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Karius has secured $100m in Series C funding, with the investment round co-led by Khosla Ventures, 5AM Ventures, and Gilde Healthcare, and joined by new investor Seventure Partners and existing investor SoftBank Investment Advisers, General Catalyst, HBM Healthcare Investments, Blue Water Life Sciences, Innovation Endeavors, Waycross Partners, and others. Bloomberg News' Sarah McBride reports on how the funding allows Karius to address the rising demand from healthcare providers to expand access to the #KariusTest beyond the hospital setting. Additionally, it will facilitate research into the broader health implications of Karius' #mcfDNA technology beyond infectious diseases. #funding #biotech #healthcare https://lnkd.in/eSg_jN6Y

We want to thank IRP Instructor Johanna Palmér for preparing the Neurawave team for external funding. Neurawave is developing an AI-driven migraine relief device using E-TNS technology, offering personalised treatments and predictions to prevent and alleviate migraine attacks. "We see a significant opportunity to revolutionise a market with limited treatment options and help millions of migraine sufferers worldwide.  The capital will be used to finalise product development, conduct user- and clinical trials, and scale up for commercialisation." /The Neurawave team --- 🚀 If this case sounds interesting, sign up for "IRP Tool for Investors": www.irpforinvestors.com "IRP Tool for Investors" is our due diligence software with vetted investment opportunities and we take no cut on your capital. #deeptech #investment #ai #medtech

Exploring Startup Models: Which One is Right for You? 🌟 Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about how startups operate? 🤔 From e-commerce giants to social impact leaders, understanding the types of startup models can be the key to building a thriving business. 💡 With detailed examples, benefits, challenges, and actionable insights, this guide is designed to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and build startups that succeed. 👉 Check out the full blog Let’s discuss! What startup model do you think has the most potential in the coming years? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 💬 #Startups #Entrepreneurship #BusinessModels #Ecommerce #Innovation #GrowthMindset #BlogPost

NUEX here, NUEX there-what's really going on? What's so special about the contesting teams? We understand you have questions, and we're thrilled to introduce our contesting teams! These teams have developed innovative ideas that perfectly embody the theme "Vision to Venture." Stay tuned and prepare to be amazed by their creativity! #nuex #nscheunilag #entrepreneurshipinnovation

Exciting to see Cytely AB featured in Ny Teknik, highlighting their cutting-edge work in smart, data-driven microscopy! 🎉 Proud to play a small advisory role in Cytely's journey. The incredible team at Cytely are truly inspiring, and I look forward to following their journey to revolutionize microscopy research worldwide. 🚀 #ProudAdvisor #Cytely #Startup #SmartMicroscopy #DataDrivenMicroscopy Pontus Nordenfelt, Oscar André, Philip Nordenfelt

Let's meet at Slush next week? Last year, ReOrbit was in the spotlight of Slush Spacetech Showcase. Sethu Saveda Suvanam, ReOrbit's CEO and Founder, gave a killer company presentation on the Startup Stage, you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/duQ2hs5U Next Wednesday, Slush lights up the stages and brings on its laser game again. If you're around, ping me! Let's discuss how the sky is not the limit for the cutting-edge tech! #spacetech #slush #startup #ecosystem

📢 Join the 8th #CallforEntrepreneurs and become a co-founder of a #DeepTech startup! If you are ready to lead an innovative spin-off from a prestigious European university or research center, this is your chance. Take a look at testimonials from last year's call and discover how projects like #OncoNeoVac by Nema-Health have transformed the landscape with their disruptive vision. Marta Corral and Olga Rué, COO and CEO of Nema Health, share these inspiring words about their experience ⬇️ 🗣 “The Collider program helped me see how to close the gap between business and science. Being able to work as a team, seeing how the project needs to progress across all its aspects, makes it all come together and, ultimately, ensures the team is headed down the same path aware of the project’s future and origin.” Apply now and be part of the future of technology with us.  📆 Deadline for registration is May 15!   Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNWAvX6b https://lnkd.in/eMz4v3PP

What’s next for UK innovation? In our latest report in partnership Dealroom.co, we’ve gathered predictions from some leading industry voices in the UK —investors, founders, and executives—on what’s next for the UK’s innovation landscape in 2025. Swipe through below for a snapshot of their thoughts. For their full insights, check out the full UK Innovation 2025 Forward Look: Featuring: Nicola McClafferty, Partner at Molten Ventures, Eamonn Gashier, CEO and Founder of Block Scholes, Evgenia Plotnikova, General Partner at Dawn Capital, Simon Kerry, CEO of Curve Therapeutics, Chad Edwards, CEO of CuspAI, Triin Linamagi, Founding Partner of Sie Ventures. #Innovation #UKTech #Funding #2025

Introducing the Ligantic Founders: Mark, Carmel, and Stef We're excited to reintroduce the Ligantic founding team - Mark Cola, Carmel Price, and Stef Cola. The three of us recently had the chance to get together in Bendigo and capture some photos with the talented AJ Taylor. We've been working behind the scenes to build out the Ligantic Platform and connect with the brilliant innovators using it. We haven't reintroduced ourselves in a little while. As co-founders, we each bring a unique set of expertise to Ligantic: Mark Cola heads up our innovative technology platform; Ligantic Platform, leveraging the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data automation to empower innovators. With decades of experience developing cutting-edge solutions, Mark is the visionary behind Ligantic's mission to democratise access to powerful tools. Carmel Price leads our Partnerships and Operations, drawing on her extensive background driving transformational change across diverse industries. Carmel's talent for aligning stakeholders and facilitating rapid adoption has been key to Ligantic's success in empowering innovators. Stef Cola leads our Design Thinking and Strategy, blending strategic acumen with technology leadership to grow Ligantic. Stef brings decades of experience in scaling engineering teams in technology startups Together, we're on a mission to support innovators and problem-solvers in bringing their ideas to life. If you're curious to learn more about how Ligantic can help you or your organisation, reach out to our team. We'd be excited to connect! #Ligantic #Innovation #Technology #StartupLife #FutureOfWork #Bendigo

First Believers - Let’s Go! 🚀 I’m thrilled to be part of the latest Startmate cohort! Since launching Mimetic - MedTech Foundry a few months ago, I’ve been inspired by the passion and determination of clinical innovators / founders dedicating their lives to improving healthcare and patient outcomes. As their first believer, we support early-stage medtech companies, guiding them through their journey to commercialisation. At Mimetic - MedTech Foundry, we’re turning these innovations into investable opportunities. We take a comprehensive approach to evaluate their potential across all key areas—clinical, business, regulatory, and technical—to ensure these technologies meet real-world clinical needs and can thrive as commercial ventures. I’m eager to connect with the Startmate community once again and help demystify medtech innovation and investment! A big shout out to my first believers, Kate Herbert and Ben Wright GAICD, for their support of female founders and investors! #firstbeliever #startmate #mimetic #medtech #medtechfoundry #investor