[BNPL for Business] The 5 Most Interesting Rounds of the Last Few Days 

 Growth in Climatech and Sustainability

In recent days, investments in climatech technologies have been significantly increasing, but they are not the only expanding sectors. Let’s explore the most interesting funding rounds of July, ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech.

 Climate Tech Investments in Italy

In Italy, 2023 has been a record year for climate tech investments:
– Total funding: €322.3 million
– Increase: +68.6% compared to 2022
– Main sectors: Energy (37.9%) and agrifoodDespite these results, Italy is still lagging behind other European countries in venture capital investments in cleantech.

 Mito Technology Venture Capital Fund

To tackle energy and sustainability challenges, the Mito Technology venture capital fund has been established, dedicated exclusively to climate tech and cleantech. After a first campaign focused on sustainability technologies, the company is ready to launch a second campaign dedicated to climatech technologies.—

 Exein

– Sector: Cybersecurity
– Funding: €15 million (Series B)
– Lead Investor: 33N
– Description: The Italian scaleup based in Rome focuses on the security of the Internet of Things and critical and industrial infrastructure devices.

 Lhoopa

– Sector: Proptech
– Funding: $80 million
– Description: The Filipino startup, which has sold over 2,500 affordable homes in 58 cities across the Philippines, will use the funds to expand into emerging markets.

 Vanta

– Sector: Trust Management
– Funding: $150 million (Series C)
– Lead Investor: Sequoia Capital
– Description: A platform that automates security and compliance processes for companies. Current valuation: $2.45 billion.

 Infinity Reality

– Sector: Immersive Technologies and AI
– Acquisition: $450 million for Landvault
– Description: Produces immersive technologies for digital media and e-commerce, acquiring Landvault, which specializes in immersive technologies and digital twins for Fortune 500 companies.

 Fluid Wire Robotics

– Sector: Robotics
– Funding: €800,000
– Lead Investor: RoboIT
– Description: Italian startup developing robotic arms compatible with hostile environments such as radioactive zones, explosion-risk areas, underwater, and space environments.

Conclusion

These investments show that, in addition to sustainability, sectors like robotics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity are rapidly growing. It’s an exciting time for technological innovation! 

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