Category: Finance
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Infographic – U-Turn on A.I. Venture Funds in Q1
Both the total investment dollars and number of venture deals in Q1 2023 are the lowest single quarter totals since 2019.
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$60M Challenge Seeks Biomarkers, Models to Counter Aging Stress
A new challenge competition seeks biomarkers, models, and clinical tests of the factors behind responses to stress conditions in human aging that can stave off frailty or death.
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Brain-Computer Device Company Gains $33M in Early Funds
A company creating brain-computer interface devices to help people with disabling communications impairments is raising $33 million in its first venture round.
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Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds
Despite a sharp downturn in venture dollars from 2021, new climate and weather forecasting companies continue to attract investments at historically high rates.
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Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled
A business incubator is underway to help start-up enterprises in Denmark working in quantum technologies, particularly with defense-related applications.
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$15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named
An international challenge competition seeking sustainable but realistic alternatives to natural chicken and fish protein named its six finalist teams.
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Computational Drug Discovery Company Acquires A.I. Businesses
Two companies using artificial intelligence to advance biotechnology and design new therapies are merging with a computational-engineering drug discovery enterprise.
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Infographic – Psychedelics Funding Coming Down
Technology intelligence company CB Insights says this week that psychedelic therapies and services are generating little interest among venture investors this year, with only nine deals totaling $21 million.
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Biotech to Design Disease-Blocking Drugs, Gains $75M
A new company that says it can stop disease-causing proteins from forming in cells began public operations today, and is raising $75 million in its first venture round.
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Venture Capital Group to Boost Climate Actions
A venture investor coalition in the U.S. and Europe announced plans to reach net zero emissions by 2030 and help start-up companies quickly achieve their zero emissions goals.