Several tech startups — Apis Point Energy, Runwise, Nooks, Guardz, among others, have announced their venture capital VC funding to bolster innovation and business growth.
Apis Point Energy Raises $4.2 mn
Apis Point Energy raised $4.2 million in Series A funding led by Merrin Investors, with support from Neal Shear and Joseph Kekst. The company provides price risk management tools to fuel distributors and commercial end-users. Its proprietary platform eliminates fuel price volatility, improving operational predictability. The investment will scale its technology and customer reach. Apis Point’s innovation enables dealers to lock in prices and shield against market fluctuations. Its strategy ensures customer profitability and resilience. The platform’s benefits include cost stability, strategic forecasting, and enhanced financial control for energy operators.
Runwise Raises $55 mn
Runwise secured $55 million in Series B funding led by Menlo Ventures, joined by MassMutual Ventures, Nuveen Real Estate, Multiplier Capital, and Munich Re Ventures. The company offers a smart operating system for buildings, optimizing energy efficiency and lowering operational costs. The investment supports product innovation, team growth, and market expansion. Runwise leverages IoT and AI to make buildings smarter and more sustainable. Customer benefits include lower emissions, reduced energy expenses, and real-time system monitoring. With $79 million total funding, Runwise is positioned as a leader in building automation and energy intelligence.
Nooks Closes $25 mn
Nooks raised $25 million in Series A funding from Zigg Capital, Upper90, SAIC, and Lockheed Martin. The company develops Classified-Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions for secure collaboration. The capital will support scaling in secure workspace markets and tech innovation. Nooks’ focus on classified environments addresses growing needs for flexibility and security in defense and government sectors. Its platform combines digital infrastructure with stringent compliance, offering scalable solutions for sensitive operations. With backing from industry giants, Nooks is reshaping secure collaboration technology for national security and critical infrastructure projects.
Guardz Raises $56 mn
Guardz raised $56 million in Series B funding led by ClearSky, with contributions from Phoenix Financial, Glilot Capital Partners, SentinelOne, and others. The company offers an AI-native unified cybersecurity platform for Managed Service Providers and SMBs. The funding will enhance R&D, U.S. expansion, and platform development. Guardz delivers 24/7 detection and response, built-in security controls, and user-friendly automation. Its innovation provides enterprise-level protection on a SMB scale. Benefits include comprehensive threat defense and lower management overhead. With $84 million raised to date, Guardz is accelerating secure digital transformation for small businesses.
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