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Biotech startup Infinimmune raises $75 million in a Series A led by Regeneron Ventures (with Playground Global) to advance its human B cell–based antibody platform for eczema, including lead antibodies IFX-201 and IFX-101 moving to Phase 1 next year. Regeneron’s investment aims to complement Dupixent, Merck remains an investor, and the company envisions additional large‑pharma partnerships as it advances its pipeline.
Aether, a company that raised $49 million in a Series A funding round, has released its pitch deck which focuses on extracting lithium from previously inaccessible reserves. However, the deck downplays this use case, which is the smallest opportunity mentioned. Despite this, the deck does have some positive aspects, including a bold vision, impressive competitive advantages, and addressing challenges in the industry. The article also mentions that Aether could have improved certain aspects of the pitch deck.
BetterBrand, a foodtech company known for creating “The Better Bagel,” has raised $6 million in Series A capital at a pre-money valuation of $170 million. The company's proprietary “grain-changing” technology combines non-GMO and clean label ingredients to create a line of better-for-you baked goods. The funds will be used to expand into new markets across North America and Europe and on continued innovation and product development poised to begin rolling out in coming months.
Stockholm-based game development studio Goals has raised $20m in a Series A funding round led by Seven Seven Six, with participation from Northzone, Moonfire and Cassius, as well as several individuals. The funds will be used to develop a new soccer game that aims to appeal to both casual fans and aspiring esports pros. The game will feature standard 11v11 matches, as well as a 5v5 mode designed to emphasise teamwork and make the title esports ready at launch. The game will be available on consoles and PC with crossplay between platforms. The funding will accelerate hiring and production, with the team planning to expand to 75 members over the next few years.