Alcatraz, a provider of AI‑powered physical access control systems, has closed a $50 million Series B funding round.
CUPERTINO, Calif. — April 2, 2026 — A Cupertino-based startup founded by a former Apple Face ID engineer has built the new standard for physical security — and today announced a $50 million raise to bring it to the world. Alcatraz, which makes an AI-powered physical access control system that authenticates employees without collecting personal […]
Zalando is supercharging its logistics backbone with the roll-out of up to 50 AI-driven Nomagic robots
Allica Bank becomes Europe’s newest unicorn with $155m Series D
The funding comes from Ventura Capital, GLG, Sona AM and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl Allica Bank, the leading digital bank for small and medium businesses (SMBs), has announced a $155m Series D capital raise from Ventura Capital, GLG , Sona AM and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl. The majority of the round […]
Nomagic secures an additional $10M to accelerate commercial growth and advance its technology roadmap
Warsaw, Poland – January 28, 2026 – Nomagic, a leading warehouse robotics company, that applies breakthrough general-purpose Physical AI to optimize warehouse operations, today announced a USD 10 million Series B extension round led by Cogito Capital Partners. With the newly added funding, Nomagic’s total funding now exceeds USD 84 million. Nomagic’s deployed robots learn […]
We are very pleased to welcome BGK, Poland’s state development bank, as an investor in Cogito Fund II
Poland’s state development bank, BGK (Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego) has committed EUR 15 million to Cogito Fund II, a Polish growth capital fund. The investment aims to support the development of Polish technology enterprises at the scale‑up stage and to facilitate their expansion into international markets. This commitment marks another step in BGK’s ongoing efforts to […]
Cogito Capital Partners participates in Preply’s $150 Million Series D, backing the Company’s next phase of growth
We are thrilled to join WestCap and other investors in backing Preply, the global leader in online language learning. Preply’s unique Human + AI approach and expansion into the segment of corporate clients (B2B) resonates deeply with our investment thesis. In a world increasingly shaped by automation, Preply has demonstrated that human connection powered by […]
Finom AI-Accounting is now rolling out across Germany
Finom Accounting is now rolling out across Germany, offering a modern solution for business accounting that combines simplicity with advanced AI-powered features. The platform enables seamless financial management, automating tasks such as real-time categorization, instant document recognition, and direct submission to Finanzamt — all without manual work or switching between tools. With Finom Accounting, businesses […]
Kriya acquired by Allica Bank: digital credit with banking strength
For over a decade, Kriya has helped businesses access credit when and where they need it – from embedded PayLater to digital invoice finance and business loans. Now begin a new chapter. Kriya has been acquired by Allica Bank, the UK’s fastest growing fintech bank for established businesses. Together, they’re building a stronger platform that […]
Katana Extends Series B with Cogito Capital as Lead, Joined by Benchmark’s Peter Fenton
Tallinn, Estonia — October 2, 2025 — Katana, the cloud-native Inventory Management Platform for SMBs selling physical products across different channels, today announced €14 million extension of its Series B funding round. The round is led by Cogito Capital Partners, with participation from Fenton/Greer Family Trust, owned by Peter Fenton and Kate Greer and existing […]
Finom secures €115M as European fintech for SMBs enters a new era
While the funding landscape remains challenging for many, Europe’s most dynamic startups are still capturing the imagination—and the wallets—of investors. The latest to ride this wave is Finom, a five-year-old Amsterdam-based challenger bank laser-focused on empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the continent. In a testament to its rapid ascent, Finom has just clinched […]
