Portfolio news: Skybound, HAVN, Klarna and 24 more

This funding round led by Lightspeed Ventures and Altimeter Capital, brings total equity financing to $180 million. K2 Space aims to build affordable, high-capacity satellite buses, with its first customer mission Gravitas scheduled for 2026.

Maple Media brings a portfolio of "Top 10" apps with over 600 million lifetime downloads across productivity, entertainment, and lifestyle categories. The acquisition adds Maple Media's recurring revenue, subscriber base, and proprietary technology to Skybound's capabilities, while strengthening their direct-to-consumer engagement. This strategic move expands Skybound's mobile presence and creates new opportunities to leverage their IP across mobile platforms 

Klarna will be available for the first time on the world’s largest merchant acquirer, J.P. Morgan Payments Commerce Solutions Platform, helping expand Klarna’s global presence.

With operations now in the U.S., UK, and Canada, Pipe is scaling their global presence and addressing a critical need, as 87% of Canadian SMBs report  struggle with cash flow and capital access. The integration with Housecall Pro's platform data enables PIpe to assess risk and deliver personalized financing offers efficiently.

This new 128,000 sq ft facility will enable Antares to rapidly build and test hardware in preparation for its first fueled demonstration in 2027.

Their Chief Medical Officer will talk about novel formulations of cancer drugs designed to cross the blood-brain barrier. Company's lead drug Berubicin has completed enrollment in a pivotal 252-patient study with results expected in early 2025. The company has received both Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designations from the FDA for Berubicin in treating brain cancer.

The trial aims to assess the impact of nanobubble technology on crop yield, efficiency, and sustainability. Initial results indicate significant improvements across key metrics.

Alpha combines solar power, PTZ cameras, and patented LED lighting for 24/7 surveillance, positioning Cloudastructure to capture market share in mobile security solutions. 

Modular Battery is a non-flammable energy storage solution that scales from 1kW units to containerized systems. The product eliminates fire risks associated with traditional lithium batteries. This innovative technology aims to serve diverse markets from households to power plants.

Company's proprietary WaveStopper™ technology is now being integrated into specialized uniforms for Air Force personnel in an effort to protect fighter pilots from electromagnetic radiation (EMF).

The platform's new features include auto-liquidations, automated arbitrage, and MEV protection at the chain level, aiming to prevent value extraction from external actors. The initiative includes a new revenue-sharing model that distributes earnings across dApps, node operators, and a community-managed treasury. 

The new agreement with The Bahamas enables new orbital trajectories for Falcon 9, representing SpaceX's first international landing arrangement and potentially expanding their launch capabilities. 

As a provider of critical market data to 95% of Solana's decentralized applications, Pyth's oracle network's strategic importance has been recognized by one of the largest digital asset managers. The introduction of Grayscale Pyth Trust validates company's market position and expands their accessibility to institutional investors,

The lunar orbit insertion burn is a critical 4-minute maneuver that uses Ghost's main engine and thrusters.

LCX Exchange has announced the listing of $MPLX, Metaplex's governance token, with trading beginning February 20, 2025. This expands access to MPLX trading, potentially increasing liquidity and adoption of the Metaplex ecosystem token.

Apollo Sessions is a free app that brings their patented stress-relief vibration technology to iPhones without requiring their wearable device. This app turns your iPhone into a healing device.

This institutional fund offers exposure to NEAR tokens enhanced with staking. The partnership validates NEAR's position as a leading blockchain for AI applications and provides institutional investors a way to participate in their growing ecosystem.

Tom brings extensive experience, including 44 appearances with Swindon Town F.C., previous USL Championship experience with Hartford Athletic and Tacoma Defiance, and youth national team experience with England.

The company is providing qualified investors access to the $35 trillion U.S. home equity market through Home Equity Agreements (HEAs). The innovative fund structure allows investors to participate in residential real estate appreciation without direct property ownership.

After nearly 12 years of growth, Plaid now connects 1 in 2 banked Americans to financial apps and serves 7,000 companies. The rebranding reflects Plaid's evolution from an account-linking solution to a comprehensive financial data network, and positions the company as "the fabric of financial progress."

This new offering provides the flexibility of a high-yield savings account with higher yields (currently 4.8% for 26-week T-Bills), addressing growing investor demand for diversification amid market turbulence.

This new product uses natural ingredients for oil pulling, an ancient practice aimed at detoxifying the mouth and supporting gum health.

This is Humanode's first implementation of its cross-chain uniqueness verification system. This integration allows Avalanche developers to incorporate Humanode's cryptobiometric Sybil resistance into their applications directly from the C-chain, enhancing security and user incentives.

The Minis are Caraway's essentials, packed in a compact size perfect for all the cooking, baking, and storage needs. 

The platform enables families and friends to invest collectively by creating groups, voting on investments, and learning together. Targeting unbrokered families and individuals without established investing backgrounds, Hedge aims to address the barriers to wealth building that affect over 100 million Americans.

The partnership expands Nickelytics' advertising options beyond traditional formats, potentially increasing its service offerings