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IPO window narrows as 2024 nears close for venture-backed firms
Fifty-eight startups backed by venture capital went public this year at valuations exceeding $1 billion.
Reporting: news.crunchbase.com
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Rillet secures Series C, eyes AI-driven ERP expansion
AI startup Rillet has closed a Series C round.
Reporting: msn.com
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India’s drone startups face funding gap after early-stage investment
Investors are backing India’s drone startups, but capital thins as companies shift from development to commercialization.
Reporting: thehindubusinessline.com
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Together AI partners with Saudi firm for data center access
Together AI, which provides open-source AI models, has struck a deal to use compute resources from Humain in Saudi Arabia.
Reporting: nytimes.com
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Bangladeshi AI hiring startup secures $30K without equity loss
AgenticHire, an AI-driven hiring platform founded by two brothers from Bangladesh, has raised over $30,000 through accelerators, grants, and competitions.
Reporting: thedailystar.net
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International student shares insights on Japan's startup scene
A student at the University of Tokyo discussed challenges and opportunities in Japan’s startup ecosystem with *Todai Shimbun*.
Reporting: todaishimbun.org
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SEC tightens rules on startup investments in 2026
The SEC has introduced stricter regulations for startup investments, targeting transparency and investor protections.
Reporting: thetechedvocate.org
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FinTech sees surge in early September 2026 funding activity
Early September 2026 marked a strong week for FinTech startup investments, countering perceptions of a slowdown.
Reporting: thetechedvocate.org
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Indian deep-tech startups innovate locally, scale abroad
India’s deep-tech sector is producing homegrown innovation but frequently seeks growth opportunities outside the country.
Reporting: smefutures.com
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Robot data startup XDOF nears $1.2B valuation in Series B talks
XDOF, a robot data startup that launched three months ago, is in late-stage discussions for a Series B round valuing the company at $1.2 billion.
Reporting: techjuice.pk
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AI and deep tech dominate latest startup funding week
Investors this week focused on startups developing AI infrastructure, robotics, and deep tech.
Reporting: analyticsinsight.net
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slice slashes valuation 60% for $100M funding round
Former fintech unicorn slice, now transitioning to a small finance bank, is raising approximately $100 million.
Reporting: inc42.com
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