Weekly Tech Pulse
From Al Gore’s Just Climate Fund Raising $175M for Nature-Based Climate Investments To Seattle Startup Raising Funds to Turn CO₂ Into Graphite
US & International Startup & Tech News
Foodspring Founder Launches Berlin-Based Venture Studio
Philipp Schrempp, co-founder of Foodspring, has launched a new venture studio in Berlin, aiming to support early-stage startups in consumer goods, health, and sustainability. The studio will provide funding, expertise, and operational support to help startups scale effectively.
Source: Sifted
Al Gore’s Just Climate Fund Raises $175M for Nature-Based Climate Investments
Just Climate, a sustainability-focused investment firm backed by Al Gore, has secured $175 million from Microsoft and CalSTRS to fund nature-based climate solutions. The funding will support projects that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable land management.
Source: TechCrunch
Curevo Lands $110M for Shingles Vaccine, Adds Biotech Veterans to Board
Seattle-based biotech firm Curevo has raised $110 million to advance its shingles vaccine candidate through clinical trials. The company has also added experienced biotech executives to its board to guide its development and commercialization strategy.
Source: GeekWire
Arcade Raises $12M to Improve AI Agents
Arcade, a startup working on enhancing AI agents, has secured $12 million in funding from the new fund launched by Perplexity’s co-founder. The investment will focus on making AI assistants more reliable, efficient, and user-friendly.
Source: TechCrunch
Seattle Startup Raises Funds to Turn CO₂ Into Graphite
Seattle-based startup Homeostasis has raised capital to develop technology that captures carbon dioxide and transforms it into valuable graphite. The innovation has the potential to address climate challenges while supplying a critical material for batteries and other industries.
Source: GeekWire
TurinTech Raises $20M to Improve AI-Powered Code Optimization
TurinTech, a startup focused on optimizing software code using AI, has secured $20 million in new funding. The company aims to streamline AI coding practices, improving efficiency and reliability in software development.
Source: TechCrunch
Gradial Raises $13M for AI-Powered Marketing Automation
Seattle-based startup Gradial has secured $13 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven marketing technology. The company’s platform automates content creation and distribution, helping brands scale their digital campaigns efficiently.
Source: GeekWire
Nerdio Secures $500M to Power Virtual Desktops on Azure
Nerdio, a company specializing in Microsoft Azure virtual desktop infrastructure, has raised $500 million in a Series C round. The investment will help businesses simplify cloud-based virtual desktop deployments and enhance security.
Source: TechCrunch
LATAM Startup & Tech News
Santander and Grupo Atitlan Secure €300M for Real Estate Acquisitions
Banco Santander and Grupo Atitlan have raised €300 million to acquire and develop real estate assets. The partnership aims to capitalize on investment opportunities in the property market across Spain and Latin America.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Mutuus Closes $3.2M Funding Round
Mutuus, an insurtech startup, has secured $3.2 million in funding to expand its digital insurance solutions. The company aims to improve access to affordable and flexible insurance products in Latin America.
Source: Business Insider
Jeitto Reports $133M Revenue in 2024, Expects $172M in 2025
Brazilian digital lending fintech Jeitto generated $133 million in revenue in 2024 and forecasts $172 million in 2025. The company aims to expand access to credit in Brazil, catering to underbanked populations through its digital platform.
Source: Latam Fintech
Global Edge Pledges $100M for Amazon Conservation
Global Edge has committed $100 million to the ONE AMAZON initiative, which aims to leverage technology for rainforest conservation and sustainable development. The project integrates AI and blockchain to enhance environmental monitoring and impact investing.
Source: Stock Titan
Redarbor Acquires Chilean HR Tech Startup Genomawork
Redarbor, the world’s second-largest job portal company, has acquired Chile-based HR startup Genomawork. The acquisition aims to enhance AI-driven recruitment processes through gamified candidate assessments.
Source: DF Mas
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