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US defense startup Covenant unveils long-range strike system
Covenant, a U.S. defense startup, has exited stealth mode with its Anthem long-range, heavy-payload weapon system.
Reporting: ynetnews.com
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Onix secures $5M pre-seed for AI platform after Canada top-100 nod
Onix, a U.S.-based AI startup, has raised a $5 million pre-seed round.
Reporting: tmcnet.com
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Stilla AI secures $5M for multiplayer AI workplace agents
Stockholm-based Stilla AI has raised $5 million from General Catalyst to develop AI agents designed for collaborative workplace tasks.
Reporting: cryptobriefing.com
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EU official discusses EIC and EISMEA's role in supporting startups
Momchil Sabev, Director of the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).
Reporting: eu-startups.com
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DeepSeek targets Shanghai STAR Market IPO via CITIC Securities
Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek has engaged CITIC Securities to prepare for a listing on Shanghai’s STAR Market.
Reporting: finance.yahoo.com
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Startup used by Google, Stripe hits $7.1B valuation in Series D
A startup serving clients like Google, Stripe, and Workday has secured a $7.1 billion valuation after its latest funding round.
Reporting: inc.com
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AI startup Listen Labs scraps $1.5B round amid Salesforce talks
Listen Labs abandoned a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, according to sources.
Reporting: msn.com
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AI models stripped of safety filters spark security debate
A new wave of AI tools removes built-in safeguards against harmful requests. Proponents argue these models aid cybersecurity testing by simulating attacks.
Reporting: msn.com
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China targets robotics as next growth sector for NEV makers
China’s latest five-year development plan identifies embodied intelligence—a sector blending robotics and AI—as a priority industry.
Reporting: english.news.cn
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India's fintech growth slowed by funding gap, fewer new startups
India’s fintech sector is expanding but faces constraints. A funding shortfall and a decline in new startup formation are holding back further progress.
Reporting: business-standard.com
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AI-native CRM startup Lightfield secures $47M in a16z-led round
Lightfield, a company developing an AI-driven customer relationship management platform, has raised $47 million in a Series A funding round.
Reporting: unite.ai
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India-UAE startup corridor formed by LVX and Nqubator
A Sebi-regulated private markets platform in India and a Dubai-based incubator have agreed to link founders and investors across both countries.
Reporting: msn.com
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