The follow-on investment will support international expansion and product development.
"We’re thrilled that Downing Ventures has decided to back us in our next chapter. The Downing team offers a lot more than just funding and their expertise in the sector will provide a value-add that will really accelerate our service. With this new funding, we’ll be able to lean into our goal of internationalising and developing our products and communities."
Accel-KKR backed the capital markets technology specialist to support international growth and strategic acquisitions.
"Our success within the space can be measured in several ways: from our client base, which includes top performing independent investment banks, to our 29-country global footprint and our expanded product offerings which serve both buy and sell sides,"
The round was led by Join Capital with participation from IQ Capital, Northern Gritstone, Seraphim, Episode 1 and Schauenburg Ventures to fund global growth and product development.
"Opteran has built the AI technology required to transform autonomous machines beyond today’s limited use in restricted scenarios to enable more widespread adoption,"
Porsche Ventures has backed the bicycle insurance provider as part of an extended funding round.
"The increasing digitization and variety of sustainable mobility offers leads to the need for an innovative and customer-centric offer in the field of digital insurance. With the investment in Laka, we are pleased to support a strong team that is addressing the global insurance market with a unique, highly adaptable and digital business model, which focuses above all on the customer experience."
— Patrick Huke, Head of Porsche Ventures, Europe & Israel