Deeptech
ORiS Secures €5M to Build an Energy Grid in Orbit
Satellites are becoming more capable, but their energy systems remain constrained by solar panels, batteries, and orbital conditions. Turin-based ORiS has secured €5 million to develop laser-based wireless power transmission for space and dual-use applications. The package includes a €4.5 million pre-seed round led by Earlybird and co-led by Pitchdrive, plus a €500,000 regional grant. […]
H. SurejaJuly 21, 2026
CuspAI Raises $450M as AI Moves From Language to Materials
The next major AI breakthrough may not be a better chatbot. It may be a material that makes chips faster, batteries more efficient, or carbon capture commercially viable. Cambridge-based CuspAI has raised $450 million in Series B funding at a $2.6 billion valuation, giving the two-year-old materials intelligence company more than $670 million in total […]
H. SurejaJuly 20, 2026