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Y Combinator Launches of the Week
(This round-up is for informational purposes only, and the order is based on the date/time of the launch, from earliest to latest) 1) Bluma: Founded by Stephen Ni and Alisa Wu, Bluma is Canva for short-form video ads. Know More At: https://www.getbluma.com/ 2) Piggy Robotics: Founded by Richard Gong, Piggy Robotics is building humanoid robots that do your chores for the price of an iPhone. Know More At: https://rigmanic.com/ 3) Combinely: Founded by Tom Invernizzi and Arthur
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Quantum Systems Triples Valuation by Extending Series C with €180 Million
Quantum Systems , transforming decision-making processes through aerial data intelligence, led by Florian Seibel, Sven Kruck, and Dave Sharpin, has secured  €180 million in a Series C Extension led by Balderton Capital, following its €160 million Series C in May this year, bringing the total amount secured in 2025 to €340 million, which marks the largest private capital raise in Europe’s dual-use sector. This values the company above €3 billion. Quantum Systems has establishe
Menlo Times
Nov 281 min read
Future Energy Ventures Secures €205 Million to Power the Next Wave of Energy Innovation
Future Energy Ventures , supporting ready-to-scale start-ups active in Europe, Israel, or the USA whose mission is to accelerate the energy transition and decarbonize society, led by Jan Lozek, Veronique Hördemann, Patrick Elftmann, Ohad Mamann, and others, has announced  the closing of Future Energy Ventures Fund II with a volume of €205 million, along with a dedicated capital fund for Italy of €30 million. With this milestone, FEV becomes the largest European advisor for...
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Nov 284 min read
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