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Simulation software provider Antioch Inc. has raised $32 million to enhance its platform, targeting customers in robotics, autonomy, and perception.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Startup Egypt Foundation has formalized a partnership with the Financial Regulatory Authority’s Regulatory Sandbox to provide fintech startups with regulatory support and better access to funding opportunities.
Reporting: english.ahram.org.eg
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Indian media continues producing shows centered on startups.
Reporting: bestmediainfo.com
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Creditchek, a fintech infrastructure provider focused on credit decision tech in Africa, has acquired Algosys.
Reporting: techcabal.com
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Uber has invested a second time this year in Carrum Mobility, backing a $10 million Series B round.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Nir Zuk, founder of Palo Alto Networks, has secured $290 million for Cylake, a startup developing an AI-native security platform.
Reporting: securityweek.com, calcalistech.com
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A San Diego-based AI platform for household management, Ollie, has closed $7.5 million in seed funding.
Reporting: americanbazaaronline.com
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French AI startup Mistral has closed a €3 billion funding round, valuing the company at €21 billion.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Forus, an AI-driven healthcare automation company, closed a $150 million Series C at a $3 billion valuation.
Reporting: finance.yahoo.com
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Chinese AI startup Moonshot has submitted a confidential filing to go public in Hong Kong.
Reporting: investordaily.com.au
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Global fintech investment reached $103.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up from $72.2 billion in the previous six months, according to KPMG.
Reporting: msn.com
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Antioch, an AI startup co-founded by New Zealander Harry Mellsop, raised $54 million and disclosed a partnership with Amazon’s Ring security cameras.
Reporting: nzherald.co.nz
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