Backed by top Canadian climate tech and B2B SaaS investors in a $2.6M USD oversubscribed seed round, the company is redefining packaging with its “Tap to Reuse” software and globally unique Smart Return Bins.

VANCOUVER, BC, April 22, 2025 – Reusables.com, the category-defining platform for tech-enabled reuse, today announced its oversubscribed $2.6M USD seed round, co-led by StandUp Ventures and Amplify Capital, with participation from Sandpiper Ventures and Emend Vision Fund. The funding will accelerate the company’s expansion of hardware-enabled SaaS solutions for the circular economy, strengthening its position as the most scalable and effective reuse system on the market.

Founded by Vancouver entrepreneurs Jason Hawkins and Anastasia Kiku, Reusables rapidly expanded its business in 2024 after shifting away from restaurants and doubling-down on its SaaS offering for institutional food service operators. The company is on track to triple this year to multi-million-dollar revenue.

Unlike many reuse startups that struggle to scale with cleaning, inventory and logistics, Reusables has built the only turn-key enterprise reuse system that enables institutional food service operators like universities and hospitals to track reusable food containers and save costs on disposable packaging waste. Their solution is driving unmatched savings and environmental impact by leveraging on-site cleaning infrastructure to avoid transportation emissions and through a smart “Tap to Reuse” system that’s free for customers with no deposits.

“Our approach is simple: make reuse more cost-effective and convenient than waste,” said Jason Hawkins, CEO at Reusables.com. “We’re thrilled to be backed by the best tech and climate investors as we scale real impact, not just optics. Greenwashing won’t solve the waste crisis—technology and execution will.”

The Most Scalable Reuse System—Built for Institutions

Single-use packaging waste is a $100B+ global opportunity, and while other startups have attempted to tackle the problem, most reuse offerings fail due to operational complexity, and low return rates.

Reusables.com has taken a different approach. Its hardware-enabled SaaS platform provides institutional food service operators with a seamless, data-driven ecosystem for reuse. The company’s globally unique Smart Return Bins—now deployed at more than 34 locations—enable 24/7 automated, contamination-free returns, solving one of the biggest barriers to widespread adoption.

University of California Earth Day Roll-Out

In honour of Earth Day 2025, University of California is excited to launch Reusables on their campuses today as they show strong leadership in higher education sustainability. University of California’s roll-out will begin with both their Riverside and UCLA campuses. 

“Our clients reuse over 500,000 containers in just 2 semesters which translates to over 25 tons of packaging waste avoided and over 100 tons of carbon emissions avoided annually. All of that while keeping labour costs constant and saving on single-use packaging and waste management costs.” shared Anastasia Kiku, COO & Cofounder of Reusables.com.

“Reuse isn’t a trend — it’s an inevitability. We believe the winning solutions will be invisible to the end user: seamless, scalable, and smart. That’s exactly what this team has built. With strong traction, a clear go-to-market, and a category-defining product, we’re excited to back their bold vision as institutional leaders like UCLA and UC Riverside join the zero waste mission.” added Meredith Powell from StandUp Ventures.

A World-Class Team with the Experience to Scale

Reusables.com’s leadership combines deep sustainability expertise with high-growth execution. Jason Hawkins previously exited a food tech company and was Head of Business Development for a $100M eGrocery IPO before launching Reusables.com. Anastasia Kiku, a former pro skier turned climate entrepreneur, leads operations and product innovation.

“Driving large-scale decarbonization requires more than breakthrough tech, it also demands the infrastructure and platforms that make sustainable choices effortless and accessible. Reusables is building a system that removes friction, drives adoption, and delivers real impact at scale. We’re proud to support a solution that is as pragmatic as it is visionary in accelerating the circular economy and moving away from single-use plastic.” said Louis Delorme, Principal at Amplify Capital.

The new funding will be used to expand the company’s enterprise partnerships across North America, grow the team, and enhance its hardware-enabled SaaS model to support large-scale foodservice and retail operations. With growing demand from universities, corporate campuses, and major foodservice providers, Reusables.com is building the infrastructure for a waste-free future.

About Reusables

Reusables.com is the leading hardware-enabled SaaS platform powering the circular economy. Its seamless technology and proprietary Smart Return Bins make reusable packaging scalable, trackable, and easy to use. The company works with top universities, corporate campuses, health care facilities and food service operators to eliminate single-use waste at scale.

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Reimagining Operational Workflows for Health Systems, Payers, and Independent Provider Groups

Led by Deerfield Management, with a strategic investment from Northwell Health, the raise will support Ascertain’s vision for combining humans and AI to create the workforce of the future.

NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 — Ascertain, a healthcare technology company empowering care teams with AI, today announced $10 million in Series A funding in a financing round led by Deerfield Management with strategic participation from Northwell Health. The investment will accelerate the growth and expand access to Ascertain’s AI-powered solutions to enable higher quality patient care, faster care journeys, and more cost-efficient care delivery across the healthcare system.

Built for health systems, payers, and independent provider groups, Ascertain’s AI-powered case management solution automates time-consuming workflows, enabling case managers to focus more on improving the quality and efficiency of patient care. By handling administrative tasks such as documentation, prior authorizations, and compliance, Ascertain boosts efficiency and enables previously understaffed teams to operate more effectively. Case managers spend up to 60% of their time on manual administrative tasks, leaving less time for high-impact work such as care planning and managing high-risk patients. Meanwhile, there are over 100,000 open positions for case managers and administrative roles in the US, an acute labor shortage making it difficult for health systems to meet patient needs.

“Ascertain differentiates itself by using artificial intelligence to reimagine healthcare workflows from the ground up, rather than just making existing workflows more efficient,” said Julian Harris, M.D., Operating Partner, Healthcare Services at Deerfield Management. “The company is bringing partners greater efficiency, reduced friction, and new and improved ways to care for patients.”

Ascertain has been generating strong results for Northwell Health, in partnership with its centralized transitions-of-care administration team, by initiating a pilot to process authorizations, showcasing the power of Ascertain to enable nurses, case managers, social workers, and other staff to focus more of their time on patient care rather than administrative tasks.

“At a time when clinicians and team members are faced with increasing administrative burden and manual work, Ascertain’s ability to automate and streamline workflows allows for focus to be redirected towards patients and their families rather than tasks,” said Mark Solazzo, President of Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer at Northwell Health. “This collaboration has demonstrated that Ascertain’s technology effectively addresses the unique challenges of complex healthcare organizations. Building on the experience with Northwell, Ascertain is well positioned to partner with fellow health systems to drive greater efficiency and improve patient care.”

Northwell Health is a member of the Aegis Digital Consortium, a collaboration of 11 leading health systems to develop and scale AI-enabled technology solutions, such as Ascertain, to healthcare’s most pressing quality, cost, and equity challenges.

Ascertain CEO Mark Michalski, M.D., brings deep experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology from his time at Mass General Brigham, Amazon, Butterfly Network and Hyperfine Research. Under Mark’s leadership, the Ascertain team has refined and adapted their agentic AI solution to be flexible, easy to deploy, and integrated into existing systems and workflows. As the company continues to scale, Mark will continue with Ascertain while also becoming Chief Information Officer at Deerfield Management. Ascertain will move into Cure, Deerfield’s New York City headquarters.

“There’s a critical need to develop and implement AI solutions to improve operational efficiencies, ease the administrative burden on payers and providers, and facilitate information sharing,” said Michalski. “Collaborating with Deerfield, Northwell, and Aegis provides Ascertain access to a range of distribution channels, workflows, and data, which we believe will unlock new levels of efficiency for healthcare workers.”

In pursuing their mission to ensure that all patients receive the right care at the right time, case managers often grapple with fragmented processes and disconnected systems, while facing acute staffing shortages. Ascertain empowers case managers by providing a single interface to manage communications with clinical teams and payers, surfacing the key medical information they need for conversations with patients and their loved ones, and automating time consuming, manual tasks such as form-filling and navigating portals, all to ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time.

About Ascertain
Ascertain, a healthcare technology company empowering care teams with AI, helps health systems, payers, and independent provider groups streamline operations and reduce administrative burden. Customers can either deploy Ascertain Automate, an enterprise software platform that uses agentic AI to automate high-volume administrative workflows, or engage Ascertain’s tech-enabled services, outsourcing entire workflows to Ascertain’s team, which operates the software on their behalf. From prior authorization and eligibility checks to discharge planning and patient scheduling, Ascertain’s AI agents navigate complex systems, interpret unstructured data, and integrate across fragmented platforms — enabling faster throughput, lower costs, and more time for patient care. Ascertain was launched by Northwell Holdings, the for-profit investment arm of Northwell Health, and Aegis Ventures. To learn more, visit www.ascertain.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Deerfield Management
Deerfield is an investment management firm committed to advancing healthcare through investment, information, and philanthropy. The Firm works across the healthcare ecosystem to connect people, capital, ideas, and technology in bold, collaborative, and inclusive ways. For more information, please visit www.deerfield.com.

About Northwell Health 
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 88,000+ employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Aegis Ventures
Aegis Ventures is a next-generation venture studio that partners with entrepreneurs and healthcare industry leaders to originate, launch, and scale transformative companies. Aegis aims to build companies with the capacity for vast impact, with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and digital health. Within these verticals, Aegis targets the creation of companies that leverage technology to better optimize quality, access, and cost, focusing on innovations that promote seamless continuity of care, patient access, and better-informed clinical decision-making. To learn more about Aegis, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Adaptive, a platform that lets people personalize their computer, secured seed funding from Pebblebed, Jake Paul’s venture capital firm, and Roblox’s founder

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2025 — Adaptive, a startup that enables non‑coders to create software that personalizes computing with AI, has closed a $7 million seed round and opened its platform to the public.

Leading the round is Pebblebed, with participation from Conviction Partners, Jake Paul’s Anti Fund, Radical Ventures, and David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox.

Adaptive doesn’t just let you spin up isolated apps—it weaves them into a single, living ecosystem where data flows freely from one tool to the next. “The ‘personal computer’ hasn’t really been invented yet,” says co‑founder Dennis Xu. “Why can’t the notes I write in one app power reminders in another? Or the contacts I manage in my CRM feed directly into my invoicing tool? It’s time to build tools that talk to each other, on your terms.”

Adaptive.ai is available today in three tiers:

• Free: up to 11 apps and 20 AI prompts per week
• Creator ($20/mo): up to 30 apps and 200 prompts weekly
• Pro ($100/mo): unlimited apps and prompts

With Adaptive, you can personalize your ecosystem by building things like:

• Build a real‑time Classroom Dashboard: Link a quiz generator to a student‑progress tracker so scores automatically populate a live leaderboard and gradebook.
• Automate your Retail Workflow: Combine an inventory monitor, point‑of‑sale interface and reorder tool so low stock levels trigger purchase orders without any manual data entry.
• Create a Dynamic Portfolio Site: Sync a file‑storage app with a public gallery so every new upload instantly appears online, complete with captions pulled from your design notes.

“When BASIC first made programming accessible, the vision was that people would solve their own problems,” says Keith Adams, Pebblebed co-founder. “Adaptive’s AI engine finally makes that vision real—no code, no fuss, total ownership.”

Visit adaptive.ai to start building your own interconnected apps today.

About Adaptive 
Adaptive brings us one step closer to the truly personal computer. They dissolve the barrier between developers and everyday consumers, empowering all users to take full advantage of their computer’s creative potential.

Multimedia: Brand Video
Even/Odd (Creative Studio & Production Company) and Andy Madeleine (Director)

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Observability-based architecture protects identities—human, non-human, and Agentic AI—across all enterprise environments, while helping businesses safely accelerate cloud and AI adoption 

BETHESDA, Md., April 22, 2025 — AuthMind Inc., a leading innovator in identity protection, today announced a $19.3 million seed round led by Cheyenne Ventures. The round included participation from investors at Black Opal Ventures, K2 Access Fund, the Jefferies Family Office, Silver Buckshot Ventures, and Blu Venture Investors, as well as existing investors Ballistic Ventures and IBM.

Modern enterprises face growing risk from fragmented identity infrastructures spanning on-prem, hybrid, cloud, and SaaS environments, intensified by the rise of shadow IT, non-human workloads, and agentic AI. As a result, traditional security tools have failed to keep pace with today’s identity-based threats, including sophisticated, “low-and-slow” and “living-off-the-land” attacks, conducted by groups like Volt Typhoon, which mimics legitimate identity activity. Enterprises need innovative identity protection solutions built on contextual identity observability to effectively detect and stay protected against evolving threats.

AuthMind’s observability-based approach protects all identities across multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Holistic identity observability results in AuthMind’s highest fidelity ability to identify risks and attacks in real time. It empowers security teams to rapidly and securely drive business transformation through cloud adoption and AI integration.

The latest round of financing enables greater acceleration of go-to-market operations and product innovations within the award-winning AuthMind Identity Protection Platform that deploys throughout the enterprise in minutes.

“As enterprises navigate increasingly complex technology environments, the complexity of identity protection has grown exponentially,” said Gregory Eaton, founder and managing director at Cheyenne Ventures. “AuthMind is addressing this challenge head-on with a new approach to identity protection through comprehensive identity observability, giving organizations the context, clarity and control to protect their environments. We are excited to support AuthMind as they lead the way in transforming identity protection.”

“AuthMind is redefining identity protection by providing continuous, context-driven observability, posture management, and threat detection for all identities and their access paths across multi-cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments,” said Shlomi Yanai, CEO of AuthMind. “With the backing of top investors and advisors, we are poised to expand our market reach and protect enterprises against the growth of identity-based threats driven by today’s cloud migration and the accelerating use of AI tools.”

Trusted by leading organizations worldwide, including top insurance and financial firms, AuthMind is the go-to provider for continuous, identity observability-based identity protection. Learn more or sign up for a free demo at https://www.authmind.com/.

About AuthMind
AuthMind is pioneering observability-driven identity protection with a holistic platform that arms identity and cybersecurity teams with end-to-end, real-time identity security posture management and threat detection. Through unmatched visibility into the activities of identities—human, non-human, and agentic AI—spanning multi-cloud, hybrid, SaaS, and on-premises environments, the AuthMind Identity Protection Platform is the only solution that provides full identity and access context for fast remediation of identity threats and posture issues. Named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Identity-First Security, AuthMind is based in Bethesda, Maryland, with R&D operations in Pune, India. Visit www.authmind.com.

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• Continued Annual Contributions of Over US$ 50 Million to Sustain and Modernise Globally Renowned Events and Attractions
• Strong Focus on Local Community Impact Through Community Initiatives and Sponsorships

DUBAI, UAE, April 22, 2025 — Emaar, the master developer behind Dubai‘s most iconic landmarks, has invested over US$ 1 billion in shaping and enhancing the city’s global identity. This cumulative contribution underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to reinforcing Dubai‘s international standing through cutting-edge experiences, vibrant cultural platforms, and landmark social infrastructure.

From creating and operating Dubai Fountain—the world’s largest choreographed fountain—and producing the internationally acclaimed New Year’s Eve celebrations at Burj Khalifa, to enabling the launch and continued success of Dubai Opera as the region’s cultural epicentre, Emaar has consistently raised the bar in enriching Dubai‘s urban and cultural fabric.

These signature experiences are sustained and enhanced through ongoing annual investments exceeding US$ 50 million, covering not only the operation and maintenance of key attractions, but also the evolution of immersive technologies and entertainment formats. This includes the modernisation of Burj Khalifa’s façade with next-generation lighting and projection systems, enabling captivating narratives that reach millions of viewers globally.

In addition to its physical contributions, Emaar continues to champion inclusive growth and community wellbeing. Through the Emaar Foundation, the company supports a wide range of local causes—from charitable housing and development programmes to national sports and cultural sponsorships—demonstrating its integral role in nurturing both city and society.

“Emaar’s journey has always been rooted in a vision that transcends construction—it is about crafting experiences that inspire, unite, and leave a lasting impact,” said Mr. Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar. “Our investments are a testament to our belief in Dubai‘s limitless potential, and we are proud to play a key role in defining its global narrative.”

Emaar’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community empowerment continues to drive progress, shaping Dubai‘s future as a leading global hub. With bold ideas and sustained contributions, the company is poised to play an even greater role in defining the city’s next chapter as it strives to become one of the most admired destinations in the world.

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Investment to Expand Manufacturing, Accelerate R&D, and Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Nano Materials 

LOS ALAMOS, N.M., April 22, 2025 — UbiQD^®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) technology, today announced the close of its $20 million Series B financing round. The round was led by Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP), with participation from Builders VC, Azura Group, Builders Vision, Stout Street Capital, Seraph Partners, Scout Ventures, New Mexico Vintage Fund, and others. The new investment highlights investors’ growing confidence in UbiQD’s innovative solutions and market potential.

Breakthrough Technology for High-Growth Markets 

UbiQD’s proprietary quantum dot technology is revolutionizing light utilization in greenhouse agriculture, solar energy, security and other critical industries. By enhancing the efficiency, durability, and sustainability of fluorescence in these applications, the company is addressing major challenges across multiple sectors.

The company’s innovations build on the foundational work recognized by the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for the discovery and development of quantum dots. Some of UbiQD’s core intellectual property includes one of the Nobel laureates as an inventor. These tiny nanocrystals, whose properties change based on their size, have opened new possibilities in light optimization, with applications ranging from solar, display, security, medicine, agriculture, design, and more.

“PVP specializes in backing deep tech and advanced materials companies with the potential to reshape industries—and UbiQD is doing exactly that. Aside from their breakthrough QD technology, what impressed us about UbiQD are the diversity of attractive end-applications they are serving and the ability to easily scale the technology.” said Dr. Sheng Peng, Partner and deal lead with Phoenix Venture Partners. “From agriculture to solar to security, they’ve built real traction with major industry players, turning scientific innovation into commercial success. In today’s investment climate, that kind of adaptability and market validation is critical, and we’re excited to support UbiQD as they continue to lead the way in the quantum materials space.”

Fueling Growth and Expansion 

Funding from the Series B will be used to scale up manufacturing, expand R&D capabilities, strengthen intellectual property, enhance marketing efforts, and support working capital needs. Additionally, UbiQD is making significant upgrades to its existing facilities in Los Alamos and new infrastructure is planned as part of its broader expansion strategy. A key milestone in UbiQD’s growth roadmap includes plans to build the globe’s largest and most efficient QD supply chain.

“Every major advancement in the history of humankind has been underpinned by materials innovation but unlocked by manufacturing scale, from the iron age to the semiconductor age. Quantum dots provide an excellent example of this, being at the heart of an ongoing nano- and quantum-technological revolution,” said Hunter McDaniel, PhD, founder and CEO of UbiQD. “With our pioneering work in quantum nanotechnology, we are advancing innovation and establishing the U.S., and New Mexico, as a leader in these transformative fields.”

For the solar industry—just one of many sectors benefiting from this technology—quantum dots can improve energy conversion efficiency, ultimately lowering cost-per-watt for photovoltaic panels. In February 2025, UbiQD announced the acquisition of Blue Dot Photonics, a company specializing in enhancing solar module performance using perovskite-based quantum-cutting materials. With this acquisition, UbiQD is uniquely positioned to drive down costs and enhance the adoption of next-generation solar technologies.

“This is far more than a scientific milestone—it’s a material breakthrough with transformative commercial potential,” said Jim Kim, General Partner at Builders VC. “Hunter and the UbiQD team have successfully translated quantum dot technology from the lab to real-world applications, creating scalable solutions for solar energy and agriculture. With accelerating customer adoption, a new factory underway in New Mexico, and industrial-scale production on the near horizon, the outlook is incredibly bright.”

About UbiQD, Inc.

UbiQD^® (pronounced ‘ubiquity’) is a global leader in quantum dot manufacturing and technology. Founded in 2014, the company is powering product innovation in agriculture, clean energy, and security. UbiQD’s quantum dots enable products that harness the power of color and light, and their greenhouse technology, UbiGro^®, uses fluorescence to create a more optimal greenhouse spectrum for crops. Headquartered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, UbiQD is licensing technology developed at leading research institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory and M.I.T. To learn more, please visit https://UbiQD.com and https://UbiGro.com.

CONTACT: [email protected] 

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Investment led by Boost Capital Partners, with participation from other EU and US investors, including Concept Ventures, Sure Valley Ventures, Araya Ventures, Haatch, Koro Ventures, Wayra, and Ascension.

LONDON, April 22, 2025 — Capably, the Intelligent Automation platform, has raised $4 million to help businesses effortlessly delegate work to AI across their organizations.

Capably empowers professionals to automate complex tasks with AI in minutes, regardless of their level of technical expertise. Operating autonomously in the background, Capably acts as an extension of the teams it supports, driving greater productivity and efficiency. Anyone in the company can use Capably to automate back-office tasks like data entry and processing, generate insights and reports, manage projects, and more—all while the organization maintains complete control and visibility over how and when employees delegate work to AI.

Founded by Rafa Pulido and Nicolas Trésegnie, seasoned entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building and scaling category-creation startups, Capably is setting the standard for how modern teams automate work with AI. The co-founders bring C-level experience from multiple successful exits, including their time together at SuperAwesome—the world’s largest kids’ digital engagement platform—acquired by Epic Games in 2020.

Why Company-Wide Automation Hasn’t Worked for Most Organizations—Until Now

For years, companies have struggled with automating business processes. Traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms, often marketed as no-code or low-code solutions, promised simplicity but delivered complexity instead: rigid setups, steep learning curves, slow time to value, and costly maintenance. More recently, businesses saw a glimmer of hope with the emergence of AI Agents, offering more flexibility and intelligence than their rule-based RPA predecessors. Unfortunately, the probabilistic nature of LLMs has made AI Agents unreliable when handling routine tasks.

Capably Makes AI Work Delegation Reliable and Easy for Every Business

Capably closes the gap between the rigidity of legacy automation tools and the unreliability of AI agents with Intelligent Automation. Capably’s proprietary technology combines traditional automation with Agentic AI, enabling complex, repetitive Agentic Workflows to run at scale without sacrificing control or reliability. All of this is delivered through a platform so intuitive that no employee training is required. This new investment round enables Capably to expand its product offering and meet the fast-growing demand for effortless, trustworthy, and accessible AI-driven work delegation.

Rafa Pulido, CEO and Co-founder of Capably: “Businesses have been overwhelmed by a flood of automation and AI tools in recent years, yet expectations have fallen short. Companies are ready to evolve, but the noise in the market has created more confusion than clarity. Over 70% of organizations experimenting with AI are failing to turn it into scalable business value. Capably solves this problem by cutting through that noise, delivering the right technology and being the trusted partner who helps organizations spend less time on tedious tasks and more on the work that truly drives them forward.”

Benjamin Torrero, Principal at Boost Capital Partners, adds: “AI is transforming how people and businesses operate, and delegating work to AI is the future. Capably is leading this shift, and we’re excited to back them in redefining the way work gets done.”

With this investment, Capably is poised to accelerate the adoption of Intelligent Automation, empowering employees within organizations to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently than ever before. 

About Capably

Capably is the Intelligent Automation Platform that helps businesses adopt AI for smarter work delegation. Founded by Rafa Pulido and Nicolas Trésegnie, Capably enables professionals to automate complex tasks in minutes without technical expertise. From Marketing and Sales to Finance and Operations, the platform seamlessly operates in the background as an extension of teams, enhancing productivity while ensuring organizations maintain complete control and visibility over their AI-driven work delegation.

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With over 350 million gallons of water saved, Irrigreen launches new AI tool to help homeowners save water, time, and money

EDINA, Minn., April 22, 2025 — Irrigreen, the leader in robotic irrigation systems, today announced it has secured nearly $19 million in Series A financing. Backed by new and existing investors including Natural Ventures, Burnt Island Ventures, Ulu Ventures, MFV Partners, Tamiami, and Sum Ventures, this round brings the company’s total funding to almost $34 million. This round will help Irrigreen solidify its position as the leader in precision irrigation technology and deliver advanced solutions to maximize convenience, efficiency, and water savings for the 80+ million residential lawns in the U.S.

Irrigreen brings a new level of intelligence to a category long overdue for disruption. Water bills are up nearly 20% in recent years, and yet traditional sprinklers, which account for one-third of household water use, waste up to 50% through inefficient, outdated watering methods. With more than 8 patents in precision spray technology, Irrigreen offers an entirely new approach: robotic sprinkler heads, digitally mapped lawns, real-time weather analysis, and water applied with beautiful accuracy only where and when it is needed. These new funds will fuel Irrigreen’s next phase of research and product development, to redefine what’s possible for sustainable landscapes.

Irrigreen has also released an AI-powered quoting tool that leverages satellite imagery to detect lawn space and provides an instant configuration of sprinkler heads optimized for water use. Starting today, prospective customers can simply enter their address on Irrigreen’s site and receive an instant design of their custom sprinkler system and potential water bill savings.

“No more sidewalk spray, dead patches in the yard, harmful chemical runoff down the drain, or dodging the sprinkler on the way to work,” said Shane Dyer, CEO of Irrigreen. “By following the unique contours of your yard, Irrigreen delivers a healthier, greener lawn with dramatically less water. We’re not just upgrading sprinklers—we’re redefining what outdoor smart tech can do. It’s the lawn you’ve dreamed about, without the waste or the worry.”

Irrigreen recently launched Smart Controller 3, its newest breakthrough product and winner of the 2025 Green GOOD DESIGN Sustainability Award. Smart Controller 3 delivers intuitive live-weather automation, deeper insights into water use, and enhanced controls, integrations, and notifications. Installing or upgrading an Irrigreen system is easier than ever before, with more than 300 installation partners spanning nearly every U.S. state. Looking ahead, Irrigreen is laser-focused on bolstering its suite of convenient, high-tech, and eco-friendly solutions that ease the environmental and financial burden of one of the world’s most pressing climate issues: inefficient irrigation.

“The world needs more innovative solutions like Irrigreen that address environmental challenges, lower costs, and simplify daily life,” said Tom Ferguson, Founder and Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures. “We’re thrilled to support them in this exciting growth stage as they modernize a critical aspect of water usage and waste. This is only the beginning of what promises to be a transformative journey in the future of irrigation.”

Visit www.irrigreen.com for an instant quote and more information. Contractors can apply to join Irrigreen’s growing Partner Program to install or sell systems with 80% less piping and faster installation time.

About Irrigreen
Irrigreen is the most efficient sprinkler system on the planet. Using approximately 50% less water, a single head maps and precisely irrigates where needed, saving customers up to 50% annually on their outdoor water bill. Controlled from an app, five Irrigreen heads can replace a forty-head traditional system, offering streamlined installation at a comparable price. Irrigreen is better for your lawn, your wallet, and the planet. Irrigreen is based in San Francisco, California and Edina, Minnesota.

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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 22, 2025 — Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm, will hold a Startup Pitch Contest during San Francisco Climate Week on April 23, 2025.  The event will focus on emerging energy solutions, allowing innovative startups to present their transformative technologies in areas such as:

• Energy industry modernization,
• Energy supply chain optimization,
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning, and
• Climate technologies.

The winning startup will receive an exclusive invitation to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, where they will compete with more than 100 regional champions from around the world for a $1,000,000 investment.

Startup World Cup, created by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is a global startup pitch competition designed to celebrate entrepreneurship and connect innovation ecosystems worldwide. In 2025, Startup World Cup will host events on October 15, 16, and 17 with the Grand Finale occurring in Silicon Valley on October 17.  Entrepreneurs and investors interested in participating in the Startup World Cup can find more information at www.startupworldcup.io. 

The regional Startup Pitch Contest on April 23 will be cosponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC), the nation’s largest fuels manufacturer with a nationwide refining and midstream footprint.

Marathon Petroleum and Pegasus Tech Ventures collaborate to leverage each other’s networks and capabilities to identify, evaluate, and invest in emerging technology companies within the energy landscape.  This reflects Marathon Petroleum’s commitment to strengthen the resilience of its business, innovate for the future, and embed sustainability throughout its value-chain, while also enhancing operational performance. Marathon Petroleum has made investments in several emerging technology companies, supported by Pegasus Tech Ventures, with the objective of advancing the technology while pursuing lasting strategic and financial value. 

“As the global leader in Venture Capital-as-a-Service, Pegasus Tech Ventures partners with companies like Marathon Petroleum to complement corporate innovation by tapping into the breakthrough solutions being developed by entrepreneurs all over the world,” said Anis Uzzaman, Founder and CEO of Pegasus Tech Ventures. “Our global network is expanded by Startup World Cup, which brings together key startup ecosystem players, including corporations, investors, and brilliant entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”

About Pegasus Tech Ventures

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with over $2 Billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers venture capital and corporate connections to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to delivering venture capital returns, Pegasus offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for global corporations wishing to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. Some of the 40+ corporate partners that have partnered with Pegasus include Marathon, ASUS, Aisin, SEGA, Niterra, Sojitz, Calbee, and Denka. Pegasus has invested in over 270 companies around the world, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Airbnb, SoFi, Doordash, Anthropic, and xAI, among others. Learn more at www.pegasustechventures.com.

About Startup World Cup

Startup World Cup is now the #1 startup pitch competition in the world. Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, Startup World Cup hosts over 100 regional events across 60+ countries. These events culminate with the Startup World Cup Grand Finale event, where winning startups from each regional event compete for a $1 Million investment grand prize, in the form of a cash investment. The 2025 Grand Finale is being held on October 17th in San Francisco. For more information and a complete list of upcoming regional events, visit: Startup World Cup.

SOURCE Pegasus Tech Ventures