EssilorLuxottica acquired Pulse; Wellhub acquired Fitprime; New VC in 2024 - January 17, 2025

EssilorLuxottica acquired French Startup Pulse Audition for Smart Glasses Tech. | Glass AlmanacVertis 🇮🇹announced Vertis Venture 6 Digital Sud, a new early-stage fund investing in the digital transition in Southern Italy.Wellhub acquired FitPrime. According to Zest’s 🇮🇹announcement, Wellhub paid €50m (half cash, half shares) for the company.Tes Pharma announced a €5m extension of its Series A financing with Indaco Venture Partners.Veos Digital announced a €2m convertible loan, fully subscribed by its controlling shareholder Veos Group.PopulaRise, a digital marketing startup, 🇮🇹raised €400k from a syndicate of business angels.PlantBit, an agri-tech startup, 🇮🇹raised €200k from Scientifica VC.Angelini Ventures co-led a €20m round in Copenhagen-based NEUmiRNA Therapeutics.Circle acquired Telepass Innova's telematics and infomobility division.Matipay 🇮🇹acquired Enginko.Next4 🇮🇹acquired WDA, a venture builder.