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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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Gamma buys Accel-backed design startup Lica to build research team
Gamma has acquired Lica, a design startup previously backed by Accel. The deal will see Lica’s team join Gamma to form a new research group.
Reporting: androguider.com
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Startup Wafer targets Nvidia with AI-optimized chip alternative
Wafer aims to undercut Nvidia’s AI dominance by using AI itself to optimize models for competing hardware.
Reporting: msn.com
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Europe surpasses Asia in space tech funding for first time
European space tech startups have outpaced Asia in funding during the first half of the year, a shift driven by increased defense and sovereignty investments.
Reporting: finance.yahoo.com
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Transfyr secures $25M seed round led by General Catalyst
Transfyr, a newly launched startup, has raised $25 million in seed funding. The round was led by General Catalyst.
Reporting: msn.com
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Two AI startups surpass $1B valuations in fresh funding rounds
Emerald AI, a Washington, D.C.-based startup backed by Nvidia, secured $150 million at a $1.05 billion valuation.
Reporting: bizjournals.com, msn.com
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Indian startups rebound with $954M funding in August 2026
After a slower July, Indian startups secured $954 million across 88 deals in August, a 44.3% increase month-on-month.
Reporting: newsbytesapp.com
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Octopus Energy acquires Danish automated power trader BD Energy
Octopus Energy has bought BD Energy, a Danish company specializing in automated power trading.
Reporting: globalbankingandfinance.com
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Florida insurance marketplace HoneyQuote acquired by PE firm
A Miami Lakes startup offering an online platform for Florida homeowners to compare and buy insurance quotes has been acquired.
Reporting: bizjournals.com
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Mandiri Capital concludes Zenith Accelerator program
Mandiri Capital Indonesia, the venture arm of Mandiri Group, held a graduation event for its Zenith Accelerator program.
Reporting: mataram.antaranews.com
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AI adoption in small business hinges on trust, not tech
Small businesses implementing AI must first define what tasks remain human to build employee trust.
Reporting: msn.com
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Indian life sciences startups embrace M&A as growth strategy
Mergers and acquisitions have become a central tool for Indian life sciences startups, moving beyond traditional corporate strategies.
Reporting: msn.com
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