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⚡ Heron Power: Tesla Alums Transforming the Future of Grid Technology Heron Power, founded by former Tesla engineers, is developing next-generation power electronics and control systems designed to make the electric grid more stable, resilient, and capable of integrating renewable energy sources seamlessly. 🔋 Innovating for a Smarter, More Flexible Grid • The company’s modular and scalable technology enables utilities and microgrids to manage energy flow dynamically, addressing challenges posed by intermittent renewables like solar and wind. • Their solutions focus on improving grid stability and accelerating response times, key factors as power networks evolve toward decentralization and decarbonization. 🔬 Expertise Rooted in Industry Experience • Heron Power’s leadership team comes from Tesla’s Powertrain and Energy divisions, combining deep engineering knowledge with practical experience in battery and grid-scale power systems. • This expertise underpins the company’s ability to develop utility-ready technologies that meet real-world demands. 🚀 Scaling to Meet Growing Energy Infrastructure Needs • Recently closing a $38 million Series A led by Energy Impact Partners, Heron Power plans to use the capital to expand product development, pilot deployments, and commercial partnerships. • The company aims to work closely with utilities and energy regulators to accelerate adoption of its grid modernization technologies amid rising global demand. • As grids worldwide transition toward cleaner energy and smarter management, Heron Power is positioned to capture a significant share of this expanding market. With its strong technical foundation and strategic growth plans, Heron Power is poised to drive critical innovation in the energy sector’s shift toward a cleaner, more reliable grid. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

🏋️‍♀️ RoxFit: Powering the Digital Future of Hybrid Fitness Training York-based RoxFit is building the definitive training platform for the fast-growing world of Hyrox and hybrid fitness. Backed by a £800K pre-seed round led by DSW Ventures, with participation from York Angels and international investors, the company is accelerating product development to meet surging demand. 🧠 Built for Competitive Functional Athletes • RoxFit combines race result analysis, training plans, and performance tracking tailored specifically for hybrid racing. • Its PaceMe smartwatch integration delivers live pacing feedback during workouts and races—critical in time-based competitions like Hyrox. • Since launching in 2024, RoxFit has surpassed 100,000 downloads, signaling early product-market fit in a passionate niche. 💼 Team with Proven Fitness Tech Chops • CEO Ben Wilson leads product and engineering, with a background in building user-first tech products. • CMO Joey Allott, formerly at Runna (acquired by Strava), brings proven expertise in fitness growth and community building. • Chair Tom Sermon, ex-CEO of The Global Corporate Challenge (acquired by Virgin Pulse), adds global scaling experience in digital health. 🚀 Positioned at the Heart of a Fitness Revolution • Hybrid fitness—combining endurance and functional strength—is one of the fastest-growing competitive formats globally. • RoxFit aims to become the central digital platform for athletes training for Hyrox, DEKA, and similar events. • The team will use the new capital to enhance personalization, expand content, and deepen race-specific features. With its purpose-built tech, focused leadership, and early traction, RoxFit is poised to lead the digital transformation of hybrid training—meeting athletes where the sport is headed, not where it’s been. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

🧠 Vima: Pioneering the First Oral Therapy for Dystonia Boston-based Vima Therapeutics has emerged from stealth with $60 million in Series A financing to advance its first-in-class oral treatment for dystonia and related movement disorders. The round was led by Atlas Venture, with participation from Access Industries and Canaan. 🧬 Targeting the Root of Movement Disorders • Vima’s lead candidate, VIM0423, targets muscarinic cholinergic receptors in the brain, aiming to directly address the neurological basis of dystonia. • Unlike current therapies that primarily mask symptoms, VIM0423 is designed to offer a disease-modifying, oral solution with improved safety and tolerability. • A Phase 1 trial is already underway, with Phase 2 expected in Q4 2025. 👥 Unmet Need in a Neglected Space • Dystonia affects over 1 million people in the U.S., yet treatment options remain limited and largely symptomatic. • Vima is initially focused on isolated dystonia, impacting 100,000+ individuals, but sees broader potential across related movement disorders. • Existing therapies often fail due to poor tolerability and lack of efficacy, creating a clear opportunity for innovation. 🧪 Experienced Team, Fast-Moving Pipeline • CEO and founder Dr. Bernard Ravina is a movement disorder specialist with deep CNS drug development experience. • The R&D team is led by Dr. Judith Dunn, former Head of Global Clinical Development at Roche and Biogen. • The company combines CNS biology, medicinal chemistry, and translational neuroscience to accelerate pipeline development. 💭 Strategic Angle • By focusing on muscarinic receptor modulation—a validated but underutilized pathway—Vima aims to reopen a clinically relevant target with a next-gen approach. • Backing from Atlas, Canaan, and Access suggests confidence in both the scientific platform and commercialization path. With a significant war chest and a leadership team rooted in neuroscience, Vima is betting big on delivering the first oral, disease-modifying therapy for dystonia—a category still waiting for its breakthrough. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

🕊️ Empathy: Scaling AI-Driven Bereavement Support with $72M Series C New York-based Empathy has secured a $72 million Series C funding round led by Adams Street Partners, with participation from General Catalyst, Index Ventures, and a coalition of strategic investors. This brings the company’s total funding to $162 million. 🧭 Empathy Alliance: A Strategic Coalition for Compassionate Innovation • Empathy has launched the Empathy Alliance, a consortium of leading financial institutions and insurers, including Aflac Ventures, Allianz Life Ventures, Citi Impact Fund, Munich Re, MetLife, New York Life, Securian, and TIAA Ventures. • The Alliance aims to reimagine cultural standards around access to support during life’s most challenging moments. 📈 Expanding Reach and Product Offerings • Empathy’s platform now supports over 45 million lives across North America, partnering with eight of the top ten U.S. life insurers and over 1,000 employers. • The recently launched Empathy LifeVault™ allows users to create and securely store legally binding estate plans and essential documents in minutes. 🤖 Integrating AI with Human-Centered Care • Empathy utilizes AI to enhance its Care Team’s speed, accuracy, and reach, providing real-time insights, guidance, and automation. • Despite the integration of AI, human care remains central to Empathy’s mission, ensuring compassionate support at scale. 💬 Leadership Perspective • “We’re honored to support millions of families in their toughest times,” said Ron Gura, Co-Founder & CEO of Empathy. • Tom Bremner, Partner at Adams Street, added, “Empathy is addressing a critical need with a thoughtful, mission-driven approach to supporting families through life’s challenging moments.” With this significant funding and strategic partnerships, Empathy is poised to further innovate and expand its platform, providing comprehensive support for individuals navigating loss and legacy planning. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

📚 Grammarly: Transforming Writing Assistance into an AI Productivity Powerhouse San Francisco-based Grammarly has secured a monumental $1 billion in non-dilutive financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF). This strategic investment aims to accelerate Grammarly’s evolution from a renowned writing assistant into a comprehensive AI-driven productivity platform. 🧠 AI-Powered Expansion and Strategic Growth • The funding will bolster Grammarly’s sales and marketing efforts, facilitate strategic acquisitions, and enhance product development. • With over 40 million daily users and annual revenues exceeding $700 million, Grammarly plans to integrate more communication and productivity tools, potentially hosting third-party applications on its platform. 💼 Innovative Financing Model • Unlike traditional equity financing, this non-dilutive arrangement allows Grammarly to retain its ownership structure. • General Catalyst will receive a capped return tied to the revenue generated from the capital used, aligning incentives without equity dilution. 🚀 Leadership and Vision • The appointment of Shishir Mehrotra, former CEO of Coda, as Grammarly’s new leader underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its AI capabilities and productivity tools. • While there are aspirations to go public, Grammarly is currently focused on product innovation and rapid growth. This significant investment positions Grammarly to redefine the landscape of AI-powered productivity tools, building upon its strong foundation in writing assistance to offer a broader suite of solutions for users worldwide. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

⛏ Buildots: Bringing AI-Powered Precision to Construction Sites Tel Aviv and London-based Buildots has raised $45 million in Series D funding to expand its AI-driven construction management platform. The round was led by Qumra Capital, with participation from OG Tech Partners, TLV Partners, Poalim Equity, Future Energy Ventures, and Viola Growth — bringing total funding to $166 million. 📸 AI + Computer Vision for Construction Execution • Buildots equips construction managers with 360° cameras mounted on hardhats, capturing real-time site footage during routine walks. • AI models analyze the footage and compare it with design and schedule plans, flagging delays, errors, and deviations automatically. • The platform helps teams move from reactive problem-solving to proactive project management, reducing costly mistakes and delays. 📈 Expanding Scope and Global Presence • With growing traction in North America, Buildots will use the new capital to strengthen its U.S. presence and scale customer acquisition. • Funds will also support product expansion across more construction lifecycle phases — including benchmarking future builds using historical project data. • The company reports improving delivery reliability and saving millions across projects for tier-1 contractors. 🧠 Founders with Engineering DNA • Founded in 2018 by Roy Danon, Yakir Sudry, and Aviv Leibovici — all Israeli Defense Forces tech unit veterans — the team blends construction insight with deep AI expertise. • Qumra Capital’s Boaz Dinte is joining the board, reinforcing strategic support as Buildots targets larger enterprise deals. Buildots is cementing its position as a category-definer in construction tech — can it become the default operating system for global project execution? 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

📊 Rillet: Rebuilding ERP for the AI Era New York-based Rillet has secured a $25 million Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from existing investors including First Round Capital, Creandum, and Susa Ventures. This investment aims to transform accounting systems for mid-sized companies by leveraging AI and machine learning technologies. 🧾 AI-Driven Accounting Automation • Rillet’s platform automates core financial reporting tasks by directly integrating with services like Salesforce, Stripe, Ramp, Brex, and Rippling. • The system enables finance teams to close books in hours instead of weeks, providing real-time, reconciled financial data for faster decision-making. • AI agents handle tasks such as accruals, reconciliations, and board reporting, reducing manual workloads for accounting teams. 🚀 Rapid Growth and Market Adoption • Since its launch, Rillet has experienced a fivefold increase in revenue and has acquired nearly 200 customers, including companies like Windsurf and Decagon. • The platform is replacing legacy systems like NetSuite, offering a faster and more efficient alternative for mid-sized businesses. • Data migration to Rillet can be completed in as little as 4–6 weeks, significantly reducing the transition time compared to traditional systems. 💡 Expertise and Vision • Founded by Nicolas Kopp, former U.S. CEO of N26, Rillet combines deep domain expertise with AI-native technology to rebuild the financial backbone of businesses. • Sequoia Capital’s investment reflects confidence in Rillet’s approach to modernizing ERP systems and addressing the needs of today’s finance teams. With this significant funding, Rillet is poised to lead the transformation of accounting systems, bringing AI-powered efficiency and real-time insights to mid-market enterprises. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

⚡ Chalk: Powering Real-Time AI Decisions at Scale San Francisco-based Chalk has secured a $50 million Series A funding round, led by Felicis Ventures, with participation from Triatomic Capital, General Catalyst, Unusual Ventures, and Xfund. This investment values the company at $500 million and underscores its mission to provide infrastructure for instantaneous, intelligent decisions. 🧠 Enabling Real-Time AI Inference • Chalk’s platform is designed to feed fresh, proprietary data into AI and machine learning models in real-time, moving beyond traditional batch processing methods. • This capability is crucial for applications requiring immediate decision-making, such as fraud detection, identity verification, and personalized recommendations. • Clients like MoneyLion and Sunrun utilize Chalk to enhance their services—MoneyLion for instant loan approvals and fraud prevention, and Sunrun for optimizing solar panel placements. ⚙️ Distinct from Traditional Data Platforms • While platforms like Databricks and Snowflake focus on data preparation and governance, Chalk specializes in real-time inference, addressing the need for up-to-the-moment data processing. • This distinction allows enterprises to make decisions based on the most current data, improving responsiveness and accuracy in various applications. 🚀 Strategic Growth and Expansion • The new funding will accelerate the development of Chalk’s compute framework, enhancing integration and usability for developers. • Plans include expanding engineering and go-to-market teams in San Francisco and New York, aiming to support a broader range of industries beyond fintech, such as healthcare and e-commerce. 🌐 Meeting the Demand for Real-Time AI • As AI applications become more complex, the demand for real-time data processing grows. • Chalk’s infrastructure is poised to meet this demand, enabling enterprises to deploy AI models that respond instantly to new information, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and customer experiences. With this significant investment, Chalk is well-positioned to lead the evolution of AI infrastructure, facilitating real-time decision-making across various sectors. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures

V3V Ventures 🤝 Zokyo We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Zokyo — a team of world-class cybersecurity experts specializing in security reviews, penetration testing, fuzz testing, token economics, and ADGM DLT compliance. 🟪 Zokyo brings a deep technical edge and full-stack security to the Web3 space — from protocol audits to compliance support — making them a perfect partner as we double down on our mission to support the next generation of builders in AI, Infra, DePIN, RWA, and beyond. With Zokyo’s elite security infrastructure and our hands-on approach to venture support — from fundraising to go-to-market — we’re excited to co-invest in the most ambitious teams shaping the decentralized future.

🔐 Cerby: Securing the Apps Identity Tools Forgot San Francisco-based Cerby has raised a $40M Series B to automate identity security for “unmanageable” apps—tools like social media, marketing platforms, and legacy software that don’t support standard identity protocols like SSO or SCIM. 🕸️ Fixing the identity blindspot • Targets “nonstandard” or “disconnected” apps often missed by Okta, Azure AD, etc. • Automates provisioning, deprovisioning, and access control for these apps • Solves shadow IT risks where employees use accounts outside IT’s reach 🔓 Plug-in security for legacy and SaaS • Integrates with existing identity systems to extend control to unsupported tools • Provides passwordless access, privileged identity management, and audit trails • Works across SaaS, on-prem, mobile, and even smart TVs 💳 Series B fuels global scale • $40M led by DTCP, with Okta Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Two Sigma, Ridge, Bowery • Funds expansion across North America and EMEA, and deeper enterprise integrations • Customers include L’Oréal, Fox, Mattel, Ford, Carta—indicating strong enterprise fit 🚨 Identity security for the real world • 30–40% of enterprise apps often fall outside standard identity controls • Disconnected apps pose serious risks: long-lived access, ex-employee credentials, no MFA • Cerby brings them under centralized governance—without requiring vendors to modernize Cerby isn’t just filling a gap—it’s redefining the identity perimeter for enterprises living in a hybrid, app-sprawled world. 📊 Powered by V3V Ventures