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Ravel closes $8.2M seed to recycle blended textiles
Textile recycling startup Ravel has secured an $8.2 million seed round after demand exceeded expectations.
Reporting: finance.yahoo.com
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South Africa's 22 On Sloane launches $63M fund for AI startups
South Africa’s 22 On Sloane has introduced an AI-focused platform and a $63 million fund to back entrepreneurs in the region.
Reporting: techinafrica.com
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Skalar debuts revenue-based financing for customer acquisition
Skalar has launched a model that funds startups’ sales and marketing costs, recouping its investment from the revenue generated by those campaigns.
Reporting: news.crunchbase.com
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NYC startup Adaptive secures $30M to tackle construction accounting
Construction job sites struggle with real-time tracking of expenses and progress. Adaptive, a New York-based startup, has raised $30 million to address this using AI.
Reporting: bizjournals.com
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European fund eyes ElevenLabs in $500M+ AI funding push
A European tech fund, Scaleup Europe Fund, is reportedly in discussions to back British AI voice startup ElevenLabs.
Reporting: marketscreener.com
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Indian startup Wippi raises $1.2M to curb doomscrolling habits
Two Indian startups, Wippi and Fullhouse, are building tools to help users reduce compulsive social media use.
Reporting: cnbctv18.com
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Plaud targets 2028 US IPO with $1B revenue goal
San Francisco AI startup Plaud intends to go public in 2028, according to its founder. The company will only pursue an IPO once it surpasses $1 billion in annual revenue.
Reporting: msn.com
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Starting a business in 2026 can cost nothing, guide claims
A new guide suggests entrepreneurs can launch a business without upfront capital by building a minimum viable product first.
Reporting: msn.com
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Clay hits $7.1B valuation with $115M round led by Egyptian co-founder
New York-based software startup Clay has raised $115 million, pushing its valuation to $7.1 billion.
Reporting: zawya.com
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AI startup Discovery Loop targets $50B valuation in new funding round
Discovery Loop, an artificial intelligence startup, is reportedly seeking another funding round at a $50 billion valuation.
Reporting: msn.com
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Viabot secures $24M to expand autonomous property maintenance robots
Autonomous robotics firm Viabot has closed a $24 million Series A round. Walden International led the funding, with CDIB Capital Group and Stalwart Ventures joining.
Reporting: finance.yahoo.com
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Alma secures $17M to automate employment visa processing
An immigration law firm built for AI-driven workflows has closed a Series A round.
Reporting: law.com
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