The biotech startup hephaistos.bio has obtained CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to help manufacturers replace complex and energy-intensive chemical processes with more resilient and sustainable production methods.

D-CRBN, a deep-tech company developing electrified plasma technology to recycle CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules, today announced the successful closing of its €17.5 million Series A investment round.

Not long ago, the efficacy of PR was measured almost exclusively by volume. A punchy headline, a solid media list, and a bit of persistence were typically enough to capture the spotlight. Today, that old logic has crumbled.

AVIAN – the Zurich-based industrial AI company building 24/7 thermal monitoring for the world’s most fire-prone facilities – today announced it has raised a $2.6M pre-seed round, led by Founderful.

Maria Belén Vazquez is an experienced business lawyer and the founder of Vs Consulting, a Spanish consulting company supporting early stage startups build a solid legal foundation from the beginning.

Arãya Ventures, founded by Rupa Popat and Sie Ventures, founded by Triin Linamagi have partnered to launch the Arãya Sie Fund, announcing a £7.5m first close to back female founders.

Ditto, the health tech startup redefining how patients process and act on medical information, announced it raised €7.6 million in a Seed funding round.

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