> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸͺΆ Flo Achieves Unicorn Status With $200M Series C. $300M+ VC Funding. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/flo-achieves-unicorn-status-with-200m-series-c-300m-vc-funding/ - Published: 2024-07-31T12:33:41.000Z - Updated: 2024-07-31T12:33:41.000Z - Description: Daily Impact Deals #148 looks at major deals and M&A in impact industries, and upcoming economic releases. - Author: QS - Tags: Deals [**Tashi delek**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tashi%5Fdelek?ref=newsletters.qs.com)🏞️ πŸ“ˆ **Today's Global Economic Update:** In the US, [Q2 GDP grew 2.8%](https://www.bea.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). PCE inflation slowed to 2.6%, with core PCE at 2.9%. The savings rate fell to 3.5%, and jobless claims dropped by 10,000, but durable goods orders declined. These mixed signals highlight recovery challenges. **β€πŸ‘© Deal of the Day:** Flo Health, a UK-based women's health company, raised a [$200M Series C](https://tech.eu/2024/07/30/flo-health-raises-over-200m-becomes-first-femtech-unicorn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to fuel its next phase of growth. **What's New?** πŸ“š **Education.** HRTech **🌍 Climate.** Carbon removal + more **🩺 Health.** FemTech, bioTech πŸ“… **Economics.** Euro Area GDP, US Fed interest, inflation data + more ## πŸ“š Education **πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Educatly**, an Egyptian student recruitment platform, raised a [$2.5M Seed](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/educatly-raises-2-5m-in-new-funding-to-solidify-its-footprint-in-the-middle-east/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from TLcom Capital Partners and Plus Venture Capital to solidify its presence in the Middle East and Africa. ## **🌍** Climate πŸƒ **Graphyte**, an Arkansas-based carbon removal startup, raised a [$30M Series A](https://www.finsmes.com/2024/07/graphyte-raises-30m-in-series-a-funding.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from Prelude Ventures and Carbon Direct Capital to accelerate the deployment of its technology. **πŸ₯Ό Pace Analytical Services** [acquired](https://www.indianagazette.com/news/pace-analytical-services-acquires-indiana-based-environmental-services-laboratories/article%5F764f479e-4eb0-11ef-bab2-7f4c5d5a9d50.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Environmental Services Laboratories, an Indiana-based environmental testing company founded in 1988. ## 🩺 Health **β€πŸ‘© Flo Health**, a UK-based women's health company, raised a [$200M Series C](https://tech.eu/2024/07/30/flo-health-raises-over-200m-becomes-first-femtech-unicorn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from General Atlantic to fuel its next phase of growth by expanding into new markets and enhancing its technology. **πŸ’‰ LTZ Therapeutics**, a Chinese immunotherapy-focused biotech, raised a [$20M Series A](https://www.finsmes.com/2024/07/ltz-therapeutics-raises-over-20m-in-series-a-financing.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from Lapam Capital to advance the development of its Myeloid Engager pipeline to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. **πŸ’Š Pinetree Therapeutics**, a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company, raised a [$17M Series A](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pinetree-therapeutics-closes-17-million-in-series-a-funding-to-advance-abreptor-protein-degradation-platform-and-portfolio-programs-302209011.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from STIC Investments and DSC Investment to advance their clinical trials further. ## **πŸ“…** Economic Calendar Euro Area GDP, US Fed Interest, Inflation Data + More ### Wednesday, July 31st 2024 [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Fed Interest Rate Decision](https://www.federalreserve.gov/) [πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia Balance of Trade Data, June](https://www.abs.gov.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Caixin Manufacturing PMI, July](https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/public?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Thursday, August 1st 2024 [πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ BoE Interest Rate Decision](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing PMI, July](https://www.ismworld.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Friday, August 2nd 2024 [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Employment Data, July](https://www.bls.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Monday, August 5th 2024 [πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Services PMI, July](https://www.ismworld.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Tuesday, August 6th 2024 [πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί RBA Interest Rate Decision](http://www.rba.gov.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Wednesday, August 7th 2024 [πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany's Balance of Trade](https://www.destatis.de/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Ivey PMI, July](https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί NAB Business Confidence Index, July](http://business.nab.com.au/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Balance of Trade, July](http://www.customs.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Thursday, August 8th 2024 [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Balance of Trade, June](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China Inflation Data, July](http://www.stats.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Friday, August 9th 2024 [πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Employment Data, July](http://www.statcan.gc.ca/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [](http://www.customs.gov.cn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Like getting this newsletter?** *For unlimited access to more deals and economic updates,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* --- **Thank you for reading. 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