Led · Seed · Jul 2026

ORiS develops laser-based wireless power transmission (WPT) systems aimed at enabling in-orbit energy distribution for satellites and dual-use applications such as drone charging. The company has demonstrated wireless power transfer to a hovering drone at distances exceeding 100 metres and is commercializing LOONA, a drone charging platform incubated in NATO DIANA's accelerator programme. ORiS is exploring lunar surface power concepts and completed a feasibility study with Thales Alenia Space. Its roadmap includes building critical subsystems, producing a flight model for satellite-to-satellite power transfer, and scaling LOONA toward a commercial product. The startup is led by Politecnico di Torino engineers Andrea Villa (CEO), Anna Mauro (CTO), Domenico Edoardo Sfasciamuro (CCO) and Francesco Lopez (COO). It raised €5 million in combined venture and grant funding to advance R&D, expand its engineering team, and move into laboratory and clean-room facilities.

Participated · Seed · Jun 2026

Founded in 2022 and based in Saarbrücken, MONA AI develops AI recruiting software and automation tools designed to reduce manual recruiting tasks for HR teams. The company offers an AI-driven platform of agents and automation features aimed at streamlining hiring workflows. MONA AI completed a €3.8 million seed extension in 2026 involving both existing investors and new strategic backers. Proceeds from the extension are earmarked for expansion, scaling, and the development of new product solutions, with these priorities guiding its 2026 plans. The company’s recent raise signals continued investor interest in enterprise-focused AI hiring tools. No specific operating metrics were disclosed in the available coverage.

Led · Seed · Jun 2026

Bayshore offers a platform that turns regulations, policies, and other rulesets into machine-readable code to create deterministic, auditable guardrails for AI agents and compliance workflows. Its system acts as a central entry point for legal and compliance requests, enabling automated handling of low-risk cases and escalation of complex matters to human experts while maintaining consistency across jurisdictions and programs. The platform emphasizes auditability to reduce legal risk and ensure compliance teams can rely on AI-driven processes. Multiple Global 2000 companies are already deploying Bayshore’s solution. The company plans to use the new seed funding to advance the product, expand its team, and deliver custom deployments for highly regulated customers. Bayshore is hiring across AI engineering, legal engineering, and go-to-market roles.

Led · Seed · May 2026

Founded in 2025, Pillar offers an AI-powered software platform that automates administrative and back-office construction processes such as quote generation, margin tracking, workforce management, and reporting. The platform integrates data from accounting software, bank feeds, and site communications (including WhatsApp updates) into a single interface to provide real-time operational visibility without forcing contractors to change existing workflows. Pillar aims to modernize one of the least digitized industries by consolidating fragmented data and manual processes across projects. The company intends to expand its product ecosystem with modules covering procurement, tender management, subcontractor coordination, banking, and other construction services. Pillar plans to use its recent €12M seed round to strengthen its Italian market position and scale internationally. The startup has raised €15.2M in total to date.

Participated · Series B · Dec 2025

Founded in 2024 and led by CEO Robin Rombach, Black Forest Labs is a frontier visual-intelligence company focused on advancing production-grade generative AI. Its flagship product, FLUX, delivers 4-megapixel photorealistic image generation and editing with multi-reference control, enabling users to translate imagination into detailed visuals. The technology has already been integrated into the creative and enterprise workflows of partners such as Adobe, Canva, Deutsche Telekom and Meta. The company’s business model centers on licensing and embedding its models into partner platforms while scaling enterprise offerings. To accelerate growth, Black Forest Labs is investing heavily in R&D, expanding technical talent and upgrading computing infrastructure. Following its latest capital raise, the company has secured more than $450 million in total funding, providing significant resources to advance its product roadmap and commercialization efforts.