AAA August Deal Round up: Avatr Technology gets $412m in series B funding

August Deal Round up: Avatr Technology gets $412m in series B funding

Avatr II smart EV
Avatr II smart EV

Fund

Brazilian energy group Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) has formed a R$150m ($30.8m) corporate venturing fund, Startups.com.br has reported. Dubbed Copel Ventures I, the fund will be managed by São Paulo-based impact investment firm Vox Capital, and it will target companies working on renewable and clean energy, ESG, energy-as-a-service, smart cities, and asset and facilities management. The unit aims to start operations at the end of the year, and it plans to invest in at least 15 local and global startups at seed and series A rounds, providing between R$2m and R$10m ($410,0000 and $2.1m) per deal.

Funding

Smart electric vehicle manufacturer Avatr Technology has raised RMB3bn ($412m) in series B funding from investors including corporates Changan Automobile, Contemporary Amperex Technology and China South Industries Group Corporation’s South Industry Assets Management unit. Chongqing Industry Investment Fund of Funds, Bank of Communications’ BoCom Financial Asset Investment subsidiary, Guangzhou Development District Holding Group and Liangjiang Industry Fund also took part in the round.

Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOther investorsCompany description
Avatr TechnologyChinaTransportChangan Automobile, Contemporary Amperex Technology, China South Industries Group Corporation (South Industry Assets Management)B41231 August 2023Chongqing Industry Investment Fund of Funds, Bank of Communications (BoCom Financial Asset Investment), Guangzhou Development District Holding Group, Liangjiang Industry FundSmart electric vehicle provider
AI21 LabsIsraelITSamsung (Samsung Next) (co-lead), SCBX (SCB 10X) (co-lead), Alphabet (Google), NvidiaC15530 August 2023Walden Catalyst (co-lead), Pitango (co-lead), B2Venture (co-lead), Amnon Shashua (co-lead)Text-generating AI tool developer
AMQ IntelligentChinaITLenovo (Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group)C55.129 August 2023Changsha Xiangjiang Asset Management (lead), Oriental Fortune Capital, Huajin Capital, Changjiang CapitalSemiconductor packaging service
HC Scientific ChinaHealthcareLegend Holding (Legend Capital)B41.228 August 2023Lake Bleu Capital (co-lead), Guotai Junan Securities (Guotai Junan Innovation Investment) (co-lead), Lyfe Capital, Dalton Venture, Eightfold Ventures Partners, Chengdu Biological City Equity InvestmentBiomedical system developer
Superluminal MedicinesUSHealthcareNvidiaUndisclosed3329 August 2023RA Capital Management (lead), Insight Partners, Gaingels Generative biology medicine platform
Sortera TechnologiesUSIndustrialMitsubishi (Mineral Resources Group)C30.530 August 2023RA Capital Management-Planetary Health (lead), T Rowe Price Associates, Macquarie Group (Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions), Assembly Ventures, Chrysalix, Breakthrough Energy VenturesAI-equipped material recycling platform
RewaaSaudi ArabiaITSaudi Aramco (Wa’ed Ventures) (lead)A2730 August 2023Saudi Telecom (Corporate Innovation Fund), Graphene Ventures, Sadu Capital, Vision Ventures, Khwarizmi Ventures, RZM Investment, Derayah VC, Abdulrahman Sulaiman Al Rajhi & Sons Investment CompanyInventory management platform provider
Intuition Robotics IsraelIndustrialToyota (Woven Capital) (lead), Toyota (Toyota Ventures)Undisclosed2529 August 2023OurCrowd, Western Technology Investment, unnamed other investorsAI-powered senior care robot developer
SatSureIndiaIndustrialXto10X TechnologiesA1529 August 2023 Baring Private Equity Partners India (co-lead), Promus Ventures (co-lead), Omidyar Network India, Force Ventures, Luckbox Ventures, IndigoEdge AdvisorsSatellite-based farm data system provider
QuantHealthIsraelHealthcareBertelsmann (Bertelsmann Investments)(co-lead)A1530 August 2023Pitango HealthTech (co-led), Shoni Top Ventures, Nina Capital, Nova Capital,  Boston Millennia Partners, Atooro Fund, Renegade VenturesAI-driven clinical trial design platform
MatesideChinaHealthcareXiangyu MedicalUndisclosed13.728 August 2023Yuan Ning Investment, Hengxu CapitalHousehold rehabilitation device provider
Hongjin AluminumChinaIndustrialGuangdong Hongtu Technology1128 August 2023N/AAluminium alloy ingot producer
SalowinJapanServicesNippon Life (Nissay Capital), Colopl (Colopl Next), Digital Advertising ConsortiumUndisclosed10.331 August 2023Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shoko Chukin Bank, Resona Bank, two unnamed banks (debt financing)Shared beauty salon provider
TravelshiftIcelandServicesGeneral Electric (GE Investment Management)Undisclosed1029 August 2023N/AOnline travel agency
C2C PlatformJapanITYanagawaShokai, AirTripA8.1 (updated)31 August 2023Masayuki Kintsu, BSP Asset Management, Nakao Management Institute, Daiwa Trust, Midas CapitalBusiness matching platform
Innovative Space CarrierJapanIndustrialDentsu (Dentsu Ventures’ SGP Fund)Undisclosed3.831 August 2023Incubate Fund (lead), Animal Spirits (Animal Spirits Fund 1), unnamed other investorsSpace travel transport system developer
FirstMate CanadaConsumerCoinbase (Coinbase Ventures)Undisclosed3.7528 August 2023Dragonfly Capital (lead), NextView VenturesNFT creator-focused digital store platform
Context.aiUSITAlphabet (GV) (co-lead)Undisclosed3.530 August 2023Tomasz Tunguz (co-lead), 20Sales, Harry Stebbings, Guy Podjarny, Victor Riparbelli, Steffen Tjerrild, Mehdi Ghissassi, Matt Robinson, Milos Rusic, Jacob Bank, Devvret Rishi, Sean MullaneyAI-powered application analytics platform
NPCxUSMediaKakao (Kakao Investment)Seed329 August 2023N/AAI-equipped character animation platform
ZenceChinaConsumerAlibaba/Gobi Partners (Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund’s Greater Bay Area Fund)Seed2.528 August 2023N/APlant-derived biodegradable item developer
VetchingSouth KoreaHealthcareLG Uplus CorpUndisclosed2.328 August 2023N/AElectronic medical record developer
MiyaHealthSingaporeHealthcareST Engineering (ST Engineering Ventures)Pre-A1.831 August 2023Fondation Botnar, Elev8, HealthXCapitalHealthtech SaaS platform
WorXJapanServicesUmu Technology Japan, NahatoUndisclosed131 August 2023XTech Ventures, Hajime Hasegawa, Japan Finance CorporationCross-border reskilling platform
C6 BankBrazilFinancialJPMorgan ChaseUndisclosedUndisclosed30 August 2023N/ADigital bank operator
Lexeo Therapeutics USHealthcareSarepta TherapeuticsUndisclosedUndisclosed28 August 2023N/AGene therapy developer
Spiral TherapeuticsUSHealthcareC&P Investors Group (Esperante Ventures) (co-lead), Ferring Pharmaceuticals (Ferring Ventures)  (co-lead)UndisclosedUndisclosed30 August 2023N/AInner ear disorder therapy developer
PlusvetSouth KoreaITLG Uplus CorpUndisclosedUndisclosed28 August 2023N/ACustomer relationship management platform
WaquaJapanIndustrialKyushu Electric Power, San’in Sanso CorporationUndisclosedUndisclosed31 August 2023N/ASeawater desalination equipment producer

Deals from August so far

Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOthee investorsSub-sectorCompany description
Aerosafe GlobalUSServicesMerck (Merck Global Health Innovation Fund)Undisclosed4329 August 2023NewSpring (NewSpring Health Capital)(lead),   Peloton Equity, Hamilton Lane, Flexstone Capital,  Wave Equity Partners, Escalate CapitalLogistics & supply chain servicesBiopharma cold chain service
Gitai JapanCanadaIndustrialMitsui Sumitomo (MSIVC 2021V Venture Capital), MUFG BankUndisclosed1529 August 2023Green Co-Invest Investment Limited Partnership (lead), Pacific Bays Fund 1, 1A Investment Limited Partnerships Robotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Space robotics technology developer
RedexSingaporeEnergySaudi Aramco (Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures)Undisclosed830 August 2023N/ARenewable energy Renewable energy certificate management platform
Novatron Fusion GroupSwedenEnergySantander (Santander InnoEnergy Climate Fund)Seed5.429 August 2023Climentum Capital (lead), Industrifonden,  KTH Holding, EIT InnoEnergyEnergy storage, management & equipmentFusion energy production company
A-Star QuantumJapanITItochu (Itochu Technology Ventures) (lead), Zenrin (Zenrin Future Partners), Suzuyo, Dai Nippon Printing, NEC (NEC Capital Solutions)B5.130 August 2023Innovation Engine, Abies Ventures, TNBI, Mitsubishi UFJ (Mitsubishi UFJ Capital)Enterprise softwareQuantum AI cloud platform
IOTechUSIndustrialDell Technologies (Dell Technologies Capital)UndisclosedUndisclosed29 August 2023SPDG, Périer-D’Ieteren Family, Northstar Ventures, Scottish Investment BankOther (Industrial)Laser printing technology developer
Aryastha Life SciencesIndiaHealthcareVessella GroupAUndisclosed29 August 2023N/AHealthcare IT/AdministrationHealthcare contract research and development organisation
TopCVVietnamServicesMynaviBUndisclosed30 August 2023Nextrans, Next100, VIC PartnersHuman resources Recruitment technology platform

Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOther investorsSub-sectorCompany description
Redwood MaterialsUSIndustrialMicrosoft (Climate Innovation Fund)D100029 August 2023Goldman Sachs Asset Management (co-led), Capricorn Investment Group (Technology Impact Fund)(co-led), T. Rowe Price Associates, Deepwater Asset Management, OMERSOther (Industrial)Battery recycling
ZeptoIndiaConsumerNexusE20025 August 2023StepStone Group (Nexus Venture Partners), Goodwater Capital, Glade Brook Capital, Lachy GroomOther (Consumer)Instant grocery delivery
ElliQIsraelIndustrialToyota (Woven Capital/Toyota Ventures)(lead)B3629 August 2023OurCrowd, Western Technology InvestmentRobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Robotic companion for elderly computer users
FundinnoJapanFinancialPersol, ADW Group, Valtes, Intloop, Zenken, Proto Group (Proto Ventures), LTS, GiGWorks, FCE Holdings, AirTrip, MotUndisclosed31.529 August 2023Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Okasan Securities, EggForwrad, Gogin Capital, Seven, SVentures, Media Research Institute, Bank of the Ryukyus (Ryukyu Capital)CrowdfundingStock investment crowdfunding service
Companion ProtectUSFinancialCSAA Insurance Group (Avanta Ventures)(lead), Liberty Mutual Insurance,  Old Republic International CorporationA2728 August 2023Stray Dog Enterprises.InsurancePer insurance and pet wellness administration
MoxiesUSITBoulton & Watt (co-led)Undisclosed15.729 August 2023SignalFire (co-lead)Enterprise softwareManagement solutions for entrepreneurs opening medspas
beeOLEDGermanyIndustrialMerck (M Ventures)A14.328 August 2023eCAPITAL (lead), KBC Focus Fund, HTGF, TGFS,  JBN-InvestArtificial/Advanced materialsDeep-blue emitters for screen displays
ControlRooms.aiUSITTokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (Tokio Marine Future Fund)A1029 August 2023Origin Ventures (lead), Amity Ventures,  S3 Ventures,  GTM Fund, Alpha Square Group, FJ LabsBig data & analytics (IT)AI-powered analytics for automating industrial troubleshooting
GreenYellow Smart SolutionsVietnamEnergyFMOUndisclosed4.4929 August 2023N/AEnergy storage, management & equipmentRooftop solar photovaltic systems
HoloeyesJapanHealthcareMedipal Holdings (Medipal Innovation Fund), Asteria, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance VentuB2.729 August 2023Nippon Venture Capital, Carbon Ventures, Hokkoku Bank (QR Investment)Medical Devices3D and VR medical image platform
AdsorbiSwedenIndustrialMetsä SpringSeed0.38828 August 2023Chalmers Ventures, Jovitech InvestArtificial/Advanced materialsCellulose-based air purification material for air filters
Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOther investorsCompany description
Ilectra Motor GroupIndonesiaTransportFoxconn/CTBC Financial Holding (HH-CTBC Partnership or Foxconn Co-GP Fund), Indika EnergyB5028th August 2023Horizons Ventures (lead), Brama One VenturesTwo-wheeled EV producer
Companion ProtectUSFinancialCSAA Insurance Group (Avanta Ventures) (lead), Liberty Mutual Insurance, Old Republic International CorporationA2728th August 2023Stray Dog EnterprisesPet insurance and health management platform
JittyUSITAlphabet (Gradient Ventures) (lead)Undisclosed227th August 2023Sequoia Capital, Atomico, unnamed angel investorsAI-based property search engine platform
TechBowlJapanServicesInsource, Will Group (Will Group HRTech Fund 2), CACA2.128th August 2023UndisclosedOperator of engineer training platform TechTrain
StrategitJapanITHerozUndisclosed<1 ($680,000)28th August 2023UndisclosedSaaS-based app store operator
SitateruJapanConsumerNTT (NTT Data)UndisclosedUndisclosed28th August 2023UndisclosedClothing supply chain platform
Humanify TechnologiesIndiaITGodrej Group (Godrej & Boyce) (lead)UndisclosedUndisclosed25th August 2023UndisclosedAI-equipped remote research platform
BitOasisUAEFinancialCoinDCX, Jump Trading (Jump Capital)UndisclosedUndisclosed25th August 2023Wamda Capital Crypto asset trading platform
Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOther investorsCompany description
Hugging FaceUSITSalesforce (Salesforce Ventures) (lead), Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, IBMD23524 August 2023Sound VenturesAI-equipped application development platform
ModularUSITAlphabet (GV)A10024 August 2023General Catalyst (lead), SV Angel, Greylock, FactoryAI application development platform
Ikigai LabsUSITEmirates Telecommunications Group (e& capital)A2524 August 2023Premji Invest, Foundation Capital Tabular data-focused generative AI technology developer
AnytypeGermanyITProtocol LabsUndisclosed13.423 August 2023Balderton Capital (lead), Script Capital, Connect Ventures, New Forge, Foreword VC, Inflection.xyz, SquareOneWeb3 file storage software provider
AperioUSITChevron (Chevron Technology Ventures), NextEra Energy, National Grid (National Grid Partners), Delek US, Bazan GroupA1924 August 2023Momenta (lead)Quality management platform for operational data
DriplBelgiumConsumerSpadel (The Source)Undisclosed2.324 August 2023Faraday VP, Wim Vernaeve, Jonas Mallisse, Stéphane Ronse Packaging-free soft drink provider
Xenodata LabJapanFinancialAirTripUndisclosed1.225 August 2023Ibis Capital Partners, Bank of Saga (Sagin Capital), Kagawa Securities, Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank (OKB Capital)AI-equipped economic forecasting platform
CampaignUSITAlchemy Undisclosed124 August 2023Woodstock Fund (lead), Chapter OneNo-code customer engagement platform
RextiePeruFinancialCiti (Citi Institutional Strategic Investments)UndisclosedUndisclosed24 August 2023N/AForeign exchange services provider
Irreverent LabsUSMediaSamsung (Samsung Next)UndisclosedUndisclosed24 August 2023N/AAI video-generation technology developer
AnghamiSaudi ArabiaMediaSRMG (SRMG Ventures)Undisclosed521 August 2023N/AMusic and entertainment streaming platform

Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)DateOther investorsCompany description
CellaresUSHealthcareKoch Industries (Koch Disruptive Technologies) (lead), Bristol Myers SquibbC25523 August 2023DFJ Growth, Willett Advisors, Eclipse, Decheng Capital, 8VCContract cell developer and manufacturer
Rapport TherapeuticsUSHealthcareJohnson & Johnson (Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC)B15023 August 2023Cormorant Asset Management (lead), Fidelity International (Fidelity Management & Research Company), Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Logos Capital, Perceptive Advisors, Sofinnova Investments, Citadel (Surveyor Capital), T. Rowe Price, Third Rock Ventures, Arch Venture PartnersPrecision medicine developer
Fore BiotherapeuticsUSHealthcareGlaxoSmithKline (SR One Capital Management) (lead), Novartis (Novartis Venture Fund), Samsung (Samsung Securities)D7523 August 2023Medicxi, OrbiMed, HBM Healthcare Investments, 3B Future Health Fund, Cormorant Asset Management, Wellington ManagementPrecision oncology treatment developer
Schüttflix GermanyConsumerDEVK Insurance, Goldbeck, IK UmweltUndisclosed48.723 August 2023FJ LabsConstruction material marketplace
DroomIndiaConsumerDigital Garage (DG Ventures)Undisclosed12.724 August 2023UndisclosedData-equipped car marketplace
QashierSingaporeFinancialDelivery Hero (Delivery Hero Ventures)A1024 August 2023IFP Securities (lead)Point-of-sale payment technology provider
LexUSMediaEvery MediaSeed2.823 August 2023True Ventures (lead)AI-powered writing tool provider
CraftgateTurkeyFinancialD-Market Electronic Services & TradingUndisclosed123 August 2023D4 VenturesPayment integration software producer
LuminaUSFinancialMina Foundation, Jump Trading Group (Jump Crypto), O(1) Labs UndisclosedUndisclosed23 August 2023Big Brain HoldingsEnterprise decentralised finance platform

Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOther investorsSub-sectorOther investors
NorthvoltSwedenEnergyVolkswagen, Folksam, Chow Tai Fook EnterprisesUndisclosed2300 (updated)22 August 2023Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (lead), BlackRock, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Omers, Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs Asset Management), AP Pension, ATP, AMF, Ava Investors, Imas Foundation, Baillie Gifford, Swedbank Robur, PCS Holding, Olympia Group, TM Capital, Compagnia di San Paolo (Fondaco Growth), East Innovate, ADQ, GIC, J. Safra SarasinEnergy storage, management & equipmentBattery cell producer
NomadBrazilFinancialBBVA (Propel), Grupo Globo (Globo Ventures) Undisclosed6122 August 2023Tiger Global Management (lead), Stripes, Monashees, Spark Capital, Abstract VenturesPersonal finance & wealth managementPersonal finance and investment platform
Grip SecurityUSITIntel (Intel Capital)B4122 August 2023Third Point Ventures (lead), YL Ventures, The Syndicate GroupEnterprise softwareSaaS identity risk management platform
AndorixCanadaITHFR NetworksUndisclosed4022 August 2023Voya Financial (Voya Investment Management) (lead)Internet of Things (software)Network provider and smart building systems for real estate
BushelUSIndustrialThe Andersons, Cargill, Scoular, Continental Grain Company (Conti Ventures)Undisclosed2622 August 2023The Banc Funds Company (lead), 50 South Capital, Germin8, Lewis & Clark AgriFoodAgriculture & Ag TechAgricultural services marketplace
CerbyUSITSalesforce (Salesforce Ventures), Okta (Okta Ventures), Allianz (AV8)A1722 August 2023Two Sigma (Two Sigma Ventures) (lead), Neuberger Berman (Outpost Ventures), Ridge Ventures, Founders Fund, Bowery Capital, Tau Ventures, Incubate Fund, Ben JohnsonEnterprise softwareApplication access management platform
Clockworks AnalyticsUSITSchneider Electric (SE Ventures)Undisclosed16.122 August 2023Carom Growth Partners (lead)Big data & analytics (IT)SaaS building analytics platform
Brave GroupJapanMediaMoney Forward (Money Forward Venture Partners), Adways (Adways Ventures)D13.723 August 2023Simplex Capital Investment (lead), Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital, RevampAudio & Video contentVTuber studio and  intellectual property-related businesses
Pico MESUSIndustrialBosch Group (Bosch Ventures) (lead), Schneider Electric (SE Ventures)A12.3522 August 2023Counterpart Ventures, Lemnos Labs, Congruent Ventures, Union Labs Ventures, Momenta PartnersRobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Factory automation technology provider
Actimed TherapeuticsUKHealthcareMankind PharmaA12.3 (updated)22 August 2023UndisclosedPharmaceuticalsDrug developer for cancer and muscle wasting disorders
Electric EraUSTransportProeza (Proeza Ventures), SQM (SQM Lithium Ventures)A11.522 August 2023HSBC Group (HSBC Asset Management) (lead), Blackhorn VenturesAutoTech (Connected, Autonomous, Electric etc.)EV charging infrastructure provider
CakeResumeTaiwanServicesMynavi (lead)A523 August 2023UndisclosedHuman resources Online employee sourcing platform
MaxbyteUAEIndustrialEmirates Telecommunications Group (e& capital)A522 August 2023N/ARobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Industrial robotics
CommunionUKFinancialRevolut (lead)Pre-seed3.117 August 2023Target Global, Max Rofagha, Greg Marsh, Erin Lantz Personal finance & wealth managementEasy-access savings account provider
Yummy PlateIndiaConsumerK12 Techno ServicesUndisclosed222 August 2023N/AFood & beveragesSchool meal subscription service 
BD Rowa RoboticsGermanyHealthcareSimple Online HealthcareUndisclosed1.222 August 2023N/AHealthcare IT/AdministrationAutomation technology provider for the healthcare industry
ArcionUSITHewlett Packard Enterprise (Hewlett Packard Pathfinder)UndisclosedUndisclosed22 August 2023N/AEnterprise softwareData capture technology developer
OmniTeqUSITVirnetXUndisclosedUndisclosed22 August 2023N/AArtificial intelligencePredictive analytics for data-driven decision-making

Company nameCountrySectorCorporate investorsRoundRound size ($m)Deal dateOther investorsSub-sectorCompany description
Sangon BiotechChinaHealthcareNovo Nordisk (Novo Holdings) (lead)Undisclosed29017 August 2023GL Capital, CPE, Greenwoods Asset Management, Huagai Capital,  China Development Bank (CDB Venture), China Merchants Group (China Merchant Health)PharmaceuticalsDNA synthesis product developer
Adarx PharmaceuticalsUSHealthcareEli Lilly (Lilly Asia Ventures), GlaxoSmithKline (SR One Capital Management)C20010-Aug-23Bain Capital (Bain Capital Life Sciences) (lead), TCGX, Blackrock, Commodore Capital, Cormorant Asset Management, HBM Healthcare Investments, Invus, Marshall Wace, Redmile Group, T Rowe Price Associates, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, Vivo Capital, Ascenta Capital, OrbiMedPharmaceuticalsRNA therapeutics developer
NileUSITSaudi Telecom (STC CIF), Saudi Aramco (Prosperity7), Liberty Global (C17501 August 2023March Capital (co-lead), Sanabil Investments (co-lead), 8VC, Geodesic Capital, U First Capital, Valor Equity PartnersEnterprise softwareEnterprise network operator
AbcuroUSHealthcareSanofi (Sanofi Ventures), Mass General Brigham (Mass General BrighaB15517-Aug-23Redmile Group (co-lead), Bain Capital Life Sciences (co-lead), RA Capital Management, Samsara BioCapital, New Leaf Ventures, Pontifax, Tekla Capital Management, BlackRock, Soleus CapitalPharmaceuticalsAutoimmune diseases and cancer therapy developer
Gracell BiotechnologiesChinaHealthcareNan Fung Group (Pivotal Life Sciences)Undisclosed15008-Aug-23Vivo Capital (lead), Adage Capital Partners, Exome Asset Management, Janus Henderson Investors, Logos Capital, OrbiMed, RA Capital Management, TCGXPharmaceuticalsCancer and autoimmune disease treatment developer
Kyverna TherapeuticsUSHealthcareGilead SciencesB145 (updated)3rd August 2023Bain Capital Life Sciences, GordonMD Global Investments, Westlake Village BioPartners, Vida Ventures, Northpond Ventures, RTW Investments, Insight Partners, CAM Capital, Lyfe Capital, JVen Capital, unnamed othersPharmaceuticalsAutoimmune disease cell therapy developer
Guoqiang SingsunChinaEnergyChina Communications Construction Company (co-lead), Dongfang EA+137.416-Aug-23Citic Securities (Citic Securities Inestment/Costone Investment) (co-lead), CMB International, Zhongtai Venture CapitalEnergy software & analyticsSolar tracking technology producer
Newlight TechnologiesUSIndustrialGenZero (lead), Leonard Green & Partners (Charter Next GenerUndisclosed1253rd August 2023Occidental (Oxy Low Carbon Ventures)Artificial/Advanced materialsGreenhouse gas-derived carbon material developer
Pivotal CommwareUSTelecomsVerizon (Verizon Ventures), Thermo CompaniesD10217-Aug-23Gates Frontier (co-lead) Tracker Capital (co-lead), Fortress Investment Group (co-lead), Blue Investment Group (co-lead), DIG Investment XV, Lux Capital, Fidelity Management & Research (Devonshire Investors)Wireless technologies 5G mmWave technology developer
AnthropicUSITSK TelecomUndisclosed10013 August 2023N/AArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence research company
ResilienceUSITIntact Insurance Group (Intact Ventures) (lead)D10007 August 2023Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Founders FundCybersecurityCyber risk detection platform 
TenstorrentUSITHyundai Motor Group (co-lead), Samsung (Samsung Catalyst Fund) (co-lead)Undisclosed10002 August 2023Eclipse Ventures, Epiq Capital, Maverick Capital, Fidelity International (Fidelity Ventures)Artificial intelligenceAI processor producer
DP Technology ChinaITShanghai United Media Group (Zhongyuan Capital)Undisclosed10021 August 2023MSA Capital, Loyal Valley CapitalArtificial intelligenceScientific application-focused AI platform
NeurophthChinaHealthcareFosun International, BGI GroupC+97.709-Aug-23China Merchants Bank (Changjiang CMB Industry Fund Management) (co-lead), Guangzhou Finance Holdings Group (co-lead), Optical Valley Financial Holding Group (co-lead), Wuhan Hi-Tech Holding Group (co-lead), Wuhan Optics Valley Health Industry Investment (co-lead), HongShan (formerly Sequoia Capital China)PharmaceuticalsGene-based eye therapy developer
GoStudentAustriaServicesTencent, Prosus, SoftBank (SoftBank Vision Fund 2)Undisclosed954th August 2023Deutsche Bank, Left Lane Capital, DN Capital, DST, CoatueEducation & Ed TechTutoring services platform
Tisento TherapeuticsUSHealthcarePolaris, Sanofi (Sanofi Ventures)A8101 August 2023Invus, Peter Hecht, Venrock, J Wood CapitalPharmaceuticalsGenetic mitochondrial disease therapy developer
GeorgiamuneUSHealthcareAlexandria Real Estate Equities (Alexandria Venture Investments)A7509-Aug-23General Catalyst (co-led),  Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (co-led), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala Capital), Catalio Capital Management, CJNV BioVenture, Verition Fund Management PharmaceuticalsAutoimmune disease therapy developer
VerdagyUSIndustrialShell (Shell Ventures)(co-led), BlueScope, Galp, Samsung (Samsung VeB7308-Aug-23Temasek (co-led), Bidra Innovation Ventures,Industrial chemicals Electrolyzer technology for industrial markets
TradeshiftUSFinancialHSBC (lead)Undisclosed7002 August 2023AYTK, Lun Partners Group, Fuel Venture Capital, Notion Capital, IDC Ventures, The Private Shares Fund, Qatar Free Zones (Doha Venture Capital)Other (Financial services)B2B trade platform
Endor LabsUSITDell (Dell Technologies Capital)A703rd August 2023Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coatue, Section 32, more than 30 unnamed private investorsEnterprise softwareCode and pipeline governance platform
ADASpaceChinaIndustrialTaishan Urban Construction GroupC68.716-Aug-23Hongtai Aplus (lead), Qingdae Haifa State Owned Capital Investment and Operation Group, Orinno Capital, Jiaxing Jiaxiu Development Investment Holding GroupSpace & Satellite TechSmart satellite producer
AiraloUSTelecomsE& (E& Capital) (lead), Liberty Global, Orange, Rakuten Group (RakuteB6001 August 2023Antler, Elevate, Sequoia Capital India and SEA (Peak XV Partners, formerly known as Surge), I2BF Global VenturesWireless technologies Software-based eSIM connectivity provider
Rondo EnergyUSEnergySiam Cement Group, Microsoft (Climate Innovation Fund), Rio Tinto, Sabic, Saudi AramUndisclosed6016-Aug-23Energy Impact Partners, Titan, SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust, John DoerrRenewable energy Industrial heat battery developer
Helm.aiUSTransportFreeman Group, Honda, Goodyear Tire & Rubber (Goodyear Ventures), Sungwoo HitechC5516-Aug-23ACVC Partners, AmploAutoTech (Connected, Autonomous, Electric etc.)Autonomous driving and robotics software producer
PersefoniUSITEneos (ENEOS Innovation Partners), NGP (NGP Energy Technology ParC15011 August 2023TGP (TPG Rise )(lead), Clearvision Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Parkway Ventures, Rice Investment Group, Alumni VenturesEnterprise softwareCarbon accounting and management
Weights & BiasesUSITBloomberg (Bloomberg Beta)Undisclosed5009-Aug-23Daniel Gross (co-lead), Nat Friedman (co-lead), Sapphire Ventures, Coatue, Insight Partners, Felicis, BondArtificial intelligenceMachine learning operations platform
InworldUSMediaMicrosoft (M12), Samsung (Samsung Next), LG Group (LG TechnologyA5002 August 2023Lightspeed Venture Partners, Stanford University, First Spark VenturesVR & AR contentAI-driven non-player character provider
DcbelCanadaEnergyVolvo CarsB5017-Aug-23Coatue, Real Ventures, Idealist Capital, Investissement Québec, Kevin MahaffeyEnergy storage, management & equipmentProvider of home energy management systems
AlvaIndonesiaTransportIndika Energy, CTBC/Foxconn (Foxconn Co-GP Fund)B5021 August 2023Horizon Ventures (lead), Brama One VenturesAutoTech (Connected, Autonomous, Electric etc.)Electric two-wheeler manufacturer
Lightcast DiscoveryUKHealthcareMerck Group (M Ventures), Illumina (Illumina Ventures)B4917-Aug-23Arch Venture Partners, OMX Ventures, +ND Capital, Longwall VenturesOther (Health)Cell function analysis platform
TytoCareIsraelHealthcareMemorialCare, ClalUndisclosed4908-Aug-23Insight Partners (lead), Healthcare of Ontario Pension PlanMedical DevicesRemote medical testing and AI powered diagnostic support
TytoCareUSHealthcareMemorialCare, Clal InsuranceUndisclosed493rd August 2023Insight Partners (lead), Healthcare of Ontario Pension PlanCare provision & on-demand servicesVirtual care provider
MindsDBUSITNVIDIA (Nventures)Seed46.508-Aug-23Benchmark, Mayfield, Y Combinator, OpenOcean, Walden CatalystArtificial intelligenceDatabase platform that facilitates AI-centric applications
NeonUSITSnowflake (Snowflake Ventures), DatabricksB4601 August 2023Menlo Ventures (lead), Founders Fund, General Catalyst, GGV Capital, Khosla Ventures, Elad GilEnterprise softwareMulticloud workload management platform
TractianUSITSiemens (Next47)Undisclosed4507 August 2023General Catalyst (lead), Ronan de Hooge, Ron Gill, Andy McCallInternet of Things (software)Industrial IoT software provider
EnoughUKConsumerAxa (Axa Impact Fund)Undisclosed43.521 August 2023World Fund (co-lead), CPT Capital (co-lead), Onassis Group (Olympic Investments), Tailored Solutions, Scottish Enterprise, HAL Holding (HAL Investments)Food & beveragesMycoprotein-based food producer
Mitra ChemUSEnergyGeneral Motors (lead), GS Group (GS Futures), Zeon (Zeon Ventures), Opt (Bonds InveB4016-Aug-23Social Capital, Fontinalis Partners, Earthshot Ventures, The Keffi Group, Boutique Venture Partners, Bricks Capital Management, Scribble VC, WovenEarth VenturesEnergy storage, management & equipmentBattery materials provider
VirtualiticsUSITCitigroupC3710 August 2023Smith Point Capital (lead), The Hillman CompanyArtificial intelligenceAI-based data exploration platform
LulaUSFinancialNextera EnergyB35.53rd August 2023NextView Ventures (co-lead), Khosla Ventures (co-lead), Founders Fund, Steve McLaughlin, Steve PagliucaInsuranceInsurance API developer
Env0USITMicrosoft (M12)A35.116-Aug-23Venture Guides (lead), StepStone Group, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Grove Ventures, Crescendo Venture PartnersEnterprise softwareWorkflow automation and management software provider
Doc2Doc LendingUSFinancialDR BankUndisclosed3508-Aug-23Encina Lender FinanceAlternative lendersCommercial loan service for doctors
Wint Water IntelligenceUSIndustrialČEZ (Inven Capital) (co-lead)C3510 August 2023Insight Partners (co-led), Taronga Group (Taronga Ventures)Other (Industrial)Water management and leak prevention platform
EndowusSingaporeFinancialCiti Group (Citi Ventures), MUFG Group (MUFG Innovation Partners),Undisclosed3509-Aug-23EDBI, Lightspeed Venture PartnersPersonal finance & wealth managementDigital wealth advisor
MeatableNetherlandsConsumerDSM Firmenich (DSM Venturing)Undisclosed3508 August 2023Invest-NL, BlueYard, Bridford, Taavet Hinrikus, MilkyWay, Agronomics (lead)Food & beveragesCultivated meat product developer
BactolifeDenmarkHealthcareNovo Nordisk (Novo Holdings)A32.808 August 2023Athos (lead), Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationOther (Health)Microbiome health-focused protein provider
Capstan MedicalUSHealthcareIntuitive Surgical (Intuitive Ventures)B31.409-Aug-23Eclipse (lead), Puma Venture Capital, Vipul PatelPharmaceuticalsValve disease treatment developer
Solu TherapeuticsUSHealthcareAstellas Pharma (Astellas Venture Management), Alexandria Real EstatSeed3101 August 2023Longwood (co-led), Santé Ventures (co-led), DCVC BioPharmaceuticalsDisease-driving cell elimination therapy
TroveUSConsumerMitsui Fudosan (31Ventures)E3010 August 2023Wellington Management (co-lead), ArcTern Ventures (co-led), G2 Venture Partners, Prelude Ventures E-commerce platformsBranded resale platform
DeepsetGermanyITAlphabet (GV)Undisclosed3009-Aug-23Balderton Capital (lead), Harpoon VenturesEnterprise softwareLarge language model-based enterprise app platform
InstyllaUSHealthcareAscension Health (Ascension Ventures), InceptUndisclosed3015-Aug-23Delos Capital (lead), Excelestar Ventures, Catalyst Health Ventures, Amed Ventures, Sparta GroupPharmaceuticalsRadiology embolics developer
PlotlogicAustraliaIndustrialSchneider Electric (SE Ventures) (co-lead)B2830 July 2023Galvanize Climate Solutions (co-lead), Innovation Endeavors, DCVC, Grids Capital, Main Sequence VenturesManufacturing equipment Mining technology developer
HerocheerChinaITHarson Group (lead)C27.711 August 2023N/ACybersecurityAI-based personal identification platform
Harmony OrganicsIndiaIndustrialPiramal Group (Piramal Alternatives)Undisclosed27.107 August 2023N/AIndustrial chemicals Speciality chemicals developer
ZetaChainUSFinancialBlockchain.comUndisclosed2716-Aug-23Human Capital, Vy Capital, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, CMT Digital, Foundation Capital, Lingfeng Capital, GSRPayment technology & CryptocurrencyWeb3 interoperability platform developer
Carbon Upcycling TechnologiesCanadaEnergyOccidental Petroleum (Oxy Low Carbon Ventures), CRH (CRH VentureA2631 July 2023Climate Investment (co-lead), The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund) (co-lead), Clean Energy Ventures, CEVG, Amplify CapitalEnergy software & analyticsCircular decarbonisation technology developer
Amber BioUSHealthcareEli LillySeed263rd August 2023Playground Global (co-lead), Andreessen Horowitz (Bio + Health) (co-lead), Foundation Fighting Blindness (Retinal Degeneration Fund), Hummingbird Ventures, PillarPharmaceuticalsRNA-based gene editing platform
RapportLabs (Queenit)South KoreaConsumerKakao Corp (Kakao Ventures)Undisclosed23.908 August 2023Altos Ventures, Atinum InvestmentWomen-focused fashion marketplaceFashion, apparel & accessories
KraftblockGermanyEnergyShell (Shell Ventures), Tecpetrol (TechEnergy Ventures)B22.109-Aug-23Finindus, Moore Strategic Ventures, A&G Banca Privada (A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund), Future Industry VenturesEnergy storage, management & equipmentEnergy storage system developer
FuellaNorwayIndustrialAllianz (Allianz Capital Partners)Undisclosed2227 July 2023N/AAmmonia production plants developerAgriculture & Ag Tech
Venturous GroupChinaTransportCLP Group (lead)B2116-Aug-23N/APublic mobilitySmart cities-focused company builder
Transcend SoftwareUSITAutodesk, Heritage Group (HG Ventures)B203rd August 2023PureTerra Ventures, Aspen Capital Group, Arosa Capital, Riverstone HoldingsEnterprise softwareInfrastructure’s generative design software provider
ArccosUSConsumerPGA Tour (lead), Ping, TaylorMade Golf Company, Cobra Puma Golf, TC2015 August 2023N/APhysical consumer products Connected AI golf product provider
TracerUSITBertelsmann (BDMI)(co-led)A18.110 August 2023NewRoad Capital Partners (co-led), Progress Ventures (co-led), S4S Ventures, Arbour Way InvestorsBig data & analytics (IT)Data intelligence platform
GoTabCanadaServicesTruist Financial Corporation (Truist Ventures)A1801 August 2023N/ALogistics & supply chain servicesHospitality commerce platform
AtlanSingaporeITSalesforce (Salesforce Ventures)B11810-Aug-23Insight PartnersBig data & analytics (IT)Active metadata platform
Enspire DBS TherapyUSHealthcareCleveland Clinic (lead)B17.601 August 2023 JobsOhio (JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund)PharmaceuticalsPost-stroke neuromodulation therapy developer
40Seas IsraelFinancialZIMSeed1702 August 2023Eminence Ventures, QED Investors, Team8Digital financing platformPersonal finance & wealth management
ZuriMEDSwitzerlandHealthcare Fosun (Chindex Medical) (lead)A16.510 August 2023Yellowstone Holding Medical DevicesSurgical device developer
Compact Membrane SystemsUSIndustrialChevron (Chevron Technology Ventures), Technip Energies, PTT GlobaA16.502 August 2023Pangaea Ventures (lead), Other (Industrial)Advanced membrane technology developer
ThunderUSITSalesforce (Salesforce Ventures)A1608-Aug-23Recognize (lead)Enterprise softwareSalesforce and Cloud consulting and implementation services
PaytnerJapanITCredit Saison (Saison Ventures), United, Chatwork, i Cubed SystB15.209-Aug-23W Fund, Orix Capital, Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG Venture Business Partners), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC Venture Capital), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Incubate Fund, Mizuho Bank (Mizuho Capital), another unnamed companyEnterprise softwareInvoice automation platform
RightfootUSFinancialKraken (Kraken Ventures)A1510 August 2023Blue Lion Global (lead), Renegade Partners, Bain Capital (Bain Capital Ventures), Box Group,Payment technology & CryptocurrencyConsumer data and payment API provider
VezaUSITCapital One (Capital One Ventures) (lead), ServiceNowUndisclosed1510 August 2023N/ACybersecurityIdentity management platform
ZeeloUSTransportJaguar Land Rover (InMotion Ventures), Hellas Oil (Ireon Ventures)A1415-Aug-23 FlatzHoffmann, ETF PartnersPublic mobilityShuttle bus services provider
AtantaresChinaITFosun Health Capital (Fosun), Alibaba Group (Alibaba Health)Pre A/Pre A +13.902 August 2023Asia Green Fund (lead), Frees Fund, Qiming Venture Partners, Next Capital, NeuX CapitalSemiconductors & ChipsMolecular chip developer
ZTXSouth KoreaMediaJump Trading Group (Jump Crypto) (lead)Seed1315-Aug-23Collab+Currency, Parataxis, MZ Web3 Fund, Everest Ventures GroupVR & AR contentWeb3 metaverse spinoff of Zepeto
Silk SecurityUSITCrowdStrike (CrowdStrike Falcon Fund)Seed12.501 August 2023Insight Partners (lead), Hetz Ventures,  Shlomo Kramer, Mickey Boodaei, Rakesh LoonkarCybersecurityCyber risk prevention platform
Advanced IonicsUSEnergyBP (BP Ventures) (lead), Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesA12.515 August 2023Clean Energy Ventures, Gatemore Capital ManagementRenewable energy Electrolyser provider for green hydrogen production
MembrionUSIndustrialSamsung (Samsung Venture Investment Corporation)B12.508-Aug-23Lam Capital, Indico Capital Partners, Harvard Business School (Harvard Business School New York Alumni Angel Group), New York Angels, GiantLeap CapitalArtificial/Advanced materialsElectro-desalination membrane manufacturer
IVIXUSFinancialCitiGroup (Citi Ventures)A12.507 August 2023Insight Partners (lead), Team8, Cardumen CapitalOther (Financial services)Tax authority-focused AI platform
RootlyUSServicesAlphabet (Gradient Ventures)A1210 August 2023Renegade Partners (lead), XYZ VenturesCommunication technologyIncident response management platform
AtmosfyUSMediaPernod Ricard (Convivialité Ventures)Seed1209-Aug-23Redpoint Ventures (lead), Kygo, Streamlined Ventures, Industry Ventures, Canaan Partners, Village Global, Progression Fund Audio & Video contentShort video-based local business discovery platform
CaeluxUSEnergyReliance Industries (Reliance New Energy), Mitsui FudosanA31214 August 2023Temasek (lead), Khosla Ventures, Fine Structure VenturesEnergy storage, management & equipmentPerovskite-based solar energy technology developer
ZanifuKenyaFinancialAlphabet (Google Black Founders Fund)Pre-A11.221 August 2023Beyond Capital Ventures (lead), Variant Investments, Founders Factory Africa, AAIC Holdings (AAIC Investment), Launch AfricaAlternative lendersSME-focused inventory financing platform
Bind-XGermanyIndustrialThe Heritage Group (HG Ventures)B10.901-Aug-23K&K 1, Saxovent, Greeneering InvestArtificial/Advanced materialsIndustrial biotechnology for improving sustainability
Yard Stick USIndustrialToyota (Toyota Ventures Climate Fund) (lead), Microsoft (Microsoft ClA10.617-Aug-23The Nature Conservancy, Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Pillar VCAgriculture & Ag TechSoil analysis system provider
Visana HealthUSHealthcareInHealth Group (InHealth Ventures)Seed10.117-Aug-23Flare Capital Partners (co-lead), Frist Cressey Ventures (co-lead), Oxeon Partners, Pixel Perfect Ventures, Venture InvestorsCare provision & on-demand servicesWomen-focused healthcare clinic provider
Phospholutions USIndustrialContinental Grain Company (Conti Ventures), Tefken (Tekfen VenturesUndisclosed10.110 August 2023Advantage Capital (lead), Ben Franklin Technology PartnersAgriculture & Ag TechSustainable fertilizer technology developer
PlerionAustraliaITProsus (Prosus Ventures) (lead), Atlassian (Atlassian Ventures)Seed1001 August 2023CercanoCybersecurityCloud cybersecurity platform
Helio ProtocolSingaporeFinancialBinance (Binance Labs)Undisclosed1011 August 2023N/APayment technology & CryptocurrencyDecentralised stablecoin provider
PuckUSMediaStandard Industries (Standard Investments)B1008-Aug-23J Rothschild Capital Management (lead), TPG Social media/networks/IMInfluencer-driven news provider
TreehouseUSEnergyCarMax, Assurant (Assurant Ventures), HolmanUndisclosed1009-Aug-23Montage Ventures (lead), Trucks Venture Capital, Acrew Capital,  Gutter Capital, Detroit Venture Partners, Automotive VenturesEnergy storage, management & equipmentHome EV charging system provider
KnotUSFinancialAmerican Express (Amex Ventures), PlaidA103rd August 2023Nava Ventures (lead), unnamed angel investorsPayment technology & CryptocurrencyCard payment method switching platform
Sapphire TechnologiesUSEnergyMarathon Petroleum, Chevron (Chevron Technology Ventures), Equinor (Equinor VentB1016-Aug-23Energy Capital Ventures (lead), Cooper and CompanyEnergy storage, management & equipmentEnergy recovery system developer
VerdigrisUSEnergySolea EnergyUndisclosed1016-Aug-23DCVC (lead)Energy software & analyticsAI-powered energy management software provider
AnsāIsraelConsumerSweetwoodUndisclosed901 August 2023Jibe Ventures (lead), Closed Loop Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Millennium Food-TechPhysical consumer products Autonomous coffee roaster provider
ShapesXRUSITHTC (HTC Vive) Seed8.609 August 2023Supernode Global (lead), Triptyq VC, Boost VC, Geek Ventures, Hartmann Capital, The WXR Fund, StratMinds VC, Ludus Ventures, The Venture Reality Fund, Leta Capital, Remote First Capital.Other (IT)Collaborative spatial design app provider
NorSunNorwayEnergyStatkraft (Statkraft Ventures), Ardal EnergiUndisclosed8.616-Aug-23Nysno Klimainvesteringer, ABN Amro (ABN Amro Sustainable Impact Fund), Scatec InnovationRenewable energy Solar wafer producer
The Contract NetworkUSITMayo Clinic, Cooley (GC&H Investments)Seed817-Aug-23Tusk Venture Partners (lead), Andrew Sieja, The Legal Tech Fund, Toba CapitalArtificial intelligenceContract collaboration platform developer
Remedial HealthNigeriaHealthcareTencentA801 August 2023QED Investors (lead), Ventures Platform, Ycombinator, GaingelsPharmaceuticalsAfrica-focused pharmaceutical value chain management tool
Endear HealthUSHealthcareOptum (Optum Ventures), Blue Cross of Idaho, Undisclosed809-Aug-23UndisclosedCare provision & on-demand servicesEldery-focused digital medicare platform
LiberawareJapanIndustrialKashiwabara Corporation (Japan Con-Tech Fund), KashiwabaraUndisclosed809-Aug-23UndisclosedRobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Industrial drone developer
Functional FinanceUSFinancialStarr InsuranceSeed83rd August 2023New Enterprise Associates (co-lead), Walkabout Ventures (co-lead), Altai Ventures (co-lead), unnamed other investorsInsuranceInsurance data reporting automation platform
SewtsSwitzerlandIndustrialNabtesco (Nabtesco Technology Ventures)Undisclosed7.709-Aug-23Emerald Technology Ventures, Constantia New Business, Equity Pitcher Ventures, Bayern Kapital, APEX Ventures, HTGFRobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Textile-focused software and robotic technology developer
NiricsonCanadaIndustrialBentley SystemsA7.502 August 2023MUUS & Company (MUUS Climate Partners) (lead),  Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Export Development Canada, Invest Victoria, Forward Venture Capital, TechstarsOther (Industrial)Critical infrastructure digitalisation platform
MetroweatherJapanServicesMitsui OSK Lines (MOL Plus)A7.4 (updated)31 July 2023NTT (NTT Finance), Drone FundOther (Services)Real-time turbulence visualisation platform
NeotasteGermanyMediaHubert Burda (Burda Principal Investments) (lead)A6.410 August 2023Christopher Huesmann, Niklas Plath, Kajetan Uhlig Digital marketing & AdTechGastronomy marketing platform
Solv Protocol SingaporeFinancialNomura Securities (Laser Digital), UOB (UOB Venture Management)Undisclosed601 August 2023Mirana Ventures, Emirates Consortium,  Matrix Partners, Apollo Capital, HashCIB, Geek Cartel, Bytetrade LabsCrowdfundingOn-chain fund platform
LineraUSFinancialNomura (Laser Digital Ventures), Flow Traders, MatrixportUndisclosed616-Aug-23Borderless Capital (lead), Andressen Horowitz (A16z crypto), Tribe Capital, Eterna Capital, Digital Finance Group, Block1, Cadenza, ArkStream Capital, Cygni Capital, L2 Capital (L2 Iterative Ventures), MH Ventures, Open Web Collective Payment technology & CryptocurrencyLayer-1 blockchain developer
Fake BustersJapanConsumerMercari Undisclosed5.809-Aug-23De Capital family office, Shogo Kawada, Yuzuru Honda, Eiko Matsumura, Yusuke Masuda, Mizuho Bank, Resona Bank, Fashion, apparel & accessoriesAI-powered authenticity checking for branded goods
ErataniIndonesiaIndustrialGenting Group (Genting Ventures)Seed5.8 (updated)17-Aug-23NTU Singapore (NTUitive), Orvel Ventures, Kyobo Securities Company, Nanyang Technological University Endowment, SBI Holdings (SBI Ven Capital)Agriculture & Ag TechFarming services provider
VoltfangGermanyTransportViessmannUndisclosed5.708 August 2023N/AEV battery developerAutoTech (Connected, Autonomous, Electric etc.)
Puffer FinanceCayman IslandsITAnimoca Brands (Animoca Ventures), Lbank (Labs)Seed5.508-Aug-23Lemniscap (co-led), Lightspeed Venture Partners (Lightspeed Faction)(co-led), Brevan Howard (Brevan Howard Digital), Bankless Ventures, DACM, SNZ, Canonical CryptoCybersecurityDecentralised cybersecurity technology developer
LongevoUSServicesGrupo Valora (lead)Undisclosed5.518 August 2023Andrés Moreno, Amalia and Manuela Sierra, Gregg W. Throgmartin, Karim AlibhaiHuman resources Employee wellness platform
AcelabUSServicesBranagh ConstructionUndisclosed5.33rd August 2023Pillar VC (co-lead), PJC (co-lead), Draper Associates (co-lead), Alpaca VC, Steve Kaufer, Erik Jarnryd, Transcend Partners, Ken Lang, Klingenstein Fields, Westview PE FundLogistics & supply chain servicesBuilding supplies aggregator
HushmeshUSITAkamai TechnologiesUndisclosed5.23rd August 2023Paladin Capital Group (lead)CybersecurityDigital infrastructure cybersecurity platform
DynamonUKServicesBP (BP Ventures)A5.0908-Aug-23UndisclosedLogistics & supply chain servicesCommercial fleet optimisation software provider
UnstopIndiaServices Mynavi (lead), CourseraUndisclosed502 August 2023Venture Catalysts, 9Unicorns, Pankaj Bansa (Caret Capital)Human resources Student hiring platform
XverseChinaFinancialJump Trading (Jump Crypto)Seed509 August 2023RockawayX, Sfermion, NGC Ventures, V3ntures, Old Fashion Research, 2140 Bitcoin Ecosystem Fund, Bitcoin Frontier Fund, Newman Capital, Franklin Templeton, New Layer Capital, Miton C, Gossamer Capital, Daxos Capital, Sora Ventures, Tyhke Block Ventures, IOBC Capital, Despread,  AlliancePayment technology & CryptocurrencyBitcoin wallet provider
Curve DAO SwitzerlandFinancialBinance (Binance Labs)Undisclosed510 August 2023N/APayment technology & CryptocurrencyEthereum-based token provider
ParchaUSITBBVA (Propel Ventures)Seed507-Aug-23Brett Gibson (lead), Kindred Ventures, Steve Jang, Kanyi Maqubela, Zach Abrams, Fin Capital, Liquid2 Ventures, Comma Capital, CapitalX, Popular Impact Fund, Amit Agarwal, Guy Podjamy, Garry Tan, Zach Abrams, Aldo Briano, Jude Gomila, Cailen Dsa, Henrique Dubugras, Michael Tannenbaum, Cosmin Nicolescu, Marco MahrusArtificial intelligenceFintech-focused generative AI platform
SkyCool Systems USIndustrialNadel and Gussman (Nadel and Gussman Ventures) (lead)Seed509-Aug-23D3 Jubilee Partners Other (Industrial)Sustainable cooling technology developer
UdenzUAEHealthcareDubai Business CorporationA507 August 2023Hakeem Capital Holding, Techcelerate Investments, Inspira ManagementHealthcare IT/AdministrationDigital dental health platform
DynamonUKServicesBP (BP Ventures)A4.63rd August 2023N/ALogistics & supply chain servicesLogistics industry’s data platform
Emtech SolutionsIndiaServicesBTNUndisclosed404 August 2023Matrix Partners India (lead), VestedWorld, Equity Alliance, LoftyAPI-driven regulatory toolOther (Services)
GraspUKServicesMozillaSeed431 July 2023Balderton Capital (lead), Point9, MoonfireOnline learning platformEducation & Ed Tech
CohartUSConsumerBertelsmann (BDMI), 11:11 Media, Wilson SonsiniUndisclosed401 August 2023Courtside Ventures (co-lead), Slauson & Co (co-lead), Alumni Ventures, Silvia Oviedo Lopez, Margaret Coblentz, Connie Wang, James Turnbull, Kurt PerschkeEcommerce platformsSocial art marketplace
DatamotiveIndiaITPatni GroupPre-A3.808-Aug-233one4 Capital, YourNest Venture Capital, Morphosis (lead)Enterprise softwareHybrid cloud workload portability platform
FiiboBrazilHealthcareHospital Albert Einstein (Arava)Seed3.602 August 2023Headline XP, VOX Capital,Healthcare IT/AdministrationHealth benefits platform
DivirodUSITGHD, TDK (TDK Ventures)Undisclosed3.63rd August 2023Thin Line CapitalBig data & analytics (IT)Flood management and analytics platform
Dropzone AIUSServicesCisco (Decibel Partners) (lead)Seed3.508-Aug-23Pioneer Square Ventures FundOther (Services)Autonomous alert investigation platform
VoxNeuroUSHealthcareG.TecUndisclosed3.43rd August 2023Unnamed largest shareholder (lead)Other (Health)Brain performance software developer
Jericho SecurityUSITMetaLabsPre-seed33rd August 2023Era (lead), Lux Capital, FoundersXFund, Alcove, Textbook, Alumni Venture Group, Thorntree, unnamed individual investorsCybersecurityCybersecurity technology provider
ZkPassUSITBinance (Binance Labs), OKX (OKX Ventures), Susquehanna InternatioSeed2.508-Aug-23Sequoia China, dao5, Cypher Capital, Leland Ventures, Blockchain Founders FundBig data & analytics (IT)Private data verification platform
Basys.aiUSHealthcareEli Lilly (Lilly Ventures), Mayo ClinicPre-seed2.411 August 2023Nina Capital (lead), Two Lanterns Venture Partners, Asset Management Ventures, Chaac VenturesHealthcare IT/AdministrationHealth insurance management platform
LighthouseAIUSHealthcareBertelsmann (Bertelsmann Next)Seed2.2508 August 2023Healthy Ventures (lead)Healthcare IT/AdministrationPharmaceutical supply chain compliance platform
CityPay.ioGeorgiaFinancialTetherSeed2.217 August 2023Presto VenturesPayment technology & CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency payment platform
BintanGoIndonesiaConsumerAlibaba (eWTP Capital)Seed2.208 August 2023Investible, Contents Technologies,  Transcend Capital Partners,Live commerce platformE-commerce platforms
BondEvalueSingaporeFinancialMassMutual (MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia), CitigroupB22.207 August 2023N/AFractional bond exchangePersonal finance & wealth management
What’s Up WellnessIndiaConsumerUnilever (Unilever Ventures)(lead)Seed1.709-Aug-23UndisclosedFood & beveragesBiotin gummies developer
D8XSwitzerlandFinancialPolygon (Polygon Ventures), SwissBorg (SwissBorg Ventures), AxelarPre-seed1.504 August 2023Veris Ventures, G1 Ventures, Cogitent Ventures, Crypto Discover, Pragma Payment technology & CryptocurrencyCrypto derivative exchange
MthmrSaudi ArabiaFinancialSaudi Aramco (Waed Ventures), Dahran Trading GroupSeed1.507 August 2023Le AugurePersonal expense management toolPersonal finance & wealth management
SabuJapanITCoconala (Coconala Skill Partners)Undisclosed1.431 July 2023Orix CapitalEnterprise softwareDentistry-focused back office platform
FinofoCanadaFinancialDesjardins Financial HoldingPre-seed1.2515-Aug-23Motivate Venture (lead), SaaS Venture Capital, Sweet Spot CapitalPayment technology & CryptocurrencyAutomated forex trading platform
ChaiJapanConsumerSide Ways (lead), Toppan, Pola Orbis HoldingsPre-A1.209-Aug-23Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC Venture Capital), The SeedE-commerce platformsOnline shop operator
MarqueeUAEITBitrise (Bitrise Capital)Seed12nd August 2023Cryptogram Venture, Chain Capital, Waterdrip Capital, ZC Capital, Coinw VenturesBig data & analytics (IT)Web3 derivatives startup
MoonboxChinaITOKX (OKX Ventures) (lead)Undisclosed14th August 2023N/AArtificial intelligenceAI and Web3 technology developer
Kavida.aiUKServicesQima (lead)Seed0.908 August 2023Red Bus Ventures,  Chris Adelsbach, Jack Cresswell, Christopher Carter, Ian Kemsley, Jonathan Davie, Simon Davies, Russell Puttick, Lord John Nash Logistics & supply chain servicesSupply chain AI platform
Eight KnotJapanTransportSeika Daiya EnginePre-A0.7708 August 2023Drone Fund, Real Tech Holdings (Real Tech Fund)AutoTech (Connected, Autonomous, Electric etc.)Autonomous ship navigation technology platform
Fresh FactoryIndonesiaServicesIMC Industrial Group (IMC Ventures and IMC Pelita Logistik)Undisclosed0.714 August 2023KSK Angel FundLogistics & supply chain servicesCold chain fulfilment provider
NexxioIndiaServicesMalpani Group (Malpani Ventures) (lead)Pre-seed0.37501 August 2023Aniketh Jain, Aashish Agarwal, Sumit Agarwal, Shubham Agrawal, Malay KrishnaOther (Services)B2B consumer goods platform
ChangeblockUKEnergyEMURGO (EMURGO Africa)Undisclosed0.2509-Aug-23UndisclosedRenewable energy Climate-focused carbon market platform
DataScopeUSITAlphabet (Google for Startups Latino Founders Fund)Undisclosed0.1531 July 2023N/AEnterprise softwareEnterprise task digitisation platform
JustWorkUkraineMediaPromodoUndisclosed0.116-Aug-23N/ADigital marketing & AdTechMarketing services marketplace
Saint BellaChinaHealthcareSwire Properties (New Ventures)C3Undisclosed31 July 2023Shenqi Capital, Mirae Asset, C CapitalCare provision & on-demand servicesBaby care centre operator
MomentumUSFinancialBlackbaud (Social Good Startup)UndisclosedUndisclosed31 July 2023UndisclosedPersonal finance & wealth managementAI-based fundraising platform
LooofJapanIndustrialThinqloUndisclosedUndisclosed01 August 2023Warm Heart Cool HeadAccommodation & travelHotel construction service
AmuJapanIndustrialKLab (Anobaka)SeedUndisclosed01 August 2023UndisclosedOther (Industrial)Discarded fishing net-derived products
Universal PlasticUSITnChainUndisclosedUndisclosed10 August 2023N/AEnterprise softwareWeb3 and blockchain technology developer
Capital RxUSHealthcare Memorial Hermann Health SystemUndisclosedUndisclosed10 August 2023B Capital, General Catalyst, Transformation Capital, Edison PartnersOther (Health)Prescription drug pricing platform
Blue Ocean TechnologiesUSFinancialTokyo Stock ExchangeUndisclosedUndisclosed07 August 2023N/AOther (Financial services)Afterhours trading platform
Digital Entertainment AssetSingaporeMediaKDDI/Global Brain (KDDI Open Innovation Fund III)UndisclosedUndisclosed10-Aug-23UndisclosedOther (Media)Blockchain entertainment company
OptimX MarketsUSFinancialAquis Exchange, Deutsche Boerse Group (DB1 Ventures)UndisclosedUndisclosed09-Aug-23UndisclosedPayment technology & CryptocurrencyEquities block trading platform
RunbearSouth KoreaITKakao (Kakao Ventures)Pre-seedUndisclosed08-Aug-23Base Investment.Other (IT)AI-based IT operation automation platform
ErguvanTurkeyConsumerEmirates NBD, DenizBank Financial Services Group (Deniz VentureSeedUndisclosed08-Aug-23UndisclosedE-commerce platformsB2B climate commodity marketplace
HakobotJapanIndustrialSunco IndustiresUndisclosedUndisclosed10-Aug-23UndisclosedRobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Automatic delivery robot developer
ZestmoneyIndiaFinancialZipUndisclosedUndisclosed08-Aug-23Quona Capital, Flourish Ventures, Scarlet Capital, Omidyar Group (Omidyar Network India)Personal finance & wealth managementEcommerce consumer financing platform
AltLayerSingaporeITBinance (Binance Labs)UndisclosedUndisclosed09-Aug-23UndisclosedCybersecurityWeb3 security technology developer
Kääpä BiotechFinlandConsumerApplied Food Sciences IncUndisclosedUndisclosed08-Aug-23UndisclosedFood & beveragesMushroom cultivation and research company
Clean Food GroupUKConsumerAlianza TeamUndisclosedUndisclosed08-Aug-23UndisclosedFood & beveragesSustainable ingredient developer
HomelyUKServicesUSTUndisclosedUndisclosed08 August 2023N/AReal EstateLandlords’ property management platform
Expertrons IndiaServicesHindustan Media (Hindustan Media Ventures)UndisclosedUndisclosed07 August 2023Echjay Family Office, Amar Ujala, Ivycap Ventures, Iceland Venture Studio, Venture Catalysts, Ah VenturesEducation & Ed TechSkill development platform
ChatHQIndiaMediaExtendlyUndisclosedUndisclosed07 August 2023N/ADigital marketing & AdTechMarketing agencies’ support services provider
SpacemitChinaITLenovo Group (Lenovo Capital)(co-lead), Legend Holdings (Legend CaAUndisclosed04 August 2023CPU processor core developerSemiconductors & Chips
MartaGermanyMediaCSS Insurance (SwissHealth Ventures), RTL Group (RTL Ventures)SeedUndisclosed03 August 2023Capnamic,  Almaz CapitalMentoring platformSocial media/networks/IM
Rapid Applications GroupUSIndustrialMassMutual (MassMutual Ventures)UndisclosedUndisclosed02 August 2023Wavecrest Growth Partners (lead)Other (Industrial)Construction subcontractors’ enterprise software provider
PafinJapanFinancialDaiwa Securities GroupUndisclosedUndisclosed03 August 2023N/APayment technology & CryptocurrencyCrypto asset profit calculation platform
Shenshi TechnologyChinaEnergySinochem (Sinochem Capital) (lead), Zheneng Group/Zhejiang JuhuaUndisclosedUndisclosed02 August 2023N/AEnergy storage, management & equipmentHeat exchanger developer
Terminal 3ChinaITConsenSys (Consensys Mesh), Bixin VenturesPre-seedUndisclosed02 August 2023500 Global, CMCC Global, BlackPine, DWeb3, Hard Yaka, Bored Room Ventures, Mozaik CapitalCybersecurityWeb3 privacy data management platform
VLP Therapeutics JapanJapanHealthcareSojitz CorporationUndisclosedUndisclosed02 August 2023N/APharmaceuticalsRegional subsidiary of vaccine developer VLP Therapeutics
FarmnoteJapanIndustrialMeijiUndisclosedUndisclosed02 August 2023N/AAgriculture & Ag TechDairy farming digitalisation platform
Bending SpoonsItalyITCox EnterprisesUndisclosedUndisclosed3rd August 2023Baillie Gifford, Neuberger Berman (NB Renaissance)Big data & analytics (IT)Contact tracing app developer
RedistributeUSServicesMid-America Regional Information Systems UndisclosedUndisclosed3rd August 2023N/AOther (Services)Multiple listing service data aggregator
CapitalizUSFinancialMadison Marcus (lead)UndisclosedUndisclosed3rd August 2023N/AOther (Financial services)Business valuation evaluation platform
Clean Food GroupUKConsumer Alianza TeamPre-AUndisclosed08 August 2023UndisclosedFood & beveragesSustainable oils and fats technology
QuilityUSFinancialF&G Annuities & LifeUndisclosedUndisclosed10 August 2023UndisclosedInsuranceOne stop shop for insurance agents
Novarc TechnologiesCanadaIndustrialCaterpillar (Caterpillar Venture Capital)AUndisclosed14 August 2023Graham Partners, Export Development CanadaRobotics & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)Robotics for autonomous welding
Art BusanSouth KoreaConsumerMusinsa, CTRUndisclosedUndisclosed14 August 2023Sanghun Kim, Kelvin Dongho Kim, Tony Lyu, Simon Seojoon KimPhysical consumer products Organiser of the Korean art fair ‘Art Busan’
ViviciNetherlandsIndustrialDSM/Firmenich (DSM-Firmenich Venturing), FonterraSeedUndisclosed14 August 2023N/AIndustrial chemicalsAnimal-free dairy protein developer
OX Security IsraelServicesIBM (IBM Ventures)UndisclosedUndisclosed15-Aug-23N/ALogistics & supply chain servicesSupply chain security system
South 8 TechnologiesUSEnergyLockheed Martin (Lockheed Martin Ventures), LG Group (LG Technology Ventures)UndisclosedUndisclosed16-Aug-23Foothill Ventures, Anzu PartnersEnergy storage, management & equipmentBattery electrolyte developer
Tentarix USHealthcareGilead SciencesUndisclosedUndisclosed15-Aug-23N/APharmaceuticalsCancer and inflammatory disease protein therapeutics developer
Credit ExchangeUKFinancialPostFinance, Glarner KantonalbankUndisclosedUndisclosed16-Aug-23N/AOther (Financial services)Private credit bureau
Senser ChinaConsumerXiaohongshuB+Undisclosed16-Aug-23N/AE-commerce platformsOnline luxury goods marketplace
Forever Feed TechnologiesUSIndustrialRiver Ranch Farms, Bar 20 Dairy, Producers Dairy Products, De Jong FUndisclosedUndisclosed17-Aug-23UndisclosedAgriculture & Ag TechAutomated feed mill developer
TFC TherapeuticsUSHealthcareAlexandria Real Estate EquitiesUndisclosedUndisclosed17-Aug-23Arch Venture Partners (lead), Breakout Ventures, Alumni VenturesPharmaceuticalsCancer biologics developer
RRG Nature Based Solutions USIndustrialMitsui & CoUndisclosedUndisclosed17-Aug-23N/AAgriculture & Ag TechRegenerative agricultural project operator
CeiboCanadaIndustrialBHP (BHP Ventures)BUndisclosed16-Aug-23N/AOther (Industrial)Copper extraction technology provider
MoticsSwitzerlandTransportNormetUndisclosedUndisclosed18 August 2023N/AAutoTech (Connected, Autonomous, Electric etc.)Electromobility product development services provider
UxuySingaporeFinancialMEXC (MEXC Ventures)UndisclosedUndisclosed18 August 2023N/APayment technology & CryptocurrencyDecentralised multichain trading platform

By Angela Logan

Angela Logan is news and production editor at Global Venturing.