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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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UK facial capture startup Captive Devices acquired for up to £750K
A MediaCity-based company specializing in markerless facial capture technology for visual effects has been acquired.
Reporting: thebusinessdesk.com
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Yuma Energy secures $35M to scale battery-swapping network
Bengaluru-based Yuma Energy has raised $35 million in Series A funding from Magna International.
Reporting: moneycontrol.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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Open-weight AI models emerge as Silicon Valley’s latest acquisition tactic
Tech companies are releasing AI models with open weights to attract acquisition interest.
Reporting: androguider.com
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Zenergize secures ₹33.5 crore in pre-Series A funding
Deep-tech startup Zenergize has raised ₹33.5 crore in a pre-Series A round, bringing its total funding to ₹50.5 crore.
Reporting: business-standard.com
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Mental health startups in Europe face financial struggles
Europe’s recent wave of mental health startups has produced new treatments and tech, but some have shut down due to financial instability.
Reporting: eu-startups.com
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Kansaltancy Ventures marks decade of venture capital for startups, SMEs
Kansaltancy Ventures was founded in 2016 after its founder identified a gap in venture capital for startups and SMEs.
Reporting: republicworld.com
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India PE/VC fundraising hits $23.7B in 7 months, tops 2025 total
India’s private equity and venture capital fundraising reached $23.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, already exceeding the full-year total for 2025.
Reporting: thehindubusinessline.com
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India startup funding drops 52% week-on-week as late-stage slumps
India’s startup ecosystem saw weekly funding halve to $163.3 million, with late-stage deals driving the decline.
Reporting: newsbytesapp.com
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