Funding Rounds: $650M+ for Space Labs, Medicaid Tech, and Climate Solutions

Jul 25, 2025

Discover the latest in innovative funding as over $650 million flows into groundbreaking sectors. Varda's space biomanufacturing aims to create life-saving therapies in zero gravity. AWAKE Chocolate is revolutionizing energy snacks with caffeinated chocolate. SHIFT Invest is driving sustainability in Europe by backing climate startups. GeologicAI is using AI to make mining cleaner and efficient. Finally, Fortuna Health is modernizing Medicaid with tech to help millions access benefits.

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Medicine Made Only In Space

Varda is pioneering medicine manufacturing in space using zero gravity.
Certain life-saving therapies can only be produced in orbit, opening new biomanufacturing frontiers.

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European Sustainability VC Momentum

Shift Invest closed a €92 million fund focused on circular economy, food, and climate startups across Europe.
This marks growing momentum for sustainability-focused venture capital in the region.

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AI Transforms Mineral Exploration

Geologic AI's $44 million raise fuels AI-driven mineral exploration.
Their tech reduces drilling by pinpointing exact mineral locations, making mining cleaner and efficient.

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Varda Raises $187M Series C to Manufacture Medicine in Space 🚀

Funding: $187 million
Goal: Bring zero-gravity biomanufacturing to commercial scale
Impact: Creating life-saving therapies that can only be made in orbit
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AWAKE Chocolate Lands $8M CAD to Fuel Functional Chocolate Growth 🍫

Funding: $8 million CAD
Goal: Expand caffeinated chocolate snacks as an alternative to energy drinks
Impact: Blending deliciousness and wellness in every bite
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SHIFT Invest Hits €92M First Close for Impact Fund 🌏

Funding: €92 million
Goal: Back circular economy, food, and climate startups
Impact: Driving sustainability-focused VC across Europe
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GeologicAI Raises $44M for AI-Driven Mining Innovation ⛏️

Funding: $44 million
Goal: Digitize geological exploration with AI and automation
Impact: Making mining cleaner, faster, and more efficient
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Hadrian Raises $260M to Build Automated Space Factories 🛰️

Funding: $260 million
Goal: Modernize precision manufacturing for aerospace
Impact: Accelerating innovation in national and planetary security
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Fortuna Health Raises $18M to Modernize Medicaid Access 📲

Funding: $18 million Series A
Goal: Rebuild Medicaid infrastructure with user-friendly tech
Impact: Empowering millions to access benefits more easily
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Provectus Algae Raises $12.6M for Bio-Based Climate Solutions ♺

Funding: $12.6 million Series A
Goal: Scale precision fermentation using algae for sustainable ingredients
Impact: Creating new climate-positive materials through biology
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BetterComp Raises $33M to Advance AI in Compensation Strategy 📊

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