Duvo, an AI automation platform founded by Rohlik chief executive officer Tomáš Čupr, has raised a $32 million Series A led by Balderton Capital. Existing investors Index Ventures, Northzone, and Credo Ventures also joined, bringing total funding to $48 million. The money will fund expansion, starting with retailers and consumer goods companies in the US. Duvo hired Michael Green from Databricks as senior vice president of go-to-market, and Spencer Insolia, a former Kmart president, as US managing director. Duvo says it has unlocked over $100 million for clients. At Notino, a European online beauty retailer, a quarterly supplier bonus reconciliation fell from 70 days to 15. Čupr says the aim is to raise "the GDP of every employee" rather than replace staff.

Exein raised $270M at a $1.7B valuation to build the security layer for Physical AI, protecting robots, drones and autonomous machines at machine speed.

Sava has raised $36 million in Series B funding led by Ascensia, bringing its total funding to $68 million. The London-based company is developing a glucose monitoring sensor that aims to eliminate fingerstick testing for people with diabetes. Founded in 2019 by Renato Circi and Rafaël Michali, Sava's device uses microsensors that are 10 times shorter than conventional continuous glucose monitors. Early studies showed accurate readings for up to 10 days in 25 patients. Sava plans to run a major clinical trial this year and hopes to secure CE approval for non-adjunctive use within 18 to 24 months. Ascensia will handle commercialisation and distribution in Europe after approval. The funding round included participation from Balderton Capital, Pentland Ventures, Norrsken VC, and other investors.