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Flipboard buys Graze to revamp its algorithm engine
Flipboard has acquired Portland startup Graze, aiming to embed its customizable algorithm technology into the platform.
Reporting: geekwire.com
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AI coding startup Cognition eyes $47B valuation in new round
Cognition AI, a company developing AI tools for software development, is nearing a funding round that would value it at roughly $47 billion.
Reporting: bloomberg.com
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VAST secures $446M in largest AI 3D infrastructure Series B
AI infrastructure startup VAST has closed a $446 million Series B and B+ round, marking the largest funding raise to date for generative AI focused on 3D asset creation.
Reporting: ventureburn.com
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Felix Pago raises $200M Series B for financial services expansion
Andreessen Horowitz led a $200 million Series B round for Felix Pago, a fintech startup broadening its financial services offerings.
Reporting: coinfomania.com
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PLD Space expands funding round to €288M for MIURA 5 launcher
Spanish launch startup PLD Space has secured an additional $125 million, bringing its latest funding round to €288 million.
Reporting: globalbankingandfinance.com
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REGENT Craft secures $240M Series B from defense backers
Rhode Island-based REGENT Craft, developing wing-in-ground maritime vehicles, announced a $240 million Series B round on August 27, 2026.
Reporting: aerotime.aero
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Yardstik secures $30M for ongoing employee screening
Background check provider Yardstik has raised $30 million in Series B funding.
Reporting: msn.com
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Dublin named a key European tech hub for startups
Dublin continues to attract international talent while fostering local startup growth, reinforcing its position as a major European technology center.
Reporting: eu-startups.com
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EU proposes single legal framework for startups across bloc
A proposed EU initiative, dubbed the '28th regime,' aims to let companies adopt one legal structure valid across all member states.
Reporting: forbes.com
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India proposes Japan-backed deeptech funding corridor
India’s Commerce Minister has floated the idea of a capital corridor with Japan to direct early-stage funding into deeptech startups.
Reporting: cnbctv18.com
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Daily Indian startup news roundup for September 1, 2026
YourStory published its daily digest of developments across India’s startup ecosystem and global markets.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Abwaab acquires Egyptian edtech Eduact in regional expansion
Jordan’s Abwaab has acquired Cairo-based edtech startup Eduact, extending its footprint into Egypt.
Reporting: wamda.com
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