobain, as they discuss how vision, adaptability, and collaboration between CEO and early-stage investors drive success in a competitive industry.
What You’ll Learn in This Edition
Integrate with Existing Infrastructure: Leveraging existing production capacity reduces costs and accelerates scaling.
Value Investor Collaboration: Partnering with knowledgeable investors can provide strategic guidance and industry connections.
Embrace Market Feedback: Listening to customer needs helps refine the product and achieve market fit.
Be Willing to Pivot: Adapting to new challenges or opportunities is crucial for long-term success.
🔸 Anyware Robotics Raises $12M Seed to Automate Container Unloading
Anyware Robotics, based in the US, raised $12M to expand deployment of Pixmo, a mobile manipulator that automates container unloading. Pixmo features a vacuum gripper, cobot arm, and AI guidance. GFT Ventures led the round, with participation from Black Forest, Foothill, and Alumni Ventures.
Deal: Seed
Region: US
Industry: Robotics
Sector: Logistics
Tech: AMRs, Cobots, AI Perception
🔸 Rerun Raises $17M Seed to Power Physical AI Debugging
Stockholm-based Rerun raised $17M to scale its open-source developer platform for physical AI systems like drones, cars, and robots. The platform supports multimodal visual debugging and data analytics. Backers include Point Nine and several global AI dev tool veterans.
Deal: Seed
Region: Sweden, Europe
Industry: Dev Tools
Sector: Robotics, Physical AI
Tech: Multimodal Data, Spatial Debugging
🔸 Capalo AI Raises €3.8M to Optimize Energy Storage with AI
Helsinki-based Capalo AI raised €3.8M in seed funding to scale Zeus VPP, its AI-powered virtual power plant for battery optimization. Led by VentureFriends and PROfounders, the round supports Capalo’s expansion across Europe, managing hundreds of megawatts of storage for partners like Taaleri Energia and Å Entelios.
Deal: Seed
Region: Finland, Europe
Industry: Energy / AI
Sector: Virtual Power Plants
Tech: Energy Forecasting, BESS Optimization, Grid Flexibility
🔸 Remos Space Secures €1M to Revolutionize Satellite Ground Stations
Sweden-based Remos Space raised €1M in seed funding to scale its software-defined satellite ground station tech and expand into Africa. Led by Tanzanian-born founder Dr. Moses Browne Mwakyanjala, Remos offers scalable software modems, turnkey ground stations, and a "space agency in a box" concept to democratize space infrastructure globally.
Deal: Seed
Region: Sweden / Africa
Industry: Space Tech
Sector: Ground Segment
Tech: Software-Defined Radio, Cloud-Based Ground Stations
🔸 Seloxium Secures £6M to Scale Critical Metal Recovery from Waste
Oxford spinout Seloxium raised £6M seed funding co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises and MKS PAMP to scale Selectal™, its tech for selective recovery of metals from industrial waste. A new Teesside plant will accelerate commercialization across high-purity metal markets.
Deal: Seed
Region: UK
Industry: Cleantech / Materials
Sector: Critical Minerals
Tech: Selective Metal Extraction, Industrial Waste Recovery
🔸 Arcade Raises $12M to Power Tool-Calling Infrastructure for AI Agents
Ex-Okta and Redis founders raise $12M from Laude Ventures (backed by Perplexity co-founders) for Arcade, a secure tool-calling infra layer for AI agents. Think: Okta for LLM-based automation.
Stage: Seed
Sector: AI Infrastructure
Tech: Agent Auth & Permissions, Secure Tool Calling
🔸 Tera AI Raises $7.8M to Enable Zero-Shot Navigation for Robots
San Francisco-based Tera AI exited stealth with a $7.8M seed round led by Felicis and Inovia to deliver software-only, visual navigation systems for autonomous robots. Using cognition-inspired spatial reasoning AI, the system enables over-the-air updates for robots with just a GPU and camera, drastically cutting autonomy costs.
Deal: Seed
Region: USA (California)
Industry: Robotics / AI
Sector: Autonomy & Navigation
Tech: Spatial Reasoning AI, Zero-Shot Navigation
🔸 Phnxx Raises $1.8M Seed to Scale Modular Off-Grid Solar + Battery Systems
Melbourne/Singapore-based Phnxx raised $1.8M to deploy its containerised solar-battery "grid-in-a-box" systems for construction, mining, agri and off-grid rural industries. The system is 34x cleaner and 5x cheaper than diesel gensets. Backed by ENGIE Factory, Pacific Channel, Synertec, and LaunchVic’s Hugh Victor McKay Fund.
Stage: Seed
Sector: Energy Storage / Clean Construction
Tech: Modular containerized solar + battery, fast-deploy microgrid
🔸 Olio Labs Raises $4.5M to Advance AI-Powered Therapeutic Design
San Francisco-based Olio Labs closed a $4.5M round to accelerate development of its AI-driven CoDE platform for therapeutic design. The round was led by Boom Capital and Overwater Ventures, with backing from Y Combinator and SciFounders. The platform integrates EMR, neural circuit maps, and phenomic screening.
Deal: Seed
Region: USA (California)
Industry: Biotech / AI
Sector: Therapeutic Discovery
Tech: AI Drug Design, Phenomic Screening
🔸 PULSETRAIN Raises €6.1M to Boost EV Battery Lifespan and Efficiency
Munich-based PULSETRAIN secured €6.1M in seed funding to commercialize its integrated In-Battery powertrain tech, extending EV battery lifespan by up to 80%. Backed by Vsquared Ventures and Planet A, the startup merges inverter, BMS, and AI systems to reduce weight and increase power across vehicle types.
Deal: Seed
Region: Germany, Europe
Industry: Climate Tech / Mobility
Sector: EV & Battery Systems
Tech: In-Battery Powertrain, AI, Multilevel Inverter
🔸 Zero Point Motion Emerges from Stealth with £4M to Transform Navigation Sensors
Bristol-based Zero Point Motion raised £4M in a pre-Series A to scale its MEMS + silicon photonics-based sensors, delivering ultra-sensitive motion tracking without GPS. Their tech, inspired by gravitational wave detection, targets defense, space, autonomy, and IoT. The round included SCVC, Foresight Group, Verve Ventures, and u-blox AG.
Deal: Pre-Series A
Region: UK
Industry: Sensing / DeepTech
Sector: Navigation & Positioning
Tech: MEMS, Silicon Photonics, GPS-Free Sensors
🔸 Neros Raises $35M Series A to Scale American FPV Drone Manufacturing
Defense drone startup Neros raised $35M to ramp up production of its FPV drones and ground stations. Vy Capital US led the round, joined by Sequoia, Interlagos, D3, and Zipline’s CEO. With recognition from DoD’s BlueUAS initiative, Neros aims to rebuild domestic defense manufacturing and vertically integrate across all drone components.
Deal: Series A
Region: US
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Sector: Drones, Autonomy
Tech: FPV Drones, Vertical Integration
🔸 Camgraphic Lands €25M Series A to Scale Graphene Photonics for AI and Comms
UK-based Camgraphic secured €25M in Series A funding to scale production of its graphene-based photonic chips. The round was co-led by NATO Innovation Fund and CDP Venture Capital, with participation from Sony Innovation Fund, Join Capital, Bosch Ventures, and others. The chips offer a faster, energy-efficient alternative to silicon, targeting AI, autonomous vehicles, radar, and satellite comms.
Deal: Series A
Region: UK, Europe
Industry: Semiconductors
Sector: Photonics, Advanced Materials
Tech: Graphene Chips, Optical Computing
🔸 Maxion Therapeutics Raises $72M Series A to Advance KnotBody Drugs
Cambridge-based Maxion raised $72M to push its KnotBody® platform into the clinic. These are next-gen antibody-drug hybrids targeting hard-to-drug ion channels and GPCRs. Lead candidate MAX001 is preclinical for inflammatory diseases. Backed by General Catalyst, British Patient Capital, Solasta Ventures, Eli Lilly, and others.
Stage: Series A
Sector: Biotech / GPCRs / Ion Channels
Tech: Knottin-antibody fusion
⚔️ Anduril’s new UK Arsenal; 🧠 SoftBank Acquires Chip Design; 📡Direct-to-Device Partnership; 🛡️ CIA-Backed exited stealth; 🔋 Metallurgical-Grade Silicon & more | Deep Tech Briefing #53
In Today's Briefing
- The Big Idea – Anduril doubles down on Europe: the defense-tech unicorn is planning a UK-based megafactory to mass-produce AI-powered weapons systems—signaling a strategic pivot toward modular, scalable, and autonomous arsenals made in Europe.
- The Key Updates – Fusion gets a second life at a former German nuclear site. CO₂ is turned into protein at industrial scale, and engineered biomolecules challenge chemical pesticides. A major chip acquisition strengthens the Arm-native stack, while small launchers secure early deals. Direct-to-device satellite networks expand in Europe, and new aerospace platforms push toward hypersonic and edge-of-space operations.
- Breakthroughs and Discoveries – A deep-UV laser could reshape chipmaking, while solar-to-hydrogen panels reach new efficiency milestones. Lithium-6 extraction gets cleaner, unlocking a key step for fusion. Satellites begin mapping the seafloor via gravity, RNA barcoding tracks gene flow in real time, and new substrates boost power electronics under extreme loads.
- Deep Tech Power Plays – U.S. space ambitions get codified in a sweeping AIA roadmap. The EU puts €1.1B behind solar, advanced materials, and circular manufacturing, while its new €800B defense strategy aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
🔸 AmpereHour Energy Raises $5M to Scale Grid-Optimized BESS
Mumbai-based AmpereHour Energy closed a $5M Series A led by Avaana Capital to expand its battery energy storage systems (BESS) and proprietary ELINA energy management platform. With clients like Amazon and Siemens, the startup aims to scale R&D and manufacturing across India, the Middle East, and Europe.
Deal: Series A
Region: India
Industry: Energy Storage
Sector: Smart Grids / BESS
Tech: AI Energy Management, Modular Battery Systems
🔸 Resilco Raises €5M to Turn Industrial Waste into Building Materials
Italy-based Resilco raised €5M Series A to commercialize its tech that converts alkaline industrial waste into CO₂-storing construction materials. Backed by 360 Capital, CDP, and Lombardia Venture, the company will build its first mobile and industrial plants by 2027.
Deal: Series A
Region: Italy
Industry: Climate Tech / Circular Economy
Sector: Waste Valorization
Tech: CO₂ Mineralization, Alkaline Waste Recovery
🔸 Kaiko Systems Raises €6M to Scale AI-Driven Maritime Operations
Berlin-based Kaiko Systems secured €6M in Series A funding to expand its AI platform for real-time vessel intelligence and predictive maintenance. Led by Hi inov and Flashpoint Venture Growth, the round supports global expansion as maritime logistics face mounting pressure from geopolitical disruptions.
Deal: Series A
Region: Germany, Europe
Industry: Maritime Tech
Sector: Fleet Intelligence
Tech: Predictive Maintenance, AI Ops, Frontline Intelligence
🔸 Apptronik Adds $53M to Series A to Scale Apollo Humanoid Robot
Apptronik, the team behind NASA’s Valkyrie robot, secured an extra $53M (total $403M Series A) to scale Apollo — its general-purpose humanoid robot. Backers include Google, Mercedes-Benz, B Capital, and ARK Invest.
Stage: Series A (oversubscribed)
Sector: Robotics / Humanoids
Tech: AI-Enabled Bipedal Robotics
🔸 Pangea Aerospace Raises €23M Series A for Advanced Rocket Propulsion
Barcelona-based Pangea Aerospace raised €23M in Series A to commercialize its ARCOS aerospike engine and other propulsion tech. Backers include Hyperion Fund, Primo Space, CDTI Innvierte, and former ArianeGroup CEO André-Hubert Roussel. Funding will scale manufacturing and support a European Space Agency engine development contract.
Deal: Series A
Region: Spain, Europe
Industry: Space Tech
Sector: Propulsion Systems
Tech: Aerospike Engine, Full-Flow Staged Combustion, In-Orbit Propulsion
🔸 Brain.space Raises $11M Series A to Scale Brain-Data-as-a-Service
Israeli neurotech Brain.space closed $11M (plus a $3.5M grant) led by Toyota Ventures. Their EEG headset and brain data cloud power LMMs (large mental models) for quantifying cognitive/emotional states. Use case: personalized mental health and adaptive AI.
Stage: Series A
Sector: Neurotech / Mental Health
Tech: EEG, Brain Cloud, LMMs
🔸 Wheeler Bio Raises $35M Series A-1 to Expand Antibody Therapeutics CDMO
Oklahoma-based Wheeler Bio closed a $35M oversubscribed Series A-1 to scale its Modular CMC™ platform for accelerating antibody-based drug development. Led by Alloy Therapeutics and Echo Investment Capital, with participation from Mitsubishi Corporation, Germin8 Ventures, and Russell Westbrook Enterprises, the funding will fuel team growth, expansion of cGMP capabilities, and the construction of a large-scale manufacturing facility.
Deal: Series A-1
Region: USA (Oklahoma)
Industry: Biotech / Biomanufacturing
Sector: Antibody Therapeutics
Tech: CDMO, Modular CMC, Biologics Manufacturing
🔸 Novatron Fusion Group Raises €10M to Scale Fusion Energy Tech
Stockholm-based Novatron Fusion Group closed a €10M Series A1 round led by St1, aiming to scale its NOVATRON fusion reactor — the world’s only stable mirror-machine concept. The round supports prototype testing and prepares the path toward commercial deployment across the Nordics.
Deal: Series A1
Region: Sweden, Europe
Industry: Energy
Sector: Fusion Energy
Tech: Mirror-Field Fusion, Plasma Confinement
🔸 Latigo Biotherapeutics Secures $150M Series B to Advance Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics
Thousand Oaks-based Latigo Biotherapeutics raised $150M in Series B to advance its Nav1.8 inhibitor programs, offering a novel, non-opioid alternative to chronic and acute pain treatment. The round was led by Blue Owl Capital, with participation from Sanofi Ventures, QIA, and others. Funds will support ongoing clinical trials and expand its pain-focused pipeline.
Deal: Series B
Region: USA (California)
Industry: Biotech
Sector: Pain Management
Tech: Nav1.8 Inhibitors, Non-Opioid Therapeutics
🔸 Noble Gas Systems Secures $4.2M Series B for Hydrogen Storage
Michigan-based Noble Gas Systems raised $4.2M Series B to advance its conformable, high-pressure hydrogen gas storage vessels. AP Ventures led the round, joined by ALIAD (Air Liquide) and NOVA (Saint-Gobain). Funding supports DOT certification and pilot manufacturing at its new 32,000 sq ft HQ.
Deal: Series B
Region: USA (Michigan)
Industry: Clean Energy / Hardware
Sector: Hydrogen Infrastructure
Tech: Composite Hydrogen Storage, Conformable Pressure Vessels
🔸 Ampersand Biomedicines Raises $65M Series B for Smart Biologics
Boston-based Ampersand Biomedicines closed a $65M Series B from Flagship Pioneering, Eli Lilly, and others to expand its AND-Body™ therapeutic platform. The platform enables localized, programmable biologics for tissue-selective disease treatment, with lead programs in immuno-inflammation and oncology advancing to IND-enabling studies.
Deal: Series B
Region: USA (Massachusetts)
Industry: Biotech
Sector: Biologics / Immunotherapy
Tech: AND-Body™, Programmable Biologics, Tissue-Specific Targeting
🔸 Campus Raises $46M Series B to Scale Online University Platform
NYC-based Campus locked in $46M in Series B funding to grow its online higher education platform. Investors include Founders Fund, Sam Altman, 8VC, Jason Citron, Bloomberg Beta, and founders from Notion, Figma, and Discord. The platform offers live classes from top university professors and has articulation agreements with NYU, Penn State, and others.
Deal: Series B
Region: US
Industry: EdTech
Sector: Higher Education
Tech: Online Learning, AI Tutoring
🔸 Sibel Health Raises $30M Series C and Gains FDA Clearance for Wearable Vital Signs Platform
Chicago-based Sibel Health announced a $30M Series C led by Steele Foundation for Hope and Dräger, coinciding with FDA 510(k) clearance of its ANNE® One wearable monitoring platform. The platform enables continuous, wireless vitals monitoring using interoperable sensors and is now in clinical use at Northwestern Medicine.
Deal: Series C
Region: USA (Illinois)
Industry: MedTech
Sector: Remote Monitoring
Tech: Wearables, AI Monitoring, FDA 510(k)
🔸 Brainomix Raises £14M ($18M) Series C to Scale AI for Stroke and Lung Disease
Oxford-based Brainomix raised £14M ($18M) Series C to expand its FDA-cleared Brainomix 360 platform, which uses AI to improve diagnosis and treatment for stroke and lung fibrosis. With deployments in 300+ hospitals, the round was co-led by Parkwalk, BIVF, and Hostplus.
Deal: Series C
Region: UK / USA
Industry: AI HealthTech
Sector: Imaging Diagnostics
Tech: AI Biomarkers, Stroke Detection, Lung Fibrosis
🔸 Arbor Biotechnologies Raises $74M Series C for One-Shot Gene Editing Therapy
Arbor raised $74M to begin human trials for ABO-101, a CRISPR-based, one-and-done therapy for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1. Backed by Arch Venture and TCGX. They aim to beat Alnylam’s Oxlumo and Novo’s Rivfloza with a curative gene editing alternative.
Stage: Series C
Sector: Genomics / Rare Disease
Tech: LNP-delivered CRISPR Gene Editing
🔸 DRUID AI Eyes €46M Series C, Hits €276M Valuation for Conversational AI Assistants
Romania’s DRUID AI, building enterprise-grade conversational agents, is closing a €46M Series C led by Cipio Partners. With $20M ARR and clients like White Castle, they aim to scale further in US and EU markets.
Stage: Series C
Sector: Conversational AI / SaaS
Tech: Virtual Assistants, CRM/ERP/HR integrations
🔸 Cardiac Dimensions Lands $53M Series E for Heart Valve Device Trials
Kirkland-based Cardiac Dimensions closed $53M in Series E funding led by Ally Bridge Group to support global expansion and complete clinical trials of its Carillon Mitral Contour System — a minimally invasive device targeting mitral valve regurgitation in heart failure patients.
Deal: Series E
Region: USA (Washington)
Industry: MedTech
Sector: Cardiovascular Devices
Tech: Minimally Invasive Implants, Mitral Valve Therapy
🔸 Vytal Global Raises $15.5M to Expand Reusable Food Packaging to the US
Cologne-based Vytal Global raised $15.5M in growth capital to expand its smart reusable packaging platform to the US. Inven Capital and NRW.Venture led the round. The company combines reusable containers with data-driven logistics to replace single-use plastics in events, hospitality, and foodservice.
Deal: Growth
Region: Germany, Europe (expanding to US)
Industry: Sustainability / Packaging
Sector: Circular Economy
Tech: Smart Logistics, Reusable Packaging, IoT
🔸 Arkeus Raises AUD $5M to Scale Hyperspectral AI for Defense ISR
Canberra-based Arkeus raised AUD $5M in an oversubscribed round led by Main Sequence and Salus Ventures to expand its Hyperspectral Optical Radar system for defense. The tech integrates edge AI, optics, and encrypted data to provide ISR capabilities across aerial and maritime platforms.
Deal: Growth
Region: Australia
Industry: Defense
Sector: ISR / Surveillance
Tech: Hyperspectral Sensing, AI, Edge Computing
Venturing into Space Health: Strategies, Insights, and Regulations for Deep Tech Startups | Deep Tech Catalyst
Space is no longer the exclusive domain of governments. As commercial players accelerate their efforts in low Earth orbit and beyond, the question is no longer if humans will live and work in space—but how we’ll keep them healthy while doing so.
In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of space health innovation with Erik Antonsen, Associate Physician and Member of the SPEAR Medicine Division in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. With deep experience at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and space systems—including a past role managing human system risk at NASA—Erik offers a front-row view into the challenges and opportunities of building the future of healthcare... in orbit.
Together, we dig into:
- The current state and future vision of human spaceflight, from ISS to Mars.
- The unique physiological risks astronauts face—and why commercial space demands new health strategies.
- What it takes to bring a wearable health device from lab to launch.
- How founders can navigate the complex regulatory landscape of dual-use tech.
- The emerging role of personalized medicine in space.
🔸 Peregrine Energy Secures $53M Equity Commitment for 150MW Storage Project
Peregrine Energy Solutions secured $53M to fund a massive 150MW battery storage project, plus an additional $115M bridge facility.
Deal: Growth Equity
Sector: Grid-Scale Energy Storage
Tech: BESS Development, Clean Infra
🔸 Mundimoto Secures €21.1M to Dominate Europe’s Motorcycle Rental Market
Barcelona-based Mundimoto raised €21.1M in funding to expand its motorcycle rental and trading platform. The round included €8.1M in equity and €13M in debt financing. Backers include Orilla Asset Management, Endeavor, Autotech Ventures, P101, and Mutua Madrileña. The company aims to scale operations in Italy and grow its renting fleet.
Deal: Equity + Debt
Region: Spain, Europe
Industry: Mobility
Sector: Micromobility, E-commerce
Tech: Mobility Platforms
🔸 C2N Diagnostics Gets $10M from Samsung for Alzheimer’s Blood Test Scale-Up
St. Louis-based C2N Diagnostics received a $10M strategic investment from Samsung to expand its PrecivityAD2 Alzheimer’s blood test. The test uses mass spectrometry to detect amyloid plaques with non-invasive sampling and is gaining clinical traction in the UK, Canada, and the US.
Deal: Strategic
Region: USA
Industry: Diagnostics
Sector: Neurodegenerative Disease
Tech: Blood-Based Biomarkers, Mass Spectrometry
🔸 The Bot Company Raises $150M to Build Non-Humanoid Household Robot
The Bot Company, founded by ex-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt, raised $150M in new funding, bringing its valuation to $2B. Backers include Greenoaks, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Spark Capital’s Nabeel Hyatt. The stealthy San Francisco startup is developing a robot focused on automating home tasks — reportedly a non-humanoid device with a mobile base and grips.
Deal: Series Unknown
Region: US
Industry: Robotics
Sector: Consumer
Tech: Home Robotics, AI
Venture Capital
🔹 Motion Ventures Launches $100M Maritime Tech Fund
Motion Ventures, based in Singapore, has announced a $100M second fund targeting innovation in the maritime supply chain. The fund plans to invest in 25+ companies over the next 18–24 months, with ticket sizes ranging from $250K to $10M. The strategy includes support for asset-intensive technologies addressing decarbonization, compliance, and operational efficiency. The firm reports 30+ investments across both funds to date and involvement from 17 corporate LPs in the maritime sector.
🔹 Soulmates Ventures Launches €50M Sustainability Fund
Czech-based Soulmates Ventures has closed a €50M Article 9 fund focused on environmental and social impact. The fund targets early-stage companies across eight sectors, including energy, water, mobility, agriculture, and healthcare. Initial investments may reach €3M, with potential for €2M follow-on per company. The firm’s existing portfolio includes 17 startups, and the new vehicle will continue to focus on seed-to-Series A stage companies.
🔹 Sofinnova Partners Closes €165M Biotech Acceleration Fund
Sofinnova Partners announced the final close of Biovelocita II at €165M, exceeding its original target. The fund focuses on biotech company creation and early acceleration, with a pan-European scope. Backers include Amgen, BMS, and Pfizer Ventures. Initial investments include companies in neurology, cell therapy, and fibrosis. Since inception, the strategy has screened over 300 projects. Biovelocita II follows a previous fund concentrated in Italy.
🔹 ADQ and Energy Capital Partners Form $25B US Energy Venture
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ and Energy Capital Partners have formed a joint venture to invest over $25B in US-based power infrastructure, with a focus on electricity generation for AI and data center workloads. An initial $5B commitment has been announced, with plans to develop gas-fired plants and explore carbon capture integration. The partnership aims to deploy 10 GW of capacity, with execution expected over five years.
🔹 LimitlessCNC Raises $4.1M to Automate CNC Machining
LimitlessCNC, an Israeli startup focused on automation in precision manufacturing, raised $4.1M in seed funding led by Grove Ventures and Meron Capital. The company applies AI models to optimize CNC toolpath generation, addressing challenges related to skilled labor shortages and programming complexity in high-spec industries such as aerospace and semiconductors. The founding team includes alumni from Unit 81 and Ben-Gurion University.
🔹 Critical Venture Partners Raises $5M to Invest in Academic Founders
Critical Venture Partners has raised a $5M inaugural fund targeting early-stage startups founded by recent university graduates. The fund will write checks between $50K and $250K, reserving 25% for follow-on investments. Initial portfolio companies include General Galactic (carbon-to-fuel), Mobius Industries (metal recovery), and Stratagen Bio (MRI enhancement). The team operates in partnership with university-linked accelerators and has support from LPs in climate and impact investing.
🔹 Adara Ventures Closes First Round of €100M AV4 Fund
Adara Ventures announced the first close of its fourth flagship fund, AV4, targeting a total of €100M. The fund focuses on early-stage investments across cybersecurity, AI, data infrastructure, and advanced hardware. Adara has also launched a parallel vehicle dedicated to energy transition (AVE), with combined commitments across both funds exceeding €140M. The firm expects to complete three investments per vehicle in H1 2025.