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MEROVA strengthens with a HUF 100 million investment, ushering in a new era of data-driven diabetes prevention

MEROVA Health, a digital pioneer in diabetes prevention, has reached a new milestone by securing a total investment of HUF 100 million. Hiventures joined the round with HUF 50 million, alongside Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC) with HUF 35 million, as well as the First Central European Hardware Accelerator and Szakacsits Ventures. The new funding will enable the development of MEROVA’s AI-powered patient application, MEROVA – Zia, the enhancement of its client management system, MEROVA – Anton, and the launch of insurance pilot programs.

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OUVC funds innovative, additive-free food preservation technology

Over just a few years, RoyalPaté has become one of the most promising names in Hungarian gastronomy. Its premium-quality goose liver products represent the highest standards and have already earned international recognition. The company uses eco-friendly, recyclable glass and paper-based packaging, and its additive -free products can be transported and stored without refrigeration, significantly reducing both the ecological footprint and logistics/export costs.

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Orderly accelerates growth with HUF 100 million investment from OUVC

Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC)’s latest investment is Orderly, an innovative restaurant management software that offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing hospitality operations. The HUF 100 million capital injection, provided by OUVC in two tranches, will enable the startup to further enhance its product, strengthen its sales team, and begin international expansion.

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Artificial Intelligence in fashion: OUVC invests in a Gen Z platform

Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC) has made its latest investment of HUF 73 million in a fashion technology startup: Outfino’s goal is to make style selection an enjoyable experience rather than a source of uncertainty. The AI-powered platform allows users to share their outfits, receive feedback, and discover brands and pieces that truly suit them.

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A new solution for sustainable agriculture: WeedEye strengthens with OUVC investment

WeedEye is Obuda Uni Venture Capital’s (OUVC) latest investment, offering an answer to one of the most pressing challenges in sustainable agriculture: how to keep farmland weed-free efficiently while drastically reducing chemical use. The startup’s real-time, AI-powered weed detection and targeted spraying technology can reduce pesticide use by up to 90%, without affecting crop yields and while significantly lowering environmental impact.

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Sustainability at full speed: BDN Automotive secures investment from OUVC

Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC) has committed to backing another technology-focused startup: they are supporting BDN Automotive Ltd. with a €340,000 investment to advance innovations aimed at making transportation more sustainable. The Hungarian engineering team’s mission is to retrofit existing diesel-powered vehicles with hydrogen-based propulsion, reducing harmful emissions and accelerating the green transition, without the need to purchase new vehicles.

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V. INNOMEET – An evening dedicated to innovation, community, and learning

Last week, the V. INNOMEET was held, once again bringing together university students, researchers, startup founders, and industry professionals interested in innovation. This time, the event was organized by Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC), with the goal of inspiring and supporting those who want to create new solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset while building valuable connections.

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Voovo closes a $500,000 investment round with the support of OUVC

Voovo – an artificial intelligence–based application aiming to revolutionize how students and teachers interact with educational materials – has successfully closed a $500,000 pre-seed investment round, joined by Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC) as the largest investor. The round was led by the global startup accelerator Techstars, and also joined by well-known figures of the Hungarian innovation ecosystem such as Petya Balogh’s STRT Holding Nyrt. and angel investor Péter Csillag.

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