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Swiss tech raises €1.1B in H1 2026 with concentrated funding
Switzerland’s tech sector secured over €1.1 billion in the first half of 2026.
Reporting: tech.eu
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AI platform for multi-location businesses raises €400K pre-seed
Reply Next, an AI tool designed to help businesses manage digital presence across multiple locations, has secured €400,000 in pre-seed funding.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Catalonia expands India trade ties with new Delhi office, tech focus
Catalonia’s business minister is visiting India to bolster economic ties, following €652 million in exports.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Ema secures $77M Series B to expand AI workforce platform
Bengaluru-based AI startup Ema has raised $77 million in a Series B round led by local investors.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Nykaa and L’Oréal’s BOLD fund to co-invest in Indian beauty brands
Mumbai-based Nykaa has partnered with L’Oréal’s corporate venture arm, BOLD, to jointly back beauty and personal care startups in India.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Revolut faces new security breach affecting customers
Revolut customers have reported unauthorized transactions and account access issues in a fresh security incident.
Reporting: sifted.eu
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NPCI head calls for UPI MDR to fund cybersecurity costs
NPCI Managing Director Dilip Asbe stated that a market-driven economic model for UPI, including merchant discount rates (MDR).
Reporting: inc42.com
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AI reshapes startup funding timing and allocation strategies
A CIBC podcast explores how AI is prompting founders to adjust when they raise capital and how they distribute it.
Reporting: betakit.com
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Pat Gelsinger-backed PicoJool raises $27.5M for AI data center bandwidth
PicoJool, a startup with backing from former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, has secured $27.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Socratic Partners.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Databricks acquires Row Zero to enhance AI-powered spreadsheets
Databricks has acquired Seattle-based Row Zero, a startup founded in 2021 by former AWS engineers.
Reporting: msn.com
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SEDEMAC investors exit via ₹1.46K Cr bulk deals post-IPO lock-in
SEDEMAC’s institutional backers—A91 Partners, Xponentia, NJRN Family Trust.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Moneyview IPO sees 1.44x subscription on day one
Moneyview’s ₹1,092 crore initial public offering drew 1.44 times the shares on offer by the close of its first trading day.
Reporting: inc42.com
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