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🔥 Vivatech 2024 D-5 / Time to get together hardware community! 🔥 Viva Technology, often referred to as the CES "à la française", needs no introduction. But what we can tell is that we'll be there for all three days! A great opportunity to meet us or see us again and discuss your next high-tech project! Moreover, this year, Kickmaker is fully aligned with Vivatech's main themes: 🧠 Artificial intelligence 🌱 Climatech 🚲 Mobility We've had the opportunity to work on numerous projects: from charging stations for electric vehicles to the development of electric bicycles, from artificial intelligence for drone detection to product control for a zero-waste project, from eco-design of electronic products to redesign to integrate reparability, we'll tell you more very soon. We look forward to discussing the industrialization and development of high-tech products with you. ➞ You have an artificial intelligence project? Don't hesitate to contact Nicolas Coudert ➞ Would you like to integrate eco-design into your product, launch a sustainability initiative, ask questions about the economy of functionality, or get help designing a more respectful product? Contact Denis Mercat ➞ Would you like to develop a new mobility solution? Contact Nicolas TORRES Bladesense AIBRIGHT L.L.C. AIPS Technology Co., Ltd. BloomUp Drilllight Equip Floatee LACTIPS Bifrost AI Cellaven COBOD International Enchanted Tools Follow Inspiration, S.A. Heex Technologies inbolt Japet Medical Naïo Technologies Mobbin Robosen Robotics, Inc. SUEZ SteerLight United Robotics Group Agrable Airbus ENGIE AMPHITRITE Archireef Bruno Bonnell François-Xavier de Thieulloy Hardware France Collectif Startups Industrielles France Ludovic PIERRE Frank Cannarozzo Raphaël VAUTHIER Mahaut d'Harcourt

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝘁𝗵 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 1. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 DiFACTO Robotics and Automation 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟒.𝟖 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 DiFACTO, a robot automation solutions provider, has raised Rs 40 crore ($4.8 million) from Stakeboat Capital. The funds will be used for sector expansion, including cars, home appliances, and electronics. Founded in 2007, DiFACTO operates in welding, material handling, foundry and machine tending, and fluid dispensing systems. With 1,000 projects delivered to 300 clients in 15 countries, it has factories in Bengaluru and branches in Pune and Gurugram, plus a subsidiary in Michigan, USA. Clients include Mahindra Group, Tata Group, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, and Toyota Motor Corporation. FY24 revenue was Rs 175 crore, expected to grow to Rs 225 crore in FY25. 2. ZeroMark, Inc. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 $𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞 ZeroMark, a defense tech startup, has secured $7 million in #seedfunding led by Ground Up Ventures and Andreessen Horowit. The funds will enhance ZeroMark's AI-powered auto-aiming system, which transforms standard rifles into counter-drone solutions. This "handheld Iron Dome" empowers soldiers with precise, cost-effective defense capabilities. ZeroMark's innovative technology integrates computer vision and robotics to improve battlefield accuracy and safety. 3. Jakson Green 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐬 𝟔𝟎 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 HSBC 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 Jakson Green, an energy transition platform by Jakson Group, secured Rs 60 crore from HSBC India to support its renewable energy business. The #funding will aid working capital needs in India and global expansion in the Middle East, Africa, CIS countries, and Europe. This aligns with Jakson Green's commitment to ESG responsibilities and promotes a sustainable future. 4. 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 updoc 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 $𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) Venture Startups International, operating as Updoc, raised A$20 million ($13.2 million) from Bailador for its first external funding. Established in 2021, Updoc offers telehealth services like Virtual Public Consultations and 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, serving 200,000 patients. The #funds will support international expansion and technology #development. Despite a slowdown in telehealth #investment post-pandemic, Updoc aims to enhance healthcare access globally. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 Corporate Valuations 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 #new #newshighlights #newsupdates #InvestmentNews #funds #Funding #Seedfunding #Valuations #BusinessValuation #BusinessGrowth #EconomicGrowth #CorporateValuations #BusinessFinance #valuationservices

PITTSBURGH’S TECH SCENE HITS $3B IN INVESTMENT FUNDING - Pittsburgh’s tech companies received $3.12 billion in venture capital funding in 2023. - Growth driven by AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. - Despite a national decline, Pittsburgh attracted investments for over 130 companies averaging $27 million each. - Gecko Robotics, a leading local company, raised over $100 million in 2023. - Hardware and robotics are prominent investment trends, comprising 68% of regional investments. - Pittsburgh's tech growth is accompanied by increased air service connections to other major tech centers. - The city establishes itself as a significant player in the technology industry. (Summary points by ChatGPT) https://lnkd.in/gmHKeQ2y

Here's what I learned about the future of manufacturing from Aditya Bhatia (a Y Combinator backed founder) Aditya is the founder of Orangewood, a startup that's democratising the manufacturing industry with affordable, cutting-edge, AI-powered robotic arms. Here's how I look at it: 1. AI-powered robotic arms can bring in a whole new level of precision and consistency in the assembly of our products, leading to higher quality with fewer defects. 2. By automating repetitive tasks, robotic arms can operate around the clock, boosting production rates and enabling us to meet growing demand more effectively. This increase in efficiency can also help in reducing lead times, ensuring quicker delivery to users. 3. Robots can optimize material use and reduce waste by precisely cutting, assembling, and finishing parts. Moreover, their efficiency can lower energy consumption compared to other production processes. By integrating new levels of automation, we can ensure its aligned with our environmental & sustainability principles. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in micro-mobility, the lessons drawn from Aditya's work in robotics and automation will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in enhancing our production processes and remain at the forefront. Our impromptu brainstorming session here is just a glimpse into the kind of collaboration that propels startups to solve real-world problems. I'm also reminded that every encounter with a fellow entrepreneur is a lesson in disguise. Aditya Bhatia | Orangewood | Y Combinator | Surface Moto

5️⃣ 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 5️⃣ A quick selection of interesting companies linked to innovation news of the past few months, by sector: 💉 Healthcare: Vitestro just raised $22M in funding to develop AI-powered robots with advanced imaging to automate blood drawing. 🦾 Manufacturing: Zurich-based startup mimic is challenging US dominance on humanoid robotics and just raised a pre-seed round of €2.3M led by Swiss investor Founderful. 🌱 Food tech: Finnish startup Enifer is reviving a nearly forgotten #mycoprotein called Pekilo to reintroduce it as a sustainable, food-grade protein for human consumption. 🔬 Biotech: Kvantify has recently got €10M in seed funding led by Danish VC Dreamcraft Ventures to apply quantum computing to life sciences and drug discovery. 🚤 Transports: “Tesla of water” Candela has recently closed €24.5M in the largest funding round in the company’s history to develop EV (electric…vessels). 🗞 Don’t miss our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest innovation & funding news: https://lnkd.in/dRpbw6t9 #startups #innovation #funding #robotics #foodtech #ev #quantumcomputing #tech #futureoftech Image: Aaron Wojack via Wired

Don't miss this exclusive live webinar on November 30th where Ida Alnemo, Our Head of Applications & Sustainability, will dive into how we at TreeToTextile plan to transform the textile industry through our novel low-impact cellulose fiber. #betterfiberstoall #treetotextile #ITMAconnect #ITMA2023 #ITMA2027

iTIC Incubator at IITH Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad Draper Startup House #research #innovative #innovation #creativity #ideas #solutions #safety #transportation #roadsafety #technology #Fog Respected this No overtaking Alerting blink light facility if present in turnings or sharp curves will help approaching vehicles to reduce speeds and not to overtake even if any vehicle stopped before turnings also anywhere provides better facility and safety will help in reducing speeds and overtaking while approaching curves. my innovative idea of solution This facility also helps in fog to slowdown shows direction

🔋 Elevate Your Energy Wisdom 🔍 In the world of battery management, here's a golden rule: "If you want to manage it, you have to measure it." 📊 Embrace the power of BatteryCheck predictive battery analytics by unlocking the treasure trove of data within your battery management system. 🌐⚡ Your pathway to efficiency and longevity is paved with insights. 🚀💡 Let data be your guide as you navigate the currents of innovation in the realm of sustainable energy. 🌱✨ #BatteryManagement #DataDrivenDecisions #EnergyEfficiency #linkedinwisdom

Karnataka government gears up to launch sector-specific booster kits for startups, addressing unique challenges and needs in biotech, robotics, and more. 🚀🛠️ #StartupSupport #Innovation Read Entire Article on:- https://lnkd.in/dqsByu47

Looking forward to Future Tech Fest tomorrow and to inspiring conversations with investors, startups and corporates! RWTH Innovation and Collective Incubator have a booth with a few of our startups: - SA-Dynamics, insulation textiles for the construction and apparel industry - Layer Performance solutions for high quality Additive Manufacturing - Background, the app for political dialogue But there are many more startups that were supported by the #startupcityaachen ecosystem that you should pay a visit as well: - OSPHIM - AI for value-added digital injection molding production - Regascold - recycling the cold energy of liquid gas for industrial processes - ivilion - new car battery pack design with a load-bearing cooling structure - Gridty - AI-supported energy transition for SMEs - Nerit'e - turning dirt into data for farming companies - upstair - first electric stair climbing transport aid for healthcare - AUXSYS - focusing on exoskeletons and robotic systems - envoii technologies GmbH - record processes digitally and make them available to employees from any location. - Alpamayo - machine data and unique process for predicitive maintenance - Spaceteam Aachen - a student initiative with a passion for space technology.