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Estonia’s young defence tech sector punches above its weight
The small Baltic nation is rapidly innovating under threat from Russia, but more sophisticated investors and an easier procurement system are needed to take its defence sector further.
Jul 30, 2025Sumitomo Mitsui Banking launches $300m fund to invest in US startups
The Japanese banking group's SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund will invest in US-based AI and fintech startups.
Jul 29, 2025Amogy looks to Asia for ammonia-to-power growth
Ammonia-to-clean power startup Amogy is expanding in Asia where demand for its technology is growing for powering AI and data centres.
Jul 28, 20258 startups working at the intersection of AI and the energy sector
While AI is increasing demands on energy supply, a number of startups are harnessing AI to make energy networks more efficient and sustainable. Here are ones to watch.
Jul 25, 2025Ex-BMW investment head Quay joins Nato Innovation Fund
Ulrich Quay and Sander Verbrugge join the team as partners, while founding team partner Kelly Chen announces her departure.
Jul 25, 2025Ganancial leaves consumer goods company SC Johnson’s venturing team
After six years at CPG giant SC Johnson, Navi Ganancial is moving on.
Jul 24, 2025Corporate VCs invited to try out new UK telecoms ‘spinout factory’
The Federated Telecoms Hubs brings together telecoms research from universities across the UK in a one-stop-shop for investors.
Jul 24, 2025US defence manufacturer Booz Allen triples CVC commitment to $300m
Booz Allen Ventures has expanded to a $300m unit as it looks to compete against Chinese counterparts in areas like AI, quantum computing and cybersecurity.
Jul 22, 2025Hitachi, Schneider Electric back supply chain analysis startup Makersite's $70m fundraise
The German company attracted SE Ventures and Hitachi Ventures for a series B round that will be used to expand its product data management platform.
Jul 22, 2025Shell Ventures veteran Van de Wouw joins climate investment firm
Geert van de Wouw joined Just Climate at the start of July after over a decade at the helm of Shell Ventures.
Jul 21, 2025Japanese power company Jera gets bolder with plans to back green startups…
Two years since the inception of the investment arm, new head Takeshi Kodama is helping solidify the unit's vision for the future energy mix.
Jul 21, 2025Quantum sensors could help end our risky over-dependence on GPS
Defence and industrial investors are increasingly interested in using quantum sensors to go where the GPS system cannot take us.
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