Three European and US DeepTech Startups Raise Fresh Funding Across Solar, Credit and Noise Control
Phononic Vibes, Cognitive Credit and Optivolt have each closed new financing rounds to scale technologies spanning noise control, credit analytics and solar power electronics.
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Three technology startups have announced new funding rounds aimed at scaling products across noise management, credit data and solar power, according to reporting from EU-Startups and Ventureburn.
Phononic Vibes (Milan)
Phononic Vibes, a Milan-based company that designs and manufactures noise and vibration products for sectors including rail, energy, industry, construction and mobility, has secured a 25 million euro financing round, EU-Startups reported. The round was led by Jolt Capital, a Paris-based private equity firm focused on DeepTech growth companies, investing through Jolt Capital V, a fund targeting 1 billion euros and nearing its final close. Eureka! Venture SGR, CDP Venture Capital SGR and Simest SpA also took part. The deal includes the acquisition of 360 Capital's stake, held since the company's seed round. In 2020, Phononic Vibes closed a 2.3 million euro round.
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