Portfolio news roundup:
June highlights

Light has launched its third-generation minimalist smartphone, the Light Phone III, building on the success of its previous models which have sold over 100,000 units. The new device, priced at $799, features enhanced capabilities while maintaining its focus on digital minimalism. Available for pre-order for $399 (50% off).

The launch of the new product was highlighted in Forbes, Business Insider, TechCrunch, Lifewire and other outlets.

NASA selects SpaceX to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle that will provide the capability to deorbit the space station and ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas. The single-award contract has a total potential value of $843 million.

Ivee is an in-vehicle software that created end-to-end personalised passenger experiences.

Ivee's Cloud Platform combines millions of proprietary data points and dozens of marketplace integrations with the trip details provided by mobility operators.

The follow on financing will go towards growth of their vehicle count and increase our software development.

Nada, an investment tech platform that aims to make the home equity market accessible to individual investors, secured seed extension funding from investors LiveOak Ventures and 7BC Venture Capital.

The amount of funding remains undisclosed.

The new offering is targeting a $44 billion market opportunity in workplace productivity losses due to poor sleep. The corporate program leverages Apollo's scientifically validated wearable technology to improve employee sleep and reduce stress.

The new offering has led to a 14x increase in account creation and 3x improvement in paid membership conversion compared to the previous model.

Firefly Aerospace signed a multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin for 25 launches on Firefly’s Alpha rocket through 2029. This agreement strengthens Firefly's position in the space industry and supports Lockheed Martin's efforts to accelerate new mission capabilities for its customers.

This collaboration will see Avalanche's infrastructure integrated into Elixir's platform, including the newly acquired RoboKiden game with over 100,000 pre-registered users.

One of the world's top accelerators, Plug and Play AccelerateAZ, offers expert guidance, industry connections, and global exposure that could accelerate SorbiForce’s market penetration and sales.

GENEFIT, a genetics-based performance optimization technology introduces a novel approach to player development and injury prevention. The partnership aims to provide OCSC's coaching and medical staff with comprehensive insights to maximize player performance and reduce injury risks, potentially giving the team a competitive edge.

This win not only validates EMROD's technology and market potential but also significantly enhances its visibility among top European investors.

CoinDCX Prime is a new service targeting high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and institutional investors. This strategic move responds to increasing demand from these investor segments, with the platform already serving over 100 institutional investors, 2,500+ HNI clients, and 25+ family offices.

The company aims to partner with the Ghanaian government's Green Ghana initiative.

This collaboration will provide 9 deserving women with scholarships to join CAVU’s Agile Accelerator program, supporting the professional growth and development of women.