Institutional Infrastructure
for Venture Capital
Syndication & Co-Investment

Electric mobility and distributed energy startup Zeno has secured $25 million through a combination of Series A equity and debt financing, supporting its mission to accelerate sustainable transportation across emerging markets.The company develops integrated electric mobility solutions by combining vehicle design, battery technology, and charging infrastructure into a unified platform aimed at improving the efficiency of two- and three-wheel electric vehicles.Zeno focuses on building a comprehensive ecosystem for electric mobility that integrates charging infrastructure with vehicle and battery development. Its platform enables multi-modal charging options including battery swapping, public fast charging, and home charging solutions, designed specifically for electric two- and three-wheel vehicles.The $25 million Series A round, structured as equity and debt financing, was led by Congruent Ventures with participation from Active Impact and Lowercarbon.In addition, Trifecta Capital and Camber Road provided debt facilities as part of the financing structure. The funding reflects increasing investor confidence in electric mobility solutions aimed at emerging markets.Zeno currently operates in four cities across East Africa and has established a charging network of more than 150 charge point locations. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its electric mobility platform, strengthen its charging network, and scale operations in key markets where demand for affordable electric transportation is rising rapidly.

Switzerland-based medtech company Polares Medical has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the development of its innovative cardiac treatment technology designed for patients suffering from mitral regurgitation, a serious heart valve disease affecting millions globally.The company is developing a transcatheter therapy aimed at improving treatment options for patients who cannot benefit from existing minimally invasive procedures.Polares Medical is building the MRace Posterior Leaflet Replacement system, a novel implant designed to restore the function of the mitral valve by replacing the posterior leaflet - one of the two key tissues responsible for preventing blood from flowing backward in the heart.The technology aims to expand treatment access for patients whose anatomy makes conventional therapies difficult or ineffective.The $50 million Series C financing round was oversubscribed and saw participation from DC Global Ventures, Lumination Partners, existing investors, and a new undisclosed strategic investor.The fresh capital will be used to support ongoing clinical trials of the MRace system across the United States, Europe, and Australia, helping the company accelerate global development and regulatory progress.With more than 70 patients already implanted with the MRace system during clinical studies, early results have demonstrated encouraging safety and efficacy outcomes. The new funding will allow Polares to expand clinical trials and strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving structural heart treatment market.

US-based commercial space company Sierra Space has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round, reinforcing investor confidence in the rapidly growing commercial space economy.The company focuses on building critical infrastructure for space missions including reusable spaceplanes, space station habitats, and advanced space systems designed to support research, manufacturing, and national security missions in orbit.Sierra Space is developing next-generation space technologies such as the Dream Chaser spaceplane and LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) habitat, both designed to support future commercial space stations and in-orbit infrastructure.These technologies aim to enable regular cargo and crew transportation to space while expanding the low-Earth-orbit economy for scientific and commercial applications.The $550 million Series C round values Sierra Space at $8 billion, highlighting growing global interest in space and defense-related technologies as governments and private companies increase investments in commercial space infrastructure. The funding will help the company scale production of its space systems and accelerate development of next-generation space transportation and station technologies.With this new capital, Sierra Space plans to further expand its role in the emerging space economy by advancing commercial space transportation and infrastructure platforms that could support future space stations, industrial research, and national security missions.

Dubai-based healthtech platform TruDoc Healthcare has raised $15 million in a Pre-Series B funding round, marking another milestone in its mission to transform healthcare delivery through a virtual-first care model. The company focuses on providing integrated healthcare services including telemedicine, chronic disease management, pharmacy services, diagnostics, and in-home care solutions across the GCC region.TruDoc has built a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem that aims to deliver continuous patient care beyond traditional hospital settings. By combining digital consultations with home-based services and diagnostics, the platform enables patients to receive clinical-grade care remotely while improving access and efficiency in healthcare systems.The $15 million Pre-Series B round saw participation from the Al Nahyan family, Al-Ketbi family, and existing investor Pulsar Capital. The funding reflects growing confidence in technology-driven healthcare infrastructure that extends care beyond hospitals into homes and digital platforms.With the fresh capital, TruDoc plans to expand its virtual-first healthcare infrastructure across the GCC while strengthening its hospital-at-home programs and integrated care platform designed to manage patients throughout their entire healthcare journey.

Dutch payment technology company Silverflow has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate global expansion and strengthen its payment processing platform. The round was led by Picus Capital, with participation from Rabo Investments - the corporate venture arm of Rabobank and existing investors Inkef, Crane Venture Partners, Coatue, and Global Paytech Ventures. Founded in 2019, Silverflow provides a cloud-native payment processing platform that enables businesses to connect directly to card networks such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and various local debit networks through a single API integration. The company’s platform also supports advanced capabilities including direct-to-card payouts, tokenisation, and dispute management tools, helping financial institutions and fintech companies modernise their card processing infrastructure. Silverflow reports rapid growth in recent years, increasing transaction volumes from around 180 payments per day to nearly 1.75 million daily transactions, and is approaching one billion transactions annually across its platform. With the new funding, the company plans to: Expand its global workforce by over 50%, Strengthen engineering and product development teams, Accelerate international expansion, particularly in North America and Southeast Asia ,Further develop its cloud-based payment infrastructureSilverflow currently serves clients across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, including companies such as Deutsche Bank, Bolt, and Payabl. As global payments infrastructure continues shifting toward cloud-native, API-driven platforms, Silverflow is positioning itself as a key provider of modern card processing technology for banks, fintechs, and payment providers worldwide.

Brazil-focused HR technology startup Comp has secured $17.25 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of its AI-driven human resources platform across the Brazilian market. The company develops software and AI-assisted tools that help businesses manage key HR functions including hiring, compensation strategy, and performance evaluation.Founded in 2022 by Christoph Gerlach and Pedro Bobrov, Comp combines AI-based software with HR experts who work directly with clients to design compensation frameworks, improve hiring processes, and optimize workforce productivity. The company aims to build a system where AI agents eventually automate many traditional HR operations, effectively functioning as a full HR team rather than just a software tool.Funding Round and InvestorsThe $17.25 million Series A round was led by Khosla Ventures, marking the venture firm’s first investment in a Brazilian startup. The round also included participation from Kaszek, Canary, Abstract Ventures, and Endeavor Catalyst. As part of the investment, Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures joined Comp’s board of directors. The new capital will support product development and help the company expand operations across Brazil and into new international markets.Comp is positioning itself as a technology-driven alternative to traditional HR consulting firms while competing with global HR software platforms such as Rippling and Workday. The startup already works with several leading Brazilian companies, including Nubank, QuintoAndar, and Creditas, as it scales its AI-enabled HR infrastructure across the region.