Belgian AI Drug Discovery Startup Sightera Biosciences Secures €3 Million Pre-Seed Funding

Belgian tech‑bio startup Sightera Biosciences raised €3 million in a pre‑seed round led by Entourage, with participation from Anacura and QBIC, to scale its AI‑native platform that uses patient‑derived samples for oncology and fibrosis drug discovery.

UK Women’s Health Startup Juno Bio Raises $3.8 Million and Opens California Sequencing Lab

Juno Bio, a UK-founded women’s health company, raised $3.8 million to support its expansion and opened a CLIA-certified sequencing lab in Oakland, California. The company specializes in precision vaginal microbiome testing and has sold over 20,000 tests, aiming to address gaps in women’s health diagnostics.

Finnish Medtech Startup Cornea Sense Raises €1.1M to Develop Corneal Hydration Measurement Technology

Cornea Sense, a Finnish medtech startup spun out from Aalto University, has raised over €1.1 million in pre-seed funding to develop non-invasive corneal hydration measurement technology combining terahertz sensing and optical coherence tomography (OCT). The funding includes contributions from Innovestor Angel CoFund, Business Finland, and angel investors.

Danish Pre-Seed Fund Norrsken Evolve Closes €62 Million Fund, Opens Amsterdam Office

Norrsken Evolve, a Danish pre-Seed fund, closed a €62 million oversubscribed fund and established its Amsterdam office to address gaps in the Dutch pre-Seed ecosystem. The fund will invest in climate, health, and resilience startups, with a focus on early-stage Dutch companies.

Stockholm Healthtech Startup Neko Health Secures $500M in Series C Funding

Neko Health, a preventative healthtech startup based in Stockholm, announced a $500m Series C funding round. The company, co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek, offers body scanning and health monitoring services. The article discusses user experiences with Neko’s unflattering 3D avatars and their potential to motivate behavioral change.

Swedish Healthtech Startup Tandem Health Secures Over 500 Million SEK in Growth Funding

Tandem Health, a Swedish healthtech startup, has secured over 500 million SEK in venture capital from investors like Kinnevik and Northzone. The company’s AI-based healthcare journal tool has seen strong sales, with CEO Lukas Saari emphasizing a long-term growth strategy.

Czech Medtech Startup HTG Medical Secures €450,000 Pre-Seed Funding and EU Medical Device Certification

Czech medtech startup HTG Medical has raised €450,000 in a pre-seed round led by Garage Angels and secured EU MDR certification for its automated ICU urine monitoring device, the HTG Urogram. The device aims to reduce manual workload for nurses and improve accuracy in critical care settings.

Milan-based Doctorsa Secures €1 Million Seed Funding to Expand Telemedicine Services Across Europe and US

Doctorsa, a Milan-based healthtech platform connecting travelers with doctors in 40 countries, raised 1 million euros to expand its digital healthcare service and enter new markets. The platform offers 24/7 telemedicine consultations starting at €20 and uses AI for agent-based booking.