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Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the Rundit Monthly Roundup, your guide to the latest in startup and venture capital!
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Here are some exciting startups currently fundraising:
Industry: Life Science
Round details: Seed – €3 million
We are enabling animal-free drug discovery using engineered microchips. With key patents granted and validation data from industry partners, we have shown 30% year-over-year growth with platforms delivered to 21 countries.
Industry: Materials, Sustainability, Recycling
Round details: Seed – $1,2 million
Carbon fiber (CF) is unsustainable, emitting ~30T of CO₂ per tonne produced, with 62,000T landfilled annually. Recycling is limited by toxic methods and low value. Phoenix’s solution preserves CF’s original specs, enabling reuse at 50% lower cost with 87% lower emissions, supporting ESG goals. The global CF component market is $53B in the EU. Phoenix aims for 500T throughput in 3–5 years.
Industry: Climate/ Sports Tech/ B2B Saas
Round details: Pre-Seed – $750,000
Lowr operates at the intersection of human connection and environmental impact, transforming the way people gather. From live events to global venues, we turn the largest carbon footprint—attendee travel—into insights and actions through gamified emissions reduction.
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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub offers up to $150,000 in Azure credits over four years, along with mentorship and resources like GitHub Enterprise subscriptions. This program is ideal for tech startups building software-based products or services, aiming to accelerate growth and find product-market fit.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator offers a combination of grants up to €2.5 million and equity investments ranging from €0.5 to €15 million for innovative startups and SMEs. This program is designed for European companies with breakthrough innovations that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, particularly in deep tech sectors.
Y Combinator is accepting applications for its Spring 2025 Batch, which will run from April to June in San Francisco. The program offers a $500,000 investment, with $125,000 for 7% equity and an additional $375,000 on an uncapped safe with “Most Favored Nation” terms. This opportunity is ideal for early-stage startups across all sectors looking for rapid growth and scaling. The application deadline is February 11, 2025, at 8 PM PT, with decisions announced by March 12, 2025
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