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1. Real Estate Market Trends in India
(Cited in 13 tech media)
The real estate market in India is experiencing significant shifts and developments, with key players making strategic moves to capitalize on emerging opportunities. From luxury housing projects to major acquisitions, the sector is witnessing dynamic changes that reflect the evolving landscape of the industry.
2. CoreWeave's AI Cloud Expansion: A Billion-Dollar Race to Dominate the Future of Computing
(Cited in 9 tech media)
In a groundbreaking move that solidifies its position as a key player in the AI hyperscaling arena, CoreWeave has secured a monumental $7.5 billion debt financing facility led by industry giants Blackstone and Magnetar. This historic financing not only reinforces CoreWeave's market dominance but also underscores the insatiable demand for specialized AI cloud infrastructure in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.
3. Allozymes: Pioneering Enzyme Innovation to Transform Industries Worldwide
(Cited in 7 tech media)
Allozymes, a dynamic biotechnology startup based in Singapore, recently announced a significant milestone with the successful closure of a $15 million Series A funding round. This substantial investment, led by esteemed investors Seventure Partners of France and Xora Innovation of Singapore, highlights the growing recognition of Allozymes' transformative potential in the realm of enzyme discovery and engineering.
4. Weka's $140M Series E Funding: A Game-Changer in AI Data Platforms
(Cited in 6 tech media)
Weka, a Campbell, CA-based AI-native data platform company, has secured $140M in Series E funding, propelling its valuation to $1.6B. Led by Valor Equity Partners, this round marks a significant milestone for Weka as it aims to meet the surging global demand for AI-native data infrastructure. With key investors like NVIDIA and Generation Investment Management on board, Weka is poised for rapid expansion and innovation in the data platform software space.
5. Celcius Logistics: Pioneering the Future of Cold-Chain Solutions
(Cited in 6 tech media)
In the bustling city of Mumbai, a startup by the name of Celcius Logistics is making waves in the cold-chain industry with its innovative solutions and recent funding success. Led by the esteemed IvyCap Ventures, the company recently secured a substantial investment of Rs 40 crore ($4.8 million) in a pre-Series B funding round, building upon a previous investment of Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in April 2023. The visionary behind this groundbreaking venture is none other than founder and CEO Swarup Bose, whose ambition knows no bounds.
6. Niqo Robotics: A Rising Star in Agritech Robotics
(Cited in 6 tech media)
Niqo Robotics, formerly known as TartanSense, has been making waves in the agritech industry with its innovative approach to agricultural robotics. Recently, the company raised $9 million in funding from Brida Innovation Ventures, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards global expansion.
7. Propelld's Edgro Secures $25 Million in Debt Funding to Revolutionize Education Finance Expansion
(Cited in 5 tech media)
Propelld, a pioneering education-focused lending platform, has recently made waves in the financial sector by successfully securing a substantial $25 million in debt funding for its NBFC subsidiary, Edgro. This significant funding milestone, achieved through the support of nine prominent lenders, marks a pivotal moment in Propelld's journey towards expanding and enhancing its offerings in the dynamic and ever-evolving education finance sector.
8. Voxel51's Visual AI Platform Receives a Boost with $30 Million in Funding
(Cited in 5 tech media)
Voxel51, a prominent player in the field of visual AI technology, has recently announced a significant milestone with the successful raise of $30 million in new funding. This infusion of capital is set to propel the company's efforts in revolutionizing the way AI models interpret visual input, aiming to address the prevalent issue of model failure due to inadequate data interpretation. With a focus on refining AI models to enhance accuracy and robustness, Voxel51 is on a mission to empower developers to create production-ready AI solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into various applications.
Last week's funding rounds
130 funding rounds, +9% from last week.
Number of funding rounds in the last quarter - May 20, 2024 by Parsers VC
Total raised $13.205 billion, +85% since last week
Total raised $, bln - May 20, 2024 by Parsers VC
Compare with the same week last year
Funding rounds +1% from last year
Number of funding rounds compared to last year - May 20, 2024 by Parsers VC
Total raised +182% since last year
Total raised compared to last year $, bln - May 20, 2024 by Parsers VC
Funding rounds in United States
AeroPay Raises $20M Series B Round
Alkira, Inc. Raises $100M Series C Round
Allied OMS Raises $116M
Artisan AI Raises $7.3M Seed Round
Boopos Raises $175M
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless: SHELTER Raises $50K Grant Round
Brixton Biosciences Raises $33M Series B Round
ByHeart Raises $95M
ChainML Raises $6.2M Seed Round
Chapter Raises $50M Series C Round
Chip City Raises $7.5M Series B Round
Codesphere Raises $18M
CoreWeave Raises $7.5B
Cover Genius Raises $80M Series E Round
ELEGEN Raises $35M Series B Round
Elevate K-12 Raises $25M
FinLocker Raises $17M Series B Round
Gamma Raises $12M Series A Round
Gorgias Raises $29M
Harness Raises $150M
Honey Homes Raises $9.25M Series A Round
weka.io Raises $140M Series E Round
KINO Raises $2.35M Pre-Seed Round
LanceDB (YC W22) Raises $11M
Little Sparrows Technologies Raises $3M Seed Round
Lumo Raises $7M
ManTech Raises $110M
Metabolon Raises $60M
Metropolis Technologies Raises $1.8B
Nabla Bio Raises $26M Series A Round
Orange Charger Raises $6.5M Seed Round
Phenomix Sciences Raises $7.8M
Polymarket Raises $70M
Princeton NuEnergy Raises $10.3M Series A Round
Restaurant365 Raises $175M
Sigma Computing Raises $200M Series D Round
Sikich LLP Raises $250M
SmarterDx Raises $50M Series B Round
Steno_Reporters Raises $46M
Switchboard Health Raises $6.5M Seed Round
Truveris Raises $15M Series E Round
Voxel51 Raises $30M Series B Round
Watershed Health Raises $13.6M
Funding rounds in United Kingdom
AimHi Earth Raises $1.26M
All Things Butter Raises $2.76M Seed Round
Ember Raises $6.35M
Fintech Farm Raises $32M
Homemove Raises $1.4M
Native Teams Raises $6.72M
Peachies Raises $1.77M from Antler Innovation
PolyAI Raises $50M Series C Round
Studiospace Raises $1.2M from Fuel Ventures
ULEMCo Ltd Raises $6.34M
Funding rounds in India
Battery Smart Raises $45M
Celcius Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd Raises $4.8M Series A Round
IIT Madras Raises $61.46M
Infurnia Raises $1.2M
Migsun Raises $59.89M
Nayara Energy Raises $479.1K
Niqo Robotics (formerly TartanSense) Raises $13M Series B Round
Rupeek Gold Loans Raises $6.11M
Funding rounds in Sweden
ArgusEye Raises $3.03M
Grasp Raises $2.06M
Leya Raises $10.5M Seed Round
NuLink Raises $11.3M
Funding rounds in Germany
Caeli Raises $11.96M Series A Round
cylib Raises $59.59M Series A Round
hexafarms Raises $1.4M Pre-Seed Round
trawa Raises $10.84M from Balderton Capital, Speedinvest
Funding rounds in Canada
Capital Power Raises $329.33M
Recall.ai Raises $10M
Nfinite Nanotech Raises $6.5M Seed Round
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