– Numan is a digital platform for men’s health.
– Company raised $40m in Series B funding.
– The round was led by White Star Capital, with participation from existing investors Novator, Vostok New Global, Anthemis Exponential and Colle Capital, and new investor Hanwha Dream Fund.
– The new investment will be used to continue to expand operations and its business reach, as well as the therapeutic areas it covers.

– Collectiv Food, a food supply chain startup, raised $16m in Series A funding.
– The round was led by VNV Global and joined by VisVires New Protein, Octopus Ventures, Norrsken VC and existing investors, including Partech, Colle Capital and Mustard Seed.
– The company operates by sourcing food directly from producers, disintermediating the wholesaler middleman, and delivering straight to professional kitchens.
– Customers include Big Mamma Group, The Hush Collection, Dirty Bones, Megan’s, Crussh, Butchie’s, Cocotte, Tossed and Fresh Fitness Food.

– Parkside, a global stock trading and clearing platform for brokerages and digital banks, announced the completion of its $24m Series A financing.
– Shanghai, China-based Enlight Growth Partners (“EGP”) led the round, which included existing investors Mubadala Capital, FinTech Collective and Colle Capital, and new investors Peak6 Investments and Entrée Capital.
– Parkside will continue expanding its technology and brokerage services in support of its 2021 growth plans.