UK’s Space Forge Secures $30M to Manufacture Semiconductors in Space

UK startup Space Forge raised $30M to produce advanced semiconductor materials in space, where microgravity yields purer crystals. Supported by the NATO Innovation Fund and defense giant Northrop Grumman, the company aims to power technologies ranging from 5G networks to quantum computing systems. Its first launch failed in 2023, but a new mission, “The Forge Awakens,” is set to demonstrate its tech later this year.

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Heatseeker AI Raises $1.5M to Disrupt Market Research with Real-Time Insights

Australian startup Heatseeker AI has secured $1.5M in US-led pre-seed funding to scale its behavioral research platform. With clients like Medibank, Tyro, and Bain, the platform captures real-time customer behavior. Led by ex-Cisco innovator Kate O’Keeffe, the team runs product in Australia and sales from the US—mirroring Atlassian and Canva’s global playbook.

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