Liberum Biotech captures opportunity to expand adoption of their tech, enabling scientists from major universities, research institutions and hospitals to verify the veracity of their protein designs.
Velocity Pitch Competition Semi-Finalists Announced A breathalyzer to diagnose breast cancer, a drone system to light up dark public spaces and a robot to make roof shingle installation faster, safer and cheaper: these are just a small sample of the wide range of University…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji recounts his path of success. From Velocity to being CEO of VC firm Future Africa, his journey includes co-founding two unicorn companies Andella and Flutterwave.
Highlights from May 2024.
Artemis Data has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its team and onboard users. Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, led this funding round with participation from Telegraph Hill Capital, Ripple Ventures and other angel investors.
Nfinite Nanotech has raised $6.5 million USD in seed funding to scale its nanomaterial product: a coating for sustainable and biodegradable food packaging that will help divert plastic waste from landfills, backed by global clean tech investors and sustainable packaging materials.
Highlights from April 2024.
Setori’s Tamagochi inspired browser extension Tori aims to help Gen Z defend against procrastination and reach their goals. The startup has raised a pre-seed round, including investment from Velocity Fund.
Membio got a head start with Velocity funding, resources and support. The company’s tech has been acquired by global supplier.
Cobionix, the startup developing an AI-powered robotics system that can perform ultrasounds, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other ministers at the Virtual Health Hub in Saskatchewan, where Cobionix is conducting remote ultrasounds clinical trials.