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Esusu reports on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, helping renters build credit and financial access. Raised a $50M Series C at a $1.2B valuation in December 2025, creating $46.9B in credit tradelines for renters.
WebsiteOrange Charger simplifies EV charging installation in multi-unit residential buildings. Raised a $6.5M seed round in 2024 and secured a strategic investment from Southwire, North America's leading wire and cable company.
WebsiteEndiatx develops swallowable robotic capsules called PillBot for minimally invasive GI tract imaging. Raised a $12M Series A in January 2025 with FDA clearance anticipated and commercial launch targeted for early 2026.
WebsiteAsenion is an AI governance platform helping companies build regulation-ready AI systems. Acquired Swedish AI governance startup Anch.AI in June 2025 and partnered with IBM watsonx.ai for enterprise solutions.
WebsiteBubble Paper produces sustainable packaging as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bubble wrap. Raised $20.9M in a Series A in 2024 and was named the 4th fastest-growing company in South Carolina in 2025.
WebsiteBreachBits simulates real-world hacking to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities for its clients. Received one of Lloyd's of London's first-ever strategic investments through Lloyd's Lab in April 2025.
WebsiteFightCamp is the market-leading at-home connected fitness platform for boxing and martial arts with punch tracking. Has raised $98.5M in total funding across four rounds, including a $90M Series B backed by Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather.
WebsiteExpedier is Canada's first Black-led, BIPOC-focused digital bank offering full banking services to 6.5 million users. In 2025, they secured $1M in pre-seed funding to launch a financial super app.
WebsiteAutobound is a generative AI platform making it easy to write personalized sales outreach emails at scale. Raised a $4M seed round in 2023 and secured 22 number-one rankings in G2's Spring 2025 Grid Reports.
WebsiteTempest Droneworx's Harbinger platform fuses drone, sensor, and satellite data into a real-time operating picture for defense. Secured a $2M AFWERX contract with the US Air Force and won Best Speed Pitch at SXSW 2025.
WebsiteLeasecake is a lease management platform helping multi-location businesses track obligations, dates, and costs. Raised a $10M Series A Extension in 2024 and won Overall Lease Management Company of the Year at the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards.
WebsiteLily AI connects eCommerce shoppers with products through AI search that translates consumer language into product attributes. Raised over $50M till date, including a $20M Series B in 2024, ranking No. 187 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
WebsiteEasy Aerial builds US-made, NDAA-compliant autonomous drone-in-a-box solutions for defense and commercial applications. Raised $11M+ in total funding and earned a position on the $975M US Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office contract.
WebsiteSubtl Beauty makes stackable, travel-friendly makeup containers that combine multiple products in one compact format. Raised $5.5M in a Series A in 2024 led by Cult Capital, with 170% year-over-year growth and 300,000+ stacks sold.
WebsiteNED Helps brings cash flow visibility and flexible lending to small businesses through white-label solutions. Raised a $4.2M seed round in October 2024, following a $1.6M pre-seed in April 2023.
WebsiteJeeva automates B2B prospecting and sales workflows for enterprise teams using agentic AI. Raised a $9M seed round in December 2025 led by JLL Spark and Sapphire Ventures, backed by Marc Benioff and Jack Altman.
WebsiteSquarePeg is an AI candidate screening tool that matches job seekers to roles based on skills and potential. Raised $3.5M in seed funding in early 2025 led by Next Frontier Capital.
WebsiteEssenvia is a MedTech platform accelerating regulatory submissions for FDA 510(k), EU MDR, and IVDR CE certifications. Raised $4M in a Pre-Series A led by Wavemaker and BGV, and has achieved a 100% submission acceptance rate across all submission types.
WebsiteRemynt helps consumers pay off bad debt through accessible refinancing, rebuilding financial health for underserved borrowers. Named overall winner of the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2023 and became a Credit Union Service Organization in June 2025.
WebsiteCaylent is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner helping organizations build, scale, and optimize cloud solutions. Won four 2025 AWS Partner of the Year Awards at re:Invent, including Global GenAI Consulting Partner of the Year, after acquiring Trek10.
WebsiteOneCarNow is a Mexican fintech providing car rental and financial services for gig economy workers. Raised $86M in a Series A in July 2024, becoming Mexico's profitable number-one gig fleet, expanding to Brazil and the US.
WebsiteMappa reimagines hiring through AI-powered behavioral intelligence helping companies make better talent decisions. Raised $3.4M led by Draper Associates in 2025, serving 100+ enterprise clients across the US and Latin America.
WebsiteBR Polen is a data-driven recycling logistics startup creating traceable circular economy solutions. Partnered with AmBev to invest R$12M into five recycling hubs in 2025 and reduced over 100,000 tons of carbon.
WebsiteSleepUp is a sleep health platform using AI and wearables to diagnose sleep disorders and deliver treatments. $631K in total funding from investors including Anjos do Brasil, Crescera Capital, and London and Partners.
WebsiteFinverity is a cross-border supply chain finance SaaS platform connecting mid-market companies with global trade finance. Raised $7M in total funding and achieved 15x revenue growth, deepening its market with a Surecomp integration in 2025.
WebsiteBioFluff creates plant-based synthetic fur as a sustainable alternative to animal materials for luxury fashion. Raised a $2.5M seed led by Astanor Ventures and launched its Savian brand at COP28 alongside Stella McCartney.
WebsiteBluana Foods creates plant-based sashimi and alternative seafood products as sustainable substitutes for conventional fish. Accepted into the Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator in 2025 after winning a $125K prize at a trans-Atlantic Demo Day.
WebsiteGenially is an interactive content creation platform for presentations, infographics, and gamification. Raised $20M in a Series B, grew revenue to $26.9M in 2024, and serves 10M+ creators across 190+ countries.
WebsiteSlip converts physical and digital receipts into interactive data channels that extend customer relationships. Raised $3.2M in seed funding in June 2024, with its CEO winning a £20K NatWest Pitch Competition in December 2025.
WebsiteMeetGeek is an AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and shares highlights from every call. Raised €1.6M in September 2025, reaching $2M+ in ARR and 4,000+ client companies.
WebsiteQuin AI is a deep learning platform predicting online shopper behavior to drive growth and profitability for retailers. Raised £1.5M in seed funding in September 2024 led by Blackfinch Ventures with SFC Capital and Logo Ventures.
WebsiteNIU NIU recycles e-Waste and supplies critical materials for the EV and semiconductor industries. Raised $650K in funding from IDB Lab in early 2026 and selected among 17 global startups for the Circular Economy Accelerator.
WebsiteGovRadar is an AI-powered procurement platform helping government agencies automate and optimize purchasing. It has raised over €1 million in funding and opened its platform to approximately 7,000 German municipalities.
WebsiteRebels 0.0% produces truly alcohol-free spirits through a proprietary double-distillation process with organic botanicals. Raised over $3.3M across three rounds including a $2.2M round in December 2024, and expanded to 150+ venues across Europe.
WebsiteTespire is an African Ed-Tech company developing digital solutions for educators, school owners, and administrators.The company won a $100K equity-free grant through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship and partnered with MTN Nigeria to provide custom SIM connectivity to its devices.
WebsiteWattnow is a Tunisian energy tech company providing AI-powered smart energy management for businesses and utilities. The company raised $3.5M+ in Pre-Series A funding in 2024 to scale operations in Europe and MENA.
WebsiteZowasel is an AI-powered agriculture marketplace using blockchain for supply chain transparency for smallholder farmers. Won Most Promising AgTech at Mercy Corps Agrifin 2024 and recorded 100% revenue growth from its sorghum supply chain.
WebsiteTranstrack is an Indonesian fleet operation optimizer helping companies manage fleets, drivers, and cargo digitally. Raised a $12M Series A in 2024 led by Eurazeo and Cocoon Capital to expand across Southeast Asia.
WebsiteCheckbox is an AI-powered platform helping in-house legal teams automate and manage work requests. Raised a $23M Series A led by Touring Capital in January 2026 at a valuation above $100M.
WebsiteFoodini is an AI-powered app matching people with dietary needs to restaurants with dietitian-verified menus. Raised a $1.8M seed round in 2024, reaching $2.3M in revenue by 2025 with partnerships including Marriott.
WebsiteAonic is Southeast Asia's all-in-one drone solutions provider for agricultural and industrial operations. Raised a $10M Series A led by Kairous Capital in 2026, with $60M+ in annual revenue and profitable since 2023.
WebsiteAndalin is a digital freight forwarding platform helping Indonesian SMEs manage cross-border shipments between Indonesia and global markets. The company raised a Series C round in 2024, bringing total funding to $14.4 million.
WebsiteGeoMoby is a patented geolocation platform offering world-first underground geofencing for mining and construction industries. Raised A$3M to scale globally and partnered with Cisco Systems to deploy safer underground mining technology.
WebsiteOpenCommerce Group enables merchants worldwide to run dropshipping and print-on-demand businesses across borders. Raised a $7M Series A led by VNG and reached $35M in annual revenue in 2025 with 86,700+ sellers from 195 countries.
WebsitePalki Motors manufactures affordable mini-electric vehicles to help commercial drivers in Bangladesh earn more. Won the $1M Zayed Sustainability Prize in 2025, enabling production to scale from 10 to 100 EVs per month.
WebsiteRosetta.ai is a Taiwan-based RetailTech startup delivering AI-powered fashion personalization software to eCommerce companies. Raised $4.6M in total funding and helped 1,000+ fashion stores double sales through AI-driven product recommendations.
WebsiteThe U Group is an ethical data marketplace connecting brands with consumers for transparent, consent-based data transactions. Reported 8,000% revenue growth to $15M in revenue, with founder Tyler Spooner recognized across multiple startup community awards.
WebsiteRemotify is a Philippines-based Employer of Record platform helping global companies hire, pay, and manage remote Filipino employees legally. Certified as a Great Place to Work and recognized as one of the best EOR providers in the Philippines.
WebsiteAniday connects companies with freelance recruiters who earn rewards for every successful hire. Backed by CyberAgent Capital and Insignia Ventures, it has built a 40,000+ headhunter network with 200-400% annual growth.
WebsiteZest Inc. develops AI-powered scheduling automation software that optimizes workforce assignments for home care, building inspection, and field service companies in Japan. Its ShareONE platform has been used by Japan's government, doubling recovery speed for inspections after the 2011 earthquake.
WebsiteResistomap is an intelligence platform using genomics to detect and combat antibiotic resistance in the environment. Raised €2M in seed funding in November 2023 to scale its biosecurity monitoring capabilities globally.
WebsiteAltaClaro is an experiential legal training platform using simulations to build practical skills for associates and law students. Named a finalist for ALM's 2026 LegalWeek Leaders in Tech Law Awards and launched DepoSim, the first AI-powered deposition simulator.
WebsiteBuddyguard connects pet owners with reliable, vetted pet sitters for safe and convenient pet care. Secured €240,000 in its first investment round in early 2026 and won Best Youth Startup of Bulgaria 2024.
WebsiteBRU AG is a Zurich-based startup that makes a smart, sustainable automated tea-brewing machine for home and hospitality use. Raised 2 million Swiss francs in an oversubscribed 2025 round and is on track to more than double its revenue.
WebsiteClean Ocean Coatings develops eco-friendly, microplastic-free hull coatings that reduce biofouling and cut fuel costs for ships. The company has raised early-stage funds from investors including Capacura.
WebsiteCurveBlock is a blockchain-based real estate investment platform making property investing accessible through tokenization. Accepted into the UK Digital Securities Sandbox in 2025 and secured a $400K grant from Kadena.
WebsiteSellers LATAM is an affiliate marketing SaaS platform helping Latin American brands launch performance-based sales programs. Co-invested by the Córdoba Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency through its 2025 Seed Program, with 4,500+ affiliates and 600+ active brands.
WebsiteFixFirst is a GreenTech B2B SaaS platform digitizing repair and maintenance as the operating system for circular services. Won the German Federal Ecodesign Award in 2025 with AI tools boosting repair efficiency by up to 70%.
WebsiteGreenAnt develops AI-powered precision agriculture technology using SAR satellite data to help farmers predict floods and boost crop yields. Selected for the FoodSeed accelerator backed by CDP Venture Capital and Eatable Adventures, receiving investment and strategic support.
Needi is a corporate gifting platform helping companies send personalized, curated gifts from local independent brands. Raised £1.4M in seed funding in November 2024, having delivered 60,000 gifts and generated over £3M in sales for SMEs.
WebsiteSakura is a B2B mental health marketplace connecting employees with vetted psychologists and coaches for individual and group support. Raised €270K in pre-seed funding led by 8 Media Ventures to scale sales and expand corporate mental health partnerships.
WebsitenaPorta connects underserved communities in Brazilian favelas to e-commerce through last-mile delivery. They raised R$400k in Pre-Seed investment in 2024 and were featured by Google for Startups for bringing last-mile delivery to favela communities, partnering with DHL, Americanas, and Mercado Livre.
WebsiteyappyBuy is an AI-powered ERP and procurement intelligence platform simplifying purchasing for SMEs. Announced a strategic partnership with IBM in September 2025 to develop AI-driven ERP and e-commerce solutions.
WebsiteTally Legal is an equity management and cap table platform built for Latin American startups and SMEs. Raised over $400K led by BDEV Ventures and serves 1,500+ clients across 20 countries.
WebsiteGrow For Me is an agricultural crowdfunding platform connecting investors with farmers using drone and satellite imagery. Won one of Ghana's first-ever SEC investment crowdfunding licenses in November 2024, empowering over 19,000 farmers.
WebsiteAgidesk is service desk and team management software helping companies manage IT support, workflows, and productivity. Raised R$4.5M led by BR Angels and Bossa Nova Investimentos in January 2024, targeting 150% revenue growth.
WebsiteLeadsMart is an AI-powered lead generation and sales platform for real estate professionals across the MENA region. Captured 1% of Egypt's real estate market in 2024, with one client growing its team from 60 to 120 agents to become Egypt's top franchise of the year.
WebsiteFoodCare is an Angolan company producing dried and preserved food products including cassava and edible insects. Featured on CNN Business in March 2025 and secured funding from BFA Asset Management's Kimbo Fund in November 2025.
WebsiteXcapit is a smart wallet fostering cryptocurrency savings among young people across Latin America. Partnered with UNICEF and the Inter-American Development Bank, reaching 50,000+ users in 85+ countries, certified as a Digital Public Good.
WebsiteUworktify is connecting electric vehicle owners with drivers through a shared-use platform, reducing costs and emissions. Awarded the 2025 Innovation Startup Prize by Banco Popular Dominicano.
WebsiteEgab is a media platform empowering local journalists in MENA and Africa to publish solutions journalism internationally. Backed by MDIF and Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator, with a network of 2000+ journalists across 100+ countries.
WebsiteMighty Finance is a digital lender serving MSMEs in Zambia, with a focus on women-led businesses and civil servants. Secured a strategic investment from Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank, with its CEO winning Best Female Fintech Founder in Zambia.
WebsiteScrapays builds digital infrastructure for the recycling value chain, enabling micro-waste enterprises across Nigeria. Won a £500,000 TRANSFORM grant led by Unilever, growing to 1,900+ agents recovering 680+ tons of recyclables.
WebsiteShapShap is a mobile marketplace for food, groceries, and parcel delivery connecting drivers with vendors and customers. Raised $1.5M+ including backing from GreenTec Capital, serving 4,000+ customers and 1,000+ merchants across Lagos and Abuja.
WebsiteDellyman is a same-day logistics platform matching customers with nearby delivery riders across Nigerian cities. Entered a delivery partnership with Temu in late 2025, hitting 10,000 monthly orders and 300,000+ cumulative deliveries.
WebsiteEarlybean teaches financial literacy to African kids ages 6 to 17 through co-banking, games, and wearable payment devices. Grew to 10,000+ users in Nigeria after completing Stanford Seed and Techstars Founders Catalyst programs.
WebsitexRsion creates advanced 3D data optimization technology enhancing immersive content across the entertainment industry. Produced VFX visuals for Maneki Foods' showcase installation at the 2025 Osaka Expo.
WebsiteADA Biotech develops biodegradable biostraws and eco-friendly products replacing single-use plastics for hospitality. Secured partnerships with Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Hard Rock, and ZUS Coffee across Asia, expanding distribution to Indonesia, Singapore, and Fiji.
WebsiteSmartchoice is a personal finance comparison website helping Pakistani consumers compare insurance, banking, and broadband. Partnered with EFU Life to launch Sehat Shield, making affordable health coverage accessible to freelancers and the self-employed.
WebsiteGoto.health connects Australian patients with allied health practitioners for online bookings and digital payments. Partnered with global fintech Airwallex in May 2025, becoming the first platform to offer allied health real-time payments.
WebsiteIntelocate is an operations platform streamlining issue reporting, tasks, and team communication for multi-location businesses. Raised $1M led by TCap Private Equity and was selected for the Mitel Unified Communications Accelerator in September 2025.
WebsiteEON Media provides an AI-powered audio metadata platform helping broadcasters unlock value from live and archived audio content. Won the 2025 NAB Show AI Product of the Year Award and partnered with Cumulus Media across 395 US radio stations.
WebsiteFocal Point is an enterprise platform streamlining sourcing, spend analysis, and vendor management. Raised $3M from Susa Ventures and was named to Spend Matters' 2024 list of 50 Providers to Watch.
WebsiteThe Good Face Project is a chemistry-first AI platform providing ingredient safety and compliance analysis for the cosmetics industry. Raised $5.65M in seed funding led by VMG Catalyst to expand its data-driven clean beauty platform.
WebsiteLessonBee is a K-12 digital health education platform with adaptive curriculum for grades 3 through 12. Grew revenue 83% to $1.1M in 2024, raising $3.97M+ from investors including Verizon Forward for Good and AWS Startups.
WebsitePolaris Genomics is a veteran-owned biotech using AI and genomics to advance mental health research and treatment. Raised $2.25M+, won the Johnson and Johnson QuickFire Challenge, and received a $1.25M US Air Force grant for PTSD research.
WebsiteRedivivus is a lithium-ion battery recycler developing processes to extract and reuse materials from spent EV batteries. Raised a $1M pre-seed from Eneos Innovation Partners and is building Illinois' first scalable battery recycling facility.
WebsiteArbol is a financial management platform built specifically for universities and educational institutions. Raised $250K from the Western New York Impact Investment Fund in January 2025.
WebsiteInstant Teams is a remote talent marketplace connecting military families with flexible remote jobs. Raised $13M in a Series A led by Tiger Global, hit $19M in revenue in 2024, with CEO Liza Rodewald named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
WebsiteMall IQ delivers AI-powered location intelligence and customer engagement solutions for retail malls and shopping centers. Hit $6.6M in revenue in 2024 with a 69-person team, working with financial institutions including Visa, Mastercard, and Capital One.
WebsiteSkyfarer Academy provides aviation training and certification programs for pilots, drone operators, and aviation professionals. Acquired InstructAir in 2025 to consolidate its position as a comprehensive aviation training marketplace.
WebsitePericulum is an AI-powered credit decisioning and fraud detection platform for African banks and fintechs. Its AI decision engine has increased loan processing speed by 60% and reduced default rates for partner microfinance institutions.
WebsiteUdemy is a global online learning platform with 200,000+ courses serving 70M+ learners worldwide. Agreed to merge with Coursera in December 2025 in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $2.5 billion.
WebsiteAtomos Space builds orbital transfer vehicles, or 'space tugs,' that reposition satellites between orbits. Acquired by Katalyst Space Technologies in 2025 after completing its first orbital demonstration mission in March 2024.
WebsiteRealtyMogul is a real estate investing marketplace connecting investors with borrowers and sponsors. Acquired by The Wideman Company in late 2025 after surpassing $1.2B in invested capital and 300,000+ members.
WebsiteClimber RMS is revenue management software helping independent hotel chains optimize pricing and revenue. Acquired by Revenue Analytics in June 2025 after reaching $4M in revenue and 100 hotel customers.
WebsiteDisSolves creates patented biodegradable and edible food packaging that eliminates single-use plastics from food. Acquired by Generation Food Rural Partners and secured $5M+ to open a pilot facility in North Carolina.
WebsiteBetaStore is a B2B e-commerce platform connecting informal retailers in West Africa directly with manufacturers for inventory sourcing and financing. After securing a $2.5M pre-Series A led by 500 Global in 2022, the company was acquired by OmniRetail in 2024, bolstering its presence across Francophone West and Central Africa.
WebsiteVetsie is an AI-powered clinical decision support tool helping veterinarians make faster, more accurate diagnoses. Signed a letter of intent to be acquired by Nasdaq-listed Inspire Veterinary Partners to expand its virtual veterinary care platform.
WebsiteUpright is a market-leading platform providing real estate loans for fix-and-flip and rental properties. Acquired by Colchis Capital in 2025 after facilitating over $1B in investments and raising $33M+.
WebsitemyTM is an Islamic fintech offering branchless banking, micro-finance, and payments gateway solutions. Raised over $7M before Barq acquired its Saudi, Pakistani, and UAE subsidiaries in 2025.
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