Toronto-based early-stage VC firm Storytime Capital has secured over $14 million CAD in the first close of its second fund, with a target range of $25M–$30M.
AI-powered startup Cluely has secured $15 million in Series A funding to expand its suite of tools designed to “cheat” on everything from job interviews to sales calls.
French next-gen kids’ media company Animaj has secured €73.8 million (approximately $85 million) in a funding round led by HarbourView Equity Partners and Bpifrance Large Venture. Other backers include JP Morgan, Bootstrap Europe, Left Lane Capital, XAnge, Daphni, and Marquee Ventures.
Koblenz-based AI startup nuwacom has secured €3.2 million in seed funding to grow its intelligent workspace platform across Europe. The round was led by Amsterdam-based venture firm Newion, with participation from a group of seasoned angel investors.
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has secured a €174 million equity investment from PSD Investment Limited, a company controlled by Geely Holding Group founder Eric Li.
Stockholm-based defense startup SWEBAL has raised €3 million in strategic funding to establish Sweden’s first TNT manufacturing facility in over three decades.
Grifin, the fintech startup known for its “Stock Where You Shop” investing model, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $22 million.
Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber in unveiling a strategic technology partnership with Eleven Dynamics AG, a leader in precision robotics and automation. This collaboration focuses on leveraging cutting-edge measurement technology to enhance vehicle component precision and significantly speed up production processes.
