📝 Daphni Blue raises $215M

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Google purchased Nest ($3.2B), Amazon acquired Ring ($1.2B)…

And now, RYSE is aiming to be the next big smart home acquisition.

With 10 granted patents, $10M+ in revenue, and 200% YoY growth, RYSE is transforming window shades from a manual chore to a seamless smart home upgrade. And, they just launched in over 100 Best Buy stores and are expanding into HomeDepot in 2025!

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News of the Day

French VC firm Daphni has closed the first round of its new fund, Daphni Blue, securing €200 million ($215 million) and targeting €250 million ($270 million) by year-end. Known for investments in Back Market, Swile, and Pasqal, Daphni has backed 70 European startups since 2015 and plans to add 40 more with this fund. Unlike many VCs fixated on AI, Daphni is focusing on deep science—quantum computing, life sciences, physics, and mathematics—recruiting PhDs to its team. Co-founder Pierre-Eric Leibovici emphasized that raising funds is just the beginning: real success lies in delivering returns through exits.

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Chart of the Day

This tech company grew 32,481%...

No, it's not Nvidia... It's Mode Mobile, 2023’s fastest-growing software company according to Deloitte.

Just as Uber turned vehicles into income-generating assets, Mode is turning smartphones into an easy passive income source, already helping 45M+ users earn $325M+ through simple, everyday use.

They’ve just been granted their stock ticker by the Nasdaq, and you can still invest in their pre-IPO offering at just $0.26/share.

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*Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
*The Deloitte rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
*Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com.

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