Funding News

Slayd is a platform that aims to scale its "Slayd Originals" content. The company has raised pre-seed funding to support its growth and expansion plans.

EnforceShield is a Lithuanian IP software provider that offers an AI-powered platform to detect and analyze IP infringement and initiate takedown requests. The company will use its new seed funding to expand its platform into broader IP lifecycle management. The round was led by Vendep Capital and included participation from FIRSTPICK VC.

Firi is a quick commerce platform for beauty and personal care products, leveraging AI to curate and list premium brands. The company plans to use its recent $3 million funding to expand its product categories, including makeup and fragrances, and increase its dark store operations in Gurugram.

Starway Technology operates a comprehensive B2B wealth technology platform for financial institutions. It offers a wide range of products including cash management, funds, structured notes, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets, alongside services like robo-advisory and discretionary account management. The company aims to empower financial institutions and corporate clients with advanced wealth management and capital operation technologies.

Thatch has reached a $1 billion valuation following a $108 million funding round. The company operates in the context of rising healthcare costs.

AIUC provides a framework called AIUC-1, which acts as a SOC 2 certification for AI systems, auditing them for safety, reliability, and compliance. They then offer insurance coverage tied directly to these audit results, with limits up to $50 million per policy. This service aims to provide financial protection for enterprises deploying autonomous AI agents.

Factory is an AI coding startup that has more than tripled its valuation. The company focuses on providing AI-powered solutions for software development. This significant valuation increase suggests strong market confidence in its technology and business model.

Charikaty is a Moroccan legaltech startup founded in 2024 that enables entrepreneurs to incorporate businesses online and provides related services like accounting and trademark filing. The company has closed a pre-seed round at a USD 3.5 million valuation to expand its business lifecycle services and launch new ventures.

Exein is an Italian cybersecurity startup focused on building a security layer for robots, drones, and autonomous physical AI vehicles. Their latest product, Photon, offers runtime protection at the kernel level, working directly with hardware manufacturers. The company aims to accelerate expansion in the US and Asia-Pacific with its $270 million Series C funding, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation.

Profound builds marketing software to help brands appear in AI search results. They assist businesses in understanding how AI influences consumer discovery and have expanded from an analytics platform to offering marketing strategy research and creation. This round, led by Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins, values the company at $1.8 billion.

Isometric is a UK-based ClimateTech startup that helps companies measure and manage their carbon emissions. The company is expanding its services beyond carbon removal to offer broader climate management solutions. This funding round will support their growth and product development.

Fin is building stablecoin payments infrastructure. The company raised $20 million in seed funding led by Expa to support its development.

CreatorFi provides capital to independent media operators across gaming, music, content creators, and live experiences. The company advances capital against verified, recurring IP-based revenue streams like YouTube AdSense and Spotify royalties, with no equity taken. This funding round aims to scale their operations and provide a credit-first alternative to traditional financing for creators.

Finnish startup Startuplingo is developing AI agents to replace traditional CRM systems. They have raised $10.3 million in seed funding to advance their technology and market penetration. The company aims to offer a more intelligent and automated approach to customer relationship management.

Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company is raising funds to provide insurance for AI agents. The company aims to address the emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Vantage Data Centers is developing a portfolio of data centers across North America. This funding will support early-stage development projects, expanding their capacity and reach in the growing data infrastructure market.

barq is a Saudi digital payments company focused on expanding its digital financial platform. This funding round aims to support its growth and development in the fintech sector.

Rebaba is a Swedish energy technology company that repurposes retired electric vehicle batteries into energy storage systems. Their solutions cater to residential, commercial, and industrial applications, supporting grid balancing and renewable energy storage. This seed funding will accelerate production scaling and facilitate European expansion.

An Israeli AI startup founder has admitted to fraud after raising approximately ₹258 crore (around $31 million USD). The specifics of the company's operations and the nature of the fraud were not detailed in the provided information.

Cubase Bio is a Swedish startup focused on transforming retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries into energy storage systems. This seed funding round aims to advance their technology and market penetration in the growing energy storage sector.

A Vinyl Bar is a new music app startup founded by Spotify's former Head of Innovation. The company has raised $5.5 million in pre-seed funding to develop its platform. Dawn Ostroff is among the notable backers.

BuyWander is a startup focused on facilitating retail returns, aiming to simplify the process for consumers and businesses. The company is expanding nationwide following a recent funding round.

Jack & Jill is a London-based company that develops AI agents for jobseekers and employers. They have raised €34.68 million in Series A funding to scale their operations. The company aims to improve the hiring process through its AI solutions.

GridX is a startup developing robotic technology to build solar farms more efficiently and with less land. They have raised $32 million to further their mission of accelerating solar energy deployment.

Upwind Security is a cloud security startup that has experienced rapid valuation growth. The company focuses on providing security solutions for cloud environments. This recent funding round, co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners and TCV, significantly increased its valuation, reflecting strong investor confidence in its technology and market position amidst a competitive landscape.

Kaiko is a crypto market data provider that supplies institutional-grade data for digital assets. They are expanding into onchain capital markets, delivering data to smart contracts and transforming onchain activity into off-chain data. This Series B funding will support their vision for providing data infrastructure for tokenized markets.

Paysika is a fintech company based in Cameroon that aims to expand into new African markets. The company recently secured $200,000 in pre-seed funding to support its growth and market entry strategies.

Boxd is a Dutch startup building cloud infrastructure for developers and AI coding agents. They provide persistent virtual machines for running code, executing tests, and managing software workflows, addressing the computing demands of AI agents. This $2 million pre-seed round will fund team expansion and the development of their custom virtualization engine.

Waspito is a Cameroonian e-health startup that connects users with medical doctors via instant video consultations from their smartphones. It also provides mobile laboratory services, allowing lab technicians to collect samples from users' homes and deliver results digitally.

Veriqus Group is a wealthtech startup that focuses on providing digital wealth management solutions. It targets individual investors looking for alternative investment opportunities and fixed income products. The company raised around $40 million in a funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners.

Electroflow is a lithium startup focused on developing battery solutions for data centers. The company aims to meet the growing demand for efficient energy storage in the tech industry, particularly as data centers expand their operations.

OpenTrade is a London-based crypto startup that provides institutional-grade on-chain and real-world asset-backed lending alongside stablecoin yield products. The company aims to expand its yield infrastructure and grow its asset management and trading team with the newly raised capital.

BRKZ is a Saudi Arabian building materials procurement platform that has raised $31 million in funding. The company aims to streamline the procurement process for construction materials. The funding round was co-led by Aramco's investment arm, Wa'ed Ventures.

The company is a competitor to Nvidia in the AI chip market, focusing on developing alternatives to traditional GPU technology. This funding round indicates a growing interest in diversifying the AI hardware landscape, particularly as demand for GPU alternatives increases.

Nuance Labs is an AI research lab focused on developing a foundation model for human conversation and expression. Founded by former Apple researchers, the company aims to create a real-time audiovisual model that integrates speech, language, and animation seamlessly. The recent funding will help accelerate model development and expand their research team.

Emilia AI is an artificial intelligence startup for restaurants that adds a layer of AI on top of existing security cameras. It cross-references camera data with point-of-sale data to provide real-time insights for upsell opportunities and fraud detection. The company aims to reduce staff turnover by helping waiters earn more.

Nara Health is a Chicago-based health insurance startup that aims to provide innovative health insurance solutions. The company focuses on improving access to healthcare for individuals and families, making it easier for them to navigate their health insurance options. This funding round will help Nara Health expand its offerings and reach more customers.

India’s semiconductor startups have collectively raised $1.4 billion, indicating a significant growth in the sector. Nearly half of this amount has been raised since 2025, showcasing the increasing interest and investment in semiconductor technology in India.

Askya has launched a growth programme aimed at African AI startups, providing funding, technical resources, and business support. The programme will select 10 startups to participate in a six-week cohort, offering coaching and access to cloud computing resources.

Open Cosmos is a company focused on providing satellite infrastructure solutions. They cater to businesses and organizations looking to leverage satellite technology for various applications. The recent funding round will help them expand their capabilities and offerings in the satellite sector.

Z.AI is a technology company focused on artificial intelligence solutions. The company has successfully raised $5 billion through shares and convertible bonds, indicating strong investor confidence in its growth potential.

Intel is a multinational corporation and technology company known for designing and manufacturing advanced integrated digital technology products. The company is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing and is involved in various sectors including computing, data centers, and artificial intelligence.

Temporal is a company that specializes in building tools for developers to create and manage workflows in a scalable manner. The company targets businesses looking to enhance their operational efficiency through advanced AI solutions. This funding round highlights the growing demand for agentic AI technologies, which are driving significant growth in the sector.

Fortaegis is a startup focused on enhancing chip security. The company aims to provide innovative solutions to protect semiconductor devices, which are critical in various technology applications. This funding round will help Fortaegis expand its capabilities and market reach.

Entravel Group is launching the Expereon settlement platform, which aims to streamline settlement processes in the travel industry. This additional funding will support the development and launch of this innovative platform, targeting travel businesses looking for efficient settlement solutions.

Twiga Foods is a Kenyan agri-tech startup that aimed to fix the fragmented fresh-produce supply chain by linking farmers directly with urban vendors via an app. The company has fallen into administration after a $35 million convertible bond lifeline failed to keep it afloat.

Pave Finance is an AI-backed trading and portfolio management platform designed for financial advisors. The company aims to reduce the operational burden and costs associated with portfolio construction and management, offering personalized client strategies. With a valuation of $100 million, Pave has raised over $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its market-facing and engineering teams.

Freya Industries is a Swedish company developing intelligent, affordable sensors for security and defense. The company aims to provide proactive understanding of security situations through its innovative technology, making it accessible for various applications. The recent funding will support customer orders and the expansion of their team as they roll out their solutions across Europe.

Furnishka is a Bengaluru-based furniture startup that combines e-commerce with physical retail to offer a wide range of customizable furniture for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Founded in 2023, the company focuses on efficiency and logistics, serving customers through both online and offline channels.