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Brazil-focused HR technology startup Comp has secured $17.25 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of its AI-driven human resources platform across the Brazilian market. The company develops software and AI-assisted tools that help businesses manage key HR functions including hiring, compensation strategy, and performance evaluation.Founded in 2022 by Christoph Gerlach and Pedro Bobrov, Comp combines AI-based software with HR experts who work directly with clients to design compensation frameworks, improve hiring processes, and optimize workforce productivity. The company aims to build a system where AI agents eventually automate many traditional HR operations, effectively functioning as a full HR team rather than just a software tool.Funding Round and InvestorsThe $17.25 million Series A round was led by Khosla Ventures, marking the venture firm’s first investment in a Brazilian startup. The round also included participation from Kaszek, Canary, Abstract Ventures, and Endeavor Catalyst. As part of the investment, Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures joined Comp’s board of directors. The new capital will support product development and help the company expand operations across Brazil and into new international markets.Comp is positioning itself as a technology-driven alternative to traditional HR consulting firms while competing with global HR software platforms such as Rippling and Workday. The startup already works with several leading Brazilian companies, including Nubank, QuintoAndar, and Creditas, as it scales its AI-enabled HR infrastructure across the region.

Germany-based deep tech startup FLEXOO has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the global expansion of its Physical AI sensor platform. The company develops ultra-thin flexible sensors that collect real-time physical data, enabling artificial intelligence systems to better understand and interact with hardware environments across industries.Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from InnovationLab GmbH, FLEXOO focuses on printed electronics and advanced sensing technologies designed to bridge the gap between physical machines and AI algorithms.Its platform combines ultra-thin free-form sensors with edge AI computing, allowing seamless integration into components such as batteries, automotive systems, and industrial equipment. These sensors can be embedded directly into hardware surfaces, enabling accurate monitoring and predictive insights without redesigning the device architecture.The €11 million Series A round was led by eCAPITAL and AUMOVIO, supporting FLEXOO’s plan to scale its global operations and expand deployments with customers in the battery storage and automotive industries.The funding will also help the company expand international sales, strengthen customer support, deliver advanced prototypes of its Physical AI platform, and secure additional intellectual property around dexterous sensing technologies.FLEXOO’s technology has already demonstrated strong industrial potential, with its printed electronics solutions supporting applications ranging from battery monitoring systems to aerospace technologies such as NASA’s lunar rover, where real-time sensing and reliability are critical. The company aims to position its platform as a foundational data layer for next-generation AI-driven industrial systems.

South Korea-based semiconductor startup Uniqconn has secured $12.85 million (KRW 18.5 billion) in a Series B funding round to accelerate the commercialization of its cable-free wireless chip technology. The company is developing advanced semiconductor solutions designed to replace traditional wired interfaces with ultra-high-speed wireless connectivity for next-generation devices.Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Pangyo Techno Valley, Seongnam, Uniqconn is building a 60GHz full-duplex wireless semiconductor chip called UC60, which aims to replicate the reliability and performance of physical cable connections such as USB, HDMI, and MIPI, but without using physical connectors.The technology targets applications across smartphones, laptops, robotics, autonomous systems, and other high-performance computing environments that require extremely low latency and high bandwidth.The Series B round raised approximately $12.85 million (KRW 18.5 billion), bringing the company’s total funding to about $23.33 million (KRW 33.6 billion). Investors participating in the round include BonAngels Venture Partners, Korea Development Bank, Doosan Investment, K & Investment Partners, REINVESTMENT, and L&S Venture Capital. The capital will be used to expand mass production capabilities, strengthen R&D, and accelerate international market expansion.Uniqconn has already demonstrated the UC60 chip in several devices including smartphones, laptops, and robotic arm joints. The startup is also exploring new applications in humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, and space data center docking systems, where high-speed wireless data transmission is critical. The company recently gained global recognition after receiving a CES 2026 Innovation Award for its UC60 technology.

Japan-based fintech company JPYC has secured ¥1.78 billion (approximately $12 million) in a Series B funding round, marking growing interest from traditional corporations in the country’s regulated stablecoin ecosystem. The company operates the JPYC yen-pegged stablecoin, which was launched under Japan’s regulatory framework for fund transfer businesses.JPYC launched its stablecoin in October 2025, positioning itself as the first onshore yen stablecoin issued under Japan’s regulatory structure. The digital currency aims to facilitate faster digital payments and cross-border financial transactions while maintaining stability by being pegged to the Japanese yen. The company is exploring broader use cases including domestic payments, remittances, and tourism transactions through partnerships with payment infrastructure providers.The Series B round raised ¥1.78 billion (around $12 million) and was led by Asteria Corporation, a Japanese IT solutions provider. The funding round included participation from BitFlyer Holdings, along with investment vehicles linked to Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance and West Japan Railway.The strong presence of corporate investors rather than purely crypto-focused funds highlights increasing mainstream institutional confidence in regulated digital currencies in Japan.JPYC is already collaborating with Densan Systems, a payment infrastructure provider connected to more than 65,000 convenience stores across Japan, to explore real-world stablecoin payment applications. These initiatives could expand stablecoin usage across retail payments and e-commerce transactions in the Japanese market.

U.S.-based biotechnology startup BreezeBio has secured $60 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its next-generation genetic medicines targeting autoimmune diseases and oncology. The company is focused on creating advanced therapies that deliver genetic payloads precisely to targeted cells, aiming to improve treatment outcomes for complex diseases.BreezeBio, formerly known as GenEdit, is building a new class of therapeutics powered by its proprietary NanoGalaxy platform, a non-viral nanoparticle system designed to deliver genetic payloads such as mRNA to specific tissues including immune, cardiac, pulmonary, and central nervous system cells. The platform addresses one of the biggest challenges in gene therapy - targeted delivery enabling the development of more precise genetic medicines.The $60 million Series B round was led by Yuanta Investment and DSC Investment, with participation from SV Investment, Kiwoom Investment, STIC Ventures, Top Harvest Capital, along with existing investors DAYLI Partners, Pathway Investment, Loftyrock Investment, Korea Investment Partners, WOORI Venture Partners, KDB Silicon Valley, and ACVC Partners. The new funding will support the advancement of BreezeBio’s internal therapeutic programs and further expand its NanoGalaxy genetic medicine delivery platform.The company’s lead candidate, BRZ-101, is designed to restore immune tolerance in type 1 diabetes by delivering mRNA-encoded autoantigens to immune cells, helping retrain the immune system to stop attacking insulin-producing cells. BreezeBio is currently advancing the therapy into IND-enabling studies ahead of clinical trials.Beyond its internal pipeline, BreezeBio also maintains a multi-year collaboration and licensing agreement with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, providing additional validation for its technology platform.

AI documentation startup Guidde has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, strengthening its position in the fast-growing enterprise AI training and digital adoption market. The company develops an AI-powered platform that automatically converts workplace workflows into step-by-step video documentation, helping organizations train employees and deploy complex software tools more efficiently.Founded in 2020, Guidde enables businesses to record their workflows and instantly generate structured video guides using generative AI. These guides can be embedded directly inside enterprise software tools, allowing teams to learn processes while working inside applications.The platform is already used by over 4,500 organizations globally, including companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Bayer, Nasdaq, Yahoo, and SentinelOne.The $50 million Series B round was led by PSG Equity, with participation from monday.com, and existing investors Norwest, Entrée Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and Inkberry Ventures. The investment will help Guidde accelerate the deployment of its AI platform, expand enterprise capabilities, and scale globally as demand for AI-driven knowledge automation continues to grow.Guidde’s technology focuses on solving a major barrier to enterprise AI adoption helping employees understand how to use new tools while simultaneously training AI agents on how workflows operate inside organizations. The company’s system observes how employees interact with software and converts that behavior into structured knowledge that can train both humans and AI systems.