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Fintech and AI drove Latin America’s $140 million in startup funding this week, while Asia secured $218.3 million across space tech, quick commerce, and cybersecurity.
Reporting: techloy.com
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A U.S. company, Pigee, will take a 55% ownership position in ShipAfrica, a Nigerian logistics provider.
Reporting: techcabal.com
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Airbnb, Coinbase, and Reddit are highlighted as examples of companies that disrupted industries by leveraging new opportunities.
Reporting: msn.com
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An AI startup is developing a robotics operating system that allows workers to train machines using voice commands.
Reporting: startupdaily.net
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Legal AI startup Harvey has secured $550 million in new funding, valuing the company at $15.5 billion. The round was co-led by Diffusion and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Reporting: siliconrepublic.com
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Mach Industries has extended its Series C round with a $600 million infusion to scale manufacturing.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Latitude has raised a $35 million Series A round, with Oak HC/FT leading, to develop infrastructure converting stablecoins into local currencies across emerging markets.
Reporting: cryptobriefing.com
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A Milan-based cybersecurity firm has secured funding for its AI platform, which automates vulnerability detection.
Reporting: dispatch.com
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An Austin-based startup has raised $120 million in a Series A round led by Spark Capital, pushing its valuation to $1 billion.
Reporting: cryptobriefing.com
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Kiteworks has acquired Israeli startup Bonfy.AI, with the deal reportedly valued in the tens of millions.
Reporting: calcalistech.com
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A new R500 million fund from Grindstone Ventures targets African startups at seed to Series A stages.
Reporting: msn.com
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Maven Robotics has unveiled its robotics platform after operating in stealth, securing a $100 million Series A round.
Reporting: androguider.com
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