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AlphaSense acquires Tegus and closes $650M funding round, boosting valuation to $4B. This merger enhances market intelligence and research capabilities. Read the Latest full News - https://lnkd.in/gd-J-y5D #MarTech #MarTechedge #AlphaSense #TegusAcquisition #MarketIntelligence #ResearchPlatform #FundingRound #Valuation #FinancialData #BusinessGrowth #AI #EnterpriseCustomers

4 months in the company today and already witnessing huge milestones here at AlphaSense !!! We’ve agreed to join forces with Tegus, a leading provider of expert research, unique private company content, and financial data and workflow tools, which will further drive our mission to help businesses and investors make better decisions with confidence and speed. As part of the deal, we’ve also raised a $650M 🔥🔥🔥 funding round co-led by Viking Global Investors and BDT & MSD Partners, and joined by new investors, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, SoftBank Investment Advisers, Blue Owl Capital, Alkeon Capital, as well as existing investors Alphabet's CapitalG and Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This brings our latest valuation to a whopping $4 billion 🚀 Full details in our press release https://lnkd.in/dr6Gwp9e #Alphasense #Tegus #Partnership #FoundingRound #Investment #BusinessGrowth #MarketIntelligence #AI

🚀🚀🚀$67.5M Series B for Prewave! #VentechPortfolio 🤘 We are thrilled to announce the impressive $67.5m Series B for our Austrian portfolio company #Prewave, the AI-enabled sustainability, risk and compliance platform. 🎯 Led by Hedosophia (welcome to the family!), with participation from existing investors Ventech, Creandum, KOMPAS VC, Speedinvest and Working Capital Fund, this new funding will be used to drive Prewave’s next phase of global growth and to support further product R&D on its proprietary AI technology to deliver the world’s only supply chain #superintelligence platform. 😎 Stephan Wirries, General Partner at Ventech commented: "When we initially invested in Prewave during its seed round amid the first COVID-19 lockdowns, it was evident how Lisa and Harald's vision, combined with their AI-powered solutions, would address the evolving supply chain needs in increasingly volatile times. Since then, Prewave has seen rapid growth in every key metric and expanded its customer base globally. As one of their first investors, we are delighted to continue supporting Prewave as they continue this impressive trajectory." 👏 Congratulations to the entire #Prewave team! We are proud to be a Prewave believer and its early backer since day 1!👏 Nicolas Barthalon Cristina L. Julian Meinke Press articles can be found in the comments. #seriesB #investment #scaleup #supplychain #AI #Creandum #Kompas #Speedinvest

Patient capital vs instant payback investor behavior continuum for quantum covered in diginomica by Chris Middleton. Interesting as this could influence timing of quantum computing roll out. Key concepts/ideas: Quantum start up investment dropped 27% in 2023 but so did all start up investment (38% drop). 78% of recent deals for all startups were for cos. founded earlier than 2019. Just 13 quantum startups in 2023- landscape needs maturing. Investors watching for corporate users who will aggressively adopt quantum firms. Chicken-egg problem may require govt investment but who is making decision, and on what basis?

EuroTech ME Acquires IO21. Expanding its portfolio of services to offer a solution that fits all its customers’ needs EuroTech ME has announced the full acquisition of IO21, a company known for its innovative software and technological services. This strategic move will allow EuroTech ME to expand its range of solutions and strengthen its position as a leading provider of innovative technology solutions. Key benefits: 📌  IO21's expertise will be integrated into EuroTech ME's portfolio, broadening its service offerings. 📌  The acquisition will strengthen EuroTech's position as a leading provider of innovative technology solutions. 📌  70% of IO21's skilled staff will be staying on board following the acquisition, bolstering EuroTech's operations. Michael Andersen, Founder & CEO at EuroTech ME: "This acquisition marks a significant milestone for us and underlines our dedication to the region." Hailey Yoon, Former Co-Founder and CTO at IO21: "I'm absolutely thrilled about our acquisition by EuroTech ME. This marks a new era of growth and endless possibilities for IO21's innovative software solutions across the entire technology spectrum." Visit our website to learn more. #EuroTechME #IO21 #TechnologySolutions

The latest in a series of four quantum technologies reports by me on diginomica this month. You will find the other three in Comments, below. #quantum #quantumtechnologies #quantumcomputing #strategy #investment

Making Europe Competitive: Steps Toward a Pan-European Equity Market Ever wondered how Europe can rival the US in software? Henrik Molin, CEO & Co-founder of Physitrack PLC, shares his insights and experiences on leveraging public markets for growth. From Sweden's unique entrepreneurial landscape to six key initiatives that can transform Europe, Henrik's article provides a roadmap for creating a competitive and cohesive Pan-European equity market. Read the full article to explore actionable steps that can drive innovation and growth across Europe. Find the article here: https://lnkd.in/eQHQGDR2 #Boardwave #Makingwaves

Another huge milestone for AlphaSense!!🔥🔥 AlphaSense has agreed to join forces with Tegus - one of the leading providers of unique private company content, financial data, expert research, and workflow tools. Together, AlphaSense + Tegus will meld complementary product and content capabilities to enable customers to make even better decisions with confidence and speed. AlphaSense also raised a $650M funding round co-led by Viking Global Investors and BDT & MSD Partners as part of the deal - bringing our latest valuation to an incredible $4 billion! Big things are happening, friends... 🚀🚀 Read the news here: https://prn.to/4el614A #ai #fintech #tech #finance

Global #gamedev company valuations, courtesy of Staffan Ekström at EY. Look at the development of Nordic game companies, down -37%, Europe -20%, but up 12% in the U.S. Why this discrepancy between regions? Some of the Nordic game companies like Embracer Group and EG7 have large US and international operations and while there was a surge during the pandemic, Nasdaq 100 is up 42% during the same period, but driven by a few big tech companies. It will be very interesting to see how these companies now act to bring back investor interest in the sector. Curious as to your thoughts...

🌐 Exciting News from $DLMI & Avrio Worldwide: Strategic Expansion with SocialTrader.AI! 🌟 We are beyond excited to announce a groundbreaking development within the Diamond Lake Minerals ($DLMI) ecosystem. Following our significant acquisition of a 24% stake in Avrio Worldwide, and Avrio's strategic acquisition of HUMBL , we are now enhancing our collaborative efforts through a synergistic partnership with SocialTrader! Thank you to Benzinga / Future of Digital Assets Powered By Benzinga's Faith Ashmore for their coverage! This collaboration is set to redefine the landscape of digital finance, providing our users with unparalleled access to AI-driven investment strategies, risk management tools, and educational resources. Through Avrio's global digital financial market infrastructure, SocialTrader.AI will bring a new era of trading and investment, tailored to the diverse needs and risk appetites of modern investors. A huge round of applause for our visionary leaders, including Brian J. Esposito (CEO of DLMI), and the leadership at Avrio, SocialTrader.AI and HUMBL, including Lawrence Wintermeyer (CEO of Avrio), Vincent Molinari, Brian M. Foote, Joseph K. Latona Jr, Peter van Kleef, Abdul Haseeb Basit, Alan Arana, Alfonso Arana, Antoine Sauquet, Kevin Boermeester, Danny Palacios, Kevin Connor, Alexandre Sauquet, Jeffrey Hinshaw, M.B.A., Elena Musso-Grundmann, Karen G., and Nicole Rodriguez for steering this venture into uncharted territories. Their innovative vision is crafting a future where technology meets finance in the most seamless and impactful way. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our stellar team and advisors: William Michael Reynolds, Jon Karas, Agnes Budzyn, Gary Zlobinskiy, larry namer, Brandon Fugal, Michael J. Malik Sr, Anthony Scaramucci, Andrew Fromm, Marty Pompadur, David Meltzer, Shy Datika, and Raul Leal for their unwavering support and guidance. Learn more in the comments! #DLMI #AvrioWorldwide #SocialTraderAI #DigitalFinance #AIInvesting #StrategicPartnership $DLMI #Innovation #Tokenization