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Cambium closes $19M Series A to develop advanced biomaterials for next-gen hardware
Cambium, a pioneering startup, has secured $19 million in Series A funding, led by 8VC, to advance its development of bio-based, high-temperature composite materials for applications ranging from UAVs and hypersonic systems to laser protection for satellites.

The Old New Way to Provide Cheap Housing
The PadSplit model is to take a house that is near public transportation, convert the living room to a bedroom, put locks on each bedroom door and then rent out each room by the week.

Autio Is The Next Must-Have Travel Companion
In the ever-evolving landscape of travel technology, Autio, the latest app tailored for avid travelers, is set to revolutionize the way people experience and learn about their surroundings.

THE BEST IN BEAUTY 2023: BEAUTYMATTER NEXT AWARD WINNERS REVEALED
NIRA Pro Laser— Advanced Wrinkle Reduction & Skin Renewal was voted Best Breakthrough Product (Tools) by BeautyMatter in 2023

EDGE Sound Research Aims To Enhance the Stadium-Sound Experience
EDGE Sound Research introduces "embodied sound" for an enhanced sports experience using ResonX technology, allowing spectators to physically feel every sound.

Generative AI Offers M&E Enterprises Tools For Better Content Decisions, Says Anjali Midha
The Diesel Labs founder and CEO talks about the role of generative AI in media

Transforming Uas Propulsion, Quietly – Meet Greenjets, Genius Ny Cohort 7 Finalist
Greenjets, a finalist in GENIUS NY, aims to revolutionize electric aircraft and drone adoption by addressing noise and safety concerns through the development of clean and quiet propulsors, envisioning a transformative impact on sustainable aviation.

A Human Genome Project for the nervous system? BIOS Health raises fresh funding
Cambridge-founded startup BIOS Health is announcing today that it's raised a fresh round of funding led by UK techbio VC firm Selvedge Venture and XTX Ventures, the venture arm of trading company XTX Markets. The amount is undisclosed, but according to sources close to the company it's more than $20m.

Leveraging Generative AI as an Additive Rather Than a Replacement
Anjali Midha, Founder and CEO of Diesel Labs, joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss leveraging generative AI as an additive rather than a replacement and multi-dimensional methods of content measurement.

Pairing u.k. and u.s. destinations to songs, books and local history
Kern Venture Group portfolio company, Autio, mentioned in a Forbes article for travel.