Predicate raises $8 million for blockchain compliance infrastructure
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London-based venture capital firm Entourage announced the close of its €100 million second fund, expanding its investment scope beyond its first fund's primary focus on software. Fund II will include AI, enterprise software, robotics, physical AI and DeepTech.
Auriga Partners announced an €80 million interim close for Auriga Cyber Ventures II, a fund targeting early-stage European cybersecurity startups. Backers include Bpifrance through the French National Seed Fund No. 3 and the European Investment Fund under InvestEU.
Dutch connectivity company Braid raised €34.13 million ($38 million) in a Series A led by Octopus Ventures, with KPN Ventures participating. The round is its first external capital since its founding in 2023 and accompanies a rebrand from Next Communications.
Belgian accounting software startup Ravical has raised $17M in seed funding led by MMC Ventures, with participation from Lakestar, Pitchdrive and new investor Shapers.
Hamburg startup MuRay has raised €7.1M to develop imaging for dense metal parts, including rocket engines and gas turbines. The financing combines a €3.5M private round led by First Momentum Ventures and co-led by Caelora with €3.6M in public funding.
Kochi-based Venttup has raised $3 million in a Pre Series A round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha and Unicorn India Ventures.