Mika, a Berlin, Germany-based generative AI startup focusing on reducing bureaucratic hurdles for small businesses, raised €800,000 in pre-seed funding. Investors The round was led by the Samen Slimmer alliance, a first-of-its-kind venture formed by DFF, Keen Venture Partners, and Slimmer AI. They are based in Amsterdam, with Slimmer also …

Donna, a Ghent, Belgium-based AI assistant aimed at enhancing the productivity of sales professionals, has secured €1.6 million in pre-seed funding. Investors The round includes investments from Pitchdrive, Everywhere Ventures, Fortino, Syndicate One, and WeLoveFounders, among notable angels. Donna Use of Funds The company plans to expand its team, accelerate …

MEandMine, a Palo Alto, CA-based startup that leverages AI technology and gamification to support mental health in children, raised $4.5 million in funding. Investors The round was led by K5 Global. K5 Global is a venture capital firm that supports founders across the business lifecycle. The firm was founded in …

Denxpert, a Budapest, Hungary-based consulting and Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, raised €1 million in funding. Investors The investment was led by Sofia Angels Ventures, with participation from Obuda Uni Venture Capital. Sofia Angels Ventures is a €13 million venture capital fund backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) …

Propulso, a Magog, Canada-based company that specializes in ethical data optimization, secured CAD 2.6 million in funding. Investors The round was backed by Investissement Québec, Anges Québec, and AQC Capital. Propulso Use of Funds The company will use the funding to expand its workforce and enhance its research and development …

Gynger, a New York-based embedded financing platform for technology acquisitions, raised $20 million in Series A funding. Investors The round was led by PayPal Ventures, with participation from Gradient Ventures, Velvet Sea Ventures, BAG Ventures, and Deciens Capital. PayPal Ventures is the global corporate venture arm of PayPal. We invest …

Daydream, a New York-based new e-commerce search engine, has raised a massive $50 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch the platform in beta to U.S. consumers this fall, focusing initially on the fashion vertical. Investors The round was led by Forerunner Ventures and Index Ventures, with participation …