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Innovative Startups Secure Major Funding in Health and Pet Care Sectors

In today's episode, we explore the latest funding successes in the health and pet care industries. New York-based Kouper raises $10 million to enhance patient care transitions using generative A.I., while Swiss startup HAYA Therapeutics secures $65 million to advance RNA-based treatments for heart failure. Additionally, Boston's Koala Health garners $20 million to expand its digital pet care services across the U.S. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their potential impacts on their respective fields.Sources:https://techstartups.com/2025/05/08/health-tech-startup-kouper-emerges-from-stealth-with-10m-in-funding-to-transform-patient-care-transitions/https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/kouper-tackling-transitions-care-armed-10m-general-catalyst-25madison-and-cvs-venturehttps://techstartups.com/2025/05/08/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-8-2025/https://justainews.com/industries/healthcare-and-medical/ai-startup-kouper-raises-10m-to-fix-hospital-discharges/https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/fundinghttps://www.geneonline.com/haya-therapeutics-secures-65-million-series-a-funding-to-advance-htx-001-heart-failure-treatment/https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/haya-therapeutics-lands-65m-series-a/https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/haya-therapeutics-raises-65m-in-series-a-funding.htmlhttps://www.venturelab.swiss/HAYA-Therapeutics-secures-USD-65M-to-advance-RNAguided-therapies-for-chronic-and-agerelated-diseaseshttps://www.biopharmadive.com/news/haya-therapeutics-financing-long-non-coding-rna-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/747255/https://techstartups.com/2025/05/08/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-8-2025/https://venturecapital.com/headlines/funding-events/japanese-medtech-startup-medmain-inc-raises-33m-in-funding-round-led-by-one-capital-v1https://www.zoominfo.com/c/koala-health-inc/1313904357https://www.finsmes.com/tag/wlanholding

K-Beauty’s Resurgence and Biotech Layoffs: A 2025 Snapshot

In today's episode, we explore the remarkable rebound of K-Beauty startups, which have raised $4.9 million in early 2025, driven by global demand and government support. We also cover the significant layoffs impacting the biotech sector, with companies like Vor Bio and Korro Bio affected. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2025/05/09/O2N3JS2G7ZH7RFTZGS6BLUJKWM/https://www.kedglobal.com/newsSearchhttps://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/LC74233/texthttps://www.tiktok.com/@tiffintech/video/7502174972601732407https://kanebridgenewsme.com/who-gets-the-tiktok-in-the-divorce-the-messy-fight-over-valuable-social-media-accounts/https://e27.co/k-beauty-market-unmasked-capital-dips-global-gains-and-southeast-asias-role-20250508/https://www.koreabiomed.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=27491https://techbullion.com/build-in-south-korea-scale-across-asia-ksgc-2025-welcomes-global-startups-with-us633k-in-government-support/https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10480966https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/demand-and-trend-analysis-of-cosmetics-odm-in-korea

Hirebrain’s Big Win and Surprising Growth in Tech Recruiting

In today's episode, we explore Hirebrain's triumph at the UNLEASH Startup 2025 Award and how a recruiting startup is thriving despite a tech industry slowdown. Discover the strategies behind their success and the implications for the future of HR technology and recruiting. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.unleash.ai/unleash-america/exclusive-hirebrain-crowned-winner-of-the-unleash-startup-2025-award/https://www.unleash.ai/unleash-america/hr-tech-awards-winners-announced-at-unleash-america-2025/https://www.instagram.com/unleash.ai/p/DJVUgEssruc/https://www.instagram.com/unleash.ai/p/DJRnkXPsH8z/https://www.it-boltwise.de/hirebrain-gewinnt-den-unleash-startup-2025-award.htmlhttps://www.kontorva.com/specialized-tech-hiring-time-cut-by-60/https://blog.getaura.ai/ai-jobs-2025https://www.mergesociety.com/tech/tech-jobs-in-freefallhttps://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/software-engineer-jobs-five-year-low/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJW05BwhNRz/

AI Startups Secure Major Funding: Fintech, Fashion, and Debugging Innovations

In today's episode, we explore the latest funding successes in the AI startup world. Bondway.ai raises $6.4 million, highlighting the fintech sector's growing reliance on AI solutions. Phia, a fashion tech startup, secures $500,000 in angel funding, showcasing the demand for innovative shopping tools. Meanwhile, Lightrun, an Israeli startup, lands a $70 million Series B round, emphasizing the critical role of AI in software development. Join us as we delve into these stories and their implications for the future of technology.Sources:https://alleywatch.com/2025/05/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-5-5-2025/https://www.alleywatch.com/category/funding/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8652728/news/https://www.tiktok.com/@forcestransitiongroup/photo/7500121343510203670https://oxfordshireguardian.co.uk/banbury-news/https://stockanalysis.com/quote/ams/PHIA/https://www.f6s.com/companies/fashion-tech/united-states/cohttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/2025-met-gala-ticket-cost/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJSaBtOJWrk/https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h15faqexxghttps://substack.com/home/post/p-162522653https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/02/startups-weekly-drama-or-game-changer-you-decide/https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/plenful-raises-50-million-in-series-bhttps://www.vccafe.com/2025/05/02/weekly-firgun-newsletter-may-2-2025/

Innovative Startups Transforming Charity, Climate, and AI

Explore how Bono is revolutionizing charitable giving with technology, the University of Colorado Boulder's new climate venture initiative, and Zette AI's back-to-back wins at the Startup Grind Global Conference. Discover the impact of these innovations on philanthropy, climate change, and the information economy.Sources:https://www.barchart.com/story/news/32224259/dalaboo-announces-launch-of-practical-ai-automation-services-that-save-time-money-and-drive-smarter-decision-makinghttps://startupnews.fyi/2025/05/05/a-new-startup-called-bono-aims-to-modernize-the-way-people-donate-to-charities/https://www.lawnext.com/2025/05/persuit-acquires-apperio-to-provide-end-to-end-platform-for-corporate-legal-from-rfps-to-spend-management.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/05/02/openai-pledges-to-make-changes-to-prevent-future-chatgpt-sycophancy/https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing/small-business-grants-and-programshttps://www.colorado.edu/business/cesr/current-students/graduate-programs/boulder-climate-ventureshttps://bizwest.com/tag/boulder-climate-ventures/https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-climate-initiative-to-turn-student-innovations-into-startup-successhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJLPQLDMblm/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJPWoCMS9dP/https://world.einnews.com/country/hungaryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJD2mdBOek1/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJLO6oBMFTz/https://www.harvardae.orghttps://clutch.co/app-developers/north-carolinahttps://world.einnews.com/country/hungaryhttps://www.post-gazette.com

New Jersey’s AI Ambitions and Major Funding Boosts for Tech Innovators

Explore New Jersey's strategic initiatives to become a leading AI hub, with investments in infrastructure and ethical AI development. Discover how Astronomer and Rogo are driving New York City's tech scene with significant funding rounds. Plus, learn about Kaiden AI's successful pivot to law enforcement training, revolutionizing police academies with advanced simulation technologies.Sources:https://www.nucamp.co/blog/this-months-latest-tech-news-in-jersey-city-nj--wednesday-april-30th-2025-editionhttps://americaninnovatorsnetwork.com/new-jersey-leads-in-ai-innovation-with-new-investment-in-strategic-innovation-center/https://www.boldyn.com/us/news/boldyn-rolls-out-ai-ready-network-to-njfx-data-center-deepens-ny-nj-investmenthttps://natlawreview.com/article/new-jerseys-attorney-general-and-division-civil-rights-starts-2025-guidance-ai-usehttps://digitalinfranetwork.com/news/boldyn-njfx-network-upgrade/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/astronomer-secures-93-million-series-d-funding-to-deliver-unified-dataops-platform-for-enterprise-ai-302443454.htmlhttps://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/astronomer-raises-93m-in-series-d-funding.htmlhttps://technews180.com/funding-news/astronomer-raises-93m-series-d-led-by-bain-capital-ventures/https://vcnewsdaily.com/astronomer/venture-capital-funding/zngvtcybhshttps://alleywatch.com/2025/05/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-5-1-2025/https://rogo.ai/news/rogo-announces-50m-series-bhttps://fintech.global/2025/05/02/financial-ai-innovator-rogo-raises-50m-in-series-b-round-led-by-thrive-capital/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFco9EPAzi/https://technews180.com/funding-news/rogo-secures-50m-series-b-for-ai-in-finance/https://news.fintech.io/post/102ka2y/rogo-raises-50m-in-series-b-fundinghttps://www.engine.is/news/startup-news-digest-050225https://www.f6s.com/companies/law-enforcement/mohttps://cj.msu.edu/community/icc.htmlhttps://dronelife.com/dual-use/https://registrar.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu3886/files/documents/archive-commencement-programs/2025-1.pdf

Tech Triumphs: GreenSight, Astronomer, and Rogo Secure Major Investments

In today's episode, we explore the latest victories in the tech startup world. GreenSight Technologies wins big at AngelCon 2025 with their innovative electronic waste management solution. NYC-based Astronomer secures $93 million in Series D funding to expand its data orchestration platform, Astro. Meanwhile, AI fintech startup Rogo raises $50 million to revolutionize financial services. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their implications for the tech industry.Sources:https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKRTQIS3G6/https://www.aceventurefunds.com/insightshttps://cie.calpoly.edu/news-category/press-release/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/templo-de-la-santa-muerte-en-p%C3%A1tzcuaro-michoac%C3%A1nhttps://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/business/article305633601.htmlhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/data-orchestration-startup-astronomer-shoots-stars-93m-series-dhttps://technews180.com/funding-news/astronomer-raises-93m-series-d-led-by-bain-capital-ventures/https://vcnewsdaily.com/astronomer/venture-capital-funding/zngvtcybhshttps://www.astronomer.io/press/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/weeks-biggest-funding-rounds-investors-look-stars-and-defensehttps://technews180.com/funding-news/rogo-secures-50m-series-b-for-ai-in-finance/https://www.perplexity.ai/page/rogo-raises-50m-to-advance-ai-pTBMiCcnTuenirEBTn9l4ghttps://fintech.global/2025/05/02/close-to-900m-raised-across-all-fintech-deals-this-week/https://www.pymnts.com/tag/rogo/https://www.axios.com/pro/all-deals/2025/04/30/first-look-pro-rata-premium

Teen Innovators Propel AI Startup to $2 Billion, Finnish Firm Pioneers Autofocus Glasses

Explore the remarkable journey of Mercor, an AI-driven hiring startup founded by teenagers, now valued at $2 billion. Discover how Finnish startup IXI is revolutionizing eyewear with their innovative autofocus glasses, backed by a $36.5 million funding round. Plus, insights into Nuvo's $34 million Series A round aimed at transforming B2B purchasing. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://techstartups.com/2025/05/02/these-teenagers-just-founded-a-2-billion-ai-startup-and-they-cant-even-vote-yet/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJIH1ebI-jU/https://forgeglobal.com/scale-ai-inc_stock/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJIJOToIB0R/https://player.fm/series/the-twenty-minute-vc-20vc-venture-capital-startup-funding-the-pitch/ep-20sales-sierra-inside-silicon-valleys-fastest-growing-sales-machine-how-to-prospect-outbound-and-close-enterprise-deals-in-aihttps://www.eu-startups.com/2025/04/finnish-startup-raises-e30-million-for-worlds-first-autofocus-glasses-that-work-as-nature-intended/https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/28/ixi-raises-36-5m-from-amazon-and-more-to-bring-the-concept-of-autofocus-to-prescription-glasses/https://techfundingnews.com/transforming-how-humanity-sees-finnish-ixi-lands-36-5m-to-develop-the-worlds-first-autofocus-glasses/https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2025/4/28/amazon-backed-nordic-startup-ixi-bags-365-million-in-series-a-funding-for-autofocus-glasses-producthttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJC6nn2P0vU/

NextRise 2025: Asia’s Innovation Hub & Plenful’s $50M Boost

Explore how the NextRise 2025 conference in Seoul is setting the stage for global startup innovation, with Germany as the Country of Honor. Discover Plenful's $50 million Series B funding and its impact on healthcare automation. Plus, meet the winners of the ABB Startup Challenge 2025, advancing A.I.-powered energy solutions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.koreatechdesk.com/koreatechdesk-virtual-demo-day-connects-korean-startups-to-europe-with-insights-from-podim-conference-director/https://nextrise.co.kr/en/support/notice-detail?id=48&p=1&type=Titlehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJDS8Y8P0Ik/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJEJ5u6gRhI/https://www.streetinsider.com/index.php?classic=1https://www.instagram.com/p/DJAuIRDNa1N/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJEJ57yA70s/https://www.prnewswire.com/news/korea-international-trade-association/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/photos/photos-list/https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250502cn76538/nextrise-2025-seoul-asias-premier-innovation-gateway-for-global-startupshttps://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Plenful-Raises-50-Mln-Series-B-To-Expand-AI-Powered-Healthcare-Automation-Platform-49774609/https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/plenful-raises-50-million-in-series-bhttps://startuprise.io/plenful-secures-50-mn-in-series-b-funding/https://www.ainvest.com/news/plenful-50-million-series-pivotal-leap-healthcare-automation-ai-driven-future-2504/https://digitalhealthwire.com/newsletter/novo-gets-friendly-plenful-raise-and-cb-insights-state-of-digital-health/https://www.altenergymag.com/news/2025/05/01/sales-focus-inc-engages-renewable-energy-leaders-at-re-southeast-2025-/45203/https://www.instagram.com/p/DI8wG-Cs3OX/https://www.electronicspecifier.com/news/awards/cgd-s-ragini-jain-wins-unsung-hero-awardhttps://www.themanufacturer.comhttps://www.mechatronicscanada.ca/category/trending-topics/advanced-robotics/https://www.altenergymag.com/news/2025/05/01/sales-focus-inc-engages-renewable-energy-leaders-at-re-southeast-2025-/45203/https://www.instagram.com/p/DI8wG-Cs3OX/https://www.electronicspecifier.com/news/awards/cgd-s-ragini-jain-wins-unsung-hero-awardhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJG4Uouxni4/https://www.mechatronicscanada.ca/category/trending-topics/advanced-robotics/

Cybersecurity Ventures and Virginia’s Innovation Rebrand

In today's episode, we explore the launch of Runtime Ventures with a $32 million fund targeting early-stage cybersecurity startups, and Richmond National Group's successful $55 million equity capital raise. We also delve into the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance's rebranding efforts to bolster Virginia's innovation ecosystem. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/inno/stories/fundings/2025/04/25/austin-vc-firms-back-supply-chain-security-startup.htmlhttps://virginiabusiness.com/startup-funding-and-innovation-news-from-virginia/https://www.crn.com/news/security/2025/10-cybersecurity-companies-making-big-moves-at-rsac-2025https://www.runtime.news/how-should-companies-make-sure-they-are-shipping-secure-generative-ai-apps-while-still-moving-quickly/https://lucidityinsights.com/news/upwind-acquires-nyx-securityhttps://virginiabusiness.com/startup-funding-and-innovation-news-from-virginia/https://richmondfreepress.com/news/2025/may/01/council-keeps-raises-in-place-in-proposed-richmond-budget/https://www.bizjournals.com/richmond/inno/stories/news/2025/04/30/cary-street-partners-civc-partners-private-equity.htmlhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/01/3072171/19004/en/LXP-Industrial-Trust-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Results.htmlhttps://investor.genworth.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1038/genworth-financial-announces-first-quarter-2025-resultshttps://virginiabusiness.com/startup-funding-and-innovation-news-from-virginia/https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/richmond-finalizes-sale-of-austrian-claims-to-stella-investmenthttps://www.insurtechny.com/top-12-insurtech-conferences-to-attend-in-2025/https://www.instagram.com/dhananipeg/reel/DJFQBNCpaHD/https://ryanspecialty.comhttps://virginiabusiness.com/startup-funding-and-innovation-news-from-virginia/https://www.vwu.edu/about/news-and-events/news-briefs.phphttps://rbia.tech/innovation-dashboard/https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/05/01/virginia-tech-among-top-100-universities-worldwide-in-new-ranking/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHZwhKxY7S/https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/04/30/contractors-breaks-ground-on-100m-carilion-taubman-cancer-center/https://news.vt.edu/content/news_vt_edu/en/contacts/news-virginia-tech.html