#seed-funding

#seed-funding

King's College, Cambridge has revealed the 24 startups selected for its first-ever incubator programme, SPARK 1.0, an initiative designed to turn research-backed ideas from students and alumni into investable companies. The new scheme, created by King's Entrepreneurship Lab (King's E-Lab) in partnership with Founders at the University of Cambridge, aims to support the next generation of entrepreneurs tackling global challenges ranging from disease prevention to climate resilience and fertility support.

"Kiku is solving one of the most painful and under-invested challenges in hiring. Eric and Rasmus bring deep operational experience, product insight, and urgency to this problem. We believe Kiku will define the category for AI in frontline recruitment."

Thinking Machines Lab has raised a historic $2 billion seed round, valuing the firm at $12 billion and underscoring intense competition for AI talent and technology.

Cequence's AI-powered platform automates the entire contract lifecycle, significantly improving productivity while reducing errors and approval times by utilizing advanced AI technologies.

Batteries are transforming the way we live and leading us toward Net Zero, but they come with challenges. This investment will enable us to deliver our products to customers, making a real difference in the battery industry.