Blockscout Raises $3M to Enhance Open-Source Blockchain Explorer

Seychelles-based Blockscout, an open-source block explorer for EVM-based chains, raised $3M in Seed funding led by 1kx, with contributions from Primitive Ventures, Gnosis, and several angels. The funds will enhance their product suite, improve user experience, and integrate AI-enabled tools. Blockscout serves over 600 networks, including Filecoin and Arbitrum.

Sendsprint Acquires Nobel Financial to Expand Remittance Services

Totowa, New Jersey-based Sendsprint acquired Nobel Financial Inc., expanding its ability to support money transfers from 16 US states to African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Nobel Financial, founded in 2014, offers remittance services to over 32 countries and allows in-kind gifting alongside money transfers.

Berlin AI Mental Health Startup Clare&me Secures $4M Funding

Berlin-based AI mental health startup Clare&me raised $4M in funding led by YZR. The funds will enhance its LLM and develop a second product for automating clinical interviews. Clare&me offers 24/7 conversational bot support via calls and messages, helping users manage anxiety with CBT-based exercises.

Bruker Invests in NovAliX to Boost Drug Discovery Expansion

Strasbourg-based preclinical CRO NovAliX, specializing in drug discovery services, received an investment from Bruker. The funds will accelerate NovAliX’s growth, particularly in Europe and the U.S. The partnership will advance drug discovery by combining NovAliX’s biophysics expertise with Bruker’s focus on structural biology and therapeutic mechanisms.

DC Connected Car Raises €2.1M to Expand AI-Driven Diagnostics

Leibi-based DC Connected Car, specializing in AI-driven remote vehicle diagnostics, secured €2.1M in seed funding led by VENPACE. The fund will support international expansion and advanced tool development. Founded in 2020, the company offers AI-integrated remote diagnostics to address the industry’s labor shortage and enhance vehicle health insights.

OPSWAT Acquires Cybersecurity Firm InQuest

Tampa-based OPSWAT, specializing in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity, has acquired InQuest, renowned for it Deep File Inspection® and RetroHunting™ technologies. InQuest CEO Michael Arcamone becomes OPSWAT’s Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Federal Sales, while former InQuest CTO Pedram Amini joins as Chief Scientist.

Dcubed Secures Series A Funding for NewSpace Innovations

Munich-based NewSpace supplier Dcubed raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding led by Expansion BayBG. The funds will quadruple actuator production, pioneer in-space manufacturing, and establish a U.S. office. Dcubed, led by CEO Thomas Sinn, leverages Shape Memory technology and Origami structures for advanced space applications.

Intellias Acquires UK-Based NorthLink Digital

Chicago-based Intellias has acquired NorthLink Digital, a UK IT consultancy specializing in financial services and insurance. The acquisition aims to enhance Intellias’ offerings in EMEA. NorthLink, led by Graham Orrell, provides web and app development, digital design, and cybersecurity. This marks Intellias’ second acquisition in 2024.