Aardaia Secures $5.7M

M Ventures

M Ventures is the corporate venture capital fund of Merck KgaA, Darmstadt, Germany, investing in Biotechnology - with verticals in Healthcare therapeutics and Life Science tools, and Technology with verticals in electronics as well as frontier technologies and sustainability.

The Protein Brewery

The Protein Brewery is a food ingredients innovator pioneering sustainable nutrition through biomass fermentation, based in the Netherlands. Our hero ingredient, Fermotein®, is a nutritious mycelium powder rich in protein (all amino acids), prebiotic fiber, and micronutrients and bioactives unique to fungi. Designed for active nutrition (RTM, bars), Fermotein® delivers clean, whole-food benefits with zero carbs and no empty calories. Headquartered in Breda, we combine cutting-edge biotechnology with a mission to accelerate the global protein transition—bringing scalable, planet-friendly solutions to active nutrition and beyond.

MagiQware

At MagiQware, we are revolutionizing fault-tolerant quantum computing with our AI-driven magic state distillation solutions. Our cutting-edge technology leverages advanced artificial intelligence to optimize the magic state distillation process—a critical enabler for achieving universal quantum computation. By reducing error rates and maximizing resource efficiency, our proprietary algorithms accelerate the transition from theoretical quantum breakthroughs to scalable, real-world quantum processors. Our team of experts in quantum information science, machine learning, and algorithm design is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of quantum error correction and paving the way for reliable, high-performance quantum computing. We are committed to transforming industries by unlocking unprecedented computational power and driving the next generation of technological innovation. Join us on our journey as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in the quantum realm and shape the future of computing.

Whispp

Whispp develops and licenses real-time, on-device voice reconstruction AI that transforms how people communicate across accessibility, enterprise, and consumer applications. Whispp’s real-time on-device voice AI converts affected and whispered speech into the person’s clear and natural voice. Powered by our audio-to-audio voice reconstruction technology, Whispp gives people with a voice condition their voice back and enables private, discreet calls simply by whispering. The market opportunity for on-device voice AI is substantial, driven first by private, discreet calling. Whispp-based calling can enable silent conversations without disturbing others and can protect voice identity when confidentiality or anonymity matters. It can also support accessibility by giving voice to people with a voice condition and people who stutter severely, who are often more fluent when whispering. Whispp licenses its technology to mobile and PC OEMs and communications platforms for scaled integration. Whispp has been recognized as a TIME Best Inventions 2024 honoree, selected for the EIC Accelerator with a €2.5M grant and equity commitment, named a CES Innovation Award 2024 Honoree, chosen as a 4YFN Best Startup Award finalist, and included in the 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100. The company is actively collaborating with global technology partners to bring voice reconstruction to market. Founded in Leiden, Netherlands, in 2020 by CEO Joris Castermans and CTO Akash Raj Komarlu. The executive team includes Andreas Spechtler, former President of Dolby International, and Mahesh Sundaram, bringing deep expertise in global audio technology, OEM partnerships, commercialization, and international scaling. Our mission is to make communication effortless for everyone, regardless of voice challenges or environment.

Smartflow

Redefining inspections for a smarter, safer future. Smartflow is the platform that field teams, inspectors, and service providers use to run the full lifecycle of inspections and field work — from designing the model, to planning the work, to executing it online or offline, to reporting through client portals, PDFs, or data warehouses. Inspections are the heart of what we do. Whether it's an operator round at a tank terminal, a vessel arrival on the jetty, an asset inspection at a wind farm, or a safety check at a chemical plant, Smartflow turns scattered paper, spreadsheets, and emails into one connected system. The same platform also powers the broader field-work reality: work orders, maintenance jobs, commissioning checks, and project handovers. Configurable models adapt to how each organisation actually works, so teams can digitise what they do today and scale into more tomorrow. Used by asset owners, terminal operators, and service providers worldwide across energy, tank storage, maritime, and TIC industries — backed by a team that combines deep operational experience with a modular, data-driven platform that's intuitive, scalable, and built to last. Our values: People. Passion. Trust. Our mission: to make field work safer, cleaner, and more intelligent through technology. Want to raise the standard, not just digitize it? Let's talk. ? smartflowapps.com ✉ learnmore@smartflowapps.com Smarter. Safer. Check.