The funding round was led by UTokyo Innovation Platform and will be used to expand operations and accelerate product development.
"Scenes we know from films, from Iron Man to Star Trek, are becoming closer to reality than ever. At VividQ, we are on a mission to bring holographic displays to the world for the first time. Our solutions help bring innovative display products to the automotive industry, improve AR experiences, and soon will change how we interact with personal devices, such as laptops and mobiles."
The investment round was led by Global Ventures with backing from Veridian Ventures.
"Democrance aims to enable the consumerization of insurance where insurance products will be bought and serviced remotely and seamlessly in the growing digital, virtual, and remote e-commerce world. In six years, we have expanded our footprint across 12 countries and work with the world’s leading insurance organizations. We are thrilled to have Veridian Ventures among our investors: their expertise in the SaaS space businesses coupled with their exceptional track record and extensive financial services background will help us grow and establish ourselves as a leading InsurTech player globally"
YFM Equity Partners increases its stake in the video agency through a multi-fund investment.
"The massive growth in video production over the last ten years saw an even greater acceleration in 2020 as businesses worldwide turned to online marketing with video being recognised as one of the most powerful communication tools. With lots of companies wanting to grow their output, Wooshii offers the benefits of a global network of production agencies and freelancers, able to make videos anywhere in the world, combined with sophisticated technology to connect that network with us and our customers. In addition to creating content, we also have the expertise to manage the process of running video operations and even to help evaluate a company's video assets and so help them make the most of their content."
Kuvi Capital led the seed investment alongside Clocktower Ventures and Form Ventures to support platform growth.
"Everyone deserves the right and opportunity to take care of their loved ones. Currently, 38 million families are unprotected and uninsured each year. We, at Bequest, want to make sure everyone is covered by making it relatable, accessible and something that does not cost an arm and a leg. If you look at the life insurance industry, it is out-of-date and overly complex with jargon that has plagued it for hundreds of years. Ultimately, people want life insurance online, want it quickly and want more knowledge and support – we have seen that in the hugely positive response to date to our product. With this latest funding we can now supercharge our growth and become the all-of-life platform for the millennial generation"
