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Kapital gets more of its own capital to help LatAm businesses monitor cash flow
Mexican fintech Kapital raises $20 million in Series A funding and secures a $45 million debt facility to develop its financial platform for Latin American businesses. The platform combines credit cards, bill payments, cash-flow reporting, spending management, and revenue forecasting; Kapital says it serves more than 11,000 businesses and operates in Colombia. The company plans to use the capital for product development and further expansion in Colombia.
May 2023TechCrunchNews article
BBy device turns breast milk into powder, helps NICU nurses avoid lengthy ‘milk shift’
BBy converts donor breast milk into shelf-stable powder using a laser device designed to preserve its nutritional and immunological properties. The New York-based company serves 17 hospitals through eight regional facilities, processing 10 gallons of milk twice daily and delivering one- and two-ounce packets every two weeks. CEO Dr. Vansh Langer says BBy averages $800,000 in monthly revenue; the company also raised $3 million after participating in Y Combinator’s Winter 2022 cohort.
May 2023TechCrunchNews article
Pioneer Fund
Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, focusing on investing in top startups emerging from Y Combinator, the world's leading startup accelerator. The firm typically participates in pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds, supporting early-stage companies with high growth potential. Pioneer Fund leverages its network of Y Combinator alumni to identify and invest in promising startups.
