LiveKit has raised $100M in a Series C funding round, reaching a $1B valuation as it accelerates development of infrastructure for real-time, voice-first applications.
Inferact, an AI infrastructure startup founded by the core contributors behind the open-source inference project vLLM, has raised $150M in seed funding at an $800M valuation. The company is focused on making large-scale AI inference faster, cheaper, and easier to deploy.
London- and San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup Asymmetric Security has raised $4.2M in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to build AI agents that automate digital forensics and incident response.
Octarine Bio, a Copenhagen-based biotech company developing sustainable colour solutions, has raised €5M to advance industrial-scale validation and support the commercial rollout of its PurePalette natural pigment platform.
Helsinki-based technology company Agileday has raised €6.4M in Series A funding to accelerate international expansion and further develop its people-centric operating platform for professional services organisations.
Budapest-based drone manufacturer ABZ Innovation has raised €7M to expand production capacity, accelerate product development, and grow its presence in key global markets. The company focuses on heavy-duty drones for agricultural and industrial use, positioning itself as a European alternative in a market largely dominated by Chinese suppliers.
Mews, a global hospitality technology company, has raised $300M in a Series D funding round to strengthen its position as a leading operating system for hotels and hospitality groups worldwide. The round was led by EQT Growth, with new participation from Atomico and HarbourVest Partners, alongside existing investors Kinnevik, Battery
Austin-based photonics startup Neurophos has raised $110M in a Series A funding round to accelerate development of its optical processing units designed for high-performance, energy-efficient AI inference.
Preply, a Ukrainian-founded language learning platform, has raised $150M in a Series D funding round to accelerate global growth and deepen its AI capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on human-led instruction.
