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MyHealth Africa has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand its services in Africa and beyond. The Kenyan-based health tech startup aims to improve patient access by connecting them with local and international hospitals and other healthcare providers. Founded in 2017, MyHealth Africa is a full-service, integrated healthcare platform aiming to solve inefficiencies, improve…

Agricultural startup Barnstorm Agtech Inc. has raised $217,500 in equity capital through Harvest Returns’ investment platform to revolutionize farming with autonomous field systems. With the funds, Barnstorm hopes to bring tech-centered farming processes to the U.S. Midwest and Canadian Prairies using swarms of driverless robotic tractors. CEO and co-founder Parker Wells explained that chronic labor…

Quantum Space has closed a $15 million Series A funding round to pave the way for NASA to build a permanent human settlement on the moon. The Maryland-based aviation and aerospace component manufacturing startup will use the fund to launch platforms that offer various services in cislunar space. With the capital, the company will launch…

Welcome Pickups, a travel tech startup based in Greece, has secured €5.3 million in funding from existing investors — Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends. The company will use the fund to expand to North and South America. Founded in 2015, Welcome Pickups aims to provide travelers with a customized travel experience. Using technology…

In-Med Prognostics, an Indian-based healthtech startup, has raised $2.13 million in a funding round led by Exxora. The company plans to use the fund to develop new products and expand to Africa. The startup uses machine learning to provide early assessment and identification of neurological disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at a low…

Indian-based EdTech startup Uolo has raised $22.5 million in Series A funding. Uolo will use the fund to expand its reach to 50,000 Indian schools within four years. Founded in September 2020, Uolo has reached 3.7 million students through its collaboration with over 8,500 schools. The startup offers affordable customized courses in coding and English…

Chicago-based recruiting startup Hunt Club has raised $40 million in Series B funding. The company plans to use the fund to expand its businesses nationwide and upgrade its technology to continue helping companies find the right talent. The startup’s primary goal is to connect innovative companies with great candidates. The Hunt Club community comprises over…

Oda, a Norwegian-based grocery delivery startup, has raised $151 million (NOK1.5 billion) in funding despite the tough market condition. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people needed a service to deliver groceries right to their doors due to limited mobility. As one of the earliest players in the niche, Oda’s services soared in popularity…

Swiss VR simulation startup Loft Dynamics — formerly known as VRM Switzerland — has raised $20 million in funding to solve the global pilot shortage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many pilots could not fly due to international travel restrictions. Some pilots then decided to retire early or change careers, worsening the situation with demand exceeding…

ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by the American company OpenAI, has re-sparked a debate on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Chatbots like ChatGPT can create an impression of having thoughts and trick people into thinking they give credible information. The public has voiced concerns that the AI technology behind chatbots can be misused to…