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Student robotics teams pitch like startups in WRO entrepreneur program
A new initiative by the World Robot Olympiad tests student teams on more than technical skills.
Reporting: financialcontent.com
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Female founder with liberal arts degree raises $280M for robotics
A robotics startup led by a female founder without a technical background has secured $280 million.
Reporting: msn.com
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UW, Microsoft, E8 launch incubator for AI data center energy solutions
The University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has teamed up with Microsoft and venture firm E8 to launch a four-month incubator.
Reporting: msn.com
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Saudi fintech barq hits $1.85B valuation in $329.5M Series A
Saudi Arabia’s Barq has reached unicorn status after securing $329.5 million in its Series A round.
Reporting: arabnews.com
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Portage secures $600M for fourth FinTech fund
Toronto-based Portage has closed its fourth venture capital fund at $600 million USD, targeting FinTech startups in Canada and internationally.
Reporting: betakit.com
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Ex-Infosys CEO Sikka's AI startup Hang Ten secures $53M
Vishal Sikka, former Infosys chief, has raised $53 million for Hang Ten Systems, an AI platform targeting enterprise software development.
Reporting: msn.com
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Israeli AI startup Noetive secures $41M Seed for physical economy
A five-month-old startup, Noetive, has raised $41 million in Seed funding.
Reporting: calcalistech.com
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Europe ramps up space funding as sovereignty concerns grow
Open Cosmos, a UK satellite startup, has secured €300 million in funding.
Reporting: msn.com
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India's spacetech startups test investor appetite beyond early leaders
A new wave of Indian spacetech startups is seeking funding, following rounds secured by Skyroot and Pixxel.
Reporting: livemint.com
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Exein hits $1.7bn valuation with $270m for AI-driven device security
Rome-based Exein has secured $270 million to embed AI-based security directly into devices. The funding round values the startup at $1.7 billion.
Reporting: silicon.co.uk
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Instinct AI developer eyes $1B fundraise at $10B valuation
Spear Street Technology, the company behind the Instinct personal AI assistant, is reportedly in talks to secure $1 billion in funding.
Reporting: finance.yahoo.com
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Loora secures $22M Series B as user base tops 15M
Loora, an AI-powered English-learning platform founded by ex-Israeli special forces operatives, has raised $22 million in a Series B round.
Reporting: msn.com
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