Daily News: September 30, 2025
9/30/2025
German mobile payments startup FLIZPay closes $1M pre-seed funding
FLIZPay, a Berlin-based startup developing a mobile payment method free of fees for most companies, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding led by Antler. The funding will help FLIZpay pursue its goal of becoming the mobile payment method of choice in Germany and across the EU.
Augmented Industries raises €4.5M pre-seed for faster, AI-guided workflows
Augmented Industries, a Munich-based industrial AI company, has raised €4.5 million in pre-seed funding. The company develops AI-driven software that enables technicians to rapidly create, manage, and follow work instructions and troubleshooting guides, boosting productivity and reducing downtime.
Arqh brings in $3.8M to power AI in the logistics industry
Arqh, a Zurich-based AI decision intelligence company, has closed a $3.8 million pre-seed financing round to grow its decision intelligence engine for logistics operations. The company's platform supports industries including logistics, energy, fuel replenishment, food and beverage, and field services.
Social platform Joiner raises €500K to help people make real-life connections
Joiner, a Lithuania-based social platform connecting people through shared activities, has raised €500,000 in an angel round. The company will use the funds to improve product stability, test monetization features, and prepare for expansion into new European markets.
99 % air - Wood creates a supermaterial that found new use in Finland
This article discusses a supermaterial derived from wood, highlighting a new application discovered within Finland. Specific details of the application or the company involved are not included in this response, as summaries were not available.