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💰 Multi-Million Dollar Investment Boosts an AI-Powered Security and Compliance Platform 🤖 Mycroft AI Receives $3.5 Million to Revolutionize Risk Management The startup Mycroft AI has successfully announced a Series A funding round of $3.5 million. This investment, led by the Paladin Capital Group's Cybersecurity Fund, is intended to accelerate the development and commercialization of its namesake platform. Mycroft AI's platform focuses on addressing two critical challenges for modern businesses: - 🔍 Automation of third-party risk assessment. - 📊 Simplification of regulatory compliance. The platform's core technology uses artificial intelligence to automatically analyze the security posture of suppliers and partners. This allows organizations to manage their digital supply chain risk more efficiently and with less manual effort. The funds will be used primarily for: - Expansion of the platform's technical capabilities. - Strengthening the engineering and sales teams. - Accelerating entry into new markets. This funding is a clear indicator of growing investor interest in solutions that combine AI, automation, and third-party risk management, key areas for today's business resilience. For more information visit: https://enigmasecurity.cl Interested in learning more about how AI is transforming cybersecurity? Let's connect and talk about the future of digital protection. https://lnkd.in/g34EbJGn #Cybersecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Fintech #Compliance #RiskManagement #InfoSec #Startups #Innovation #Technology 📅 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

Innovation always precedes security and it's costing us millions. Just like we saw with AI development, the Web3 and DeFi ecosystem has been laser-focused on innovation and unlocking global economic freedom. But here's the sobering reality: we're seeing a minimum of $5 million drained from DeFi protocols every two weeks. The pattern is clear across every emerging technology: → Build fast, secure later → Focus on value creation first → Address vulnerabilities when they become critical While this approach drives rapid innovation, it creates massive blind spots. In Web3, our relentless focus on "how can we innovate this?" and "how can we globalize economic freedom?" has left security as an afterthought. The ecosystem unlocks incredible value for individuals, but we can't scale without robust security infrastructure in place. The numbers don't lie, and they're getting worse. The companies building security solutions for these emerging technologies will be the ones that enable true, sustainable growth. What's your take? Is the innovation-first approach worth the risk?

Here’s today’s UK Tech Roundup: The UK tech scene is bustling with transformative initiatives and robust growth. Strategic infrastructure investment is redefining how tech firms operate, with digital adoption paving the way for innovation and economic resilience. This marks a pivotal shift towards a more connected future for the industry. Meanwhile, breakthroughs in AI are paying off tremendously. AI detection technology in fraud prevention has carved an impressive path by saving over €550 million in public fraud. The potential of AI extends beyond innovation—it’s reshaping security as we know it. Further signalling growth, US firms have pledged a £150 billion investment in the UK tech sector. These funds are set to fuel innovation, drive new technology, and enhance the competitive edge of UK-based firms on a global stage. What impact do you think these initiatives will have on the UK's tech ecosystem in the coming years? Comment your thoughts below!

Merger activity is expected to pick up in the technology sector as the artificial intelligence spending boom continues to roll on, investment firm Wedbush Securities said. As such, the investment firm has identified 12 companies it believes could be acquisition targets for larger companies in the space. “The AI Revolution is hitting its next gear of growth as the all-out arms race happening across the tech ecosystem is driving significantly more enterprise spending across the board, with all industries looking to leverage AI across organizational workflows,” the firm wrote in a note to clients. It continued: “While the potential for AI accelerates every day with new LLM updates and features being announced, many small companies and AI startups may not have the capital necessary to pursue these expensive projects given the large costs tied to retaining top-class software engineers for AI projects and the elevated costs of compute with running AI projects.” Among the top M&A candidates in the tech space are Tenable (NASDAQ:TENB), Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS), SentinelOne (NYSE:S), Elastic (NYSE:ESTC), Varonis (NASDAQ:VRNS), C3.ai (NYSE:AI), Innodata(NASDAQ:INOD), Telos (TLS), Serve Robotics (SERV), SanDisk (SNDK), Lyft (LYFT), and TripAdvisor (TRIP). https://lnkd.in/g2rdKuUK Tenable Qualys Elastic Varonis SentinelOne Tripadvisor Lyft C3 AI Serve Robotics Sandisk

IVC Data and Insights shared something striking: Israeli startups now hit unicorn in 6.2 years - down from 9.7. But here's what caught my attention: the real story isn't in the numbers. It's in how these companies build their teams. That's the human factor behind Israel's unicorn sprint. The startups reaching $1B fastest aren't doing it with local-only teams. They're building distributed from day one - mixing local senior talent with global specialists. Round-the-clock execution. Access to 1% expertise. Optimized costs. Then: Hire locally → grow → raise. Now: Build globally distributed R&D → scale to unicorn. The question isn't whether hybrid R&D works. Israeli unicorns already answered that. The question is: are you building for 2020 or 2025? Definetly know how to help Israeli startups build the distributed teams that reach unicorn status. Open to dicussion. #IsraeliStartups #Unicorns #R&D #TalentStrategy #Startups #dedicatedteams #offshore

🚨 Axon acquires Prepared 🚨 Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) — best known for its TASER devices, body-worn cameras, and cloud-based evidence platform Evidence.com — has steadily expanded its mission of “protecting life” with cutting-edge technology. Under CEO Rick Smith, Axon has evolved from a hardware company into a full-stack public safety technology ecosystem, integrating devices, software, and now increasingly, AI-driven platforms. The latest move: acquiring Prepared, an AI-powered emergency communications platform led by CEO Michael Chime, and already adopted by more than 1,000 U.S. agencies. Prepared’s system upgrades the traditional 911 experience by bringing in: 📡 Real-time audio & video 📍 GPS location sharing 💬 Text messaging 🌐 Instant language translation 🚔 Axon is building a seamless ecosystem where every piece of data from a bystander’s smartphone video to a GPS pin drop to an officer’s bodycam lives in one connected platform. That means faster response times, better situational awareness, and ultimately, safer outcomes for citizens and first responders. 🔹 Public safety is moving into the AI era, where intelligence gathered in real time is the edge in saving lives 🔹 911 is no longer just about dispatching resources — it’s about data fusion and predictive capability 🔹 The Prepared acquisition positions Axon as a category-defining platform company, not just a product provider 🔥 At 733Park, this is exactly the type of deal we thrive on. Over the last 25 years, we’ve executed transactions across AI, SaaS, fintech, payments, and mission-critical technologies. Representing founders seeking exits, private equity firms executing rollups, and strategics pursuing transformative acquisitions, 733Park is always out there making deals happen. Our edge? A hands-on boutique approach paired with deep industry relationships. With over $10B in closed transactions, we’ve helped innovators unlock liquidity, scale faster, and capture market leadership. 📞 +1.617.564.0404 ✉️ info@733Park.com 🔎 Explore our current offerings: https://lnkd.in/eUMVMn6n #AI #PublicSafety #MergersAndAcquisitions #EmergencyTech #733Park

💡 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 founders in 2025 are facing their 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 yet. It’s no longer just about product innovation. The winners will be those who master:  • Regulatory compliance that keeps pace with shifting rules.  • AI that is trusted, explainable, and value-driven.  • Cybersecurity that protects customers and brand.  • Customer-centric design that builds loyalty in crowded markets.  • Resilient infrastructure and sustainable practices that investors now expect. Each of these is a board-level issue, shaping valuation, regulatory approval, and investor confidence. Founders who address them head-on won’t just survive, they’ll set the benchmark for the industry. From my own work advising boards, PE funds, and corporates, I’ve seen how much value is unlocked when clarity, governance, and technology come together. Founders who treat these as design principles rather than afterthoughts will build fintechs that are 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳. 👉 If you’re a founder navigating this journey, I’d love to exchange perspectives.

Israeli Tech Review – Q3/2025 Initial Findings Israeli tech industry continues to demonstrate resilience and steady momentum, amid ongoing global and local uncertainty. Preliminary data from the LeumiTech & IVC Q3 report shows: 💰Israeli tech companies raised $2.23B in Q3/25 💰Excluding mega-rounds above $200M, Q3 was the strongest quarter since early 2023 – up ~20% vs. Q2 and ~50% vs. Q3/2024. 👩💻Cybersecurity and Generative AI remained dominant, capturing nearly 60% of total funding. #️⃣In total, 116 rounds were recorded in Q3 – reflecting steady activity across the ecosystem. 🚀 Notable $100M+ rounds: Decart , Aidoc Medical 📊 Across the first three quarters of 2025, Israeli tech companies raised $7.44B in total. These early numbers highlight the relative stability of the Israeli tech ecosystem, with encouraging growth in AI funding and continued global competitiveness. The full report will be published in October with deeper insights and analysis. IVC Data and Insights #LeumiTech #IsraeliTech #FundingTrends

🚀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Innovation isn’t slowing down — it’s accelerating. From 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, every sector is witnessing a surge in patent activity as companies race to protect their ideas and technologies. This boom reflects a global shift: innovation is no longer confined to R&D labs — it’s happening everywhere. Startups, universities, and enterprises alike are realizing that intellectual property (IP) is the foundation of long-term value and competitiveness. But with opportunity comes complexity. As the number of filings grows, so does the need for 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — areas where data-driven insights make all the difference. At Citius Minds, we’re proud to help innovators and patent professionals navigate this evolving landscape with precision, clarity, and speed. 💡 Innovation is taking off — make sure your ideas are protected when it does. #Patents #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #AI #Biotech #EV #PatentAnalytics #CitiusMinds

💡 VC Daily Digest: AI, Security, and Industrial Efficiency Drive Fresh Capital A strong close to the week sees a focus on AI-native platforms and crucial enterprise tools, with several major rounds announced across IT, security, and manufacturing efficiency. Here are today’s highlights: 🤖 AI & IT Transformation -apiphani an AI-native platform and managed services company for mission-critical applications, secured a substantial $25M Series A led by Insight Partners. This capital will accelerate its model of combining Deep Automation™ and expert engineering to move beyond legacy IT support. -Notch the autonomous AI customer support platform, raised a $7M Seed Round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company aims to slash enterprise support costs by autonomously resolving complex customer inquiries. 🛡️ Security & Resilience -Endpoint security platform Prelude Security raised an additional $16M led by Brightmind Partners (with participation from Sequoia and Insight Partners). The funding will advance its next-generation endpoint protection focusing on detecting and stopping malicious code at execution (runtime memory protection). ⚙️ Manufacturing & Supply Chain -amplio, a startup helping manufacturers manage surplus inventory and industrial resilience, closed an $11.1M Series A led by Hitachi Ventures and Yamaha Motor Ventures. This investment validates the growing intersection of AI, the circular economy, and efficient industrial operations. What was the most interesting theme to you this week? The strength of AI in both front-office (Notch.cx) and back-office/industrial (Apiphani, Amplio) applications is undeniable. #VCDigest #VCFunding #VentureCapital #AICD #Cybersecurity #SupplyChainTech #InsightPartners #LightspeedVP