The Munich-based startup nuuEnergy, specializing in heat pump planning and installation, secured a pre-seed funding round in the spring of 2025. Investors include High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), better ventures, EnjoyVenture, Vireo Ventures, and Bynd. The capital will fund regional workshop expansions and digital process improvements to address inefficiencies in the heating market.

CoapTech, a Baltimore-based medical device startup, closed a Series B funding round led by Good Growth Capital, with participation from the Maryland Momentum Fund, UMB, and other investors. The round supports commercialization of its PUMA System, a minimally invasive surgical device for hollow organs, which has been FDA-cleared and shown to reduce hospital costs. The company collaborates with The LaunchPort in Port Covington for manufacturing.

NuVentures, an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Venk Krishnan in 2015, has announced a new $75 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage tech startups with a strong India connection. The fund plans to invest in around four to five startups annually, with investments ranging from $250k to $750k. Krishnan, along with new partners Visveswaran Kartik, Neel Mukerji, and Prabhakar DJ, aims to provide value addition through connections and market access. The fund will focus on sectors such as SaaS, consumer tech, and AI, with a particular emphasis on startups that have a strong India connection.

REEV, a medical technology startup, has secured $9.2 million in funding to develop wearable robotics for patients with gait disorders. The funding round was led by Newfund Heka, Polytechnique Ventures, Irdi Capital, and Techstars, with contributions from Scala Patrimoine. REEV's solutions include REEV SENSE for gait analysis and DREEVEN for personalized knee assistance, aiming to enhance mobility support and revolutionize the orthotics industry.

Toulouse-based REEV, a medtech startup developing intelligent, lightweight wearable robotics, announced a $9.2M ($8.8M) funding round. Newfund Heka, Polytechnique Ventures, and Irdi Capital led the round, with Techstars and business angels and healthcare operators providing additional support. REev will use the funds to finalize their design, conduct a clinical study at Boston University's Sargent College, and prepare for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration trials. The company aims to restore mobility freedom for millions with walking disorders by providing lightweight and intuitive assistance.