• August 13, 2024

The Bezos Family Foundation pours $185.7M into Aspen Institute youth center

Former Chancellor of DC's Public Schools Kaya Henderson will run The Center for Rising Generations

• August 13, 2024

Using AI to help patients pay their medical bills, PayZen takes $232 million

The round included $32 million in equity and new $200 million credit warehouse

• August 13, 2024

Capex turns passive visitors into engaged buyers

Converting online looky-loos into customers

• August 12, 2024

European, SWANA startups power through slowdown in Ed-tech funding

After record growth, Ed-tech sector slows down - but not worldwide

• August 12, 2024

Halda Therapeutics raises $126M to overcome drug resistance in cancer

The company will start clinical trials for prostate cancer, and develop a breast cancer therapeutic

• August 9, 2024

Merck buys B-cell therapy drug from Curon Biopharmaceutical for $700 million

B-cells can contribute to automimmune disease and cancers

• August 7, 2024

Hamlet Yousef, Managing Partner at IronGate VC, on the VatorNews podcast

IronGate VC is a firm investing in dual-purpose technology that strengthens national security

• August 7, 2024

Bayer partners with Alara Imaging to standardize radiation in CT scans

The partnership with will combine Alara's solutions with Bayer’s Calantic digital solution platform

• August 6, 2024

Manny Krakaris, CEO of Augmedix, on the VatorNews podcast

Augmedix is a provider of ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions

• August 5, 2024

L’Oréal buys 10% of Galderma, announces dermatology partnership

Galderma specializes in dermatological treatments and skin care products

• August 2, 2024

Osaka-based PEEL Lab ushers in sustainable leather

Eco-friendly fashion is making its way into our wardrobes

• July 30, 2024

VCs investing in cell engineering for drug discovery

They include ARCH Venture Partners, Third Rock Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, and 5AM Ventures

• July 29, 2024

Boehringer Ingelheim buys Nerio Therapeutic for $1.3B

Nerio will help Boehringer to develop its preclinical immune program

• July 29, 2024

GSK partners with Flagship Pioneering to develop medicines and vaccines

The two companies have agreed to jointly fund up to $150M upfront to identify promising concepts

• July 25, 2024

Corrsy, a Finnish edtech startup operating in MENA, raises $500,000 pre-seed

The round was led by Iraqi VC EQIQ and will be used to expand across the region