Hummink raises $20 million to bring micronic precision printing to advanced manufacturing




Hummink raises $20 million to bring micronic precision printing to advanced manufacturing

Hummink is redefining how the world’s smallest technologies are made, using ultra-precise printing to fix microscopic flaws and power the next generation of chips and displays.

Paris, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As microelectronics underpin the rise of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, the smallest manufacturing imperfections have become billion-euro problems. Each defect at the sub-micron scale can derail an entire batch of chips or displays. Paris-based deep-tech company Hummink is tackling that challenge head-on.

The company has raised €15 million in a funding round co-led by KBC Focus Fund, Cap Horn and Bpifrance to expand deployment of its patented High-Precision Capillary Printing (HPCaP) technology, which enables manufacturers to print metals and functional materials with record-level accuracy and repair microscopic defects in real time.

Hummink founders: Pascal Boncenne and Amin M’Barki.

Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the École Normale Supérieure – PSL and the CNRS, Hummink was created by materials scientist Amin M’Barki and hardware startup operator Pascal Boncenne. Its technology works like the world’s smallest fountain pen, writing at the nanoscopic level with a controlled flow of material. The process allows manufacturers to build and correct circuitry directly at the sub-micron scale, opening new frontiers for semiconductor packaging, next-generation memory, and advanced displays.

Traditional lithography remains the workhorse of electronics production, but even the best processes generate flaws that lead to yield losses and material waste. In comparison, Hummink’s printing tools act as surgical instruments at the micronic level, complementing lithography by identifying and correcting those flaws. The result is higher output, lower scrap rates, and reduced environmental impact across the industry.

Surgical impact: Hummink’s printing tools operate at the micronic level.

“Our mission is to bring precision where it has never been possible before,” said Amin M’Barki, Co-Founder and CEO of Hummink. “Microelectronics is at the heart of the AI revolution, and every micron matters””. 

“With HPCaP, we give manufacturers a practical way to improve yields, cut waste, and make advanced technologies more sustainable.” adds Pascal Boncenne, co-founder and COO

Hummink’s first integration use case focuses on next-generation OLED displays for smartphones and laptops, where up to 30 percent of production is discarded each year due to microscopic defects – representing around €16 billion in losses and enough wasted material to cover 6,000 football fields. The company’s technology can correct most of these defects, helping manufacturers recover output that would otherwise be lost. Revenue today comes from sales of Hummink’s NAZCA demonstrator, a first-generation printing machine designed for R&D labs. NAZCA brings Hummink’s high-precision printing technology to research environments, helping democratize access to sub-micron fabrication and repair. The company also produces tailor-made conductive inks.

Hummink’s NAZCA systems are already installed in laboratories and research centers across Europe, Asia, and the United States, including Duke University, where researchers recently used the technology to produce the first fully recyclable, sub-micrometer printed electronics published in Nature Electronics. The company is now under qualification with major display manufacturers in Asia whose factories discard large portions of production due to microscopic flaws. Early tests suggest Hummink’s solution could boost yields by around 10 percent.

The Hummink team.

With a team across the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, Hummink expects to double its workforce by 2026 and double its revenue by year-end, driven by strong demand for its printing modules and proprietary conductive inks. The latest funding round, supported by historical investors Elaia Partners, Sensinnovat and Beeyond, was joined by the French Tech Seed fund managed on behalf of the French government by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, Cap Horn and KBC Focus Fund, bringing extensive semiconductor know-how, and backed by the European Innovation Council Fund, recognizing the strategic importance of Hummink’s technology. It will accelerate the development of Hummink’s industrial printing module and prepare the technology for full integration inside semiconductor and display fabs.

As the complexity of chips and displays continues to climb, the industry’s success will depend on technologies that can operate at the same scale as the challenges they face. Hummink’s vision is to embed its sub-micron printing process directly within manufacturing lines worldwide, transforming how the smallest details in advanced electronics are produced and repaired for years to come.

Nuno Carvalho, Investment Director at KBC Focus Fund commented: “Hummink stands out as an exceptional deeptech company that bridges academic excellence with industrial relevance. Their High-Precision Capillary Printing (HPCaP) technology is not only a breakthrough in nanofabrication—it’s a game-changer for defect repair in OLED and semiconductor manufacturing, where sub-5 micron precision is critical and unmet. We’re proud to support Hummink’s journey from lab to fab, and believe their scalable business model and strong team position them to become a key enabler of next-generation electronics manufacturing.”

“Yield improvement is becoming one of the most critical levers in advanced manufacturing,” said 
Francois Charbonnier, Investment Director at Bpifrance. “Hummink’s combination of precision, speed, and scalability makes it a foundational technology for the next generation of microelectronics.”

“Breakthroughs like Hummink’s redefine what’s possible in manufacturing,” said Flora Coppolani, Partner at CapHorn. Their ink-based nanoprinting platform unlocks a new paradigm of control and scalability, bridging the gap between research and industrial scale ,a true cornerstone for the next wave of deeptech innovation.”

More info here. Media images can be found here. 

About Hummink
Founded in 2020, Hummink was founded by materials scientist Amin M’Barki and hardware startup operator Pascal Boncenne. Its technology works like the world’s smallest fountain pen, writing at the nanoscopic level with a controlled flow of material. The process allows manufacturers to build and correct circuitry directly at the sub-micron scale, opening new frontiers for semiconductor packaging, next-generation memory, and advanced displays. For more information please visit https://hummink.com/real-time-microscopic-repair-the-next-breakthrough-in-semiconductor-yield/ 

About KBC Focus Fund
The KBC Focus Fund is a €50 million venture capital fund dedicated to investing in advanced technology (“Deeptech”) companies with international ambitions. Our primary goal is to accelerate emerging sectors such as nanotechnology, microelectronics, and the Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT). We do this not only by providing capital, but also by leveraging our extensive experience in venture investing and our strong industry network. The fund primarily targets opportunities in Belgium and neighboring countries, home to renowned centers of expertise in these technological domains.

About EIC Fund
The European Innovation Council Fund from the European Commission is a deep tech investor across all technologies. The EIC Fund aims to fill a critical financing gap, to support companies in the development and commercialisation of disruptive technologies. With its large network of capital providers and strategic partners it shares risk and crowds in market players.

About Elaia
Elaia is a European full stack tech and deep tech investor. We partner with ambitious entrepreneurs from inception to leadership, helping them navigate the future and the unknown. For over twenty years, we have combined deep scientific and technological expertise with decades of operational experience to back those building tomorrow. Our joint venture with Lazard, Lazard Elaia Capital, enables us to support exceptional founders at any stage. From our offices in Paris, Barcelona and Tel Aviv, we have been active partners with over 100 startups including Criteo, Mirakl, Shift Technology, AQEMIA and Alice & Bob.
Learn more at elaia.com.

About Cap Horn
CapHorn is a European venture capital firm and a growth partner to entrepreneurs transforming industry, technology, and the environment. As a hands-on investor, CapHorn supports innovative companies operating at the intersection of digital and industry—from ClimateTech to DeepTech, including Industrial AI and infrastructure technologies.
Based in Paris, CapHorn invests from Seed to Series B rounds, alongside leading European and international funds, and provides founders with access to a dynamic ecosystem of private investors, industrial executives, and corporate partners. Since its inception, CapHorn has backed more than 60 startups, including nPlan, Wandercraft, Ledger, Agriodor, and Naboo, helping to foster a new generation of European technology leaders. www.caphorn.vc

About Sensinnovat
Sensinnovat is the Belgium-based investment group of Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar, co-founders of the publicly traded semiconductor companies Melexis and X-FAB. Its portfolio spans listed equities, private equity funds and direct investments. Building on its roots in semiconductor, the direct investments focus on semiconductor-based technologies across diverse applications.

About Bpifrance and the French Tech Seed fund
For more information: www.gouvernement.fr/secretariat-general-pour-l-investissement-sgpi
Bpifrance finances companies at every stage of their development through loans, guarantees, and equity investments. Bpifrance supports them in their innovation projects and international expansion. It also ensures their export activity through a wide range of products. Advice, university programs, networking, and acceleration programs for startups, SMEs, and intermediate-sized enterprises are also part of the services offered to entrepreneurs.

Thanks to Bpifrance and its 50 regional offices, entrepreneurs have access to a close, unique, and efficient contact to help them meet their challenges.

Endowed with 500 million euros, the French Tech Seed Fund aims to support fundraising efforts of startups and innovative small businesses less than 3 years old that are developing highly technology-intensive innovations. As part of the “Programme d’investissements d’avenir” (PIA), now part of France 2030, and operated on behalf of the French government by Bpifrance and operated by Bpifrance, the fund relies on certified business contributors who are responsible for identifying and qualifying these young companies and connecting them with private investors. These business contributors, guarantors of the project’s technological validity, enable public investment in the form of Convertible Bonds up to 400 million euros, in addition to capital provided by private investors. Moreover, an additional 100 million euros are dedicated to equity investments beyond the conversion of Convertible Bonds. For further information, please visit: www.Bpifrance.fr, LinkedIn and Twitter

About France 2030
The France 2030 investment plan:
– Translates a dual ambition: to transform key sectors of our economy (energy, automotive, aeronautics and space) through technological innovation, and to position France not just as a player, but as a leader in the world of tomorrow. From fundamental research, to the emergence of an idea, to the production of a new product or service, France 2030 supports the entire life cycle of innovation, right through to industrialization.
– The scale of the program is unprecedented: €54 billion will be invested so that our companies, universities and research organizations can successfully make the transition to these strategic sectors. The aim is to enable them to respond competitively to the ecological and attractiveness challenges of the world to come, and to nurture the future leaders of our sectors of excellence. France 2030 is defined by two cross-functional objectives: to devote 50% of its spending to decarbonizing the economy, and 50% to emerging, innovative players, without spending money that is detrimental to the environment (in line with the Do No Significant Harm principle).
– Will be implemented collectively: designed and deployed in consultation with economic, academic, local and European players to determine the strategic orientations and flagship actions. Project leaders are invited to submit their applications via open, demanding and selective procedures, in order to benefit from government support.
– The program is managed by the Secrétariat Général pour l’Investissement on behalf of the Prime Minister, and implemented by the Agence de la Transition Ecologique (ADEME), the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), Bpifrance, Banque Publique d’Investissement and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).

About Beeyond
Beeyond is a consulting firm specialized in disruptive innovation, accompanying established companies and startups from concept creation through to market launch and fundraising. Operating across multiple industries including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and consumer goods, Beeyond guides clients through out-of-the-core growth strategies, new business model development, prototyping, and partnership formation. As an early-stage investor, Beeyond combines strategic consulting expertise with venture capital support with focus on high-impact innovations with rapid returns and sustainable growth potential. Beeyond is a historical investor of Hummink and strong believer in Hummink’s potential to disrupt its target markets. https://Beeyond.fr 

CONTACT: For further information please contact the Hummink press office on press@hummink.com 

Hummink raises $20 million to bring micronic precision printing to advanced manufacturing




Hummink raises $20 million to bring micronic precision printing to advanced manufacturing

Hummink is redefining how the world’s smallest technologies are made, using ultra-precise printing to fix microscopic flaws and power the next generation of chips and displays.

Paris, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As microelectronics underpin the rise of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, the smallest manufacturing imperfections have become billion-euro problems. Each defect at the sub-micron scale can derail an entire batch of chips or displays. Paris-based deep-tech company Hummink is tackling that challenge head-on.

The company has raised €15 million in a funding round co-led by KBC Focus Fund, Cap Horn and Bpifrance to expand deployment of its patented High-Precision Capillary Printing (HPCaP) technology, which enables manufacturers to print metals and functional materials with record-level accuracy and repair microscopic defects in real time.

Hummink founders: Pascal Boncenne and Amin M’Barki.

Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the École Normale Supérieure – PSL and the CNRS, Hummink was created by materials scientist Amin M’Barki and hardware startup operator Pascal Boncenne. Its technology works like the world’s smallest fountain pen, writing at the nanoscopic level with a controlled flow of material. The process allows manufacturers to build and correct circuitry directly at the sub-micron scale, opening new frontiers for semiconductor packaging, next-generation memory, and advanced displays.

Traditional lithography remains the workhorse of electronics production, but even the best processes generate flaws that lead to yield losses and material waste. In comparison, Hummink’s printing tools act as surgical instruments at the micronic level, complementing lithography by identifying and correcting those flaws. The result is higher output, lower scrap rates, and reduced environmental impact across the industry.

Surgical impact: Hummink’s printing tools operate at the micronic level.

“Our mission is to bring precision where it has never been possible before,” said Amin M’Barki, Co-Founder and CEO of Hummink. “Microelectronics is at the heart of the AI revolution, and every micron matters””. 

“With HPCaP, we give manufacturers a practical way to improve yields, cut waste, and make advanced technologies more sustainable.” adds Pascal Boncenne, co-founder and COO

Hummink’s first integration use case focuses on next-generation OLED displays for smartphones and laptops, where up to 30 percent of production is discarded each year due to microscopic defects – representing around €16 billion in losses and enough wasted material to cover 6,000 football fields. The company’s technology can correct most of these defects, helping manufacturers recover output that would otherwise be lost. Revenue today comes from sales of Hummink’s NAZCA demonstrator, a first-generation printing machine designed for R&D labs. NAZCA brings Hummink’s high-precision printing technology to research environments, helping democratize access to sub-micron fabrication and repair. The company also produces tailor-made conductive inks.

Hummink’s NAZCA systems are already installed in laboratories and research centers across Europe, Asia, and the United States, including Duke University, where researchers recently used the technology to produce the first fully recyclable, sub-micrometer printed electronics published in Nature Electronics. The company is now under qualification with major display manufacturers in Asia whose factories discard large portions of production due to microscopic flaws. Early tests suggest Hummink’s solution could boost yields by around 10 percent.

The Hummink team.

With a team across the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, Hummink expects to double its workforce by 2026 and double its revenue by year-end, driven by strong demand for its printing modules and proprietary conductive inks. The latest funding round, supported by historical investors Elaia Partners, Sensinnovat and Beeyond, was joined by the French Tech Seed fund managed on behalf of the French government by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, Cap Horn and KBC Focus Fund, bringing extensive semiconductor know-how, and backed by the European Innovation Council Fund, recognizing the strategic importance of Hummink’s technology. It will accelerate the development of Hummink’s industrial printing module and prepare the technology for full integration inside semiconductor and display fabs.

As the complexity of chips and displays continues to climb, the industry’s success will depend on technologies that can operate at the same scale as the challenges they face. Hummink’s vision is to embed its sub-micron printing process directly within manufacturing lines worldwide, transforming how the smallest details in advanced electronics are produced and repaired for years to come.

Nuno Carvalho, Investment Director at KBC Focus Fund commented: “Hummink stands out as an exceptional deeptech company that bridges academic excellence with industrial relevance. Their High-Precision Capillary Printing (HPCaP) technology is not only a breakthrough in nanofabrication—it’s a game-changer for defect repair in OLED and semiconductor manufacturing, where sub-5 micron precision is critical and unmet. We’re proud to support Hummink’s journey from lab to fab, and believe their scalable business model and strong team position them to become a key enabler of next-generation electronics manufacturing.”

“Yield improvement is becoming one of the most critical levers in advanced manufacturing,” said 
Francois Charbonnier, Investment Director at Bpifrance. “Hummink’s combination of precision, speed, and scalability makes it a foundational technology for the next generation of microelectronics.”

“Breakthroughs like Hummink’s redefine what’s possible in manufacturing,” said Flora Coppolani, Partner at CapHorn. Their ink-based nanoprinting platform unlocks a new paradigm of control and scalability, bridging the gap between research and industrial scale ,a true cornerstone for the next wave of deeptech innovation.”

More info here. Media images can be found here. 

About Hummink
Founded in 2020, Hummink was founded by materials scientist Amin M’Barki and hardware startup operator Pascal Boncenne. Its technology works like the world’s smallest fountain pen, writing at the nanoscopic level with a controlled flow of material. The process allows manufacturers to build and correct circuitry directly at the sub-micron scale, opening new frontiers for semiconductor packaging, next-generation memory, and advanced displays. For more information please visit https://hummink.com/real-time-microscopic-repair-the-next-breakthrough-in-semiconductor-yield/ 

About KBC Focus Fund
The KBC Focus Fund is a €50 million venture capital fund dedicated to investing in advanced technology (“Deeptech”) companies with international ambitions. Our primary goal is to accelerate emerging sectors such as nanotechnology, microelectronics, and the Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT). We do this not only by providing capital, but also by leveraging our extensive experience in venture investing and our strong industry network. The fund primarily targets opportunities in Belgium and neighboring countries, home to renowned centers of expertise in these technological domains.

About EIC Fund
The European Innovation Council Fund from the European Commission is a deep tech investor across all technologies. The EIC Fund aims to fill a critical financing gap, to support companies in the development and commercialisation of disruptive technologies. With its large network of capital providers and strategic partners it shares risk and crowds in market players.

About Elaia
Elaia is a European full stack tech and deep tech investor. We partner with ambitious entrepreneurs from inception to leadership, helping them navigate the future and the unknown. For over twenty years, we have combined deep scientific and technological expertise with decades of operational experience to back those building tomorrow. Our joint venture with Lazard, Lazard Elaia Capital, enables us to support exceptional founders at any stage. From our offices in Paris, Barcelona and Tel Aviv, we have been active partners with over 100 startups including Criteo, Mirakl, Shift Technology, AQEMIA and Alice & Bob.
Learn more at elaia.com.

About Cap Horn
CapHorn is a European venture capital firm and a growth partner to entrepreneurs transforming industry, technology, and the environment. As a hands-on investor, CapHorn supports innovative companies operating at the intersection of digital and industry—from ClimateTech to DeepTech, including Industrial AI and infrastructure technologies.
Based in Paris, CapHorn invests from Seed to Series B rounds, alongside leading European and international funds, and provides founders with access to a dynamic ecosystem of private investors, industrial executives, and corporate partners. Since its inception, CapHorn has backed more than 60 startups, including nPlan, Wandercraft, Ledger, Agriodor, and Naboo, helping to foster a new generation of European technology leaders. www.caphorn.vc

About Sensinnovat
Sensinnovat is the Belgium-based investment group of Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar, co-founders of the publicly traded semiconductor companies Melexis and X-FAB. Its portfolio spans listed equities, private equity funds and direct investments. Building on its roots in semiconductor, the direct investments focus on semiconductor-based technologies across diverse applications.

About Bpifrance and the French Tech Seed fund
For more information: www.gouvernement.fr/secretariat-general-pour-l-investissement-sgpi
Bpifrance finances companies at every stage of their development through loans, guarantees, and equity investments. Bpifrance supports them in their innovation projects and international expansion. It also ensures their export activity through a wide range of products. Advice, university programs, networking, and acceleration programs for startups, SMEs, and intermediate-sized enterprises are also part of the services offered to entrepreneurs.

Thanks to Bpifrance and its 50 regional offices, entrepreneurs have access to a close, unique, and efficient contact to help them meet their challenges.

Endowed with 500 million euros, the French Tech Seed Fund aims to support fundraising efforts of startups and innovative small businesses less than 3 years old that are developing highly technology-intensive innovations. As part of the “Programme d’investissements d’avenir” (PIA), now part of France 2030, and operated on behalf of the French government by Bpifrance and operated by Bpifrance, the fund relies on certified business contributors who are responsible for identifying and qualifying these young companies and connecting them with private investors. These business contributors, guarantors of the project’s technological validity, enable public investment in the form of Convertible Bonds up to 400 million euros, in addition to capital provided by private investors. Moreover, an additional 100 million euros are dedicated to equity investments beyond the conversion of Convertible Bonds. For further information, please visit: www.Bpifrance.fr, LinkedIn and Twitter

About France 2030
The France 2030 investment plan:
– Translates a dual ambition: to transform key sectors of our economy (energy, automotive, aeronautics and space) through technological innovation, and to position France not just as a player, but as a leader in the world of tomorrow. From fundamental research, to the emergence of an idea, to the production of a new product or service, France 2030 supports the entire life cycle of innovation, right through to industrialization.
– The scale of the program is unprecedented: €54 billion will be invested so that our companies, universities and research organizations can successfully make the transition to these strategic sectors. The aim is to enable them to respond competitively to the ecological and attractiveness challenges of the world to come, and to nurture the future leaders of our sectors of excellence. France 2030 is defined by two cross-functional objectives: to devote 50% of its spending to decarbonizing the economy, and 50% to emerging, innovative players, without spending money that is detrimental to the environment (in line with the Do No Significant Harm principle).
– Will be implemented collectively: designed and deployed in consultation with economic, academic, local and European players to determine the strategic orientations and flagship actions. Project leaders are invited to submit their applications via open, demanding and selective procedures, in order to benefit from government support.
– The program is managed by the Secrétariat Général pour l’Investissement on behalf of the Prime Minister, and implemented by the Agence de la Transition Ecologique (ADEME), the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), Bpifrance, Banque Publique d’Investissement and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).

About Beeyond
Beeyond is a consulting firm specialized in disruptive innovation, accompanying established companies and startups from concept creation through to market launch and fundraising. Operating across multiple industries including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and consumer goods, Beeyond guides clients through out-of-the-core growth strategies, new business model development, prototyping, and partnership formation. As an early-stage investor, Beeyond combines strategic consulting expertise with venture capital support with focus on high-impact innovations with rapid returns and sustainable growth potential. Beeyond is a historical investor of Hummink and strong believer in Hummink’s potential to disrupt its target markets. https://Beeyond.fr 

CONTACT: For further information please contact the Hummink press office on press@hummink.com 

Cambridge Atomworks Showcases ODIN Micro-Reactor at World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris




Cambridge Atomworks Showcases ODIN Micro-Reactor at World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris

PARIS, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, the Cambridge AtomWorks team had the privilege of attending the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) for the first time.  

We were honoured to be invited by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to join them in the UK Pavilion to showcase our company and introduce our UK ODIN^TM micro-reactor technology to the global nuclear community assembled in Paris. 

Participating in WNE was an invaluable opportunity to build relationships with national and international partners and connect with leaders shaping the future of nuclear energy. Our team met with industry figures from Urenco, Siemens, LKAB, and Framatome, and our CEO had the pleasure of meeting Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA. 

We were also delighted to be invited by Her Excellency, Ambassador Sylvie Bermann (Chair of WNE) to a reception for the African Delegation, where we deepened our relationships with key stakeholders in the rapidly developing African nuclear energy sector, which is a key region for ODIN^TM deployment. 

Overall, WNE 2025 was a resounding success attended by over 1,000 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors contributing to an inspiring event that reinforced belief in our mission to deliver advanced, scalable, and sustainable micro-reactor technology. 

Cambridge Atomworks CEO Ian Farnan said, “We look forward to returning to the next WNE and continuing to grow our network of partners who share our vision for the future of clean energy.” 

About Cambridge Atomworks  

Cambridge Atomworks is a UK company aiming to utilise the very high energy density of nuclear fission to provide reliable power with substantially reduced logistics for energy intensive local power requirements in off-grid situations. Providing solutions for (i) the increasing energy requirements at mine sites as increasing demand for critical minerals and metals needed for the energy transition demands more processing of materials on site; (ii) contributing to energy equity by delivering power suitable for energy intensive industries and installations critical to development in regions with no grid infrastructure. 

Ian Farnan, CEO 

info@cambridgeatomworks.com 

+44 7384 507952 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5b3db95f-98a4-4132-9e2d-271e0a2a2883

Reach Security Recognized as a CRN® 2025 Stellar Startup!




Reach Security Recognized as a CRN® 2025 Stellar Startup!

San Francisco, CA. November 10 2025 — Reach Security, the AI-powered assistant for operationalizing security controls across the enterprise, turning intent into enforcement and helping organizations fix what matters across SaaS and on-prem environments, announced today that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included Reach Security on its 2025 Stellar Startups list in the Security category. This prestigious list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that are driving innovation and fostering growth in the IT channel with groundbreaking products.  

Companies recognized as Stellar Startups must be six years old or younger, and they are selected across categories that include artificial intelligence, application development/DevOps, big data, business applications, cloud, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), networking/unified communications, security and storage.

Reach Security delivers AI-assisted security operations that reduce tool sprawl and remediate risks through automation. It integrates with existing tools to boost threat detection, cut alert fatigue, and close security gaps, delivering value in minutes.

Reach sells exclusively through partners who use Reach to help customers reduce exposure and operational cost without replacing existing tools. By integrating Reach into their offerings, partners can quickly identify misconfigurations and underused capabilities across customer’s environments, then guide remediation through automation and ticketing workflows. Together, Reach and its partners help customers get more from their security investments while enabling partners to differentiate with measurable posture and improvement services.

Each technology vendor featured on the CRN 2025 Stellar Startups list is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and to delivering cutting-edge offerings that help solution providers stand out in today’s fast-changing IT landscape.

This annual list serves as an invaluable resource for solution providers making business-critical strategic decisions and exploring new technologies and services to add their portfolios to give them a competitive advantage and drive success.

“We’re excited to recognize the forward-thinking companies featured on this year’s Stellar Startups list,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “This honor highlights each organization’s commitment to tackling IT channel challenges, driving innovation through cutting-edge technologies and empowering partner success. We can’t wait to see how they continue to shape the future of the industry.”

“Being named on CRN’s Stellar Startups list is a proud moment for Reach. It validates our mission to help partners and customers operationalize security with speed, precision, and measurable impact. By turning intent into enforcement, we’re enabling organizations to fix what matters, without ripping and replacing their existing tools. This recognition reflects the innovation and collaboration at the heart of our platform and partner ecosystem,” commented Garrett Hamilton, CEO and Co-Founder, Reach Security

The CRN 2025 Stellar Startups list will be featured online at CRN.com/StellarStartups beginning Nov. 10, 2025.

About Reach Security
Reach Security is defining AI-native exposure management by bridging the gap between identifying security risks and taking action to fix them. The platform uncovers misconfigurations, control weaknesses, and other exposures, then drives prioritized, guided remediation at scale. By integrating with existing security tools, Reach delivers clarity, automation, and operational value in minutes—helping organizations reduce risk and maximize the impact of their current investments. To learn more about Reach Security, visit www.reachsecurity.com

Press Contact
Paula Elliott
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reachsecurity@c8consulting.co.uk

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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Skyhawk Security Recognized as CRN® 2025 Stellar Startup for Third Consecutive Year




Skyhawk Security Recognized as CRN® 2025 Stellar Startup for Third Consecutive Year

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyhawk Security, the leader in Purple Team-Powered Preemptive Cloud Security, announced today that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included Skyhawk on its Stellar Startups list. This marks the third consecutive year Skyhawk has been recognized by CRN. The prestigious list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that are driving innovation and fostering growth in the IT channel with groundbreaking products.

Companies recognized as Stellar Startups must be six years old or younger, and they are selected across categories that include artificial intelligence, application development/DevOps, big data, business applications, cloud, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), networking/unified communications, security and storage.

Skyhawk Security was chosen for delivering preemptive cloud defense through its AI-based, Purple Team-powered Preemptive Cloud Security Platform and for its “channel first” go-to-market strategy. Skyhawk’s Autonomous Purple Team runs adversarial attack simulations in a digital twin environment to uncover the true weaponized risks to a company’s most valuable cloud assets. It verifies existing security controls and threat detections and stops breaches before they happen – all while reducing CNAPP alert fatigue by up to 99%.

Through its global partner program, Skyhawk empowers MSSPs and VARs to augment their offerings, close gaps between security and development teams and accelerate SOC response times. Skyhawk’s Partner Program provides several revenue opportunities by delivering key cloud security use cases including operationalized Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), unified vulnerability management, Red Team-as-a-Service (Breach and Attack Simulation) and Threat Detection and Response. Partners also gain access to Skyhawk’s free Purple Team Assessment, offering their customers full visibility into their cloud risk exposures via log and telemetry data analysis. The assessment provides actionable steps to enhance cloud security and prevent costly breaches.

“Relentless innovation is built into who we are at Skyhawk, but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” said Chen Burshan, CEO of Skyhawk Security. “We work side by side with our partners and customers to ensure our platform helps them achieve their goal: a preemptive approach to cloud security that prevents cloud breaches. Our AI-driven, Purple Team Platform eliminates alert fatigue from legacy and outdated CNAPPs so security teams can identify and prioritize the real threats and exposures that put their business at risk for actual cloud risk reduction. Being recognized by CRN again reinforces that preemptive cloud security is in demand, and we’re leading the paradigm shift.”

The CRN 2025 Stellar Startups list serves as an invaluable resource for solution providers making business-critical strategic decisions and exploring new technologies and services to add their portfolios to give them a competitive advantage and drive success.

“We’re excited to recognize the forward-thinking companies featured on this year’s Stellar Startups list,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “This honor highlights each organization’s commitment to tackling IT channel challenges, driving innovation through cutting-edge technologies and empowering partner success. We can’t wait to see how they continue to shape the future of the industry.”

The full CRN 2025 Stellar Startups list is available online at CRN.com/StellarStartups. To learn more about Skyhawk Security’s robust product offering, visit: https://skyhawk.security/.

About Skyhawk Security
Skyhawk Security is the leader in Purple Team-Powered Cloud Security, leveraging a multi-layer AI-based approach to identify and preemptively stop cloud threats before they become breaches. Skyhawk revolutionizes cloud security with its Continuous Proactive Protection, an AI-powered Autonomous Purple Team, enabling security teams to take a proactive approach to cloud security for the very first time. Led by a team of cyber security and cloud professionals who built the original CSPM category, Skyhawk’s platform evolves cloud security posture management far beyond scanning and static configuration analysis, continuously adapting and improving threat detection so that it is always aligned with the cloud architecture. Skyhawk Security is a spin-off of Radware^® (NASDAQ:RDWR).

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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ChargeUp Accelerator for Battery Startups Opens Application Period for Cohort 3




ChargeUp Accelerator for Battery Startups Opens Application Period for Cohort 3

ChargeUp Accelerator in Binghamton N.Y. Enables Companies to Leverage Resources within a Federally Designated Battery Tech Hub to Speed Commercialization

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Energy New York (NENY) has opened applications for the third cohort of ChargeUp. The six-month accelerator program is designed to support startups working on battery innovations in order to help them advance their technology development and business. U.S. companies that are working on battery innovations from lab-scale prototype to early revenue are encouraged to apply. Companies accepted into the accelerator will receive $25,000 (non-equity), training on business development and investor pitches, connections to supply chain partners, and opportunities for follow-on investment. The third round of the program follows the success of the two previous cohorts of companies, including Ateios Systems, Fermi Energy, Standard Potential, Cellec Technologies, LiBama Power and more.

“It was really important for me to become investor-ready. Being in ChargeUp, we now have the best slide deck yet, and we’re ready to scale,” said Christopher Schauerman, co-founder and CEO of Cellec Technologies. “We need partners in manufacturing, testing and engineers to make that dream come true – and going through ChargeUp put us in the position to start raising money and making that dream happen.”

The initiative is part of a $4.5 million grant awarded to NextCorps from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF-2334103) to test an accelerator model focused on technology commercialization for early-stage, deep-tech businesses while strengthening economic development within region-specific technology hubs located across the U.S. The accelerator is based on curriculum and learnings from two of NextCorps’ proven accelerators: Luminate, the world’s largest accelerator for startups developing technologies enabled by optics, photonics and imaging, and the Manufacturing Accelerator, which helps early-stage companies reduce the risk, waste and cost associated with getting hardware from prototype to mass production. The methodology used by both programs leverages university, community and industrial involvement to guide and speed the delivery of emerging technologies.

ChargeUp follows a similar format, and will take place at Koffman Southern Tier Incubator. During the program, companies will receive more than 200 hours of curriculum that will prepare them to become investment-ready by mastering business due diligence, design for manufacturing, complex supply chains, product pricing, investor pitch preparation and other topics. Each month, participation in the Binghamton-based accelerator is split between one week of in-person instructional workshops and regional tours of supply chain partners and three weeks of virtual activities. Virtual curriculum includes instruction provided by industry and business experts, pitch coaching, regional showcases, and opportunities to build out each company’s data room so they are ready for investment. The accelerator also will connect companies to resources within the region’s rapidly growing battery industry cluster – which has been federally designated as a battery tech hub – and New York State’s efforts to pioneer critical energy storage technologies through NENY.

“The Binghamton region and our partners are driving the future of energy storage innovation. ChargeUp is more than an accelerator – it’s a catalyst for transforming bold ideas into market-ready solutions,” said Bandhana Katoch, associate vice president of Technology Commercialization and Economic Development at Binghamton University and regional economic competitiveness officer for NENY. “The connections formed here empower startups to leverage New York’s unmatched expertise and assets, accelerating their path to impact. The collaboration and shared purpose among ChargeUp companies are fueling a powerful movement that strengthens the energy storage industry and advances New York’s leadership in building the batteries that will power America’s future.”

Binghamton University, through its Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (OEIP), is leading the NENY initiative, which aims to advance the development of U.S. battery technology, supply chains and workforce development. NENY’s cornerstone project Battery-NY, a pilot prototyping and manufacturing center for batteries that is chemistry and format-agnostic. Additionally, OEIP oversees the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, which has fostered 106 startup companies through mentorship and programming since 2017.

Startups applying to ChargeUp must be incorporated, have at least two people working full-time on the business, and should have proven their core technology, preferably having developed a working prototype. ChargeUp Cohort 3 begins in April 2026 and concludes in September 2026. The first information session will be held on Zoom at noon on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, to give companies an overview of the program and how it can help reach their goals for investability.

To apply to ChargeUp, sign in or create a free account at F6S.com.

For more information on ChargeUp, visit https://bit.ly/4oPewcO

For more information on NextCorps, visit nextcorps.org.

For more information about Binghamton’s New Energy New York initiative, go to neny.org.

For more information about NSF grants, visit nsf.gov.

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Investa Breaks £1 Million as UK Crowdfunding Market Shows Fresh Momentum




Investa Breaks £1 Million as UK Crowdfunding Market Shows Fresh Momentum

– Strong investor backing on Crowdcube highlights growing demand for more transparent and accessible options trading – 

London – Investa, the UK’s first zero-commission options trading app (other fees may apply), has reached its £1 million minimum fundraising target just one week after launching its second Crowdcube campaign.

Following its first round raise on the European equity crowdfunding platform, which was 220% overfunded, Investa launched its 2025 Public Live phase on Wednesday, 29th October, opening the door for more investors to join its mission to transform access to options trading in the UK. After starting this latest campaign with £678,000 of direct investment, the past week has seen a further £370,000 committed to the round from over 230 investors – raised via Crowdcube investors and direct investors – bringing the total funding to more than £1 million. The strong response underscores growing investor interest in fintech solutions that increase transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility for the retail market.

Investa’s first round was the most participated-in UK fintech raise on Crowdcube in 2024 and drew nearly 500 investors. This surge is further evidenced by recent high-performing Crowdcube campaigns from Chip, Prosper, and Zero, suggesting investor enthusiasm for startup equity crowdfunding is on the rise again after a period of plateau. 

“The response since we launched early access has been fantastic and is already mirroring our remarkable first round,” said Alec Beasley, CEO of Investa. “It’s clear that UK investors want to get behind businesses with a clear mission and proven traction. We believe trading should be accessible, transparent, and community-led, and our crowdfunding round reflects that philosophy. We’re giving everyone the opportunity to share in Investa’s growth and help drive change across the UK trading landscape.”

“Crowdcube has now processed more than £1.5b of private market investment,” said Matt Cooper, Co-CEO of Crowdcube. “Crowdcube remains a vital route for growth-stage fintechs looking to engage their user base, build a strong community and attract new capital. The appetite for retail investors to invest in early-stage fintechs remains strong and it’s a pleasure to support companies like Investa as they continue to grow and innovate.”

Funds raised during this second round will enable Investa to:

• Develop and launch its Android app 
• Help scale customer acquisition into the thousands
• Develop additional trading infrastructure to help build the best options trading app in the UK market
• Give more people the opportunity to join Investa in shaping access to options in the UK
• Strengthen operations to support growing demand following the successful iOS launch

Investa is redefining how the UK trades options, and investors can be part of that journey. For more information, visit the Investa page on Crowdcube.

– ENDS – 

About Investa 
Investa has built the UK’s first zero-commission options trading app for on-the-go traders. Founded by ex-Citi options brokers who understand the challenges faced by non-US investors and developed by the co-founder of Freetrade (Ian Fuller), Investa aims to level the playing field for private investors by providing an accessible way to trade both stocks and options.

What makes Investa different from other trading apps? 
The platform has been designed specifically with options traders in mind and removes the jargon, complex options chains, and commissions to deliver an intuitive and straightforward trading experience. Unlike traditional platforms, Investa focuses on clarity and accessibility:

• Zero commission (other fees apply)
• Cash accounts only, with no margin
• Jargon-free terminology and simplified “options cards” that aim to strip away complexity
• An intuitive interface that has been designed for the on-the-go trader

Investa is a trading name of Investa Markets Ltd, which is an appointed representative of Richdale Brokers & Financial Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 1008437). In this capacity, it is permitted to perform the reception and transmission of orders. Investa does not provide investment advice. Individuals should seek advice from a suitably licensed and independent professional advisor.


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Download the app here. 

For further press information, please contact: Francesca De Franco on 0794 125 3135 or email francesca.defranco@investa.co.uk

Disclaimer: Capital at risk. All investments carry a varying degree of risk and it’s important you understand the nature of these. The value of your investments can go up or down and you may get back less than your original investment. Options are complex products and not suitable for all investors. Please review Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options prior to engaging in options trading. Fees may apply.

WorldWiDE EdTech Awards 2026 Opens Global Nominations




WorldWiDE EdTech Awards 2026 Opens Global Nominations

Free-to-Enter Program Recognizes Innovation in Education Technology Worldwide

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WorldWiDE EdTech Insights today opened nominations for the 2026 edition of the WorldWiDE EdTech Awards, recognizing education technology that measurably improves learning outcomes and accessibility worldwide. The global awards program is free to enter and open to EdTech innovators across all education sectors.

Submissions are evaluated by an independent panel of education experts using five core criteria: impact, design, innovation, accessibility, and responsibility. All entries remain confidential until the public announcement of winners.

“The WorldWiDE EdTech Awards were created to highlight meaningful innovation that improves learning experiences for all,” said Chris Bryant, Managing Director at WorldWiDE EdTech Insights. “We are proud to provide a transparent, global platform that recognizes responsible, effective use of technology in education.”

Award categories span the full spectrum of education technology, including early childhood education, K–12, higher education, personal and professional learning, language learning, health education, and accessibility solutions.

Key Dates:

• Nomination Deadline: December 14, 2025
• Evaluation Period: December 15–19, 2025
• Winner Notifications: Early January 2026
• Public Announcement: February 9, 2026

Winners will gain international visibility through the WorldWiDE EdTech Awards website and official communication channels. The recognition affirms excellence in educational technology and distinguishes recipients as leaders in EdTech innovation and impact.

Organizations and innovators can review full eligibility details and submission guidelines at https://worldwide-edtech.org/awards.

About WorldWiDE EdTech Insights

WorldWiDE EdTech Insights is a global organization advancing innovation, equity, and responsible technology use in education. Through research, events, and awards programs, WorldWiDE EdTech Insights connects educators, technologists, and policymakers to improve teaching and learning worldwide.

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New Jersey institute of Technology Launches PureTrace Labs to Commercialize PFAS Detection Technology




New Jersey institute of Technology Launches PureTrace Labs to Commercialize PFAS Detection Technology

NJIT and its subsidiary, New Jersey Innovation Institute, have formed the first startup through NJII’s Venture Studio

Newark, N.J., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) announced the launch of PureTrace Labs, a startup created to bring NJIT-developed technology for rapid detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to market.

The company marks the first official launch from NJII’s Venture Studio, supported by an investment of up to $1 million.

The launch event took place Oct. 29, at the Profeta Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where leaders from NJIT and NJII formalized the agreement through an exclusive startup license for NJIT Technology ID 24-016, “Method for Rapid Detection of PFAS.” The license was signed on NJIT’s behalf by NJIT President Teik Lim and NJII President Michael Johnson for PureTrace Labs.

“PureTrace Labs is the perfect embodiment of what the NJII Venture Studio was designed to do in commercializing intellectual property, and I am very proud of the team in building and starting to deploy a venture fund so quickly,” said Johnson.

PureTrace Labs is built upon the research of Hao Chen, professor of chemistry and environmental science at NJIT, whose team developed a paper-spray mass spectrometry method capable of detecting PFAS compounds in water, soil and packaging materials in under three minutes. That breakthrough, published in Journal of Hazardous Material, slashes the time, cost and complexity of traditional PFAS testing.

PFAS — often called “forever chemicals” — are used in applications from firefighting foams to food-packaging, and have been linked with long-term environmental persistence and health concerns. Traditional laboratory testing can take days and requires costly infrastructure; PureTrace’s approach offers the potential for portable, on-site analysis in minutes.

The company will initially focus on developing field-ready PFAS detection devices for environmental monitoring agencies, municipalities and industrial partners.

The formation of PureTrace Labs illustrates how NJIT’s research commercialization pipeline — from discovery to the Center for Translational Research (CTR) to NJII’s Venture Studio — enables university innovations to have societal impact faster. It also reflects a deeper institutional shift, says Atam Dhawan, executive director of the CTR, which is reshaping how universities think about impact.

For much of modern academic history, research discoveries have remained confined to journals and conference proceedings for years before reaching practical use. The CTR and Venture Studio model, Dhawan noted, is designed to break that cycle by building an ecosystem where innovation and entrepreneurship advance in parallel with scholarship.

“Society cannot afford the old kind of system — academia has to redefine its role, not only in educating the future leaders, but also innovating solutions for unmet societal needs and bringing them to market,” said Dhawan, who also serves as NJIT’s senior vice provost for research. “I’m proud Professor Hao Chen’s project was funded by our technology innovation translational acceleration (TITA) seed grant program and became the first venture selected by the NJII team through the Venture Studio — a true example of how this academic transformation now carries innovation from the lab to the marketplace.”

The startup is led by CEO Cassie Hallberg and has Chen as co-founder and chief scientific officer. Hallberg brings a strong entrepreneurial and industry-driven background in management consulting and startup growth — prior to leading PureTrace she held leadership roles in technology commercialization and business development, focusing on mission-critical engineering products and environmental applications. She holds an MBA and a bachelor’s in public policy. 

The launch of PureTrace Labs illustrates NJIT and NJII’s shared mission to expand the university’s impact through innovation and entrepreneurship. NJII’s Venture Studio is a model for turning New Jersey-based research discoveries into high-growth startups tackling global challenges. By 2030, Venture Studio aims to launch 10 companies, each with up to $1 million in support.

“Venture Studio aligns perfectly with NJIT and our 2030 strategic plan, which calls for the university to expand our role as a nexus of innovation,” said Lim. “Innovation creates solutions to practical problems, which is the focus here today. Venture Studio is a critical addition to NJIT’s efforts to turn R&D into products and services that can improve people’s lives and, more importantly, bring joy to living.

“We are indeed strengthening and expanding that nexus of innovation.”

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mimic robotics raises $16 million to deploy frontier physical AI across industries




mimic robotics raises $16 million to deploy frontier physical AI across industries

Switzerland-based mimic has raised $16 million to deploy frontier physical AI for robots that can handle complex, dexterous tasks in manufacturing and logistics – positioning itself as the leading European player in the global race towards general purpose robotics.

Zurich, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — mimic, a Zurich-based robotics company, has raised $16 million in funding led by Elaia, alongside Speedinvest, to deploy its frontier physical AI across industries, enabling robots to handle complex, dexterous tasks that conventional machines cannot. This heavily oversubscribed seed round also included participation from Founderful, 1st kind, 10X Founders, 2100 Ventures and Sequoia Scout Fund, bringing mimic’s total funding to over $20 million. The new capital will accelerate the development of mimic’s foundation AI model and humanoid robotic hands, and advance deployments with leading global industry players. 

Delicate Manual Assembly Automated with mimic’s Robot.

On factory floors around the world, millions of intricate manual tasks still depend on human skill. These tasks remain out of reach for traditional automation across industries including manufacturing, assembly and logistics. With labour shortages growing and industries reshoring production amid global uncertainty, the need for versatile and intelligent robots has never been clearer. Traditional robots excel at repetitive, pre-programmed motions in controlled environments, but require costly setup and custom coding for each task. At the same time, the race to build humanoid robots has drawn billions in investment, led largely by companies in the US and China, but adoption remains very limited. Safety and regulatory concerns, high costs and limited dexterity have all slowed real-world deployment.

“Humanoids are exciting, but there aren’t many industrial scenarios where the full-body form factor truly adds value,” says Stephan-Daniel Gravert, co-founder and CPO at mimic. “Our approach pairs AI-driven dexterous robotic hands with proven, off-the-shelf robot arms to deliver the same capabilities in a way that is much simpler, more reliable and rapidly deployable. 

mimic’s Humanoid Robot Hands Learn from Human Action.

mimic builds frontier physical AI models trained on real-world human demonstrations, using innovative methods to overcome the data scarcity problem in robotics. Skilled operators wear mimic’s proprietary data collection devices while performing their daily work on factory floors, capturing detailed movement data from live production settings without disrupting operations. These demonstrations are then used to train AI models via imitation learning, enabling mimic’s humanoid robotic hands to reliably reproduce human technique. The company’s physical AI models ensure that robots autonomously react to changing positions and orientations of objects, handle disturbances and self-correct their actions, seamlessly operating in environments designed for humans. 

“Our general purpose AI models allow us to automate manual labour in a way that simply was not possible before,” says Elvis Nava, co-founder and CTO at mimic. “Thanks to our unique focus on human-like dexterity and human data, we are competitive at the robot foundation model layer as well as the application layer.” 

Labour markets across industrial economies are under sustained pressure. Aging workforces, rising production costs and efforts to reduce dependence on global supply chains are driving a shift towards reshoring and automation. Analysts project the global humanoid and dexterous robotics market alone could reach $38 billion by 2035, within a broader robotics market estimated between $200 billion and $1 trillion by 2040. 

mimic’s technology is already being piloted with top-tier manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies and global automotive brands. mimic is also partnering with leading multinational logistics providers and seeing strong customer demand across many other labour-intensive sectors. 

mimic Robotics team. 

Founded in 2024 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, mimic brings together a multidisciplinary team of 25 engineers, researchers, and operators. Over the past year, the company has secured non-dilutive funding from Switzerland’s federal innovation agency and was selected for the AWS Generative AI Accelerator, a program supporting early-stage companies applying advanced AI to real-world challenges.

“We’re at an inflection point in robotics where learning-based systems meet real industrial needs,” says Stefan Weirich, co-founder and CEO at mimic. “We make dexterity deployable at scale, closing the gap between what AI can do in the lab and what factories actually need. Europe has the talent, the infrastructure, and the demand, and we’re building the company that brings all of this together.”

Clément Vanden Driessche, Partner at Elaia, says “Elaia is thrilled to lead the seed round in mimic. The world-class team at mimic is addressing one of the most challenging problems in physical AI: dexterous manipulation. mimic’s breakthrough approach integrates a proprietary robotic hand, state-of-the-art foundation models for robotics, and novel data acquisition and training methods.” Vincent Faber, Investment Manager at Elaia adds “This enables autonomous, versatile manipulation and unlocks a previously untapped segment of the automation market, where the demand for flexible solutions continues to grow.”

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner, General Partner at Speedinvest, says, “At Speedinvest, we’ve always believed that Europe’s strength lies in marrying world-class engineering with foundational research. With mimic, we see exactly that: a platform that unlocks human-level dexterity with frontier AI and solves billion-dollar problems on factory floors today. This is the moment Europe steps forward to compete and lead in the new era of AI and robotics”

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About mimic
mimic, a Zurich-based physical AI and robotics company, enables robots to handle complex, dexterous tasks autonomously. The core focus is developing an AI foundation model and humanoid robotic hands which make human-level dexterity deployable across industries. By combining advanced AI, scalable hardware, and a unique solution to the data scarcity in robotics, the company is building a foundation for the next generation of intelligent automation – robots that can finally do what people do, at the scale industry demands. mimic was founded by Stefan Weirich (CEO), Stephan-Daniel Gravert (CPO), Elvis Nava (CTO), Benedek Forrai (Founding Engineer) and Robert Katzschmann (Scientific Advisor).  Learn more at mimicrobotics.com.

About Elaia
Elaia is a European full stack tech and deep tech investor. We partner with ambitious entrepreneurs from inception to leadership, helping them navigate the future and the unknown. For over twenty years, we have combined deep scientific and technological expertise with decades of operational experience to back those building tomorrow. Our joint venture with Lazard, Lazard Elaia Capital, enables us to support exceptional founders at any stage. From our offices in Paris, Barcelona and Tel Aviv, we have been active partners with over 100 startups including Criteo, Mirakl, Shift Technology, AQEMIA and Alice & Bob. Learn more at elaia.com.

About Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with more than €1 billion AuM and investors based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Our dedicated sector-focused teams are the first to fund Europe’s most innovative technology startups, and our in-house operational experts offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, market expansion, and more. Bitpanda, GoStudent, Wayflyer, Tide, Moove, CoachHub, Gigs, and Adverity are among our portfolio of 400+ companies. Learn more at www.speedinvest.com.

CONTACT: For further information please contact the mimic press office on press@mimicrobotics.com.