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Quantum Systems valuation jumps to $8B after $1.2B raise
A German drone maker has secured $1.2 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation past $8 billion.
Reporting: msn.com
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Baselayer pivots to AI agents after $35M funding round
Baselayer, a startup focused on business identity and risk infrastructure, has secured early-stage funding to develop a trust layer for AI agents.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Forbes highlights three US humanoid robot firms for investment
A Forbes article identifies three American companies developing humanoid robots as investment opportunities.
Reporting: forbes.com
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Saudi fintech growth shifts focus from apps to infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector has expanded rapidly, with the number of active firms now exceeding 200.
Reporting: msn.com
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Firmus targets $7B ASX IPO in October
AI data centre operator Firmus Technologies has set October 6 for its IPO prospectus launch, with plans to list on the ASX on October 22.
Reporting: startupdaily.net
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Palo Alto AI startup Hang Ten secures $85M for IT automation
Hang Ten, a Palo Alto-based AI startup, has raised $85 million to deploy a platform it claims can replace 30-person IT teams with four engineers.
Reporting: hoodline.com
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Paris AI startup Biolevate secures €30M, expands to Boston
Biolevate, an AI firm focused on life sciences, has closed a €30 million Series A round. The funding was co-led by Orange Ventures and RAISE France.
Reporting: thenextweb.com
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Chamelio raises $26M Series A five months after seed round
An Israeli legal-tech startup has secured $26 million in Series A funding, just months after its seed round.
Reporting: ynetnews.com
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Plug and Play Tirana Expo 2026 to host global startup event in Albania
Plug and Play’s Tirana Expo will return in October 2026 at the Pyramid of Tirana, drawing startups, investors, and corporate leaders from Europe, Silicon Valley.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Veridion secures $20M to expand global business data coverage
A startup mapping 640 million businesses worldwide has raised $20 million in Series A funding.
Reporting: martechcube.com
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Skalar exits stealth with revenue-based financing for later-stage startups
Skalar, a New York-based fintech, has launched a revenue-based financing model targeting later-stage technology companies.
Reporting: crowdfundinsider.com
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Demoverse raises $600K to let consumers co-create products via AI
An AI platform called Demoverse has secured pre-seed funding to enable consumers to design products alongside brands. The $600K round was led by Lumikai.
Reporting: indianweb2.com
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