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Medtech startup CHD raised CHF 150,000 to bring pregnancy monitoring into patients’ homes
October 26, 2026 · Oana Modorcea
Medtech startup CHD (Connected Health Development) has obtained CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to advance digital solutions for remote maternal and fetal monitoring. By enabling healthcare professionals to monitor high-risk pregnancies beyond the hospital, the company aims to improve access to care, detect potential complications earlier, and reduce pressure on healthcare systems.
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Micro Thermal Energy Raises €1.35M Pre-Seed to Bring 24/7 Zero-Carbon Power to Sites the Grid Can't Reach
October 20, 2026 · Oana Modorcea
Pre-seed equity round by SFC Capital, Impact Shakers Ventures and Carbonfix, paired with an Innovate UK grant, will fund the first physical proof-of-concept of critical components of the Thermawynd® system, designed as a containerised geothermal unit that works where conventional geothermal cannot.
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CarbonFarm raises €7 million Series A to scale high-integrity rice decarbonisation
October 13, 2026 · Oana Modorcea
The funding will support CarbonFarm’s next phase of growth, expanding the technology and expertise needed to develop, finance, and measure high-integrity rice projects worldwide.
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hexafarms raises €4.8 million to advance its wireless crop sensing and automated pest and disease scouting
October 8, 2026 · Oana Modorcea
The funding round was led by Ananda Impact Ventures and Green Generation Fund, with participation from Grey Silo Ventures and better ventures, alongside existing backers Speedinvest, Mudcake and Techstars.
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Finches raises €2 Million to help anticipate agricultural supply risks
October 8, 2026 · Oana Modorcea
The round is led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with Vanagon Ventures as co-lead. Bayern Kapital joins as a new investor, alongside UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators and existing angel investors from the food industry and technology sector.
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Should VCs evaluate impact startups differently?
October 5, 2026 · Oana Cosman
Conventional due diligence remains necessary. Investors still assess market, team, technology, customers, margins, defensibility, capital requirements and exit potential. But they also can add another layer by asking the right questions.
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