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Investor Insight: February 2025 Portfolio Updates

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Bianca Iulia Simion

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Investor Insight: February 2025 Portfolio Updates
February has been an exciting month of significant achievements across our portfolio companies, from strategic mergers and international expansion to product launches and prestigious recognition.

Join us as we celebrate these milestones that continue to demonstrate the innovative spirit and market leadership of our funded companies.

Arcanna.ai

Arcanna.ai has been selected for the second annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, in collaboration with the NVIDIA Inception program for startups. This prestigious selection places Arcanna.ai among just 36 startups chosen for this exclusive program, which provides access to valuable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

This recognition further validates Arcanna.ai's innovative approach to cybersecurity and positions the company for accelerated growth and development in partnership with some of the industry's most influential organizations.

Bonapp

In a landmark development for sustainable food solutions, bonapp.eco has merged with Hungarian startup Munch, creating a powerhouse in the fight against food waste across Central and Eastern Europe. This strategic union combines Munch's operations in Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia with bonapp.eco's strong Romanian presence, resulting in a unified platform with impressive reach: over 3.5 million app downloads and partnerships with 6,000 retail locations.

With nearly 100 dedicated employees, the newly merged entity generated €7.5 million in revenue in 2024, positioning it for even greater impact in sustainable food management throughout the region. Read more.

Brio

Brio has released the first National Report on Numerical Literacy in Romania, in partnership with Asociația pentru Valori în Educație (AVE România) and with support from Apa Nova București. This study reveals concerning findings: numerical illiteracy affects more than a third (36%) of students across all educational levels, with nearly 16% experiencing significant difficulties. This important research establishes Brio as a leader in educational assessment and positions the company to drive meaningful improvements in Romania's educational landscape.

.lumen

.lumen continues to gain international recognition for its revolutionary technology designed to enhance mobility for the visually impaired. The company showcased its innovative glasses in a live demonstration on CNN during the CES event in Las Vegas. Founder Cornel Amariei has also shared on his Linkedin that the team is developing new laboratories, suggesting exciting advances on the horizon. Furthermore, the startup is heavily hiring, with open positions for Engineering Project Managers, Computer Vision Engineers, Software (and System) Testers, Electronics Engineers, Hardware Prototyping Engineers, Marketing Specialists and Business Developers.

Dronamics

Dronamics is making waves in the cargo delivery sector, with Co-Founder & CEO Svilen Rangelov taking the Innovation stage at The Times Group ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025, one of Asia's foremost business forums, attended by India's Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

In a revealing interview with Engineer Live, the Bulgarian startup detailed its mission to democratize cargo delivery by establishing new trade routes to remote areas. Looking ahead, Dronamics plans to expand into the Middle East through strategic partnerships with companies like Aramex, Qatar Airways Cargo, and Abu Dhabi's Strategic Development Fund, while also working on their first manufacturing facility for mass production of the Black Swan aircraft.

DRUID AI

DRUID AI hosted an exclusive AI in Healthcare Executive Dinner in Nashville, TN, following the ViVE2025 Conference. Sam Whitten from DRUID led engaging conversations with top healthcare and digital transformation leaders, exploring how DRUID AI agents are already making tangible impacts in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations worldwide.

FLOWX.AI

FLOWX.AI has achieved a significant milestone with the implementation of their technology at Banca Transilvania, one of Europe's largest banks. The bank has launched a new customer authentication system powered by FLOWX.AI’s artificial intelligence solutions, providing a seamless and secure experience for users.

This implementation at a major financial institution demonstrates FLOWX.AI’s growing influence in transforming modern banking through innovative AI solutions that enhance both security and user experience.

KFactory

KFactory has successfully deployed its innovative Industry 4.0 solution at YASA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz renowned for its pioneering axial-flux electric motor technology. This swift implementation enhances YASA's quality department by providing deep insights into machine performance and product quality. By collecting and analyzing complex data, KFactory's platform reveals critical correlations between various production parameters, empowering YASA's quality teams to optimize their processes.

As KFactory Co-founder Vlad Cazan noted, "The manufacturing industry is one of the most undigitalized in the world; however, those with the openness to move to Industry 4.0 and digitalize their factories will gain a significant competitive edge."

Ondato

Ondato has joined the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) evaluation of age assurance algorithms, achieving impressive results in this prestigious assessment. The company scored the fifth-lowest mean absolute error (MAE) rate for the application dataset and fourth-lowest MAE for the border dataset.

Ondato also secured top-five results by false positive rate for the Challenge 25 use case with the border dataset, and by MAE for Age 13-16 in the Child Online Safety use case.

These outstanding results demonstrate Ondato's ability to deliver high-accuracy age verification with minimal bias across demographics, positioning the company as a leader in biometric verification technology that helps protect sensitive information, mitigate security risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Quarks Interactive

Quarks Interactive has launched Quantum Odyssey on Steam, an innovative game that makes quantum computing accessible to the general public. This groundbreaking title has received acclaim from various publications, with Notebook of a Strategist describing it as "fascinating... breaks my ego and absorbs me at the same time," and Quantum Technology News highlighting how "simply by playing a game, you will learn about quantum computing without any particular educational background."

Quantum Insider added that "Quantum Odyssey isn't just about having a good time. It's about teaching — and showing — how the quantum world works." This successful launch positions Quarks Interactive at the intersection of gaming and quantum education, creating an engaging pathway to understanding complex quantum concepts.

Siscale

Siscale continues to demonstrate its leadership in cybersecurity, with founder Petrica Ruta preparing to attend HumanX 2025 in Las Vegas from March 9-13. This prestigious event brings together leaders in technology and human-centered design, providing Siscale with valuable opportunities to showcase their innovations and forge strategic partnerships in the cybersecurity space.

Swisspod

Swisspod is making headlines as India sets its sights on building the world's longest hyperloop test track. Denis Tudor, CEO and Co-founder of Swisspod Technologies, highlighted India's tremendous potential for hyperloop technology, noting that "a 40-kilometre test track would cost $150-300 million upon completion depending on the dimension for the project."

This development follows a significant Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Swiss-American company and India's TuTr in March last year, an agreement endorsed by both Swiss and Indian governments.

Undelucram.ro

Undelucram.ro, Romania's largest online employee community, has reported impressive growth with 33 million platform accesses in the past year, according to CEO Costin Tudor. The platform experienced a 21% increase in user engagement, with visitors seeking more in-depth information about employers compared to previous years.

Additionally, user-generated content including reviews, salary information, and interview feedback grew by 17%. Tudor shared these insights during the Top Angajatori Undelucram.ro 2025 conference, highlighting the platform's growing influence in Romania's employment landscape.

Weavy

Weavy has launched Weavy v26, a major release that redefines the developer experience. This significant update streamlines their API by merging the Conversations API into the Apps API, reducing complexity for customers and creating a more intuitive development process. The release includes full React 19 support, improved notification handling, faster performance, and numerous quality improvements that make integration smoother than ever.

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