This category features businesses that have recently secured funding or are actively seeking investment, from Series A to later stages. It highlights key developments in financing, including growth capital, venture investments, and emerging opportunities for businesses looking to scale.
Cogna, a London-based AI-powered software developer, has secured £12.5 million ($15 million) in Series A funding, led by Notion Capital with additional support from Hoxton Ventures and Chalfen Ventures. This investment will help Cogna expand its AI-driven, custom-built software solutions across industries typically underserved by standard software.
In January-August 2024, the US secured $82.2 billion in VC funding across 3,102 deals, marking a 1.9% YoY increase in funding despite a 39% decrease in deal volume compared to the same period in 2023. Notably, the number of deals valued at $100 million or more rose from 134 to 192.
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has partnered with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, announced on September 13 at London Fashion Week.
Additional awards from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund (UKSPF/REPF) have been made to projects in East Lindsey, funded through savings from the current UKSPF programme.
New data from Barclays and Beauhurst shows £3.5 billion was invested in UK businesses via private equity from May to July 2024, a 3% rise from the previous quarter. Private equity deals made up 60% of total investments, with foreign investors driving high-value deals.
Email security firm EasyDMARC announced today it raised $20M in a Series A funding round led by New York-based Radian Capital. This investment supports EasyDMARC’s global expansion and product enhancements, aiming to simplify email security for businesses.
Mother Games, a New York-based studio, emerged from stealth on 12 September 2024, announcing it raised $5 million in pre-seed funding from BoxGroup, Shine, and Lerer Hippeau Ventures.
Toronto-based generative AI startup Viggle AI has raised nearly $26M CAD ($19M USD) in Series A funding to accelerate the growth of its video creation platform.
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Trunk Tools, an AI platform transforming the $13 trillion construction industry, announced a $20 million Series A on Sept. 5, 2024, led by Redpoint Ventures, bringing total funding to $30M. The platform uses AI to structure unstructured project data, enhancing efficiency and reducing delays by automating administrative tasks.
