Venture Capital stories - Page 17

Paris-based Hummink has raised EUR €15 million to enhance microchip defect repairs, boosting yields in semiconductor and display manufacturing sectors.

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

UK's Wazoku partners with China's InnoMatch to connect global firms with Chinese innovators via a vast network spanning startups, universities, and experts.

High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.

Only 2% of UK start-ups now reach Series A funding, down from 8%, hindered by recruitment issues and weak go-to-market strategies, says new report.

Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven web risk platform and establish a global HQ in Boston.

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

AAF closes its fourth fund, The Axis Fund, at USD $55 million to back emerging managers and early-stage companies from Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO stages.

Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

FurtherAI has raised USD $25 million led by Andreessen Horowitz to advance AI-driven automation in insurance, improving efficiency and accuracy across workflows.

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

German AI platform Sunhat raises €9.2 million to advance its Proof AI tool, automating validation of ESG and compliance data for large enterprises.

Simworx, a West Midlands firm, secures GBP £134m in exports, boosting jobs with cutting-edge indoor theme park technology worldwide.