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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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