Kargo, a San Francisco, CA-based industrial AI company for supply chain and logistics, has raised $42 million in Series B funding. Investors The round was led by Avenir, with participation from Linse Capital, Hearst Ventures, Lightbank, and previous investors Matter Venture Partners and Sozo Ventures. Avenir is a growth equity …

QPioneers, a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–based technology startup developing an AI-powered startup operating system (Startup OS), has raised its first funding round from Q Fund. Investors Q Fund is the investment arm of Qewam Holding. The fund focuses on early-stage, deep-tech, and AI-driven startups that align with Saudi Vision 2030, particularly …

Lean Transition Solutions, a Worcester, UK-based software company specializing in Lean manufacturing solutions, has raised £200,000 in loan funding. Investors The funding comes from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), managed by the British Business Bank. MEIF II provides debt and equity finance to support smaller businesses across …

UpCharge App, a Shopify solution that helps merchants transparently apply region-specific fees, duties, and tariff-linked surcharges, has raised $900,000 in strategic investment from Capitaliply. Investors Capitaliply is a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on acquiring, developing, and scaling Shopify applications. Operating in the app ecosystem for over seven years, the …

Ciphero, a New York, NY–based AI security startup, has emerged from stealth mode with $2.5 million in pre-Seed funding. Investors The round was co-led by Sovereign’s Capital and Chingona Ventures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Atlanta, Sovereign’s Capital is a diversified alternative asset manager known for its “faith-driven” investment …

FINNY, a New York–based AI-powered prospecting and marketing platform for financial advisors, has secured a $17 million Series A funding round. Investors The round was led by Venrock, with participation from William McNabb, Jason Wenk, Activant, Altruist, and returning investors including Y Combinator, Maple VC, and Crossbeam Ventures. Established in …

Galatek, a Singapore-based automation and artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round. Investors The Series A investors have not been disclosed. Galatek Use of Funds The company will use the funds to develop innovative products and expand local expertise in Europe, North America, …