DBtune, a Lund, Sweden-based AI-based database performance optimization solution provider, closed €2.4 million in seed funding. The round was led by 42Cap, with participation from Axeleo Capital, Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, Exxeta Ventures, and JVH Ventures, as well as angel investors Kingston Duffie, Martin Hell, and Peter Zaitsev. With the …

Plerion, a Sydney, Australia-based cybersecurity startup that offers a cloud security platform, raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from Cercano and Atlassian Ventures. The funding will fuel accelerated product development, talent acquisition, and go-to-market strategies as Plerion seeks to establish itself …

1Bstories, a Singapore-based content technology startup, announced its emergence from stealth mode with $5.5 million in a funding round. The funding was secured from Northstar Group, along with 47 other venture capital firms and angel investors, including Tim Dattels, who served as the Managing Partner for TPG Asia and Partner …

BizAway, a Milan, Italy-based business travel platform provider, raised €10 million in new funding to continue its growth journey. The funding was provided by illimity, who chose to support BizAway after analyzing its growth plans aimed at further developing its disruptive and technology-driven business model in the business travel sector. …

Voia, a Sunnyvale, CA-based startup, secured $3 million in pre-seed funding for its AI-based technology aimed at empowering users to create high-quality videos. The investors involved in the funding round have not been disclosed. The funding will be utilized by Voia to expand its operations and extend its business reach. …

Licify Raises $3.4 Million in Seed Round

GlossGenius, a New York-based platform designed for salons and spas to handle bookings and payments, raised $28 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raised to $70 million valued at $510 million. The round was led by L Catterton, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and Imaginary Ventures. The …