🛫 Electric Aviation Taking Off + $150M VC
For over 5 years, HolonIQ has been tracking and analyzing Impact Capital Markets, Foundations and Philanthropies, Venture and Growth Capital, Private Equity and Public Markets.
Now, with more than 50 stock indices being tracked, we're kicking off 2024 with a new daily newsletter for data-driven, global leaders looking to understand trends in strategic industries.
Today's Topics
- ✈️ Electric Aviation. HolonIQ Electric Aviation Index Surges 30%
- 💰 Funding. Mega deals in health and energy
- 📦 Acquisitions. 8th Jan acquisitions wrap
- 📅 Economics. Trade, GDP and Inflation this week
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✈️Taking Off: Electric Aviation's Past Year in Review
HolonIQ Electric Aircraft Index: The index has posted an increase of almost 30% in the year to January 2024. Various external factors, such as technology, certification processes, and research and development challenges, contributed to the observed trends. During this period, notable events included RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation) on October 4, 2023, successfully demonstrating the operation of semiconductors and advanced software algorithms that control power and can interrupt extreme currents faster. In addition, Joby Aviation, a startup founded in 2009, secured a $55 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense on the last week of April 2023, a deal that will allow the company to put its aircraft into customers' hands and start generating revenue before it has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.
💰 Funding
🔬 Claris Biotherapeutics, a New Jersey-based biotechnology company, raised a $57M Series A from Novo Holdings, RA Capital, and Mass General Brigham Ventures to expand operations and its development efforts.
🧬 Genomics, a UK based Genome analysis company, raised $44.5M from F-Prime Capital and Foresight Capital Partners to develop its risk estimation technology to prevent common diseases and cancers.
⚡ Vortexa, a UK-based energy analytics platform provider, raised $34M Series C from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital to further accelerate its international expansion, technology, and quality of service to its clients and partners.
🐾 Gallant Therapeutics, a California-based animal health biotechnology company, raised $15M Series A from Bold Capital Partners to expedite the development of innovative allogeneic stem cell therapies.
🏥 Care Continuity, a Texas-based healthcare logistics company, raised $10M Series A from Empactful Capital & Viewside Capital Partners to boost solution adoption, invest strategically for growth, and enhance AI for improved patient navigation.
💼 Acquisitions
🔬 Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a California-based genomic diagnostics company, reached a definitive agreement to acquire C2i Genomics, a NYC-based minimal residual disease (MRD) detection company for $95M.
🌾 Danstar Ferment, a Canadian-based food ingredient supplier, acquired Evolva, a Swiss-based producer of sustainably sourced natural flavors, sweeteners, and functional ingredients for $23.5M.
📚 Baims, a Kuwait-based online educational website, has acquired Orcas Edtech, an Egypt-based developer of a hybrid tutoring platform designed to connect parents and students with experienced and reliable private tutors nearby.
📅 Economic Calendar
This week, anticipate key economic indicators focusing on Balance of Trade, GDP, and Inflation.
Tuesday, January 09 2024
🇨🇦 Canada - Balance of Trade, November
Thursday, January 11 2024
🇦🇺 Australia - Balance of Trade, November
🇺🇸 US - Core Inflation Rate MoM, December
🇺🇸 US - Core Inflation Rate YoY, December
🇺🇸 US - Inflation Rate MoM, December
🇺🇸 US - Inflation Rate YoY, December
Friday, January 12 2024
🇨🇳 China - Inflation Rate YoY, December
🇨🇳 China - Balance of Trade, December
🇬🇧 UK - GDP MoM, November
🇺🇸 US - PPI MoM, December
Monday January 15 2024
🇩🇪 Germany - Full Year GDP Growth, 2023
Tuesday January 16 2024
🇦🇺 Australia - Westpac Consumer Confidence Change, January
🇬🇧 UK - Unemployment Rate, November
🇩🇪 Germany - ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, January
🇨🇦 Canada - Inflation Rate YoY, December
Wednesday January 17 2024
🇨🇳 China - GDP Growth Rate YoY, Q4
🇨🇳 China - Industrial Production YoY, December
🇬🇧 UK - Inflation Rate YoY, December
🇺🇸 US - Retail Sales MoM, December
Thursday January 18 2024
🇺🇸 US - Building Permits Prel, December
🇯🇵 Japan - Inflation Rate YoY, December
🇬🇧 UK - Retail Sales MoM, December
🇺🇸 US - Michigan Consumer Sentiment Prel, January