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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

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Discovery and research of new molecular compounds is an expensive business, with development costs exceeding $10 billion per substance in some cases. Nanome streamlines this process by bringing researchers to the same virtual reality space to work on molecule development together.

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Most-Active US Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, GV And Alumni Have Big February

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Last month, a16z seemed to have a thing for healthcare and biotech. The firm took part in a $70 million Series B for San Francisco-based Ambience Healthcare , a $170 million Series D for Richmond, California-based BioAge Labs and a huge $254 million round for South San Francisco-based blood-test developer Freenome.

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8 founders, leaders highlight fintech and deep tech as Bristol’s top sectors

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Robotics, VR, bio, quantum, digital and deep tech are also areas showing promise. It’s developing rapidly with lots of support, so it will be bigger, attracting more investment and definitely more on the international scene five years from now. Rosa Biotech, Albotherm and CytoSeek. Kiran Krishnamurthy, CEO, AI Labs.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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The company continued hiring developers and marketers and raised the team by around 10%. Developed a SaaS-based white-label web3 platform that opens revenue streams and strengthens community engagement. Ahrefs claims to have become a $100 million company in annual revenue without venture capital. Incorporated in Delaware, USA.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

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The investment scene is described variously as focusing on software, clean tech, life sciences, biotech, organoids, 3D bioprinting, AI and VR/AR. A lot of focus is on life sciences, biotech, as there is a lot of research at the Utrecht science park and also spin-offs. We could do with a bit stronger IT education (developers!).

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Tech News Roundup May 4

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Startup Spotlight: Reflect helps developers add data visualizations to their apps. Designer proteins open up biotech frontiers. Microsoft vets join VR startup that offers full-body, fully immersive experience. GeekWire Deals: Use Alexa or your phone to control your TV with the Blumoo IR blaster.

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8 investors and founders highlight Valencia’s potential as a fintech and cybersecurity hub

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The city appears to be strong in areas such as travel, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, agritech, travel tech, biotech, sports tech, and VR. BIGBAN, a private nonprofit angel investor network based in Valencia, is building and developing one of the most dynamic and active investor communities in Spain. Will others move in?

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